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^/1/ERsSi YOL. VII. JANUARY, 1883. NO. 1. A Seal-Skin Cloak. Paul Carson. I had always wanted one. I should not have been satisfied with a short sacque ; I wanted a three hundred dollar cloak, at the least. I do not think I was more fond of dress than ordinary women, but I loved nice things. Real laces, vel- vets and silks gave me positive enjoy- ment. Not that I might dress to out- shine others; but I loved luxury, and, alas! we were poor — Leon and I. We were very young ; I was eighteen and my husband tw’enty-three. We had been married six months, and were keeping house in a cute little cottage, plainly but comfortably furnished, and which I made beautiful by various little devices that cost nothing. Leon made a mistake, perhaps, in not telling me from the first just what he could afford, and what he could not ; but he was foolishly in love with his “ little wife,” and tried to gratify every wish of mine. I was selfish and exacting, utterly undisciplined, and the more I thought about the cloak, the more I coveted it. I had a neighbor, newly married like my- self, and she had a lovely one. I did not stop to consider thfct although Mrs. Ayl- mer’s husband was only a clerk, like mine, that she was a wealthy man’s daughter, who had given her an elaborate outfit. She was calling upon me, one day, and wore the elegant cloak. “I do wish I had one!” I said, child- ishly patting the glossy fur as she was leaving. “Make your husband get you one,” she laughed, adding, “Fred would get me anything.” Her words rankled, and I determined I would have that cloak. After supper, we sat in our little sitting- room I broached the subject. “ Leon dear,” I said, sitting down on an ottoman at his feet, a favorite position when I wanted to tease, “ w’on’t you get me a seal-skin cloak like Mrs. Aylmer’s for a Christmas present? ” “But, my darling,” he expostulated, “ Mrs. Aylmer’s cloak cost three hundred dollars, at least. “ Well,” I pouted, “ three hundred dol- lars isn’t such a vast sum, is it ! ” “ No, dear, but infinitely more than we can afford. You know* my, salary is small, and the furnishing of this house with a year’s rent in advance, took near- ly all the money I had saved before our marriage. Since then I have laid up only a hundred dollars. So little one,” — smiling fondly down upon me — “ where am I to get the other two hundred?” “ Dear, me, I replied pettishly, “ can’t you make it some way— speculate or something? Other men' make money faster than you do.” / My husband’s face grew very grave as he inquired — * “ Lulu, do you think I would ^ deny you this, if I could get it for you? ” On, Heaven forgive me! I knew I was wrong, but I replied sulkily: “ If I had married Edwin Armstrong, he would have bought it for me.” I was frightened at Leon’s wThite face as he rose to his feet, pushing me from him when I tried to detain him. “Has it come to this,” he said hoarse- ly, “that you regret having refused a richer man for me?” Without a word more he left the room, and a moment later the house shook as he slammed the front door after him. I sat where he left me and cried awhile, then I grew resentful. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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9 FIREMENS MAGAZINE. “I don’t care,” I said; “I want the “It is very beautiful,” I said; “where cloak so much, and I do believe he could did you get the money, Leon ? ” get it if he would ; beside that, I might as “Never mind where,” he said more well show him first as last that I am not harshly than he had ever spoken to me. going to be scared by his tantrums.” “ You have the cloak ; are you satisfied ? ” I retired early. Leon seldom stayed “Oh, yes,” I replied slightly, driving out late, and only when compelled to do back the tears that filled my eyes, so ; but that night it was one o’clock when “Only you are getting to be a regular I heard the latch key in the door, and bear.” when he came and stood beside me I That evening there was a concert. I pretended to be asleep. went with Mrs. Aylmer and her husband. The next morning Leon was very grave. Leon said he had business. He kissed me as usual, but all the warmth “ Christmas night ? ” I asked wonder- had gone from his kiss ; my temper rose, ingly. and I skulked. “ Yes, 1 Christmas night ’ — business that “ He shall see that I don’t care,” I must be transacted,” a bitter smile curv- thought. ing his lips as he replied. Very little was said at the breakfast we were early. Two of those women table, and I grew more and more uncom- who perpetually canvass their neighbor’s fortable. affairs at all times and in all places sat At length the tedious meal was finished, behind us. Presently one of them men- He came and stood beside me. I thought tioned my husband’s name, and willingly he was going to put his arms around me or not I was forced to hear, and take his good-by kiss as usual, but “ Did you know Leon Ray before his he did nothing of the kind. He only marriage?” said: “Yes, I met him several times, but I “Lulu, I have found a way to make never saw his wife. ” some extra money, and you shall have “Nor I - but at one time I knew him the cloak ; but unless you want to drive quite well. He is a clerk in Allen & me mad, never repeat what you said last Gray’s wholesale house. The other day night.” I was down at Lee’s and I saw him pay He stooped, kissed my forehead and four hundred and fifty dollars for a seal- left me, but somehow the prospect of ob- skin cloak for his wife. I knew his salary taining my wish failed to elate me. would not allow him to do such a thing, The days dragged along. Leon seemed and yesterday I asked husband where he utterly changed. All the buoyancy and supposed the money came from. Hus- laugh ter was gone ; instead, he was silent band says” — lowering her voice — “that and cold ; never cross, alway gentle and he has taken to gambling lately.” kind, but so cold ! My heart almost stood still. My hus- Perhaps his love had been warmer than band— Leon Ray — of whom I had been miue at first, but now, when I felt that so proud — my husband, who had always his affection was wanting, I began to value been looked upon by his associates as a it, loved him better, and grew wretched model of what man should be— Leon— a accordingly. He was frequently absent gambler! at night, and when I asked what detained Mrs. Aylmer was shocked and when I him he said briefly : turned to her with “Take me home,” she “ Business.” arose, explaining to her husband that Christmas morning came at last. I “ Mrs. Ray is ill,” and we passed out. went down early to the dining-room. A She tried to say something to console large box stood on a chair. I opened it me, but I stopped her, crying vehemently: eagerly, and lifted out the most lovely “ It is all my fault! Let me alone!” seal skin cloak I had ever seen; far sur- They left me at my own door, and go- passing Mrs. Aylmer’s. ing in I threw myself down on the floor “It must have cost four hundred dol- in an agony of remorse and self-abase- lars,” I said, under my breath. “ It is ment. superb ! ” May I never suffer again as I did then ! In the bottom of the box was a card on I saw at once the precipice on which my which was written : husband stood, saw the one weakness of “ I have fulfilled my promise. Leon.” his nature, his overwhelming love for his Not a word of love, not a Christmas unworthy wife, and how I had used that wish. With a heavy sigh I laid the cloak love to bring about his destruction, back in the box as my husband entered. After a while I rose, removed my wrap- “ Does it suit you ? ” he asked quietly, pings, changed my dress, folded away the Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 3 cloak that had so nearly ruined us both, and sat down to wait tor Leon’s return. He came at midnight, and oh, merciful heaven, he had been drinking! He was thoroughly intoxicated ! If anything could add to mv misery it was this — and I the cause! It seemed to me that I could not bear the punishment I had brought upon myself. I knelt down by him, as he lay flushed and senseless on the lounge where he had fallen, and promised before heaven that I would leave nothing undone to reclaim him. “Grant, oh, God,” I prayed, “that my punishment shall not fall on him also! Punish me alone, for the fault was mine in the beginning, not his.” At length I grew more calm, but no sleep came to me that wretched night, as I sat gazing on the ruin I had wrought. But in the morning it was terrible — no one can know what my husband’s condi- tion was except those who have seen a strong, upright man writhing under the lash of honest self condemnation after having yielded to a great temptation. It was no time to speak of my peni- tence. He was overwhelmed with his own. At length he told me that he had gambled several times during the past month. “But Lulu, my darling wife, indeed I never drank a drop of liquor till now. Last night Mr. Allen told me he could not retain a gambler in his employ — think of it ! Oh. Lulu, Leon Ray — a gambler ! ” And he bowed his head in an agony of shame. I said very little. What could I say, when I felt that all this was my doing ? I took his hot head in my arms, kissed him tenderly, while the tears fell fast. “ I love you, my husband, I love you! The fault is all mine.” He was ill and worn out, and at length I left him sleeping. Now it was time to do something to prove my repentance. I dressed myself plainly, took the box containing tHe cloak in my arms, and went with it to Mr. Lee’s. My courage did not fail when I asked to see the senior partner and was shown into his private office. “ Mr. Lee,” I began, “ I am Mrs. Leon Ray. A few days ago my husband bought this cloak here, for which he paid four hundred and fifty dollars. I wore it once only, a little while last night. Will you take it back at any price ? ” The old gentleman looked at me, then said very lundly : “ Would you mind telling me why you do not wish to retain it?” “ Because my husband has nearly ruined himself to purchase it, and he would not have done so if I had not in- sisted upon it.” The tears were very near now, but I kept them back. “ You are a brave little woman,” Mr. Lee said. “I doubt not that you will make matters all right. Under* the cir- cumstances we will take back the cloak and give you four hundred dollars, which is the price at which we shall offer it again.” I thanked him, and with the money safe in mv purse, turned my steps toward Allen & Gray’s, where my husband had been employed. The clerks looked cu- riously at me as I asked to see Mr. Allen alone. Twenty-four hours before I would have thought it impossible to do what I had gone there to do ; but suffering had made a woman of me ; I would never again be a spoiled child. I opened the subject abruptly. “My husband told me, Mr. Allen, you dis- charged him because he was a gambler.” “ I am sorry,” he replied courteously, “ but it is an inviolable rule with us never to retain an employe after we know he frequents such places, and, unfortunately, we Know this of your husband.” “ But, Mr. Allen,” I said, “ it is all my fault, every bit. He has never denied me anything, and when he refused me a seal skin cloak I taunted him with the fact that I could have married a richer man. I drove him nearly frantic. I told him he might make the money some way if he would. I never thought of this. I came here without his knowledge to beg that you will take him back and give him a chance to regain what he has lost through my vanity and wickedness.” Then I told him how I had returned the cloak, and that I was going to give Leon the money to return to those of whom he had won. Mr. Allen was visibly moved, and finally said : “Well, Mrs. Ray, it is an uncommon case ; your husband has been one of our most trusted employes, and we have re- gretted his downfall greatly. It is better that he should not know just now of your having been here. He may come to me voluntarily ; if he does, I will re- consider what I told him.” I drew my veil down to hide the blind- ing tears that would come, and went home. Digitized by v^ooQle

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4 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Leon was up waiting for me. He sat by the fire ana I knelt down beside him. “Oh, my husband,” I cried, “if you will forgive me for all I have made you suffer, for all the evil that I have led you into, and take me to your heart again, I will be a good, true wife — a helpmate, not a hindrance. But love me as you used to, or I shall die ! ” I broke down and sobbed bitterly. He lifted me in his strong arms, and his lips trembled as he said : “Oh, my dear little wife, I have always loved you. What about the disgrace I have brought upon you ? If you forgive me, do 'you suppose 1 can ever forgive myself?” *‘IIush!” I replied. “Your great weakness has been that you could not bear to deny me anything, and upon me rests the blame of this miserable affair.” “ Oh, my love,” he said, “ as if I did not know wherein I sinned, and how low I have fallen! ” After a while I told him about the cloak. It was bitter humiliation to both of us, but we knew we were right. He wrote a note to each of the men of whom he had won, enclosing the amount. Doubtless he had only been permitted to win in order that they might ruin him afterward. Then he said: “ Lulu, I am going down to the office to see Mr. Allen ; I don’t expect to be re- instated. but at least I can let him know that I am fully sensible to my disgrace.” I never knew what passed between the two men, but Leon was given his former place, and he told me that after a long interview in Mr. Allen’s office the matter was never referred to again. It was not till long afterward that he learned that I had been there before him. It was a bitter lesson for us both. Leon never yielded to temptation again ; and I was cured of my vanity, selfishness and temper. That was ten years ago. A year after- ward he said, laughingly, one day, look- ing into my eyes as ne kissed me ten- derly : “It is fortunate, little wife, after all, that you did say * no ’ to Edwin.” Then I knew that my bitter words had ceased to wound him. Since then he has been taken into the firm, and has made money enough to buy me a dozen sealskin cloaks if I wished ; but to this day the sight of one recalls what I wTent through the only time I ever wore one, and I prefer something else. The Labor Question. Victor Hugo. The poor cry out to the wealthy. The slaves implore their rulers. And as much now as in the days of Spartan Helots. I am one -of them and I add my voice to that of the multitude that it may reach the ears of the rich. Who am I ? One of the people. From whence come I? From the bottomless pit. How am I named? Iam Wretchedness. My lords, I have something to say to you. ' My lords, you are placed high. You have power, opulence, pleasure, the sun immovable at your zenith, unlimited authority, enjoyment undivided, a total forgetfulness of others. So be it. But there is something below you. Above you, perhaps. My lords, I impart to you a novelty. The human race exists. I am he who comes from the depths. My lords, you are the great and the rich. That is perilous. You take advantage of the night. But have a care ; there is a greater power, the morning. The dawn cannot De vanquished. It will come. It comes. It has within it the outbreak of irresistible day. You, you are the dark clouds of privi- lege. Be afraid. The true master of the house is about to knock at the door. What is the father of privilege? Chance. What is his son ? Abuse. Neither chance nor abuse is enduring. They have both of them, an evil to- morrow. I come to warn you. I come to de- nounce to you your own bliss. It is made out of the ills of others. Your paradise is made out of the hell of the poor. I come to open before you, the wealthy, the grand assizes of the poor — that sov- ereign who is the slave, that convict who is the judge. I am bowed down under what I have to say. Where to begin? I know not. I have picked up, in the vast experience of suffering, my vast thought, straggling pleas. Now what shall I do with them ? They overwhelm me and I throw them forth, pell-mell before me. I am a diver and I bring up from the depths a pearl, the truth. I speak be- cause I know. I have experienced. I have seen. Suffering? No, the word is weak, O masters in bliss! Poverty — I have grown up in it; winter — I have shivered in it ; famine — I have tasted it ; scorn — I have undergone it ; the plague^— I have had it ; shame — I have drunk of it. I felt it requisite that I should come among you. Why ? Because of my yes- Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S terday’s rags. It was in order that my voice might be raised among the satiated that God commingled me with the hun- gered. O ! have pity. O ! you know not this fatal world, whereto you believe that you belong. So high, you are outside of It. I will tell you what it is. Abandoned, an orphan, alone in bound- less creation, I made my entry into this gloom you call society.* The first thing that I saw was law under the form of a gibbet; the second was wealth— it is your wealth— under the form of a woman dead of cold and hunger ; the third was luxury under the shape of a hunted man chained to prison walls; the fourth was your palaces beneath, the shadow of which cowered the tramp. The human race has been made by you \ slaves and convicts. You have made of the earth a dungeon. Light is wanting, air is wanting, virtue is wanting. The workers of this world whose fruits you enioy, live in death. There are little girls who begin at 8 by prostitution, and who end at 20 by old age. Who among vou have been to Newcastle-on -Tyne ? l*here are men in the mines there, who chew coal to fill the stomach and cheat hunger. Look you in Lancashire. Want of work everywhere. Are you aware that the Harlech fishermen eat grass when the fishery fails ? Are you aware that at Burton-Lazers there are still cer- tain lepers driven into the woods, who are fined if they come out of their dens. In Peckridge there are no beds in the hovels, and holes are dug in the ground for little children to sleep in, so that in place of beginning with the cradle they begin with the tomb. Mercy, have mercy for the poor ! Oh, I conjure you, have pity! But no, you will not. I know ye all. Devils bred in hell and dogs with hearts of stone. U p ward to your golden thrones for ages has gone the cry of misery the groan of hunger, and the sob of despair, and ye heeded not. What mercy thou hast given shall be meted out to you in turn. Bear in mind that the series of kings armed with the sword was interrupted by Cromwell armed with the ax. Tremble! The incorruptible dissolu- tions drew near ; the clipped talons push out again ; the torn-out tongues take to flight, become tongues of fire scattered to the wings of darkness, and they howl in the infinite. They who are hungry show their idle teeth. Paradises built over hells totter. There is suffering, there is suffering, and .that which is above leans MAGAZINE. over, and that which is below gapes open. The shadows asks to become lignt. The damned discuss the elect. It is the peo- ple who are on-coming. I tell you it is man who ascends. It is the end that is beginning. It is the red dawning of catastrophe. Ah ! this society is false. One day, and soon, the true society will come. Then there will be no more lords ; there will be free, living men. There will be more wealth, there will be abundance for the Coor. There will be no more masters, ut there will be brothers. They that toil shall have. This is the future. No more prostration, no more abasement, no more ignorance, no more wealth, no more beasts of burden, no more courtiers, no more kings— but light ! Shall I now speak to the poor after having; in vain implored the rich? Yes, it is fitting. This then have I to say to the disinherited : Keep a watch on your abominable jaw. There is one rule for the rich — to do nothing ; and for the poor— to say noth- ing. The poor have but one friend, si- lence. They should use but one mono- syllable: Yes. To confess and to con- cede— that is all the “ rights ” they have. “Yes,” to the judge. “Yes,” to the king. The great, if it so please them, give us blows with a stick ; I have had them ; it is their prerogative, and they lose nothing of their greatness in crack- ing our bones. Let us worship the sceptre which is the first among sticks. If a poor man is happy he is the pick- I pocket of happiness. Only the rich and I noble are happy by right. The rich man is he who being young has the rights of old age being old, the lucky chances of youth; vicious, the re- spect of good people ; a coward, the com- mand of the stout-hearted; doing noth- ing, the fruits of labor. Carriages, poor slaves, exist. The lord is inside ; the people are under the wheel ; the wise man makes room. The people fight. Whose is the glory? The king’s, They pay. Whose is the magnificence? The king’s. And the people like to be rich in this fashion. Our ruler, king or Croesus, receives from the poor a crown-piece, and renders back to the poor a farthing. How gener- ous he is? The colossal pedestal looks up to the pigmy superstructure. How tall the manikin is! He is on my back. A dwarf has an excellent methoa of be- ing higher than a giant; it is to perch himself upon the giant’s shoulders. But that the giant should let him do it. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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6 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. there’s the odd part of it; and that he should admire the baseness of the dwarf, there’s the stupidity. Human ingenuous- ness! The equestrian statue, reserved for kings alone, is an excellent type of royal- ty. Let us be frank with words, 'the capitalist who steals the reward of labor is a king as well as the man of blood. The king mounts himself on the horse. The horse is the people. Sometimes this horse transfigures him- self by degrees. At the beginning he is an ass; at the end he is a lion. Then he throws his rider to the ground and we have 1642 in England and 1789 in France ; and sometimes he devours him, in which case we have in England 1649 and in France 1796. That the lion can again become a jack- ass, this is surprising, but a fact. What happiness to be again ridden and beaten and starved! What happiness to work forever for bread and water! What happiness to be fretf from the delusions that cake is good and life other than misery ! Was there anything more crazy than those ideas? Where should we be if every vagabond had his rights? Im- agine everybody governing! Can you fancy a city directed by the men who built it? They are the team, not the coachman. Wnat a god-send is a rich man who takes charge of everything. Surely he is generous to take this trouble for us ! And then he was brought up to it ; he knows what it is; it is his business. A guide is necessary for us. Being poor, we are ignorant ; being ignorant, we are blind ; we need a guide. But why are we ignorant? Because it must be so. Ignorance is the guardian of virtue! He who is ignorant is innocent! It is our duty not to think, complain or reason. These truths are incontestable. Society reposes on them. What is ‘‘society ?*’ Misery for you if you support it. Death if you dare touch it. Be reasonable, poor man; you were made to be a slave. Not to be a slave is to dare and do. So far as engineering and financial considerations are concerned, the pro- posed tunnel under the English Channel is now thought to be entirely practicable, and if the political obstacles, arising from anxiety as to the security of England, are overcome, it probably will not be long before one may travel by rail from Dover to Calais. HONEST DUTY. The fates that sow select the plough That cuts the cleanest furrow ; That man Is only all a man Whose work is clean and thorough ; And the fates that reap for the harvest sweep Aye choose the keenest sickle ; That man is only half a man Whose course Is weak and tickle. They err who deem life’s busy stream But meant for craft of power; No honest work’s so cheap and mean But bath its solemn hour; For the lowly pure in walks obscure Have still their human duty, As well as those whose statelier ways Move on in light and beauty. Do well your work, as porter, clerk, ’Longshoreman, groom or carter— The crowns of toil are won as oft In sweat of brow as barter; Blunt duty takes all sorts of tracks, Broad, narrow, dry or muddy, As much of conscience may be thrown In worship as in study. Work without flaws the custom draws From hands that slur aud blunder ; The chiefest cause for making laws ’Gainst false pretence and blunder Springs out of sloth and folly, both With naught but scorn before them, All honest wages scorn unless You give good labor for them. The toil you use In pegging shoes, Or wielding pick ana shovel, As much as that of pen and brain, May glorify a hovel ; And mean and base to all his race, To alien and to neighbor. Is he who in his heart denies The dignity of labor. Then, though you toil above the soil, Or underneath it burrow In mines and tunnels, always let Your work be clean and thorough. Humanity’s a family tree, Requiring honest duty Of little twigs, as well as boughs That wave in strength and beauty. George Eliot. R. G. Ingersoll. George Eliot tenderlv carried in her heart the burden of tlie human race. She looked through pity’s tears upon the faults and frailties of mankind. She knew the springs and seeds of thought and deed, and saw, with cloudless eyes, through all the winding wrays of greed, ambition and deceit, where folly vainly plucks with thorn-pierced hands the fading flowers of selfish joy — the highway of eternal right. Whatever her relations may have been — no matter what I think, or others say; or how much all regret the one mistake in all her self-denying, lov- ing life — I feel and know that m the court where her own conscience sat as judge, she stood acquitted — pure as light and stainless as a star. Digitized by L.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 7 A Death to Shun. Memphis Weekly. While sitting in the smoking room of a palace car, conversing with an acquaint- ance of mine from Brooklyn, the conduc- tor dropped in and commenced an easy chat. “ Being a railroad man,” he said, “ it may be foolish in me to speak of it, but did you ever notice anything particularly dangerous about the upper berths of a Pullman?” “No,” I exclaimed, “and yet I have slept in them frequently — what do you mean ? ” “Come here and I will explain,” was the reply, and leading the way into the car, he let down one of the upper berths, and putting aside the mattress, displayed its inner workings. “Now, to look at it,” he said, “you would imagine this heavy bottom weigned fully a hundred pounds, yet so nicely is it balanced, the slightest pressure lifts it up into place. Give a mere push and it goes up as light as a feather. This is done by means of the strong coiled springs in- side, which roll up the supporting berth chains. The woodwork fits so closely that when shut the whole appears as one solid part of the car. The cracks are not even visible. If a man were to be shut up in one of these places, it would be an air-tight tomb, and he would die of suffo- cation.” “ But is it possible to be shut up in one of them ?” I exclaimed, a shudder pass- ing through me at the idea. “Certainly,” replied the conductor, grimly. “This lock, as you see, shuts with a spring. Push up the berth ever so gently, and the lock fastens automat- ically, w ith an almost imperceptible click. The lock is on the outside, and it would be utterly impossible to open it from within. Let tne berth shut on a man, and he will be smothered to death in less than ten minutes — would be flattened out and jammed between the berth and root of the car, gasping for breath.” “Is there nothing to prevent these berths from flying up? ” “They make onlv a pretence of it. This small w ire cable is fastened to the berth floor and the lower end fitted by slats to the berth below’. But a little jolting is enough to jerk these out of place, and then the slightest tipping of the car will send the berth flying up into its place, imprisoning the unconscious sleeper in the twinkling of an eye.” The conductor’s story was very hair- raising, and we all looked around at each other uneasily. “If this thing is so dangerous why don’t we hear of some accidents?” I asked. “ You would hear of them if you looked in the right place. A case occurred not long ago, though fortunately not a fatal one. The car somehow jumped the rail, and the jolt caused one of the upper berths whose wire fastening had come loose, to fly up in its place. A young man was sleeping in the berth, and, as it happened, had his arm hanging over the side. The arm was pretty badly mashed, but it saved his life, for it kept the berth from entirely closing and gave him air until we came to his relief. It is becom- ing difficult now to sell upper berths.” The above is given to the public in order to w’arn the unwary of the horrible fate which at any moment may swallow the tenant of the upper berth. Even the vibration of a snore may collapse the whole thing and flatten out the unsus- pecting sleeper like an autumn leaf. In the midst of life we are in the immediate neighborhood of death. Imagine the surprise of the porter when he opens the upper berth to see if the previous occupant has lost any loose change out of his pockets! He pulls down the black walnut shelf with hope in his eye and there lies before his horri- fied gaze a tourist as flat as a sheet of tin- foil, with his features spread out like a surprised huckleberry on the seat of the picnic pants. It would also dispel the joy of the pas- sengers in the car and darken the horizon of the whole train. When the baggage- man and the coroner came in and re- moved the excursionist as they would a front door, turning him up on edge to get him out the car, the regular game of euchre in No. 8, and bridal couple in No. 7, and the weeping child in No. 3, would all be silent in the presence of the de- pressed remains. If wTe all knew that when we climbed upon a step ladder and crawled into the Pullman wall-pocket to sleep out a $2 bill, if we knew than that we would wake up where the wicked cease from troubling anti the election re- turns can never enter, we would hesitate before we entered. If we knew that the gay laugh would be forever smothered in the chilled steel blankets, and that we would be taken out of there like a wall map with our nose running around among our other features, and a fixed smile, eleven inches long, we would prob- ably invest the $2 in an accident policy Digitized by CjOOQle

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8 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. and sleep in a lunch basket in the rear of the car. We do not say this to injure the business of the sleeping car company, because it is* a concern we want to en- courage. We want to see it grow up into a paying thing, and we desire that its stockholders should get ahead. We just casually suggest, however, that if a man happens to be nervous and sleeps in an upper berth, he might casually prop it open with his umbrella. A Temper and a Fortune. Boston Post. A tew years ago a young man named John Peck secured a situation as conduc- tor on the Metropolitan Railway, Boston, and it chanced that during the first days of his service his car was several times thrown from the track by rails becoming misplaced. One day the end of the rail flew up and became fast in the car truck. He lifted and pushed, and lost his temper in the effort to get the car on the track and the rail in place again, and at night was so disgusted with his work that he threw up his situation. But his experi- ence set him to thinking, and in a few days he called on an officer of the road ana said that he could make a “chair” that would hold the rails firmly together at the joints. The officer laughed at his confident as- sertions, and told him that he had heard similar stories dozens of times. But the ex-conductor exhibited his model draw- ings, which appeared so promising that he was told to go ahead and make a trial. The result was a complete success. To-day John Peck’s patent railway chair, foV which he secured his first patent in 1872, his second in 1870, and his third and last in 1881, is used by all the street railways in Boston, and by many of the great steam railways of the United States. Advice to a Novelist. Chicago Tribune. “ Good day, gentlemen.” A very nice-looking youn^ man stood in the doorway of the editorial room and gazed in a benign way at the occupants of the apartment. “ Would it be possible for me to sell you a story ? ” “ What kind of a story have you ground out? ” asked the horse reporter. “ The story,” said the visitor, “ is one in which the triumph of love is depicted, and—” “It isn’t one of those ‘and as Ethel stood there in the soft moonlight, her lit- tle figure sharply outlined against the Western sky, there was a loud crash in Coatsclifr Castle, and the girl knew that her mother had dropped the doughnut jar ’ kind of stories, is it— because it won’t do,” said the reporter. “There is nothing at all about dough- nuts in this story,” replied the visitor, rather haughtily, “but if you like, I can read a portion of it” “ All right.” “ Where shall I begin ? ” “ Anywhere,” replied the horse re- porter. “Suppose you give us the last sentence of it.” “ I should hardly think ” “Oh, never mind about that. We do all the thinking for young authors that come up here.’’ The visitor seated himself and read as follows : For answer Gladys’ beautiful eyes dropped, but she gave him both her hands ; and there, under the heavy-fruited trees, the golden bees flying all about them, and the air filled with their dreamy monotone, he drew her upon his breast, and, raising her long ringlets, to his lips, kissed them reverently. “ That’s the last sentence, is it ? ” asked the horse reporter. “ Yes, sir.” “ I should hope it was. It makes me tired to read about such ducks.” “ Why, I don’t see ” began the author. “Of course you don’t. Probably you were the hero of the novel. Did you ever hear of Thompson’s colt? ” The visitor admitted his ignorance con- cerning that historical animal. “Well, Thompson’s colt,” continued the horse reporter, “ was such an eternal idiot that he swam across the river to get a drink. Now that fellow in your story is a dead match for him.” “ I don’t understand — ” “ Probably not. It is not expected of literary people. But I will tell you. This young fellow, in your storv is out under an apple-tree holding a girl’s hand, isn’t he?” “Yes.” “ And, according to the story, he ‘ raised her long ringlets to his lips, and kissed them reverently.’ That right? ” “ Certainly.” “Now what do you think of a young man that would go nibbling around a girl’s back hair when she had her face with her? Such stories do not possess the fidelity to nature that should ever Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. x 9 characterize the work of genius. No, my genial imbecile, you cannot get the weight of this powerful journal on the side of any such young man as your story de- picts. We were once young and up to the apple-tree racket ourselves.” “ Good day,” said the author, starting for the door. “ So long,” wTas the response, “ Make George act like a white man in your story, and come around again.” An Historic Solitude, Youths' Companion. Daniel Webster had a great love for recreations. The joys of the hunter and of the fisherman were well-known to him. This was one reasen whv the great states- man chose Marshfield, quiet, solitary Marshfield, as his home. It was such a retired, lonely spot that few strangers would be likely to disturb him. Here he could hunt and fish to his heart’s content. Men, now living, tell how he would appear at a friend’s house in old Plymouth, early in the morning, ten miles distant, his breakfast eaten. Webster took great satisfaction in ad- ding more and more acres to his large farm. An ample estate became quite a passion with him, and at one time he owned eighteen hundred acres. He was a genuine farmer. Perhaps the applause of the Senate did not afford him as much real pleasure, in his later days, as did the possession of fine cattle well-proportioned and well-fed. His interest in, and care for, his stock was very noticeable. The surroundings which a man chooses often mark the limits of his mind. Some men seem to hedge themselves in, and their minds seems equally narrowed. Other men choose broad, grand prospects, and their minds are commensurate with the grandeur of view about them. Marshfield and Daniel Webster are ap- propriately named together. The reach and breadth of his views and the solemn- ity of his thought found fitting natural surroundings at Marshfield. The stranger who approaches Mr. Webster’s place pauses involuntarily to note the effect of bill and plain, of woods and ocean. A long stone wall, painted white, runs in front of the farm. Within one sees a large meadow and an old, scattering orchard. It is a broad domain. Leaving the road and entering the wind- ing drive-wTay, one passes under beauti- ful shade trees till at length he reaches a large ancient-looking white house. Thus, at least, it was in the opening days of 1878. It has since been burned. Near it stood a little white building scarcely more than ten feet square. Here the famous orator spent many days in hard thought and study. A very interesting spot is the resting- place of Webster. We pass bv the house and the commodious bam and little lakes and ornamental trees, and walk on through meadow and orchard perhaps one hundred rods to the northwest. We have come out upon a little open plateau of land covering two or three acres. There is not a tree or shrub upon it. It is native soil unturned by any plow. Stop an instant and survey this strange scene. To the north a vast marsh stretches away for several miles. To the west more marsh and then higher land, and some timber. To the south a level half a mile of open field, Webster’s field, and then hills and woods. To the east, low, marshy land and the sound of the surf-beating ocean two miles away. There is no house near. Only the quiet or rugged aspects of nature ; of broad- handed, far-reaching nature. Hither, many years ago, the few iso- lated families living in this region brought their dead and buried them. Among them are some men of talent and bravery who won renown in the armies of their country. It is here that the gifted Senator and his family rest. On the southern slope of this elevation of land a space is fenced off by an iron railing, some eight feet high. It is about four rods each way, and would be square did it not jut out on the north side and take in a little spot some ten feet wide and deep. In this inclosure lies buried the Web- ster family. I may add, the Webster race, for they are all gone now. No man lives to uphold to-day the great name which Daniel Webster has so exalted. Within this iron fence lies the w ife whom Webster tenderly loved. Also Major Ed- ward, his son. who died in the Mexican war, and Col. Fletcher, who died in 1862—3, from wounds received in his country’s service. The Websters were a race of brave men. Webster’s grave is situated at the north end of the plot in this little jut of land. A mound of earth is thrown up, some four feet high, and overgrown with grass; at the head of this is a simple, pure white marble slab, some fifteen by ten inches, bearing this inscription : “ Daniel W eb- ster.” Digitized by v^.ooQle

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10 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. In this obscure place reposes this man whose eloquence charmed a nation ; upon whose lips ten thousand hung delighted ; who walked among crowds of noble men, “ the observed of all observers. When Fletcher Webster died they opened the grave of his father, and found that the features of the dead statesman were as perfect as ten years before. Then they closed his tomb, and men have not looked upon his form since. Bill Nye and the Dead Beat. Laramie Boomerang. It begins to look now as though Major F. G. Wilson, who stopped here a short time last week and week before, might be a gentleman in disguise. He has done several things since he left here that look to a man up a tree like something irregu- lar and peculiar. The Major has not only prevaricated, but he has done so in such a way as to beat his friends and make them yearn for his person in order that they may kick him over into the inky night of space. He has represented himself as confidential adviser and literary tourist of several prominent New York, Chicago, Omaha and Tie Siding dailies, and had such good documents to showf in proof of his identity in that capacity that he has received many courtesies which, as an ordinary American dead beat, he might have experienced difficulty in se- curing. When last seen he was headed West, and will strike Eureka, New, in a week or two. His mission seems to be mainly to make people feel a goneness in their exchequer, and to distribute tobacco dadoes over the office stoves of our great land. He is a man who writes long let- ters to the New York Herald that are never printed. His freshly blown nose is red, but his newspaper articles are not. Such men as Major Wilson make us suspicious of humanity, and very likely the next man who comes along here and represents that he is a great man and wants $5 on his well rounded figure and fair fame, will have to be identified. We have helped forty or fifty such men to make a bridal tour of Wyoming, and now we are going to saw off and quit. When a great journalist comes into this office again with an internal revenue tax on his breath and $19 back on his baggage, we will probably pick up a fifty pound chunk of North Park quartz and spread his in- tellectual faculties around this building till it looks like the Custer massacre. Thurlow Weed’s Span, of Life. New York Tribune. Thurlow Weed’s life almost spans the history of this country under its present Constitution. He was born before Wash- ington died, and when Webster, Clay and Calhoun were making their reputations he had edited several country newspapers and fought in the battles of his country. He was older than Seward, or Lincoln, or Greeley, and when Clay, Webster and Calhoun were dead he had not entered upon the most important part of his career. He was alive when Napoleon’s star appeared in the darkness of the French Revolution, and was already a young man wThen the battle of Waterloo was fought. He lived and wrorked w’ith three generations of public men. Most of the men who are now beginning to at- tract attention might have been his grandsons. Benjamin Franklin died seven years before Mr. Weed was born. The lives of these two journalists take the world back into the reign of Louis XIV. and beyond the birth of Frederick the Great. Another such would very nearly reach the time of Shakespeare. How Fast Does Light Travel ? Cleveland Leader. Important experiments are to be made at the East End by Professor Albert A. Michelson, under Government auspices, to determine more accurately than ever before the velocity of light. Mr. Michel- son is a young man who graduated from the Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., in 1873. He came to Cleveland in May of this year, and is now’ connected with the Case School of Applied Sciences. After his graduation he remained at the Naval Academy in Annapolis and undertook patient experiments to determine how last light travels. The most accurate previous conclusions on this point were those of M. Cornu, made at the Observa- tory at Paris in 1874. The velocity of light, according to these experiments, was 300,400 kilometres, or nearly 186,584 miles, per second. Mr. Michelson, in his experiments in 1879, arrived at a velocity of 199,040 kilometres or 186,380 miles per second. While he was experimenting Professor Simon Newcomb, of Washing- ton, Superintendent of the Nautical Al- manac, visited Annapolis and interested himself in Mr. Michelson ’s operations. Mr. Newcomb did not believe the result obtained was as close as possible, and with Mr. Michelson’s assistance under- took experiments of his own at Washing- Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 11 ton. He arrived at the conclusion slightly differing from Mr. Michelson’s figures, but has not yet published the re- sults. He obtained the same result as at first. He then asked Mr. Michelson to repeat his experiments. The latter has agreed to do so at Cleveland, and prepar- ations for the work are almost complete. The cost will be about $1,200, ana will be borne by the Bache scientific fund. The site of the experiments is the grounds of the Case School at the East End. Here two buildings have been erected by E. P. Ingersoll, the wrell-known contractor anti builder of Logan street. The larger building, 16 by 45 feet, contains a small engine and the chief apparatus. Two thousand feet west of it is a small build- ing containing a stationary mirror. These buildings have been erected, and the ap- paratus will be ready for work in about two weeks. The machinery and manner of the experiments are quite complicated. In brief, however, a ray of sunlight is thrown upon a slowly revolving mirror, whence it is reflected upon the stationary mirror two thousand feet away, and from there reflected back over the same path. As the revolving mirrors turns slowly the returning ray is moved slowly to one side. The velocity of the light is measured by a calculation of the various distances from mirrors to mirrors, angels, rapidity and distance of movement of the revolving mirror, distance of movement of the returnea ray, etc. Professor Michelson thinks that when he gets at work he can conclude his experiments and investigations in about three weeks. The wrork will be closely w’atched by scientists interested in that subject. The velocity of light has an important bearing upon astrommical calculations and the< experiment will be one of considerable value. Professor Michelson, though a young man, has a reputation as a careful, reliable and conscientious investigator. His being placed in charge of the De- partment of Physics of Case School is evidence that he is an accomplished scientist. Lots of folks start out on the right track, but they never get ahead very fast for the reason that they are forever try- ing all the switches, and it takes some time to get back on the right track again. Brooklyn Eagle: A brave man’s record is letter than any essay on cour- age, and a kind man’s deeds than any ser- mon on philantrophy. Whirling Towards the Sun. Albany Journal. The new comet is whirling through space at a tremendous rate of speed, and in time will span half the arch of the sky, making the autumn evenings bril- liant with incandescent light. By the first of May the celestial visitor should be visible to the naked eye, and everyone who can command the use of a telescope ought to get at least one look at it before that time. It is a sight to be remembered, especially if the comet should make as great a display within two months as the astronomers predict it will. Remember- ing that this gives promise of being one of the grandest comets ever seen, it is in- teresting to look at it in its babyhood. It is far from possessing anything impos- ing in its appearance. The inexperienced observer has to look twice before seeing it at all, especially if the telescope he is using be of small aperture. Yet any- body can see that it is an infant Hercules. It has a head like a star, compact and brilliant, and it trails behind it in its m i 11 ion-a-m ile-a-day fl igh t a 1 ittle , stra ight, bright tail, bigger already away out there in space than most comets are able to dis- plav at their perhelion. The latest observations confirm the early declaration made by Professor Boss that the comet will go extraordinarily close to the sun. No astronomer has succeeded in identifying it with any pre- vious comet, and it is probable that this is its first visit to the solar system, at least since men have made records of celestial phenomena. It is not impossi- ble that it last exhibited the glories of its train to the inhabitants of the worlds re- volving around some distant fixed star. The question is frequently asked, “ How large will the comet be? ” It is impossi- ble to say more than that, judging from the brightness of its nucleus and the present rate of increase in the size of its tail, it ought to be a more brilliant comet than that of last summer. But nobody can promise that it will be, because the nature of comets and the laws that govern the development of their tails are not well enough understood to enable astron- omers to make positive predictions con- cerning their appearance. This comet’s sition when nearing the sun will not such as to give us the best view of its tail. The comet of 1858, like this one, was watched from the time that it ap- peared as a faint object in the telescope until it hung like a great band of light m the western heavens. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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12 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Chicago Inter- Ocean. THE WORKINGMEN. The noblest men I know on earth Are men whose hands are brown with toll ; Who, backed with no ancestral groves, . Hew down the wood and till the soil ; And win thereby a prouder name Than follows kings or warrior’s fame. The workingmen, whate'er the task, Who carve the stone or bear the hod, They bear upon their honest brows The royal stamp and seal of God ; And worthier are their drops of sweat Than diamonds on a coronet. God bless the noble workingmen, Who rear the cities of the plain, Who dig the mines, who build the ships, And drive the commerce of the main. God bless them ; for their tolling hands Have wrought the glory of all lands. The Lime-Kiln Clnb. Detroit Free Press. “ It am my painful dooty,” said the President, as he opened the meeting, “ to inform you dat death has again invaded our circle. Brudder Slipback Burbanks, of Syracuse, N. Y., am no mo’ on airth. He breathed his last three days ago, after an illness of sixteen days, what axshun will de club take in de matter?” “ I move dat we send the widder a res- ol ushun of sympathy,” announced Judge Cadaver. “ I reckon dat we had better resolve dat de club has lost a shinin’ light,” tim- idly added Pickles Smith. “De club will neither resolve nor for’d any resolushunsof sympathy,” remarked the President. “ De widder an’ chill’en can’t eat a resolushun, eben if written in blue ink. De Seckretary will mail her a ten-dollar greenback from de club funds, an’ express de hope dat she am dooin’ well under de circumstances. “Disclub hasn’t lost no shinin’ light by de death of Brudder Burbanks. He was no shiner. Fact am, he was a werry common sort of a hump-backed cull’d pusson, an’ it took him as long to add seven an’ eight togeder as it would some odder men to aim two dollars. He was accomplished in nothing; he excelled only in killin’ time \vhen at work by de day. He would be no better off if we pronounced forty lyin’ eulogies on his character. He can be no worse off if we tell de honest truth. De usual emblem of sorrow will be hung to de knob of de inner doali fur de space of two weeks, an’ we will remember Brudder Burbanks as extremely good-natured, eben if ex- tremely lazy.” Home Life a Hundred Years Ago. Philadelphia Ledger. One hundred years ago not a pound of coal or a cubic foot of illuminating gas had been burned in the country. No iron stoves were used, and no con- trivances for economizing heat were em- ployed until Dr. Franklin invented the iron frame fireplace which still bears his name. All cooking and warming in town as well as in the country were done by the aid of tire kindled on the brick hearth or in the brick ovens. Pine knots or tallow candles furnished the light for the long winter nights, and sanded floors supplied the place of rugs and carpets. The water used for house- hold purposes was drawn from deep wells by the creeking sweep. N o form of pump was used in this country, so far as we can learn, until after the commencement of the present century. There were no friction matches in those early days, by the aid of which a fire could be easily kindled; and if the fire went out on the hearth over night, and the tinder was damp, so the spark would not catch, the alternative remained of wading through the snow a mile or so to borrow a brand of a neighbor. Only one room in any house was warm, unless some member of the family was ill ; in all the rest the temperature was at zero many nights in winter. The men and women or a hundred years ago undressed and went to their beds in a temperature colder than that of our barns and wood- sheds and they never complained. A Queer Angler. Whitehall Times. Mr. Wright went out to fish. And he became a Wright angler. He thought he would try ana catch a shark. And he became a try angler. . He laughed to think how smart he was. And he be- came a cute angler. But he did not see the shark with his nose under the stem of the craft. He was such an obtuse angler. Until the creature tipped over his boat. And then he was a wrecked- angler. The peculiar costumes of the dwellers in Arizona is thus graphically described by a “tenderfoot:” “In ordinary weather he wears a belt with pistols in it. When it grows chilly he puts on another belt with pistols in it, and when it ^be- comes really cold he throws a Winches- ter rifle over his shoulder.” Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 13 Terrible Strain on Engineers. Railway Age. When people read about or ride upon extraordinarily fast trains they seldom think of the severe strain and excitement to which the brave men who run the en- gines are subjected. To sit in a passen- ger coach and glide over a smooth track is a different thing from standing on the shaking footboard, with hand on the lever, straining eyes and ears to detect a possible danger, every nerve tense and every thought centered on the safe ac- complishment of the journey upon which so many lives depend. What such a labor means is shown, to some degree, in a recent dispatch an- nouncing the death, at the early age of 39, of William Phillips, the engineer who ran the celebrated Jarrett & Palmer train from Jersey City to Pittsburg, a distance of 443 miles, without a stop. The dis- patch says: “ Mr. Phillips has been sick ior nearly a year past, his illness dating really from the time when he undertook the task of running the Jarrett & Palmer train. He accomplished the feat in less than the schedule time, but the strain on his system was so severe that he never recovered from it. He continued on duty, and was called upon invariably when a trusty man was required, but his health grew more precarious, and he was finally compelled to relinquish his posi- tion.’’ Warm Hearts and Ragged Jackets. Warm hearts are sometimes found un- der ragged jackets, as shown by the fol- lowing incident : A kit is a box of tools or whatever outfit is needed in a particu- lar branch of business. It surprised the shiners and newsboys around the postoffice the other day to see “ Little Tom ” coming among them in a quiet way, and hear him say: “ Boys, I want to sell my kit. Here’s two brushes, a hull box of blacking, a good stout box, and the outfit goes for two shillings.” “Goin’ away Tim?” queried one. “ Not ’zactly, boys, but I want a quar- ter the awfullest kind just now.” “ Goin’ on a ’skursion ? ” asked another. “ Not to-day, but I must have a quar- ter,” he answered. One of the lads passed over the change, and took the kit, and Tim walked straight to the counting-room of a daily paper, ?ut down his money and said : “ I guess kin write if you give me a pencil.” With slow-moving fingers he wrote a death notice. It went into the paper al- most as he wrote it, but you might not have seen it. He wrote : “Died — Litul Ted — of scarlet fever; aged three years. Funeral to-morrow, gone up to Hevin, left won brother.” “Was it your brother?” asked the cashier. Tim tried to brace up, but he couldn’t. The big tears came up, his chin Quivered, and he pointed to the counter ana gasped : “ 1 — I had to sell my kit to do it b— but he had his arms around my neck when he d — died.” He hurried away home, but the news went to the boys, and they gathered into a group and talked. Tim had not been home an hour before a barefooted boy left the kit on the door-step, and in the box was a bououet of flowers which had been purchased in the market by pennies contributed by the crowd of ragged but big-hearted boys. Did God ever make a heart which would not respond if the right chord was touched ? Deaf and Dumb Pro Tem. Whitehall Times. Quietly entering a barber shop, the stranger removed his hat and coat, and, taking a card from his ]>ocket, wrote on it. A barber stepped forward, read the card and, pointing to a chair, said to his brother artist : “ Deaf as a brass kettle, and dumb as an oyster.” The man straightened himself out in the chair, when his manipulator began lathering his face. “ This deaf cuss has a cheek like a stone wall,” he said, when a general laugh fol- lowed. “ Stick a pin in him, and see if he is en- tirely dumb.” The victim remaining undisturbed, the following shots were fired at him by the delighted tonsorial artists : “ He needs a shampoo, his hair is dirtier than a cess-pool.” “Shave him with a stool leg, don’t spoil your razor on that stubble.” “Gracious, wdiat a breath! It smells like a Dutch band of music.” “ He ought to rent that nose for a loco- motive headlight,” etc. While all these complimentary allu- sions were flying about him, the opera- tion of shaving was finished, and the man arose, put on his coat, anti then turning to the astonished barber, said : “ How much for the shave and compli- ments?” Digitized by Google

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14 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. “I — I — I — I,” gasped the astonished man. “ Oh, nothing — nothing, call again, excuse.” And, as the stranger left the shop, the discomfited barbers swore they would never believe in a deaf and dumb man again until they had first fired a ten- pound cannon about his ears. Somebody’s Love. Exchange. It is not necessary, thank Heaven, to be beautiful or talented, or charming to the world in general to be the dearest one on earth to some one person. In fact, the beauty, the celebrity, the belle, may not be the chosen one of any particular heart. The great man may be utterly unbeloved ; the wise man almost as soli- tary as a hermit. Yet there is Hannah Anne, slim, bashful and gawky, who is the treasure of the household where she is the only daughter. There is Sarah, who is great only in the cooking of apple- dumplings and cheese-cakes, whose name finds its way into every sentence her old grandfather utters, and who, though she is to others simply that plain Sally Slow, is believed by him to be as far superior “to those flighty creatures that think nothing but fal lals” — by which the old gentleman means all other girls — “as the sun is to a tallow candle. You and I might see in Mrs. X. only a solid-looking housewife, whose hair’ is fast turning gray; but Mr. X. thinks “my wife” a more wonderful person, a more lovely person than words can describe. He wondered, thirty years ago, how she came to marry him, and has been humbly thankful ever since ; while the sons and daughters hold mother to be simple per- fection. There is Solon Street, now. How stupid you might think him as he trudges home from his work, rather shabby and very tired, or answer your questions in his work-room with little more than a grunt ; but at home he becomes a sort of king. He is simply adored by his wife and daughter, and reverenced to a degree not to be believed by outsiders. You can’t see what Jim sees in Susan, but he is evi- dently madly in love. You cannot un- derstand why Fanny likes Richard, but she informs you that “the world is di- vided into two places — where he is and where he is not ; ” and though you would decidedly prefer the portiou in which he was not, that does not alter the fact that he is idolized. As for the Slopers* baby, a cold and cruel description of it might read thus: “ Fat, cross and slobbery, with no eyes to speak of, and a mouth of immense size, generally open to emit a shriek.” Yet all the Slopers live but in the smiles of that infant. They have pride in his beauty, in his size, in his weight, in his brilliant remarks, such as “ Da, da,” “ Boo,” and “ Goo.” He makes them all happy by his existence, and if he died, their hearts would break. In fact, you never can tell, as a stranger, how much love and admiration any liv- ing being may have somewhere from somebody; and happy, indeed, is it to know that this is so, for it would be a very wretched world if it were otherwise. “How Charming She Wasn’t.” Anon. A New York letter- writer and critic describes an actress, as she appeared among hundreds of others who were wit- nessing a drama in one of the theaters of that city. The sketch is certainly well drawn, and apparently the writer “holds the mirror up to nature,” but really the picture is not a pleasant one to look upon : “She looked as nearly like a figure in a fashion-plate as is possible to any mortal ; that is to say, she was phenomenally splender, every square inch of clothes exposed was precisely in the right place, and she was fragilely, expressionlessly, a doll. It seemed to me that a good hug would break her all to pieces, so mani- festly was she made up and glued to- gether. Her own hair was completely covered by an impossible orange colored wig, coming down to her eyebrows in front and to the nape of her neck be- hind, and held in place by a bonnet made of open meshes of lace and beads. Her waist was a mere span, and that, as well as her entire figure from the neck to the point of her contact with the seat, was an un wrinkled, skin-tight inclosure of Jersey-woven silk. Not a scrap of trimming wTas on this corsage, and a rowf of tiny buttons dowTn the back revealed how she had got into it. Well down on her hips a sash covered the joining of the skirt. Her gloves reached to her elbows. She was a hideously pretty creature — daintily pretty in form and feature, and hideous in paint. Her face was heavily coated with white, red and black paint, exactlv as though prepared for the stage. And she wras acting all the while, instead of taking a rest while out of the cast. Her poses were artful; her eyes were Digitized by VjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 15 constantly raised above the point at which she might be supposed to be looking, in order to keep them very wide open ; her changes of facial expression were as bright and rapid as possible, with the features partially transfixed by the pig- ments, and the little gestures of her hands were triumphs of skill. But, deary me, how charming she wasn’t, and how charming she might have been.” Engineers to the Front. Boston Journal. There has been considerable discussion recently in some quarters as to the ad- visability of a pilot for fast trains, who should ride upon the front of the loco- motive, and thus relieve the engineer of the task of looking out ahead, and thus giving him more time to attend to his engine. An old railroad man of many years’ experience claims that the position of the engineer should be in a cab lo- cated on the front platform or bumper of his engine, as very near all the locomo- tives of the present day are so constructed that the view of the engineer is confined to a line straight ahead. On most en- gines now running the engineer, being on the right-hand side, can not see the track fifty feet ahead of him on a left hand curve. It is said that “there is no diffi- culty whatever about placing the engi- neer in the position on his engine that will obviate all this risk of accident that arises from an imperfect view of the track. Ross Winans, of Baltimore, built an engine for the Reading Railroad Com- pany, to haul passenger trains, that had the cah on the front platform; and the engine builder who breaks through the present prejudice and puts the engineer in the proper place on his engine will take a step that will not only pay, but will add to the safety of the engineer and the train behind him.” Saving the Train. Travelers’ Magazine. The usual crowd of autumn liars were gathered together in the store, occupying all the grocery 6eats — the onlv gross re- ceipts that the proprietor took no pride in— when a little blear-eyed, weazen- faced individual sneaked in by the back door, and slunk into a dark corner. “That’s him,” said the ungrammatical bummer with a green patch over his left eye. “ Who is it?” asked several at once. “Why, the chap who saved a train from being wrecked,” was the reply. “ Come, tell us about it,” they demand ed, as the small man crouched in the darkness, as if unwilling that his heroic deed should be brought out under the glare of the blazing kerosene lamp. After much persuasion, reinforced by a stiff horn of applejack, he began : “ It was just such a night as this— bright and clear — and I was going home down the track, when, right before me, across the rails, lay a great beam. There it was. Pale ana ghastly as a lifeless body, and light as it appeared, I had not power to move it. A sudden roar and a rumble told me that the night express was thundering down and soon would reach the fatal spot. Nearer and nearer it approached till, just as the cowcatcher was about lifting me, I sprang aside, placed myself be- tween the obstruction and the track, and the train flew' on unharmed.” The silence was so dense for a moment that one might have heard a dew drop. Presently somebody said : “ What did you do with the beam ?” “I didn’t touch it,” he replied, “ but it touched me.” “Well,” persisted the questioner, “if ou couldn’t lift it, and didn’t touch it. ow in thunder did the train get over it? ’ “Why, don’t you see?” said the sad- faced man, as he arose from his seat and slided toward the door. “ The obstruc- tion was a moon-beam, and I jumped so that the shadow' of my body took its place, and — ” Bang ! flew a ham against the door ; and if it had struck the body of the retreating hero, there wouldn’t have been a much bigger grease-spot frescoed on the panel. An Astrologist’s Notion. Baltimore News. Astrologist “ Ruthiel,” as he affects to be called, has figured out the following relating to the twelve jewels mentioned in the New* Testament as making up the foundations of the New Jerusalem. The first wras Jasper, which means “coming to bruise,” and is thought to have re- ferred to the sign of the Virgin and the bruising of the head of the serpent. The second was Sapphire, which means “ number or weight, which is the sign Libra, or the scales. The third was Chalcedony, which means “ affliction or torture,” w hich is the show- ing of Scorpio, the sign of the cruel planet Mars. The fourth was Emerald, wdiich signi- fies “defending,” this is the picture of Digitized by CjOOQle

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16 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Sagittarius, the archer, ruled by Jupiter. The fifth was Sardonyx, which means “the Prince Smitten,” the sign Capri- corn. The sixth was Sardios, which signifies “ the power issuing forth,” or Aquarius, the water-man. The seventh was Chrysolite, which means “ he who holds with bands,” an- swering to the two fishes bound together in Pisces. The eighth was Beryl, which signifies “ the first born, the exalted head, cor- responding to Aries, which is the first of the Zodiac and the sign in which the Sun has his exaltation. The ninth was Topaz, translated “dash- ing in pieces,” typifying the angry bull in Taurus. The tenth was Chrysoprassus, meaning to they who are united” — that is, Gemini, the twins. The eleventh was Jacinth, which sig- nifies “ possessing,” that is, Cancer or the Crab, which seizes and holds tenaciously. This sign is the house of the Moon, who has so much influence over things born on the water. Fishermen tell many strange facts of the lunar effects upon crabs and also upon oysters as well as all shell-fish. Oysters are observed to fatten during the moon’s augmentation. The Egyptians called this sign Klaria, “the folds or resting-places.” We call it Cain cer — that is, as explained by the Noetc- roots, Khan, “the traveler’s resting- place,” and Ker or Cer, “embraced or encircled.” This refers, of course, to- night, the season of sleep, when the moon holds dominion. The twelfth stone was Amethyst, trans- lated “he that destroys,” referring to the sign of the lion, the most ferocious and destructive of beasts. How She Got Even* Chicago Times. “Is this seat engaged?” he asked of the prettiest girl in the car, and finding it wasn’t he put his sample box in the rack and braced himself for solid enjoyment. “ Pleasant day,” said the girl, coming for him before he could get his tongue un- kinked. “ Most bewildering day, isn’t it?” “Ye-yes, miss,” stammered the drummer. He wasn’t in the habit of playing pitcher in this kind of a match and the position of catcher didn’t fit him as tight as his pantaloons. “Nice weather for traveling,” continued the girl ; “much nicer than when it wTas cold. Are you perfectly comfortable?” “Oh, yes, thanks,” murmured the drummer. “Glad of it,” resumed the girl, cheerfully. “ You don’t look so. Let me put my shawl un- der your head, won’t you? Hadn’t you rather sit next to the window' and have me describe the landscape to you?” “ No, please,” he muttered ; “ I — I’m do- ing well enough.” “ Can’t I buy you some peanuts or a book? Let me do something to make the trip happy! Suppose I slip my arm around your waist! Just lean forward a trifle so I can ! ” “ You’ll— you’ll have to excuse me,” gasped the wretched drummer ; “ I— I aoivt think you really mean it!” “You look so tired,” she E leaded ; “ wouldn’t you like to rest your ead on my shoulder? No one will no- tice. Just lay your head right dowrn and I’ll tell you stories.” “No— no, thanks! I won’t to-day ! I’m very comfortable, thank you! ’’ and the drummer looked hopelessly. “Your scarf pin is coming out. Let me fix it. There!” and she arranged it deftly ; “ at the next station I’ll get you a cup of tea and when we ar- rive at our destination you’ll let me call on you?” and she smiled an anxious prayer right up into his pallid counten- ance. “I think I’ll go away and smoke,” said the drummer, and hauling dow n his gripsack he made for the door knee-deep in the grins showered around him by his fellow passengers. “Strange,” murmured the girl to the lady in front of her. “ I only did with him just what he was making ready to do with me, and, big and strong its he is, he couldn’t stand it. I reallv think women have stronger stomachs than men, and, besides that, there isn’t any smoking car for them to fly for refuge. I don’t under- stand this thing.” But she settled back contentedly all the same and at a conven- tion of drummers held in the smoker that morning it was unanimously resolved that her seat was engaged, so far as they were concerned, for the balance of the season. As to people saying a few' idle w'ords about us, we must not mind that, any more than the old church steeple minds the rooks cawing about it. Senator Henry G. Davis, of West Virginia, w’as in early life first a railroad brakeman and later a conductor. He started a small private banking establish- ment at Piedmont, W. Ya., and from that has grown the National Bank of which he is President. He is now a millionaire. Digitized by Google

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 17 A Famous Fast Run. Louisville Commercial. Last night as a Commercial reporter was lounging through the corridors of the Galt House listening to the friendly clat- ter of 4he engineers, a group of veterans, seated around one of the pillars, laughing over old stories, drew the news man to- ward them. “ Did you ever hear how Jim Harnett brought De Funiak from Nashville to Louisville? ” asked one of the Jxniisville engineers. “ Well, you all know Jim, I guess, or know of him. He can make the fastest time on the Louis- ville and Nashville when he wants to. He has been in a dozen wrecks and got hurt in all of them. I don’t believe there is a sound bone in little Jim’s body, but the more bumps and knocks he gets the faster he w'ants to run. About tw o years ago De Funiak was down at Nasliville and had important business that required his immediate presence in Louisville. He was then General Manager of the Louisville and Nashville, and ordered the road clear between the two cities. Then he looked for an engineer to haul him through. Harnett was just in off his run and De Funiak knew he was just the man. He sent for him and said : “ Mr. Harnett, I want to get to Louis- ville as soon as possible. The road’s clear; you won’t find any obstruction. Will you take me ? ” “ Harnett’s eyes sparkled, but he touched his hat and said quietly: “I’ll try, sir.’ Any man who knows Jim Harnett would know what that meant. De Funiak had his car coupled right on next to the tender and another car be- hind. Jim climbed up into his engine (he can’t walk straight since the last wreck, ) and there was a kind of a smile hanging around his mouth. The train pulled out of the depot at Nashville as the negro porter was fixing the dishes in the side-board. They started out at a pretty lively gait and went on increasing it. The conductor in the back car began to get uneasy, for he hadn’t heard Jim’s in- structions. Every minute the train went faster and faster. Houses and trees and fences became a blurred line. The cars jumped and rolled and rocked like mad animals wanting to leap from their place of confinement. The porter began to look frightened. The train instead of slacking increased its speed. Nobody in De Funiak’s car could remain in the seats without desperately clutching to the seat in front. It seemed impossible for the cars to remain on the track, they bounded and rolled so violently. The dishes in the side-board rolled out, the bed fell in the middle of the floor, chairs were rent from their fastenings ; but the porter didn’t care a straw for that — he thought his time had come, and was praying desperately. “De Funiak, with his expressionless face, was calmly holding on to some straps hanging from the ceiling and waving at Harnett through the back door to go on. The conductor grabbed the bell cord and nearly jerked it off. He firmly believed that if they escaped with their lives both he and the engineer would be discharged as soon as they reached the city. Jim was sitting on his seat in the engine calmly smiling and paying not the least attention to the frantic conductor. About 100 miles from Nashville Jim got a couple of hot boxes and had to stop. He made the 100 miles in about 87 minutes, about the fastest time on the road. There wasn’t a bit of furniture left in De Funiak’s car. There was a confused heap of broken plates, pictures and chairs and that was all. Jim was outside calmly limping around, and cursing the hot boxes between times, when De Funiak came out of the car and brusquely told Jim he had made a fast run. “‘Not very fast, sir,’ said Jim. ‘If I had run as fast as she can go it wouldn’t have only broke your plates and pictures, but there wouldn’t have been a bit of the inside of the car left* That was a mighty poor run, sir, a mighty poor run.’ The porter resigned as soon as he got to town and always goes by boat now, when he Zero’s History. “ Zero,” on the common thermometer, like the fanciful names of the constella- tions, is a curious instance of the way wise men’s errors are made immortal bv becoming popular. It may be worth while to sav that the word itself (zero) comes to us through the Spanish from the Arabic, and means empty; hence, nothing. In expressions like “90 deg. Fahr., the abbreviation “ Fahr.” stands for Fahrenheit, a Prussian merchant of Dantzic, on the Baltic sea. His full name was Gabriel Daniel Fahrenheit. From a boy he was a close observer of nature, and "when only 19 years old, in the remarkably cold winter of 1709, he experimented by putting snow and salt together and noticed that it produced a degree of cold equal to the coldest day of the year. And that day was the coldest day" the oldest inhabitant could remem- Digitized by tjOOQle

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18 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. ber. Gabriel was the more struck with the coincidence of his little scientific dis- covery, and hastily concluded that he had found the lowest degree of temperature in the world, either natural or artificial. He called the degree zero, and constructed a thermometer, or rude weather-glass, with a scale graduating up from zero to boiling point, which he numbered 212, and the freezing point 32 — because, as he thought, mercury contracted the thirty- second of its volume on being cooled down from the temperature of freezing water to zero, and expanded a 180th on being heated from the freezing to the boil- ing point. Time showed that this arrangement, instead of being truly scientific, was as arbitrary as the division of the Bible into verses and chapters, and that these two points no more represented the real ex- tremes of temperature than “ from Dan to Beersheba” expressed the exact ex- tremes of Palestine. But Fahrenheit’s thermometer had been widely adopted with its incon- venient scale, and none thought of any better until his name became an authoritv, for Fahrenheit finally abandoned trade and gave himself up to science. The three countries which use Fahren- heit are England, Holland and America. Russia and Germany use Raumer’s ther- mometer, in which the boiling pointed is counted 80 degrees above the freezing point. France uses the centigrade ther- mometer, so-called because it marks the boiling 100 degrees from freezing point. On many accounts the centigrade system is the best, and the triumph of con- venience will be attained when so zero is made the freezing point, and when the boiling point is put up 100 or 1,000 de- grees from it, and all the subdivisions are fixed decimally. If Fahrenheit had done this at first, or even if he had made this one of the many improvements after the public had adopted his error, the luck of opportun- ity, which was really his, would have secured to his invention the patronage of the world. It is so true. that misfortunes never come singly that the true philosopher is he who nerves himself to bear not the ] past but the coming trial. We ought not to judge of man’s merits by his qualifications, but by the use he makes of them. THE OLD LETTER. Crouching over the lire, with wan cheek and whltented hair, And sad, sunk eyes on the embers fixed with a dull, unseeing stare ; Crouching over the fire, the woman, worn and old, With the dickering flame on the letter that trembles in her hold. Outside the sleet beats fast and thick on the uncurtained pane. The wind sobs round the lonely house as it sweeps the snow-clad plain ; Inside the ghosts of joy and hope and fearless household mirth Flit and w'hisper round the woman who sits beside the hearth. Yet the magic spell of the letter has sent her fancies back, Flying past all the graves that mark the past’s long track, Flying past change aud sorrow, flying past wrong and ruth, Till the heart beats fast and the pulses thrill to the passionate glow of youth. Ah, duller still her life will show, harder the task-work seem, For that weak hour by fancy snatched for memory’s golden dream ! Put by the letter; let it share thy slow and sure decay; Patient and meek take up again the burden the day. Calhonn in Domestic Life. Youths* Companion. John C. Calhoun, as a statesman, ex- cited strong antagonisms. But as a man he commanded the admiration of oppo- nents. In dignity and elevation of char- acter, and in the virtues which make home blessed, he was paralleled by few American statesmen, and excelled by none. He was ambitious ; but it was the am- bition of high and noble aspirations. His character was based on an integrity that was unspotted and an honor never impeached. Daniel Webster’s eulogy, “ We saw be- fore us a Senator of Rome, while Rome survived,” was the high praise of a mas- terly antagonist to the genius and charac- ter of the statesman, with whom on near- ly all public questions he had been in conflict. But great as he was in public life — and for a score of years he was the venerated leader of Southern politics — yet it was in domestic life that the virtues of the man won the homage of the heart. His family loved him even more than they admired him, and yet they exulted in his endowments and career. “ Come soon again,” said a younger brother to the eldest son, as he was leaving the homestead for his home in Alabama. Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. 19 44 Come soon again and see us, for do you not see that father is growing old ? ana he is the dearest and best old man in the world!" 44 I wish you had known my father," said his daughter, then thej mother of several children, to a gentleman with whom she was conversing. “ You would have loved him. People admired him, but those who knew him in his family re- verenced him. We all worshipped him." Webster’s eulogy is a graceful compli- ment to the statesman, but those who think that a man is greater than his trap- ings, and that the great man who is a ero to his own family is worthy of the highest respect, will prefer the son’s and the daughter’s artless praise. There was as much of the noble Roman about Mr. Calhoun’s domestic as about his public life. He was solemn and earnest, grave in manner and dignified in address. He seldom, if ever, jested, and seemed, indeed, to wrant the sense of humor. Yet few” men were so attractive as a host or friend, and not one was more fas- cinating as a husband and a father. He made his home cheerful, and united its members in free, confidential and familiar intercourse. The daughter already referred to used to accompany her father to Washington, as^Mrs. Calhoun was compelled by do- mestic cares to remain at their Carolinian home. Great and self-reliant as was the statesman, he took pleasure in counselling with his gifted child, and often made her his confidant in perplexing cases. 44 Of course," she said, referring to the high compliment he paid her. 44 1 do not understand as he does, for I am compara- tively a stranger to the world; yet he likes’ my unsophisticated opinion, and I frankly tell him my view's on any subject about which he inquires of me. Could lover pay a sweeter or more graceful compliment to the woman he adored, than did this father to his gifted daughter ? And how' many fathers, wThen anxiously awaiting important news, ever rose to the level of the devotion indicated by another anecdote ? 'A younger daughter, being an invalid, found her favorite occupation in reading. She was allowed to go to the letter-bag when it came from the office, and select the papers she wished to read. Once, two papers, containing new s of import- ance which her father was anxious to see, were taken by her to her own room. But he would allowr no one to disturb her un- til she had finished reading them. Our public men are often tempted to sacrifice their families to the exigencies of official life. If Mr. Calhoun was thus tempted, he never yielded to it. His cheerful home was more attractive to him than the Senate Chamber. He preferred Fort Hill to the White House. Several years ago, a distinguished law- yer, of interior Massachusetts, was offered the nomination for Congress, which was equivalent to an election. “Gentlemen," he said to a large assem- bly, which had gathered at his nouse to urge him to accept, 44 1 am too poor to go to Washington with my family, and God knows 1 won’t go there without them." American politics and politicians would be purer if more members of Congress refused to go to Washington without their families. Torpedo Warfare. St. Nicholas. The weapons used for under-water warfare are called 44 torpedoes." There are two kinds of torpedoes ; those that are anchored in one place and those that swim about in the water. Of those that are anchored, there are also two kinds. One kind consists of great iron boxes filled with dynamite and sunk in the water at particular places. They rest in the mud, or on the sand and stones, till they are ready to be fired, when they blow up and explode with terrible effect ; and if a ship happens to be passing over one of them, she is sure to be torn to pieces. The other kind have a float an- chored just out of sight under the water, while the torpedo rests on the bottom. These, too, when they explode, destroy anvthing that happens to be near. 'there are two ways of firing these ground torpedoes: In one there is a wire, carefully protected from the water, leading from the torpedo to the shore. The smdiers in charge of it can send elec- tricity through the wire and set fire to the dynamite, and thus fire the torpedo. The torpedo is lost and destroyed, but the broken wire can be pulled ashore, and used again on another torpedo. The second method is to fasten to the torpedo a wooden float. If one of the enemy's ships passes oyer such a torpedo and happens to strike and push aside the float that is anchored just over it, this will also fire the torpedo, for the chain of rope that anchors the float is connected with the torpedo, and any strain or pull on the rope discharges it. In this way the ship itself may fire the Digitized by CjOOQle

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20 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. torpedo, and thus become an agent in its own destruction. The swimming torpedoes are of two, kinds. One of these swims like a fish, and, if it strikes its nose against a ship explodes, and sinks the vessel by tearing a terrible hole in the bottom. Another kind can also swim, but it carries fastened to it a tail of long wire, which it drags through the water wherever it goes. By means of this wire, the soldiers who stand at the end, on shore, or the sailors on board ship can make the fish turn to the right or left, dive, turn around, go backward, or come home again when it is wanted. Besides this, the fish will blow up if it strikes against the enemy’s ship, or whenever the man at the wire wishes to fire it. The Government will not tell us how such a wonderful thing can be done, but you may be sure that these fish-torpedoes are strong fellows. They seem to be able to do everything that a fish can do, and more, for when they get angry they can burst out into a frightful passion ana send the water flying into the air for hundreds of feet, and woe to the sailors who are near! Torpedo, ship and men go to the bot- tom in a volcano of fire and water. Be- sides these anchored and swimming tor- pedoes, there is another kind called spar- torpedoes, so named because they are placed on the ends of spars or booms that run out under water from the bows of small boats. The boats rilsh up to the side of a big ship, in the dark, and explode the torpedo underneath, thus sinking the vessel. Tiie highest monolith is the obelisk at Karnak, Egypt. Karnak is on the east bank of the Nile, near Luxor, and occu- pies a part of an ancient Thebes. The obelisk is ascribed to Hatasau, sister of Pharaoh Thotmes III., who reigned about 1600 B. C. Its whole length is 122 feet; its weight, 400 tons. Its height, without pedestal, is 108 feet ten inches. The height of the obelisk in Central Park, without pedestal, is sixty-eight feet eleven inches ; its weight, about 168 tons. As true marriage is necessary to the full development of woman’s heart and nature, so is a mercenary one dwarfing and stunting to her nobler powers, and leanness of heart and hunger of soul, like carrion birds, will follow in the wake. The Walts. One of the best of the poetical diatribes directed against the waltz was from the pen of Sir W. Elford’s friend, Sir H. En- glefield : “What! the girl I adore by another em- braced ? What ! the balm of her breath shall another man taste? What ! pressed in the dance by another man’s What ! panting recline on another than me ? Sir, she's yours: you have pressed from the grape it’s fine blue ; From the rosebud you’ve shaken the tremu- lous dew What you’ve touched you may take. Pretty waltzer— adieu ! ” Labor Papers. Utica Press. One year ago, there were not half a dozen labor papers in the country. We have the pleasure of calling attention to the following list which we can call to mind, as alive and “kicking,” literally for the rights of Labor : Argus, Austin, Tex. Irish World, New York. Truth, Chicago, 111. Workman, New Orleans. Mercury, Memphis, Tenn. Truth, San Francisco, Cal. Labor Herald, Pittsburg, Pa. Sunday Truth, Buffalo, N. Y. New Argo, Kansas City, Mo. The Unionist, Detroit, Mich. The Press, Utica, N. Y. Sunday Star, Cleveland, O. Labor Tribune, Pittsburg, Pa. Progressive Age, Chicago, 111. Labor Index, Milwaukee, Wis. Workingman, Philadelphia, Pa. Labor World, Philadelphia, Pa. Union Advocate, Columbus, O. Labor Standard, Paterson, N. J. People’s Advocate, St. Louis, Mo. The Carpenter, Philadelphia, Pa. Cigarmakers’ Journal, New York. Buchdrucker Zeltung, New York. Our Organette, Indianapolis, Ind. Essex Statesman, Marblehead, Mass. Journeyman Builder, Cleveland, O. Laborers’ Advocate, Rochester, N. Y. Iron Molders’ Journal, Cincinnati, O. Firemen’s Magazine, Terre Haute, Ind. Granite-Cutters’ Journal, Wes erly, R. I. Hayes Valley, Advertiser, San Francisco. Trade Union Advocate, Toronto, Can. Journal of United Labor (official organ of the Knignts of Labor), Pittsburg, Pa. The largest inland sea is the Caspian, lying between Europe and Asia. Its greatest length is 760 miles, its greatest breadth 270 miles, and its area 180,000 square miles. Great Salt Lake, in Utah, which may be properly termed an inland sea, is about ninety miles long and has a varying breadth of front twenty to twenty-five miles. Its surface is 4,200 feet above the sea, whereas the surface of the Caspian is eightv-four feet below the ocean level. Digitized by C.ooQie

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FIREMENS MAGAZINE. 21 Haying* of Wise Men. Nothing more detestable duos the earth produce than an ungrateful man. [An no- nius. A man should be careful never to tell tales of himself to his own disadvantage ; people may be amused; and laugh at the time, but they will be remembered, and brought up against him upon some sub- sequent occasion.— [Johnson. The man who will live above his present circumstances is in great danger of living in a little time much beneath them. — [Addison. A man’s own good breeding is the best security against other people’s ill man- ners.— (Chesterfield. Trust not too much to an enchanting face. — [Virgil. A picture is a poem without words. — [Horace. Men are sometimes accused of pride merely because their accusers would be proud themselves if they were in their places. — [Shenstone. It is only those who are dispicable who fear being despised. — [La Rochefoucauld. Many people are esteemed merely be- cause they are not known. — [From the French. The man who builds, and wants therewith to pay* Provides a home from which to run away. —[Young. Friendship is the only thing in the world concerning the usefulness of which all mankind are agreed. — [Cicero. Wherever I find a great deal of grati- tude in a poor man, I take it for granted there would be as much generosity if he were a rich man. — [Pope. No flattery, boy ! An honest man can’t live It is a little sneaking art which knaves Use to cajole and soften fools withal. If thou hast flattery in thy nature, out with’t ; Or send it to a court, for there ’twill thrive. —[Otway. To men addicted to delights, business is an interruption ; to such as are cold to delights, business is an entertainment. For which reason it was said to one who commended a dull man for his applica- tion : “ No thanks to him ; if he nad no business, we would have nothing to do.” —[Steele. It is hard to personate and act a part long, for where truth is not at the bottom nature will always be endeavoring to re- turn, and will peep out and betray her- self one time or other. — [Tilloteon. The sun should not set upon our anger, neither should he rise upon our confi- dence. We should freely forgive, but forget rarely. I will not be revenged, ana this I owe to my enemy; but I will remember, and this I owe* to myself. — [Colton. Dress has a moral effect upon the con- duct of mankind. Let any gentleman find himself with dirty boots, old surtout, soiled neck-cloth and a general negligence of dress, he will, in all probability find a corresponding disposition by negligence of address.— [Sir Jonah Burrington. Were I to make trial of any person’s qualifications for a union of so much del- icacy, there is no part of his conduct I would sooner single out than to observe him in his resentments. And this not upon the maxim frequently advanced, “ that the best friends make the bitterest enemies,” but on the contrary, because I am persuaded that he who is capable of being a bitter enemy can never possess the necessary virtues that constitute a true friend. — [Melmoth. The drying up u single tear has more Of honset fame, than shedding seas of gore. —[Byron. Trust him little who praises all, him less who censures all, and him least w ho is indifferent about all. — [Lavater. We take cunning for a sinister or crooked wisdom, ana certainly there is a great difference between a cunning man and a wise man, not only in point of hon- esty but in point of ability. — [Greville. It may be remarked, for the comfort of honest poverty, that avarice reigns most in those who nave but few good qualities to recommend them. This is a weed that will grow in a barren soil. — [Hughes. Neither a borrower, nor a lender he ; For loan oft loses both itself and friend ; And borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry. — jShakspeare. To divert at any time a troublesome fancy, run to thy books ; they presently fix thee to them, and drive the other out of thy thoughts. They always receive thee with the same kindness. — Fuller. Miss Belle Bkaden, who has recently been re-elected Treasurer of the Wavnes- burg & Washington Railroad, in Penn- sylvania, for a second term, is probably the only lady in the United States wTho is a railroad officer. She is also Pay- master, and makes regular trips over the road in the pay car. Digitized by CjOOQle

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00 FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. IRISH LOVE SONG. Ah ! swan of slenderness, dove of tenderness, Jewel of Joys, arise ! The little red lark like a rosy spark Of song to his sunburst dies ; But, till vou are risen, earth is a prison, Full or my captive sighs ; Then wake and discover to your fond lover The morn of your matchless eyes. The dawn is dark to me ; hark, oh ! hark to me, Pulse of my heart, I pray. And gently gliding out of thy hiding, Dazzle me with thy day ! And oh ! I’ll dy to thee singing, and sigh to thee, Passion so sweet and gay ; The lark shall listen, and dewdrops glisten, Laughing on every spray. 1140 Trains a Day at a Single Switch. There are few people probably aware, says the Philadelphia Ledger, that the signal tow’er on the Pennsylvania Rail- road, an the Elevated Railroad at Seven- teenth and Filbert streets, control the passage of more trains within a given period than any other in the world. Even the famous railway junction in and near London cannot equal the daily record of trains, full and empty, that move past and are controlled by this tower that reg- ulates the traffic of the Broad street sta- tion. We are informed that about 1.140 trains pass this point every twenty-four hours, and yet so accurate is the system and so perfect the control exercised that this enormous traffic moves with thorough safety and without delay or stoppage through the admirable switch and signal system that has been brought to a mar- velous degree of perfection in that tower. The great “interlocking switch/’ which puzzles all laymen who try to study its intricacies, so controls the traffic auto- matically that it is impossible for the men in charge to set the switches or signals erroneously, as they can not move the levers when out of the necessary c jmbin- ations for properly shifting the trains. Thus we have in our city, in connection with this station, the greatest railway traffic achievement of its kind that has yet been produced. The Pennsylvania Railroad, by concentrating so much of its passenger and freight traffic at this ad- mirably located station, has found an ar- rangement of this kind necessary, and the interlocking switch and signal system, as there exhibited, is the result of dili- gent labor during many months of the best railroad minds in Europe and Amer- ica. The passenger, as he glides into or out of the station, little realizes the in- tricate yet admirable system of switches, signals, levers and interloping bars that are brought into requisition to direct the train aright, and secure its swift and safe passage along the Elevated road. It is constructed as to meet the requirements of this rapidly developing traffic of this great railroad, and is, m fact, one of the leading railroad curiosities our city has to exhibit. It takes but thirteen minutes to lead an elephant on a railroad train, while it takes twenty for any sort of woman to kiss her friends good by and lose the check for her trunk. Lowell Citizen : A North Carolina husband shot himself because his wife would not pull off his boots. How long will it be before woman will appreciate man’s tender and sensitive nature ? “You are as full of airs as a music box,” is what a young man said to a girl who refused to let him see her home. “ That may be,” was the reply, “ but I don’t go wuth a crank.” Texas Siftings: A teacher writes us: “ What will you charge to publish an ad- vertisement of a high school four inches long?” A high school four inches long must be such a curiosity that people will go to see it without advertising. A “solar” locomotive has been placed on the French Northern Railway. It is so called owing to an electric light which is placed in front and fed by the engine itself, and intended to illuminate the way for a long distance ahead. When those of generous disposition fall through habits of dissipation we should remember that the demon of temptation walks hand in hand with the most lovable traits of human nature. — M. F. Wilson. Social peculiarities in Arizona life are shown in the following excerpt from the Tombstone Epitaph: “Coyote Bill got his skin full of budge last night, and it then began to dawn upon his muddled intellect that he was a ‘ very bad man.’ He accordingly chassayed into the Dex- ter saloon and announced himself the boss wolf from Bitter Creek. Grizzly Sam, who was in the act of drcwning a snifter at the bar, stowed his beverage, cracked his heels, and went for the Coyote, sweeping the floor with him and taking one of his ears as a memento. Grizzly Sam comes from higher up Bitter Creek than Coyote Bill.” Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. A monthly Journal, devoted totheBOcial, moral and intellectual advancement of Loco- motive Enginemen. Terms : One Dollar per year, in advance. Advertising rates given on application. Contribution* will be thankfully received. •OF* Sample copie * supplied free. Entered at the Post office at Terre Haute, Indiana, as second class matter. EUGENE V. DEBS Editor Terre Haute, Indiana. WM. F. HYNES Associate Editor Denver, Colorado. ~~~ JANUARY, ^ The New Year, The year 1883 has become a fact in the world’s history. It is here, laden with its responsibilities, its pleasures and its sufferings. In this rushing, pushing worlcf of ours, a new year is a great event. Who knows what it may bring forth? Who knows what discoveries, what great inventions, may see the light within the coming twelve months? Who knows how many great heads will be brought low before 1884 ? Eyes may see the light for the first time this year, that will see this country the grandest on earth before death seals them with its eternal dark- ness. Friends we love, may touch the farther shore, and opposite their names be written the strange words — “ died in 1883.” It is well to think of these great and sad possibilities. Life is no less a solemn thing than death. Each creature has a duty to perform and to perform this well is a solemn matter. Steady hands and brave hearts are needed to cope with the responsibilities of life. Brothers and all enginemen of the United States and Can- ada, we greet you upon the threshold of the year 1883. Welcome its duties. 23 Welcome its cares. Welcome its pleasures. Whatever it may bring forth the great de- sire of our hearts is to see the Brother- hood of Locomotive Firemen the greatest organization of laboring men on earth be- fore the sun of 1884 lights the world. It can be done, it must be done. Let this be our work for the present year. Iiet us join hands and strive with a will for this great object. We greet our friends w ith pleasure, because we know that we are banded together in a noble enterprise. We want the wives and children of our Brothers to feel that in our Order they have a sure and steadfast friend. On- ward, Brothers, to the great battle to be fought in the year 1883. With firm hand on the throttle and keen eye on the rail, let us rush on fearlessly, irresistibly, with our banner at the pilot — “Benevolence, Sobriety and Industry.” Our Magazine. We take great pleasure in placing be- fore our readers our* Magazine for 1883. We have striven in the past to make it subservient to the interests of our Broth- erhood, and that will be our great object in the future. The interests of engine- men are our interests, and to do them good, is the object of our Order. With politics and religion we have nothing to do, and our readers will bear out the statement that political and religious dis- cussions have never been allow ed in our columns. To inculcate the great lessons of Benevolence, Sobriety and Industry has been, and w’ill continue to be, our am- bition. We are pleased to be able to present our Magazine in a new dress and, we hope, in a better form. We intend to spare no pains in making it as presentable a periodical as can be issued from the press. Our circulation is gradually in- creasing, and by the end of the year we hope to see it touch the figures 15,000. In' fact, this must be done, and we desire to impress upon our members the abso- lute necessity for pushing our circulation Digitized by CjOOQle

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24 FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. as rapidly as possible. It is through the pages of our Magazine that we become known to the world. It speaks for us when we are asleep ; it pleads our cause at all seasons and with all persons ; there- fore, the more it spreads, the quicker do we become a great power in the land. We have only to be understood to be ap- preciated. We offer this year a prize to that Lodge which secures the greatest number of subscribers. It consists of a set of Offi- cers’ IJegalias and will be as handsome as art can make it, and it ought to be the pride of every Lodge to be possessed of it. No great good is every gained in this world without striving for it. Let the Lodges, therefore, go to work with a will and help on the good cause of our Order nv increasing our Magazine circulation. The Lodges should enter into this friendly contest for the prize at once, and keep it up “on that line if it takes all summer.” Labor the Genius of Civilization. If all the money in the world were heaped together in one vast pile it would be as powerless to do good for man as is the nerveless hand of death. Labor is the power that moves the world. Labor has brought us out of the darkness of the past into the noon-day light of the nine- teenth century. To labor, our country is indebted for its magical development of the past one hundred years. Labor has builded our cities, scooped out our canals, bound ocean to ocean with bands of iron, over which rush the commerce of millions; wiped out time and space by girdling the earth with elec- tric wires, and she has made it possible to send not only the messages, but the very tones of love across continents by means of the wonderful telephone. Labor brings to the feet of man the minerals of every zone. Ships come home to him laden with 'the fruits of every climate. The diamond of Brazil reflects the beauty of woman and the gold of the Ural and Sierre Nevada form her ornaments. The wool of Cashmere is woven into the beautiful textures of the Orient, while the iron of the Occident is welded into locomotives and steam- ships. The wheat of Dakota feeds the hungry millions of Europe, while the trained laborers of Europe manufacture the cloth which clothes the Western farmer. Over all this the genius of labor presides. Her magic wand touches the rough unhewn things of earth and shapes them into forms of beauty and use. The deft hand of the sculptor turns the forbidding block of marble into shapes of historic beauty. The Appollo Belvedere slept for ages a shapeless mass in the quarries of Cerrara. Labor forced it from its dark and damp resting place and formed it into lines of beauty that have been wondrous for centuries. The genius of the painter shapes itself into immortal images on canvas out of the common clay and pigments of the earth. Art, science, religion, government, can- not exist without labor; she makes all these things possible. The king cannot wear his crown till labor gives hhn the power to do so. The pampered beauty cannot array herself in jewels and silks till labor has fitted them for things of adornment. The world recognizes the value of the laborer more as the years go by. The days of lords and ladies, the days of feudal barons and kings, by right divine, are surely passing away. The lines which have been so cruelly drawn between the rich and titled on one side, and the labor- ing classes on the other, are being rapidly obliterated. The newer, brighter day is dawning; the day wherein the laborers of all kinds, from the skilled artisan down to the shoveler upon the streets, will be justly rewarded. Civilization has placed her hand trustingly in the hand of her mother Labor, and together they walk with majestic step along the highway of Progress, drawing after them all the hon- ored laborers of earth and trampling to death, the drones and the worthless. Digitized by VjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S CerrespmttUutc. Canadian Comments. St. Thomas, Ont., Nov. 1, 1882. Editor* Firemen's Magazine. Our worthy Master for the coming year, Bro. George b. Westfall, is just the man for the position and Charity Lodge No. 5 will prosper under his administration. He is very energetic and reads the “riot act” to tardy and delinquent members. He and Brother Vail were placed in the “sweat-box” last week and passed a very creditable examination. They will now hold down the right hand seat-box and finger the throttle. It “does us proud” to report their promotion. Brother Gill Hutchinson, our worthy Vice Master proves himself to be no “Gillie” in the good work. Fontaine Mike is still to be seen behind the Financier’s desk, having been unani- mously re-elected to that “posish”. He says he struck oil on his prospecting tour on the Fontaine, but gives no particulars. Anyway he wears a gold chain and fob now and has a mortgage on the Russell House, we believe. Brother McBain, our worthy Conductor, looks coaxingly at the steam-guage of No. 3 now instead "of No. 59. Poor Dennis! Our annual picnic (C. S. R.) was held at St. Clair, Mich., last Thursday, August 17, and was a grand success. Wie party was conveyed by special trains to Court- right and from there to the “Oakland” by boat. Every one seemed to enjoy them- selves and a happy day was spent. Yours bituminously, P. 8. M. A Sheriff in the Brotherhood. Evanston, Wyoming, Dec. 20, 1882. Editors Firemen's Magazine : Having a few itern^ concerning the members of No. 88, I would be pleased to t*e given a space in the Magazine. I will first inform you of the election of Bro. J. J. Le Cain, our worthy Secretary, to the office of Sheriff of Uintah county, Wy- oming. The Sheriff being a sample of our Brotherhood men, it goes to show that they are fit for something else besides shoveling coal and polishing brass. Now, Joe, as he is familiarly known, although he soared beyond us, does not feel himself above stoking on a big ten wheel engine MAGAZINE. 25 until he takes his office, which will be on January 1, 1883 ; a very good way to open the new year. The result of the election was a surprise to everybody. We all ex- pected to see Joe come out winner, but not with a majority of over 300 votes over his opponent, considering that he is a Republican and his opponent a popular Democrat and the county has as a general thing gone Democratic. Our Brothers in the East may think that the office of Sheriff is an unimportant one in the far West; but it is quite the contrary. Uintah county is 85 by 300 miles in di- mensions, and Bro. Le Cain will receive a salary of $3,000 per annum and fees. The B. of L. F. is beginning to develop some very fine men, and the older the Order grows the more good men will be pushed into prominence. Among those recently promoted in No. 88 are Bros. Wm. Woods, Ed. Denis and James Maher. Bro. Chas. Stewart is dispatching at Ogden and Bro. George Kiehm at Evanston. Bro. John Phalon is a conductor now, and a good one too. Bro. Thos. J. Allen is many a mile away, but he is making himself conspicuous by having so thoroughly introduced the Brotherhood that the Firemen of Sprague, Washington Territory, where he is lo- cated, have sent in their application for a Charter. Having quite fully reviewed the news, I now close with best wishes to all. Fraternally, P. P. Onr Gulf City Lodge. Tempa, Texas, Nov. 7, 1882. Editors Firemen's Magazine: Since Mr. Stevens’ event in Galves- ton, organizing a Brotherhood Lodge, all is bustle. On the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway nothing is heard only Brotherhood here and Brotherhood there; each member vying with the others for a prominent part. I am told many en- gineers are becoming members, notwith- standing that they have a Brotherhood of their own. Nothing can be heard from the energetic Master of No. 115, when he meets a member, excepting something or other about Brotherhood matters or their meetings. He it is who is marching them to the grand stand from which they vow never to return. I understand there are many applications and withdrawals from other Lodges to join No. 115. I often wished to be a Brotherhood man ; but, as I am not in any way connected with lo- comotives, I cannot become a member; Digitized by Google

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26 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. therefore, I have not that warmth of feel- ing which characterizes the boys here. They make the Brotherhood their little heaven. Though not a member, I am one of the many readers of the much longed for Magazine, which is so readable and en- tertaining. It does credit to the Brother- hood— more especially so to the worthy editor. Besides the many entertaining qualities of the Magazine, there is one thing I am sorry to see in it, month after month, viz.: the expulsion list. Were it not for this, I have no doubt the Brother- hood would be a crown of success. Yet, let it be purified, though at a loss. I have said loss with impropriety, as it is a benefit to cast out tne withered and withering branches rather than that they should be allowed to contaminate any of the trunk. I think if all other branches are as earn- est as the “Infant” Lodge, Gulf City, there will not be a fireman, perhaps not an engineer, from the Altantic to the Pacific, but what will sooner or later become a member. Not only this, but many of those who are silently watching the on- ward course of those worthy men will w ish themselves of their number. That all may be a pride to the Brotherhood, is the wish of Non Literatum. Local Gatherings* Jersey City, N. J., Dec. 5, 1882. Editors Firemen's Magazine : As I have not seen anything in the Magazine about No. 13, 1 thought I would drop a few lines and let our sister Lodges knowr that we still live. All the boys are doing well. Some of them have left the single rank and taken a partner for life. Among them are Bros. Mahoney and Porter. They have the good wishes of No. 13, and we hope that prosperity may be with them. Our Master, T. E'. Kel- ton, was called home very suddenly, the other day, and was presented with a booming Ik>v, who tipped the beam at eleven pounds. We had an invita- tion to Bro. E. Doyer’s, on Thanksgiv- ing day, to partake of a turkey dinner. Bro. Charles Mohr, was in the East, visiting. He sends his sincere thanks to No. 73 and No. 4, for the courtesies shown him. We meet the second and last Sundays of each month, in Masonic Hall, corner Pacific avenue and Maple street. Yours fraternally, C. A. Wilson. The Empire State. Rochester, N. Y., Nov. 25, 1832. Editors Firemen's Magazine: It is with much pleasure that I an- nounce the healthy condition of the Lodge at this place. The present officers guarantee continued prosperity. Quite a number of our boys have been set up and handle the throttle gracefully, with the best wishes of hosts of friends both within and without the Order. The most prominent among them are Chas. Beach, Noble Thompson, Wm. Coddle, Wm. Chambers, Henry Whittlesy, John Trant and Ben Blue. These men are all deserving of the confidence placed in them by the officials and are a credit to our Order. There are many more who are looking forward to a similar promo- tion, and no doubt will have like honors conferred upon them as soon as there are vacant positions. With best wishes for the prosperity of No. 99, I remain yours, truly, Brotherhood Man. Excursion to Jersey City. Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 30, 1882. Editors Firemen's Magazine : 8:30 a. m., of November 12, 1882, found forty-two of No. 75’s members aboard a car that had been specially assigned to them, and which w’as attached to the rear of train No. 18, on the New York division of the Pennsylvania Railroad. We were bound to Jersey City, ninety miles dis- tant, to visit our sister Lodge No. 3, in response to a kind and pressing invita- tion we had received a few weeks ago. We received an addition of one member at Trenton and another at Jersey City, making quite a good sized delegation. The road was new to most of our Phila- delphia division members, and they made good use of their eyes and tongues as we rode along ; in fact, some of them thought we should have had a large rear platform, so that more could have occupied it and had better opportunities for seeing the road. Upon our arrival at Jersey City we were met by a committee from No. 3, when, forming in line, we were escorted to a first-class restaurant, and, seating ourselves at the table, we endeavored to do justice to the elegant bill of fare that had been so bountifully provided for us. Our worthy Financier at this point of the proceedings succeeded in maintaining his reputation as a good feeder , and while none of us were far behind, yet we were obliged to give him the medal. After dinner we took up the line of march to Digitized by v^.ooQle

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27 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. the Lodge room, where the time was passed in quiet conversation until the time of opening. When the Lodge opened we made a formal entry as a delegation, witnessed the regular routine of business, including initiation. This completed, appropriate remarks were made by several of the Brothers present ; the first of which was made by our worthy representative. His remarks were responded to by one of the members of No. 3; thus the feast of reason and flow of soul was kept up al- ternating from one to another, including also a delegate from No. 13, who added to the entertainment which continued until wTe adjourned at 7 p. m. Next we wended our way to the tea table and next to the depot, taking leave of our Brothers who had so kindly enter- tained us ; we were wrell pleased w ith our visit, and the occasion will be long re- membered by the delegation from “No. 7^.” A Species of Cactus. Tucson, Arizona, Nov. 29, 1882. Editors Firemen's Magazine : As many of the members of No. 94 are away and have only the Magazine to con- sult for information, a few words will not be out of place. Our Lodge now numbers fifty-five members in good standing, none in bad standing. We have no debts, have a new hall finely furnished and cash on band. Arrangements are being made for a grand ball to take place February 5, it being the second anniversary of our or- ganization. We shall invite every mem- ber of the Brotherhood to attend; our Grand Officers shall be complimented by getting special attention paid them by the Committee on “ Disturbances.” Let me state, by the way, that refresh- ments will be in order, so that Bro. Dean, of the Northwestern, will not hesitate in coming. The team that our delegates drove to Terre Haute will convey guests to and from the Round House ; we shall do all we can to make it pleasant for visitors. No presents will be received. Bro. J. C. Spahr is now located at Bowie as hostler ; Bro. Adams is stopping with him assisting him at chair bottoming; hard worked boys, both of them, deserv- ing the sympathy of every member of the Order. Bro. Simpson is at Tucson running a switch engine and studying the theory of working water. His fireman does not see the benefit to the jacket. We think Simpson will convince him. Bro. WTiley is our Magazine Agent for 1883, and he is already on the war path for dollars. Send them in, boys, give him the benefit this year. Our noble doctor is on the pusher at Bowie as assistant engineer on the left. You will find Sargent anywhere between Tucson and Deming studying political economy and how long it takes a water tank to run dry after the nump gives out. Bro. Baker has returned from the Web- footed region and taken to the ways of the Arizonian ; too much travel makes one weary. No. 94 will be glad to entertain Bros. Debs and Stevens and show them some great curiosities. Latin. Death of T. E. C ashman. St. Paul, Minn., Dec. 10, 1882. Editors Firemen %s Magazine : No. 61 has lost one of her truest men, Bro. Cashman. He was a man of good principles and a good Brother ; he was prompt in the payment of his dues and a frequent attendant at meetings. He was the only support of three sisters, which is a good recommendation for a young man. Faithful in the discharge of his duties, he was w ell thought of by his em- ployers. While we all miss him very much, wre feel truly grateful to know that his sisters, who receive his insurance, will be well provided for. There is some sat- isfaction in knowing that he did what we ought to do, died leaving his family pro- tected, so far as it lay in his power. Minnehaha. Astronomical Observations. Austin, Minn., Nov. 27, 1882. Editors Firemen's Magazine : The “Comet” has changed its position in the last few* days, and is now seen to blaze forth from the exact latitude and longitude of Austin, Minn. It has also been numbered, and will be known hereafter as No. 126. Whether that number is correct in an astronomical sense I do not know, but it is the one that represents our last acquisition. Grand Instructor Stevens, in company with Bros. Sharick, Lighter, Erricson anil Tucker, arrived in the city on the even- ing of the 21st inst., and on the 22d held two meetings, giving the new* members a most thorough instruction in the work of the Order, both in and out of the Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 28 l^xlge room. The new Lodge starts with eighteen charter members, all fine, earn- est and intelligent men, who have em- braced the Order after a careful investi- gation of its aims and principles. Dur- ing my connection with the Brotherhood I have never seen men take hold of the work in a more straightforward, bus- inesslike manner than the men who have founded Comet Lodge 126, and we bespeak for her a marked and glorious as well as a profitable future. Want of time prevents my going into further details, but in conclusion I will say that the men went about the busi- ness earnestly and without show or flour- ish, and if they continue as they have begun, success is certain. At the close of the evening session a vote of thanks was extended to the vis- iting brothers, and after bidding each other a hearty adieu we returned to our homes, well satisfied with the result of our visit, feeling that we had bene- fited ourselves whfle assisting our fellow men. Yours fraternally, Nucleus. The Left-Hand Side. Austin, Minn., December 26, 1882. Editors Firemen's Magazine: Please allow me a small space, for the introduction of Comet Lodge No. 126. We started in on the 22d of October, 1882, with eighteen charter members and have now twfenty -three, with a number of ap- plications. Bro. A. Pullar, our first Mas- ter, has left this road to accept a better situation. He has been succeeded by Bro. F. Fairbanks. He is a good Master, also a good despatcher. Bro. Frank Mc- Whorter is ourquill driver and also holds the job of dispatching here. Bro. Vore, our Vice Master, is switching in Bro. Pul- lax’s place. Bro. P. M. Chambers is our Financier and boils water in the 380. Bro. Charles Gilleece, our Magazine Agent, who has been very sick with typhoid fe- ver, is convalescing. Bro. Chancey holds forth in the boiler house ; the latch string hangs on the outside. Bro. Bowhall has left the I. and M. and gone on the River Division ; Bro. Nixon on the Short Line ; Bro. Foultzison the Moonlight Express; Bro. Stevens on the right-hand side of the 4 spot in McGregor, where Bro. Ruddy is hostlering. Bros. J. Hughes and F. Chambers stoke on the east end and cannot attend meetings very often. Never mind, boys, we know ye are with us, 4 ‘ in your minds ” if ye can’t attend meetings. The thanks of this Lodge are due Division 102 of the B. of L. E. for the free use of their hall until January 1st, 1883; also to Bro. Stevens* for presenting us with a beautiful Chart. With many r)d washes for the success of the B. of F. I am Fraternally yours, Left-Hand Side. Boston Correspondence. Boston, Mass., Nov. 25, 1882. Editors Firemen's Magazine : Among the recent promotions in this vicinity, we note that of A. W. Spurr, our Master. He is on the right side now, as he always is in the Lodge room, and if he handles the throttle as artistically as the gavel, there is no doubt but he can make up a train. Bro. Greene, our ex-Finan- cier, is running the way freight on the B. & P., and will soon remove to Provi- dence, R. I. Success go with him. Bros. True, Trenholm and Wheaton, of the Fitchburg Road, are pulling the throttle. Bro. Londen, of the N. Y. & N. E., met with a painful accident in a recent colli- sion on the N. E. road. By jumping he saved his life, but the engineer staid at his post and went down with the wreck. He crossed the river to receive the re- ward that awaits all who do their duty. He put on the brakes, reversed the en- gine, and with one hand on the sand box lever met his fate like a hero. Billie asked him if he was going to jump. He said, “No, good-bye. The old “ wfar horse ” Greene, of Salem, is yet alive, and lets the boys know it when he sees them. Our sixth annual ball takes place on Thursday evening, January 11, 1883, at Paine Hall, Boston. Music by Salem Cadets’ Band. Those who wish a good time, we ask your attention. E News from the North West. Brainekd, Minn., Nov. 28, 1882. Editor Firemen's Magazine : It is with pleasure that we send you the names of Bros. H. A. Boedecker and H. Smith to enroll among the balance of our right side men ; if wre can judge the future by the past they are both worthy of the responsibility. Bro. Boedecker has not only “ just got there,” but he informs us, with smiling countenance, of the arrival of a newr son and heir, w’ho tips the beam at 12 pounds. As he is a little B. of L. F. boy we hope that “Boed” will be a good pa to him. Digitized by v^ooQie

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 29 No. 81 has been in luck lately ; we thought so when we saw Bro. Ed. feen ton’s strut and learned that he too bad received a “governorship.” The little one came on October 29. The boy is quite well and Ed as well as circumstances will permit May he long continue in the good work. Bro. Smith, the new engineer, who has been absent for some time, has returned and is again within the radius of his friends. We have two Brothers on the sick list. They are Bros. McDonald and Farrer, but with the careful nursing they receive from the boys of 81 they are beginning to rally. A grand ball and banquet is to be given in behalf of Mrs. Millspaugh, wife of our late Master. We are making every effort to make it a success in order that we may be able to turn over a snug sum to her. We can hardly fail of success, since the matter is being engineered by Bros. Wad- ham and Wheaton, with the assistance of others who are equally competent. Fraternally vours, C. S. L. The Golden Rale. Brainerd, Minn., Nov. 30, 1882. Editors Firemen's Magazine : Be firm, be just, be true, And do to others as you would that they should do to you. This little sentence should be written on every heart, stamped on every mem- ory; it should be the Golden Rule, prac- ticed not only in every household, but throughout the world. By helping one another we not only move the thorns from the pathway and anxiety from the mind, but we feel a sense of pleasure in our hearts, knowing that we are doing a duty to a fellow creature, in return gaining his love, and who does not want to be loved ? A help- ing hand or an encouraging word is no less to us, yet, it is a benefit to others. Who has not needed the encouragement and aid of a kind friend? How good, when perplexed with some task that is both difficult and burdensome, to feel a gentle hand on the shoulder and hear a kind voice whispering: “ Do not be dis- couraged ; I see your trouble ; let me help you.” What strength is infused, what hope created, what sweet gratitude is felt. The great difficulty di&sol ves as dew before the sunshine. * Yes, let us help one another by en- j flavoring to remember the Golden Rule. This world would be less sinful if we all 1 acted upon those golden words. Lift the burden of care from the weary and the oppressed and life will glide smoothly on and the fountain of bitterness yield sweet waters. Everv good deed will be “ bread cast up on the waters, to return after many days,” if not to us, to those we love. We will put our trust in Him whose Almighty powei reigns over us. In the hour of trouble, “ seek and ye shall find.” I trust that the Brothers of 81, as well as others, will impress this upon their memories. Cai.. A Late Acquisition. Beardstown, III., Nov. 24, 1882. Editors Firemen's Magazine : Through the columns of the Magazine I wish to express my sincere thanks to the members of H. B. Stone Lodge No. 122; also to the engineers and all em- ployes who so generously donated to my aid in consequence of my three months’ sickness last summer ; and especially to those who manifested such a willingness to assist my wife in caring for me through the critical part of my sickness. I must say that a more noble, refined and gener- ous body of railroad men cannot be found than is m the employ of the (\, B. & Q., on the St. Louis division. Our Lodge was organized the 8th of Oc- tober and has a membership of twenty- five; a pretty good showing fora Lodge yet in its infancy. Applications and ini- tiations are on the docket every Tuesday night. H. B. Stone Lodge is made up of good men and promises to do honor to the man after whom she is named. Our offi- cers are faithful workers in the cause, and with the assistance of the members we shall try to number with the best. May our ambition never flag and may H. B. Stone lodge never grow less. A “Q” Fireman. Border Breezes. Ellis, Kan., Nov. 81, 1882. Editors Firemen's Magazine : I notice that several Lodges are regu- lar coni ributors to our Magazine, a fact that speaks very favorably for them. Although No. 32*18 heard from occasion- ally she does not do as much as she ought. Our lodge is in fine working order and the boys are zealous to come up to the standard ; they are all trying to so live and so conduct themselves as to gain the respect of their employers and the public at large. Since the return of our Digitized by CjOOQle

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30 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. worthy Master and Delegate, Bro. Schuy- ler, from the Convention, the boys feel inspired to work more earnestly than before ; the pay their dues promptly, and those who were in the habit of falling behind are desirous of keeping ninety days in advance. I agree with No. 39 in regard to strong drink. No member of our Order can mlow himself to be spoken of as a drinker. He cannot indulge him- self in anything that robs him of his manhood, to sav nothing of the havoc it creates in the hearts of those who are near and dear to him. Speak again, R. R. Centre, for who can doubt your good purposes? It is surely true that the Brotherhood has done more toward elevating railroad men than all the temperance lecturers. May every member hold in remembrance the clause in the Constitution that forbids us to use intoxicating liquors. Fraternally yours, Exodus. Worthily Bestowed. Belleville, Ont., Nov. 12, 1*82. Editors Firemen's Magazine: After discharging the regular business of the Order at one of our late meetings, Bro. Morris took the chair and called the members to order, whereupon Bro. E.. L. Adamson was made the recipient of a beautiful pin, the emblem of our Order, with a shield attached and bearing the fol- lowing inscription : “ Presented to E. L. Adamson by the members of Challenge Lodge, No. 66, B. of L. F., August, 1882.” The pin is a very handsome piece of workmanship manufactured at the estab- lishment of 8. A. Spangenbergof this city. Bro. Morris in making the presentation, read the following address: E. L. Adamson : Dear Sir and Brother. The members of Challenge Lodge No. 66, B. of L. F., are now assembled to perform a pleasant duty, which you necessitated by your strict attention to and prompt discharge of your duties while holding the responsible office of Financier of our Lodge ; also for the many other nets of kindness you conferred upon us ; and having done all these good deeds without thought of recompense, we cannotallow this occasion to go by without giving you at least a small mark of our appreciation ; therefore, we beg of you to accept this pin as a token of our esteem, and having so long remained silent we hope this gift will be none the less accept- able. Although you have retired from an of- fice so full of lnbor we hope that you will still take an active part in everything that per- tains to the Order. Signed on behalf of the members of Challenge Lodge No. 06. John Looue, ) W m. H ic.o i ns, - Committee . Edward Morris, j Advances from Iowa. Creston, Iowa, Nov. 30, 1882. Editors Firemen's Magazine : In the last issue of the. book, I noticed a great many promotions ; of our number four have latelv laid down the scoop. I refer to Bros. Cherrington (Master), Jas. Allen, Thos. Burns and C. Weydert, all of whom are doing nicely in the new field. We have quite a good Lodge of about sixty-five members, among them Bros. M. Bay, C. Raiforce, 0. Younkins, E. Lee ns, J. Ellison, L. Baker, W. Cooper, G. Igre, J. Yanzant and A. Danielson are engineers. We were pleased to receive a visit from Bro. Stevens, and he seemed satisfied with w hat had been done since our or- ganization. He gave us credit for having a good Lodge. Thus far but one misfortune has be- fallen us. Death robbed us of one of our best men, Bro. John C. Quarterman, who, after a long sickness, passed away on the 26th of October. His death was a severe blow’ to us all; trusting that our ranks may long remain unbroken, I am fraternally yours, Top. A Grateful Recipient. Denver, Col., Nov. 26, 1882. Editors Firemen's Magazine : With your kind permission I will use the columns of your Magazine to return my deep and heartfelt thanks to the members of Lodge No. 77 for their many acts of more than kind- ness to me and my family. When sick- ness had laid me prostrate they cared for me and saw’ to the welfare of mv lit- tle ones. The attack w’as long and se- vere, and left me broken in health. The small fund accumulated bv industry was soon exhausted, but the brothers came and quietly slipped in my hand a sum sufficient to complete my humble home, making me and my family comfortable for the Winter and saving me the ex- pense of rent, W'hich is no small item here. This debt of gratitude I feel I can never repay, but with the return of my health I hope to replace the money. It is the kina feeling, the sympathy, the care given to my children, and those many little acts so full of tendernesss and consideration, that even to mention them seems to take from their nobleness of character and purity of motive. Joseph Ii. Pelham. Digitized by tjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 31 Dan. Phelan, of No. 56, is running a Mogul on the H. & St. Joe. J. Lynch and Geo. Loda, of South St. Louis, are on the sick list. There is a “Bunch” of manhood at the head of our Lodge at Stuart, Iowa. Who says that the old “War Horse” of No. 82 is losing his interest in the Brotherhood ? For prompt and complete returns, Twin City Lodge No. 39 takes the lead of most others. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hull, of No. 113, gave thanks on Thanksgiving day; not for a turkey, but for a little daughter. Bro. Leibtag, of No. 96, is one who is always on hand when there is any work to be done. F. J. Collins, of Banner Lodge, is now on construction train, with headquarters at Pattonsburg, Mo. Since the organization of Beaver Lodge Bros. Clifton and Smith have padded over to the right-hand side. Any one desiring a first-class clown will please send for W. H. Dolly, of Alexia Lodge who guarantees a good, square laugh every time. The well-deserved promotion of Bros. Sheets, Barlow and Given, of No. 96, is reported. The first named is the founder of the Lodge. J. James, of No. 86, who had his foot mashed some time ago, has so far recovered as to be on duty agin ; he is firing a pony engine. After his return from the Convention, Bro. Jacob E. Opp, representative of No. 3, of Jersey City, was deservedly pro- moted. Bro. Opp is one of the men of whom we are proud. G. W. Greenwood, of Cedar Valley Lodge No. 30, has returned from his trip to the Northwest. He says that the cli- mate at Winnepeg is a little too “ fresh ” for him. No. 61 was honored by a visit from Bro. D. O’Brien, of No. 122. He conduct- ed himself in so pleasing a manner that the Minnehaha boys want him to come again. Among our most prominent Masters may be mentioned A. W. Spurr, of Boston Lodge No. 57, and A. E. Dennison, of Great Eastern No. 4. Our New England brothers may feel proud of such leaders. After an extended visit to his old home, in Canada, Bro. James McCarthy, of No. 61, returned, much improved in health. During his journey he met many Brotherhood- men of both the right and the left side. No. 4 is getting along very well, al- though some of her boys are a little hard- hearted. Bro. George Young is one of them ; he laid down the shovel without shedding a tear and took the right side. Bro. J. W. Cox, one of our Beavers, has entered into matrimonial bliss. His bride is an accomplished and estimable lady of London. These two excellent young people are in every way worthy of each other. The new regalias, worn for the first time by the members of Minnehaha Ixidge No. 61, on the occasion of Brother Stevens’ recent visit to St. Paul, are very beautiful. The boys are exceedingly proud of them. We all have an invitation to call on Bro. and Mrs. M. J. Sullivan, of No. 61. Bro. Sullivan is the pav- car engineer on the C. St. P. M. & O. It. It. He and his lady have just gone to housekeeping, hence the invitation. The redoubtable Zeb Moore is at Keo- kuk, holding the “Gate City” well up among the stars of the first magnitude. Zeb is an earnest w-orker, whose head is as clear as his heart is warm. The Gate City I^odge contains only the best of men. Passed over from left to right : Bros. C. W. Beach (Financier of No. 99), H. C. Whittlesey, Jacob Brewer, William Can- dle, Frank Webster and Thos. A. Loftus. They are a fine lot of men, and as engi* neers will do themselves credit. In organizing Northern Light Lodge No. 127, our Instructor was ably assisted by the following brothers, viz: Harry Cochrane, of No. 84, Harry Lvnes, of No. 67, George Dowling, of No. 38, and Bro. Jacobs, of No. 47. A duplicate policy w'as required in favor of Mrs. It. A. Harris. Bro. Harris is a member of Gulf City Lodge No. 115, and Mrs. Harris is a new acquisition. We wish them a world of joy and pros- perity. Digitized by UjOOQle

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32 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. The Union Pacific boys at Omaha have again wheeled into line, closing up an important gap in the great overland route across the continent. Royal Gorge Ix)dge No. 59 has among her many good ones, one who will hereafter bear the title of the “ Boss Rustler.” The first “ Pioneer” to lead out, is Bro. William Davis, of No. 108, who has taken unto himself a wife ; the bride was for- merly Miss Hannah Harris, of St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Davis are worthy of all the good that may be in store for them. Although a bran new officer, Bro. W. W. Williams, of No. 65, who is acting as Financier and Magazine Agent, is disting- uishing himself by his good work. Un- der his supervision No. 65 will retain her present good standing. Since the organization of Evening Star Lodge No. 112, the following members have been stationed on the right side: T. E. Peck, J. M. Covington, D. E. Mis- sett, T. F. Thicksten, John Starks, R. L. Bracy, C. 0. Simms, and F. C. Wiard. We have in Texas, two warm support- ers, without which, our Order would be incomplete. Both are engineers and both are noblemen. We refer to James Mc- Donough, of Gulf City Lodge No. 115, and Harry Keler, of Fargo Lodge No. 85. A letter from Bro. Crawford advises us that Overland Lodge is progressing finely — that several new members have been added to the roll, with many appli- cations on file awaiting action. The very proficient Ex-Magazine Agent of No. 99, Bro. Richard Callow, has made a good record by crossing over to the right side. We can recommend Bro. Callow as an industrious and exemplary man and one who will make every effort to enhance the interest of his employers. Borne upon a northern breeze, comes the intelligence of the marriage of Bro. Armstrong, of No. 72, to Miss Lizzie Eagan. Starting in life under such fa- vorable circumstances as they, their fu- ture looks bright, as we all hope it may be. Through the Magazine, the members of Minnehaha Lodge No. 61 desire to re- turn thanks to the members of Rochester Lodge No. 99 for assisting in the burial of Bro. Thomas Cashman, particxilarlv to Bro, H. L. Crofut, To the members of Gate Citv Lodge No. 93, Bro. Chas. Timblon, o{ No. 44, desires to return many thanks for kind attentions shown him while in Iowa. Ed. Rugan, of Vigo Lodge No. 16, has been transferred from the Logansport Di- vision to the main line of the \andalia Road. He is on the right hand side, of course. TnE numerous friends of Bro. J. E. Hagerty will be pleased to learn of his prosperity. He is an employe of the Chicago and Atlantic Railroad, in the ca- pacity of engineer. Although away from his Lodge, (The Old Guard) his heart is warmly in the cause for which his comrades are battling. The boys at Glendive are making a fine start in the work of the Brotherhood. Wm. T. Field, formerly of Garden City Lodge No. 50, holds the gavel and John Casey handles the quill. Fred Merserean has taken the Agency for the Magazine and will do good work in that capacity. We have full confidence in our Montana brothers. | Any information regarding the where- abouts of Bro. W. J. Hall, of No. 57, will be thankfully received by his Lodge. When last heard from he was on his way south, with expectation of accepting work on the Mexican Central R.R. All communications concerning this matter should be directed to J. C. Edwards, 21 Salem street, Charlestown District, Bos- ton, Mass. The sincere thanks of Instructor Stev- ens are returned to Mr. Lew. Hinckley, engineer on the C., B. & Q. R. R., for courteous treatment received at his hands during his visit to Galesburg, III. Mr. Hinckley is a firm friend of our Order, and the members of Progress Lodge No. 105 are not unmindful of the fact* Mr. Richard Rhtne, Chief of Cream City Division No. 66, B. of L. E., Milwau- kee, Wis., is an earnest advocate of united action, when based upon the broad prin- ciple of right and justice. In Mr. Rhine the members of Guiding Star Lodge will have a warm friend and an able adviser. Ed. Powers, of Inter-State Lodge No. 92, is “ starring” in Texas. The last re- ports from him came from Beaumont, where he is employed on the “ Star and Crescent” route. Ed. is a typical Texan — although he did not follow the noted Sam Houston to victory at San Jacinto, he isa good one, just the same. Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Wm. McDonald, of No. 36, is now on the right hand side of the engine, and is doing the switching in the L., X. A. AC. yards at Lafayette. Samuel Clark, of No. 46, is one of our busiest workers. Although employed all day with his work, lie manages to find time to put in n big helping hand for his Lodge. We admire him Tor his en- ergy'. We are in receipt of a very encouraging letter from Bro. H. S. Smith, of Pioneer Lodge No. 108, who is now located at Al- amosa, Col. Tie regiets'not being able to attend meetings -otherwise he is perfect- ly happy. Bro. Smith had charge of the Magazine depaitment last year and the size of his list is evidence that he was not remiss in his duty. The engineers ami firemen at Keokuk have taken a step in advance of their fel- lows in other places. Bv a harmonious co-operation, they have laid the founda- tion for their future success. Now, when an expelled member of our Order seeks admission to the Brotherhood of Locomo- tive Engineers, lie finds the doors barred against him. Kd. Denis is looking for the scalp of the bloodthirsty “ Modoc,” who gave him away in the November Magazine. He says" he never undertook to learn the Indian dialect, and lias no desire to. On the occasion referred toby Modoc, he was making a Green buck speech in Greek to some late arrivals from Lapland. The Indian business is a campaign falsehood, gotten up l»y his political enemies, and will not bear the light of truth. Harry Barnes, of Vigo Lodge No. 16, who took G reeley ’s advice some time ago, and went West, has embarked in the laundry business al Aken. Minn. As his work is all done by hand, he is prepared to guarantee satisfaction to his patrons. His supply of wntei is drawn from “Mud Creek ^ which is said to he peculiarly adapted both lo washing and bathing pur- poses. Hany ought to know, for he has tried it. All men i hers of the B. of L. F. and B. of L. E. ar \ cautioned against harboring or assisting Hairy W. 8tone, a former member of Royal t Luge Lodge No. 59, at South Pueblo, Col. He is a thorough- going dead beat and has violated the con- fidence of all 1 1 ue men by defrauding those who helped him in sickness ana trouble. This is published by order of his Lodge. 33 The Financier of Alexia, Bro. S. J. Clark, is the boss boy. May he long hold the office, for he cannot he easily replaced. The bachelors of No. 45 are inconsola- ble, as one by one of their number is ex- changing single misery for married bliss. Bro. E. H. Raiford and Mias L. B. Coak- ling, Bro. S. Kile and Miss Ida Tague, Bro. Jno. Adams and Miss Emma Vans have signed the contract for a life firm. Bros. Henry Williams and Frank Wilson are still upon the ragged edge, but hope to embark during the holidays. Hawkeyk Ixxlge No. 27 is in luck. They were recently presen ted with a magnificent gold-fringed banner, bearing the inscription, “ Benevolence, Sobriety and Industry.” The banner was pre- sented by Mrs. Eckman, on behalf of Mrs. Calkins, Mrs. Gibson, Mrs. Phelps and Mrs. Carrie, all of these ladies wives of members of No. 27. The boys are justly proud of the esteem in which the Order is held by these worthy ladies. In a collision lately, Bros. Day and Green, of No. 27, were frightfully injured. These two Brothers were on the same en- gine, Bro. Day as engineer and Bro. Green as fireman. The former was brought home shortly after the accident, but the latter w’as so badly injured that he could not be removed; he is Iving at Albert Lea, Minn., the place of tfie wreck. Al- though both sustained great injuries, it is thought that with propor attention and careful nursing they will recover. Throughout the weary days of their sick- ness they have the sympathy of the Brotherhood. The following extract, taken from the Paris (Tenn.) Post, will be of special in- terest to the Delegates to the late Con- vention, as Walter C. Nance was one of their number, representing Bluff City Lodge No. 55: “ Nance— (tAtes.— On the 16th Inst., (yes- terday), at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. W. W Oates, Jackson, Tenn., Mr. Walter C. Nance, of tills city, and Miss Fannie M. Oates. After receiving the congratulations of friends the bridal party boarded the train -'•or this city, arriving at 2:30 p. m. They were endered a reception at the residence of the groom’s mother last night. Mr. Nance is a yonng man full worthy of the lovely young lady whom he has chosen for his bride, and has many friends in this city. We have the good fortune to know the beautiful bride personally and we but echo the sentiments of all who know her when we say there is not a more noble woma n in;the land. Paris should, indeed, be proud to’re- ceive her Into her society circles. The Poet wishes the happy pair a long life and much happiness.” Digitized by CjOOQle

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34 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Caned. On the 18th of November, 1882, the Master Mechanic of the H. & St. Joe R. R., was presented with a fine gold-headed cane by the members of Phoenix Lodge No. 23, B. of L. F., as a testimonial of their good feeling and regard. He is a gentleman who is loved and respected by every member of the Lodge. The pre- sentation was made neatly and appro- priately by John Ray. DEATH OK THE OLD YEAR. Tin noon of night ! the crescent moon, Careering on her way sheds her clear beams On the cold bosom of the Ice-bound Lake ; The stars, thin veiled, by the flying clouds, Like gems bedimmed In the blue vault of heaven, Peep forth in beauty thro’ the misty air. The leafless trees, like sentinels, stand round, And shrubs that yesterday were green with life Appear like hearts bereft of every Joy. O’er hill and dale the lowing herds are mute: In the broad ways where earth’s chased phan- toms moved. The busy throng is still ; no sound is heard ; None save the torrent from the distant hill, Or the hoarse murmurlngs of moaning winds. Silence and solitude, twin sisters, since The fall wrapped In their sable hue that draped Man’s Eaen home, his bower of sinless bliss, Now hold their empire o’er a slumbering world. The clock strikes twelve, startling the knell that breaks Upon the ear In strong emphatic tones. We tremble as the sound with force comes home U pon the mind : “ The year is fled, is gone.” The year is gone, but oh ! what sad accounts It bears upon Its winged flight to heaven? In such an hour, let conscience make con- science The great vicegerent of the soul— faithful Forever in her sacred trust. Now let her Aid reflection as the soul Inquires:— “ What have I done to glorify my God ? What good or ill report departed years. Have carried to the skies ; what of my time, My talents, thoughts; what of my words and deeds? What have I done to soothe my fellow -men— To relieve distress, and bind up the broken heart; To feed the hungry, destitute of bread, To clothe the naked, shivering with the cold ? My means of grace, how have I them im- proved ? My closet and mj* bible what knowledge Have I gained, as o’er Us pages I’ve leaned ? How have I profited beneath heaven’s smiles, As o’er my path life’s brightest flowers were strewed ? And when dark clouds in adverse skies arose Spread o’er my couch of pain, their sicken- ing pall, How were those hours improved, as health returned With her reviving smiles?— health, sweetest gift God e’er bestowed on man, upon the altar Of his love was my pure offering laid. The year has fled ! How silently It died. Midnight’s high noon now hangs her curtain round Studded with stars that shone when earth was new. No sigh, no groan, no strong convulsions rock The world, no waking of the elements, No marring winds proclaiming its departure. Without one throe, a New Year’s ushered In. The stream of time maintains its rapid roll— Hwlftly the current upon its bosom bears. The untold myriads of peopled earth— This atom world to an unfathomed deep— The boundless ocean of unnumbered years, Where nations, in the flood, were all engulfed, Where kingdoms sleep In dark oblivious night, Mid wrecks of ages, never more to rise. On this swift stream our fragile bark still floats, While those we loved have sunk beneath the waves. What still awaits us on these shores of time, Is wrapped in clouds impervious. The future None can pierce, the present bounds our vision, All all beyond Is hid from mortal eyes. How many hearts thro’ falsehold and deceit Will writhe in anguish thro’ the coming year. Sigh, when the morn in rosy beauty breaks ; Weep, when the evening with Its shadows comes ; Mourn, when the pale moon throws her light o’er all And breathe their sorrows to the listening skies. What storms will rise, what waves of trouble roll E’er we may reach the blissful port of peace, Archangels know not and no tongue can tell In the perfections of a faithful God. Then let our trust be fixed. Altlio’ the wheels Of Providence to us move high and dreadful. Still we will smile as wrapped in mystery. They onward roll harmonious as the spheres All shall conspire to bring the grand result : To bring our greatest good— the good of all— The glories of that King, whose hand divine. Guides all the planets in their destined course. Be this, our source of bliss, our highest joy :— While in this vale of tears to look above. To trust in Him. who sees with equal eye, The sparrow fall and empires sink to dust. To take the volume of His dark decrees, Turn o’er its leaves and read our hidden fate. Upon the page inscribed we’d have no wish : No picture would we see— whether of light Or shade, for oh ! ’t Would pain our souls and rob Us of our bliss. Over our sunny hours The halcyon days of sweet domestic Joy— Would cast a shadow where now all is bright. Be this our chief desire:— To keep our thoughts. Our life, our actions, right ; our pasNionscalin ; To live each day as If it were our last. That when our circling years shall cease to roll, We may with joy yield up our fleeting breath To Him who dwells where time Is known no more. Digitized by U.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 35 ANOTHER VICTORY. We learn with great pleasure that J. M. Dodge, of San Diego Lodge No. 90, San Diego, California, has been elected County Clerk of the county in which he resides. This will be glad new« to the many friends of Brother Dodge all over the land. As Vice Grand Master of the Order he be- came widely known and made a name for himself of which he can feel proud for all time. The campaign in which he was engaged was close and warmly contested, but success could not turn her face from such a man as Brother D<»dge. He is deserving of the confi- dence thus reposed in him and will make a splendid record for himself— one that will open for him every avenue to higher political distinction. We can safely say that the whole Brother- hood unites with us in our hearty congratu- lations to this“ Blue-eyed Boy of Destiny.” IN HKHORIAM. hhr Firemen'* Magazine ; [The following lines were written on the death of Angela Walsh, daughter of Bro. W. E. Walsh, of Border Lodge No. 32, by her mother. The child was aged one year and eleven months and died October 2, 1K82.] An angel came to gather flowers. To deck the throne of heaven ; He took the fairest of them all. That God to us had given. The bird that sang so sweetly, The vine that crowned the rock, The glory of the household, The flower of the flock. Can we without repining. Lay her beneath the sod ? And with a calm resigning. Bow to the will of (Tod ? The bright and jewelled casket. That shrined her pure young soul How could Death’s angel ask it. To be at his control. And then so unrelenting To hide it from our sight, Despite our wild lamenting Within the grave’s dark night. But we’ve a hopeful token, In this stern trial hour, Though death the vase hath broken He could not blight the flower. Down from the starry portal. An angel spread her wing, Up to the bowers immortal, This lovely flower to bring; Nourished by living waters That ripple past the throne She blooms mid Eden’s daughters, Where death is never known. Mrs. Laura Walsh. A SERMON. “ Stud}/ to show thyself approved of God, a u'ork - man that need not be ashamed .” 2 Tim. ii, 15. Delivered before Lodges Nos. u and 13, of the B. of L. F. in the Greens Bridge M. E. Church, Phil- lipsburg, N.J., by the Rev. Wm. M. Trumbower. In every honorable pursuit of life we may have the blessing of God upon us, whether It be a labor of the brain or muscle, relating to I spiritual or temporal affairs. God lias made us to be workers — for “In the sweat of (the! face” are we to eat our bread. And, in the I struggles to maintain life, there is profit— for I “in all labor there is profit ”— if it receives the approving smile* of God ; and In the pei - formance of which none need be ashamed. In considering this text there are some thoughts springing from it applicable to the present occasion ; and which we hope to he able, by the blessing of God, to impress upon your minds and hearts. 1. God is first to be obeyed. It is not of so much importance as to whether we are approved of men as it is as to whether we are approved unto God. This is taught by Peter and the Apostles, who.wheu brought before the council and charged not to teach longer in the name of Jesus, an- swered : 44 We ought to obey God rather than man.” mits the humiliation it costs to serve men. That we should first obey Him, we may conclude for the following reasons: 1. Because God is iuflnite and man finite ; God, the Creator, man the created. 2. Because all the power of man comes from God. Pilate, as Governor of Judea, thought he possessed considerable power when he said to Christ : “ Knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee and have power to release thee? ” Jesus answered : 44 Tliou couldst ha^ no power at all against me except it were given thee from above.” 3. Because in Him we live and move and have our being. The author of faith, Father of all mercies, giver of all our blessings, the Savior of our souls. Therefore, I think we will all agree that for these reasons, briefly pre- sented, and many more, we should first obey God, having now and always His approval. The command is, “Seek first the kingdom of Godand His righteousness.” “Study to show thyself approved unto God.” 2. The chief requisite to an honorable life is God’s approval. Life is not to be Judged merely In its rela- tions to this life, but also in its relations 10 eternity; and I claim that that life is most honorable which is best fitted for the higher existence which awaits us— a future mude blessed only as we are approved unto God ; the chief requisite to an honorable life is God’s approval, because that life is honorable in the true sense only as God’s approval is had. The applause of the world, the favor of men, what effect would all this have upon our eternal destiny without God favoring us. We cannot enter the Paradise of God and spend an eternity with Him in bliss without first passing under the scrutinizing glance of Him who shall judge the world without re- spect of persons. And when we but call to mind that to win this approval we are only called upon to do the rignt as we know it, to accept of naught but that which commends itself to our consciences, without the sacrifice or a single principle, do wo add emphasis to our assertion that the chief requisite to an honorable life is God’s approval. 3. This approval secured by doing the will of God. We secure the approval of men by doing their will ; and a will, too, which is many times most humiliating and degrading, re- quiring this submission to advance their own interests and not for the good of the humili- ated. Not long since did we read the testi- mony of a Governor of a great State, the Second in importance of- the union* who ad- Digitized by U.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 36 God requires of His followers submission, but it Is such as elevates, ennobles, and never de- grades—-a submission which results in our s$ood, in bringing to us benefits Incalculable in worth and blessing to us. What is the will of God ? It is His will that we should love Him ; not with a forced love such as a tyrant receives from unwilling sub- jects, but with a love drawn to Him by His own love to us. He commends Himself as worthy to be loved, in that while we were His enemies, transgressors of His law, work- ers of iniquity, He gave his life to ransom us from sin and moral slavery. He would have us to keep His laws which have been enacted for our good, in view of the eternity which lies before us ; and that they are for our good we have our own experience and the testi- mony of millions of earth whose piety, truthfulness and judgment commands our very highest respect, and to which might be added the voices of countless millions more who are reigning to-day with God in glory, helping toswellthe glad halleluiahs which are ever being shouted by the spirits of the just made perfect, having washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. The service of God Is a delightful ser- vice, His yoke is easy. Let the will of Him, who doeth all things well, be done on the earth as it is in heaven and then we shall be able to look up into His reconciled counten- ance “ And, Father, Abba, Father cry,” and receive in turn His smiles of approval. 4. This approbation insures self-respect and the respect of others. A man never has more self-respect than when he has the consciousness that his acts are in accord with God; and when is a man more respected by his fellow's than when he does what be believes to be right, whether it accords with their sentiments or not. How much self-respect has a man who is in sin? Who would have the accusing conscience of man who is constantly doing what he knows to be wrong? The world may be ignorant of his acts, and by the world uncondemned, yet is he self-condemned and loses all respect for himself, and that lost he cannot command the respect of others. When does this respect come from self and others so grandly as when we know we have passed from death unto life, as when old things have passed away and all things becomes hew. and others see us as Israelites indeed, in whom is no guile. With a conscience void of offense toward God andjman we.ctm then endure the frowns of the world and receive the fiery darts of the advasary with faces tin tinged by a single blush of shame.” 5. God’s approval adds dignity to the work- man and to his position. Labor sanctified by religion becomes dig- nified. Where, but where God is recognized, do we find the laborer given the social posi- tion which he occupies to-day. Take Christ out of the world andithe laborer would sink into slavery most abject, and honest toil be looked upon as only employment for slaves. Jesus, working at the carpenter’s bench, gives a dignity to labor which can never be lost until the world loses sight of Christ. A good man takes with him into disemployment an influence which gives to it a higher standard and which will have a retroactive Influence upon himself and thus both given a more elevated character, a dignity which only the consciousness of being “ a child of a King ” can give. 6. God ’^approbation not only to be had, but to be seen. ** Study to show thyself approved unto (4od.” | Make it a subject of thought and care as to how you may display to the world the power of this Divine approval upon your life. Our lives are to be felt: we are to let the world see that we are the children of God. so that none need ask us, “ Know the Lord ? ” for our say- ings and doings will be proclaiming loudly that we are the I^ord’s. Tills display is not to be after the manner of the Pharisee, but rather that of the publican. We are to set a guard upon our lips that nothing may escape them wmich w’ould make us ashamed; we are to watch our acts that we may “ never be put to confusion.” A life approved unto God will send forth influences which will be most sat- isfactory to us, and we prove ourselves to be workmen that needeth not to be ashamed. I have thus hastily sought to point out some of the benefits of God’s approbation, hoping that you may develop them more fully in your own minds; benefits such as I believe to be undeniable. Are we this morning approved unto God? The days, w'eeks, months and years are rapid- ly passing away, and even if allowed to reach the three score and ten “’twill all be over soon.” Are our lives such as to enable us to approach with joy the end, or such as to make us ashamed ? like the one without the wed- ding garmeuton. We are all passing through dangers, seen and unseen, so that we have no assurance that we will see the next coming day or moment ; and noneare in more immi- nent danger of life than you whose daily em- ployment is upon railroad. You leave your homes in the morning; good-bye Is said to wife ami children, a kiss is thrown back to the little face pressing against the window pane, who is watching you until out of sight : ah, in a few hours you may be borne back to that home, but cold and lifeless, and then how changed the picture. With this threat- ening of life ever before you, T ask yon, gen- tlemen of the Brotherhood of Firemen, are you this morning approved unto God, work- men that needeth not to be ashamed? With lightning speed you traverse the country, signals are given now and then that all is well or else as a warning of danger ahead; but, notwithstanding all this precaution, the news frequently comes flying to us, quick as thought, that an accident has occurred. You hear the sharp, shrill whistle, but It is too late, for the next moment you go crashing into a coming or going train— a bridge gives way, and you are plunged into the depths be- low—there’s a misplaced switch and you are hurried on to destruction, and the news is borne to us that you are numbered among the dead, sent into eternity— approved unto God? “Ay, there’s the rub!” There was a time when railroaders were looked upon as a very rough and wicked class of men ; but that sentiment is rapidly vanishing; and how has it been accomplished? By being men approved unto God, so that to-day many of the Lord’s chosen are among your fellow- workmen, who have had a new song placed in their mouth, even praises unto God. Fol- low their example as they follow Christ; be- gin to study to fthotr yourselves approved un- to God, even as the jailer did by crying, “ What must I do to be saved? ” As the blind beggars on the Jerico highway did, bv shouting, “Jesus, thou .Son of David, have mercy on us;” and wrestle like Jacob until thou are blest, approved unto God.” You have engineers on the locomotives whose skilled hands govern and control It and in whose expertness you trust. So is there a master hand upon the main springs of our lives to govern and control us; to subdue these impulses of our natures and to direct them Into channels which will make us work - Digitized by C.ooQie

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 37 men who need not be ashamed. The steam in the boiler, unless managed properly, would become most destructive ana not the source of good which it is when brought into subjection to man's will. So with these in- nate powers, which we bear within us, they must be directed in the right course by a skilled hand' or else lead us to destruction. Have we the great Engineer of our lives on board this morning? Do we feel His hand on the levers, moving us onward, upward, nearer to the realms of joy and gladness where we shall be beyond the possibility of a wreck? Here too have we signals, flagging us from earth to glory, signals of danger warning us of death and a judgment to come, urging us to cling to the cross and to flee from the wrath. Ho! my comrades? 8ee the signals waving in the sky, on every hand? Wave the answer back to heaven this morning, by God's grace I will be approved unto Him a workman that needeth not to be ashamed. BACK NUMBERS WANTED. Magazine Agents, or other persons, having a surplus of Magazines of the January, Feb- ruary, April, May, July and November issues of volume six, will oblige us very much by re- turn! ng them to this office. We will pay One Dollar for every twelve copies returned. Large packages can be sent free of charge, by express, by being marked " Dead Head '* and notifying the Express Agents that they are Firemen's Magazines. AMUSEMENTS. BUFFALO, N. Y. On Tuesday evening, January 16, occurs the eighth annual ball of Buffalo Lodge No. 12. Many familiar names appear on the invita- tions, and we predict a splendid time for the boys. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. The annual ball of Eureka Lodge No. 14 proved a grand success. The hall was crowded to overflowing, there having been about six hundred tickets sold. More than three hun- dred couples were present and everything passed away quietly aud to the utmost satis- faction of all. The net proceeds will reach about $175. The ball was given in the new Lyria Hall, the finest in the city. Refresh- ments were served in every style, except In- toxicating liquors. Visiting brothers from Mattoon, Gallon and Terre Haute were pres- ent, and had a splendid time. Altogether it wat one of the finest balls ever given in the city of Indianapolis. DANVILLE, ILL. The Daily News of Danville contains the following account of the recent ball of Her- cules Lodge No. 63 : "Very decidedly the largest dancing party of the present dancing season was that last night at the Armory given by Hercules Lodge No. 63, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. The great space of the entire floor was occupied by fully one hundred and fifty couples, and we are under rather than above the estimate. During the seasons of intervals between the dances the whole range of seats on either side of the Armory, and also includ- ing the chairs in the hall near the entrance, were filled, at the same time there being many promenaders on the floor and guests in the galleries. The seats controlled the space from the orchestra, closely packed, with al- most uncomfortable space from side to side, and to the muzzles of the battery at the en- trance. The party was in its make-up one of the best to look upon, well-dressed and gen- teel, and among the number there were no- ticeably some fine dancers. The programme was in twenty-four num- bers, tne music interpreted by Ringgold’s famous band, of Terre Haute, ten pieces. The Committee or Reception were Messrs. D. Mor- fan, F. Ci owl, T. Carter, W. A. Pickering. P. teinert and J. Lumsden. Mr. Charles J. Mc- Gee acted as general floor manager, assisted by Messrs. J. Mills, J. C. Goodrich, Charles Helmer, F. Robinson, N. Haley, H. Baldwin, D. Beaty and J. O’Laughlin. Such dancing parties as this are of the most sociable character, with no detracting quality upon which to hang an objection. They serve to unite their society, and to bring la- dles and gentlemen together into enjoyable relationship of healthy and refined amuse- ment. To wherever the credit is due— and we place with the locomotive firemen fraternity —we record this as one of the best ball room assemblies that can or will be given this sea- son.” MOHKRLY, MO. Communicated. Through the columns of the Magazine the officers and members of West End Lodge, No. 18, desire to return thanks to their many friends in Slater and the surrounding towns for their kind attendance and liberal patron- age of the ball given by the above Ixslge. To Miss Nannie 8mart, of Moberly, Mu., for an elegant memento in the shape of B. L. F., wrought in the rarest of natural flow- ers. It was an artistic piece of work aud de- serving of great praise, it will always he re- membered oy the members of No. 18. To Messrs. William Reed and H.L. Perkins, for their kind assistance as floor managers. To Mr. William MePhuil, for the use of two monstrous headlights. To Mr. Thos. McKee, for the loan of one hundred chairs. . To Mr. Htewart, for serving a delicious re- past, which fouud a place in the hearts (?) of every one present. To Mr. 1* H. Baer, for a painted banner, in oil paint, to represent the Brotherhood badge. To Mrs. Joseph Peabody, for a never-to-l»e- forgotten fruit cake, iced. The memory of this will be cherished wdth pleasure. To Mr. A. l)e Grant, for free use of his spa- cious hall. There are many more w ho deserve praise and thanks, but lack of space forbids any \ more personal mention* Therefore, extend- ' ing one and all our hearty thanks, and assur- ing them that their kindness will not be for- gotten, We Close. COMMITTF.K. HKAINEKD, MINN. Communicated. The ball of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen of Pine City Ixnlge No. 81 at Hart- ley's Hall, on Friday evening, November 17, was, financially considered, a complete suc- cess. The jolly party tripped the light fan- tastic until the "wee sma” hours, and then wended their weary foot-steps homeward, fully satisfied that they had enjoyed them- selves. The hall was neatly decorated, the music par excellence and everything was * Digitized by C.ooQie

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FtHEMEN‘8 MAGAZINE. 38 merry os a marriage bell. The committee having the affhlr In charge, deserve great praise for the manner in which their arrange- ments were carried out. Our Brothers, at dif- ferent points along the U. P., came from (heir distant homes to join in and make it all the merrier. We congratulate our “Great dancing Master,” Bro. Wheaton, of 81. for having done so well. Bro. H. Curry, from Duluth, and Bro. Gavin, from St. Paul, swelled the crowd by tlieirgentlemanly pres- ence. It is our intention to give another ball be- fore the close of the season, and we hope to make it as pleasant, if not more, than the one just given. We shall extend our invitations to you and all our sister Lodges. SOUTH PUEBLO, COL. The following account of the ball of Royal Gorge Lodge No. 58 is taken from the JSoutli Pueblo Chieftain : Royal Gorge Lodge No. 59 of the Brother- hood of Locomotive Firemen is now over two years old. It was started in 1880, and now numbers 110 members, comprising locomo- tive tiremen from the Denver & Rio Grande, Denver New Orleans and the Atchison, To- peka & Sante Fe Railways. The meetings of the Brotherhood are held weekly in their hall at the corner of Union avenue and C street, and the Lodge is in^a very prosperous condi- tion. Last night the Brotherhood gave their an- nual ball at Turner Hall, and it was a sur- prising success. Every arrangement had been made for the happiuess of all guests, and the tiremen again added to their laurels. They believe in plenty of steam, and didn’t do things by halves last night. A big crowd attended, tilling the room so well that not all who were present could dance at the same time. Some of the best lady dancers, some of the best waltzers, some of the richest ball dresses, some of the most gallant gentlemen, some of the best music, some of the best of everything— that was the programme. Two locomotive headlights had been pro- cured for the outer door, facing in different directions up and down Union avenue, and made such a glare of light that the fire alarm was raised the instant they were lighted. Within, the hall had been elegantly decor- ated with hugs, streamers and banners. Over the stage was the device on large letters, “ Royal Gorge Lodge No. 58, B. of L. F.” Op- posite on tue gallery was the motto of the Order. On one wall were the words, *• Organ- ized August 12. 1880; paid since 8800 in sick benefits, alluding to the local Lodge. On the other wall were the words, “In 1878 twelve Lodges, in 1888 one iiundred and twenty-five Lodges” referring to the general Brother- lies >a. Raised seats were placed along each side of the hall for thef “ wall flowers.” Prof. Robinson’s orchestra filled the stage and fur- nished excellent music. At midnight agrand supper was spread in J. B. Veitli’s restaurant under the hall. Everything was gay aud gorgeous, and the merry dance was kept up till the wee Kina’ hours. Mr. E. B. Mayo, Master of the Firemen’s Brotherhood, is entitled to much of the credit for the success of the affair. The Committee of Arrangement* consisted of John A. Hill, William Ryan, J. F. Kshnouer, Thomas Wing, L. E. Wade, J. M. Jones and E. B. Mayo. Many of the locomotive engineers, including some of the old pioneers of the rails, were preseut. Among them were Matt Vamlever. George Hutchinson, W. M. Parr, Johu Walker, Tom Andrews, W. A. Kalat and J. H. Browu. The last named veteran graced the occasion as oue of the door mana- gers. Mr. John Kelkcr. the popular master mechanic of the Rio Grande, was present with his wife and smiled upon the boys. The firemen all wore elegant silk badges and each had out on the floor the prettiest girl In the Pueblos. It was all very nice. May the firemen always have good luck, and may each hold the throttle in due time.” BELLEVILLE, ONT. The ball of Challenge lxidee. No. 66 was a great success as will be seen by the follow- ing from the Daily Ontario of that city : There was a happy gathering in the City Hall last night, the occasion being the second uunual ball of the Brotherhood of Locomo- tive Firemen, Challenge Lodge, No. 66. There were upwards of 100 couples present, and many of the ladies were handsomely attired In fancy dresses of different shades. The ball was well managed, as all those who took part can testify. The hall was decorated in a very pretty manner, which spoke volumes of praise for the taste displayed by those engaged in the work. Just nack of the music, and facing the visitor as he entered the hall, was a motto having t he word “ Welcome.” On either side were British and American flags nicely fes- tooned, and above the motto was a large let- ter “B,” made of evergreens and trimmed with rosettes. Lower down were a couple of pictures, and in the centre of these was a beautiful wreath of artificial flowers (resem- bling wax ai a distance, but made in wool by a lady friend of the Brotherhood) enclosed in a glass front case. The Odd-fellows’ Orches- tra sat on tlie platform in front of the decora- tions mentioned, and discoursed choice music for those engaged in the mazy dance. The remaining part of the hall was equally as well trimmed. Lengthy pieces of white and colored flannels were suspended across the hall from the four corners of the room, cross- ing each other in the centre, and In the open space on either side were suspended beauti- fully colored lanterns, which gave that part ot ti to room a brilliant and animated appear- ance as the ladies and gentlemen below tripped “the light fantastic.” Along the wails were evergreens nicely arranged and trimmed with wnite rosettes and miniature flags. The south wall of the building liore the manly motto, “ Benevolence, Sobriety and Industry,” and directly opposite on the north side were the words, “ Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen.” There were besides a multitude of smaller mottoes; pictures of lo- comotives and other characteristic things. The hall never looked so well before. The first dance was called a little after » o’clock, and until midnight one after the other followed without cessation. After sup- per the floor was again taken, and the pro- gramme was not finished until after 5 o’clock tills morning. The supper was furnished by that genial caterer, Mr. John Soby, and was a capital one indeed. Every person who sat down to the table wus loud in praise of the feast, and characterized it as the best prepared in Belle- ville formally a day. The ball was managed by the following Committeemen : Chairman, E. Adamson ; Secretary, J. Logue ; Director, E. Morris. Floor Managers— T. Collins, W. N. McCarthy, R. Gernon, H. Gorman, J. Davis, E. Adamson, Committee— E. Morris, T. Collins, R. Gernon, W. N. McCarthy, J. McGee, E Jones, P. Flag- ler, W. Higgins, G. Elliott, J. Mlarin, J. Davis, G. Ormond, T. Daly, W. Tenny. Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. BENEFICIARY STATEMENT. OFFICE OF THE GRAND SECRETARY AND TREASURER, B. OF L. F. Terre Hante, Ind., Dec. 1st, 1882. 7b Subordinate Lodges : Sirs and Brothers: The following Is a statement of the Beneficiary Fund for the month ending November 80th, 1882: receipts. Balance on hand Nov. 1st $4,974 50 Received daring month 4,221 00 Total 99,195 50 DISBURSEMENTS. By Claims, 20, 21, 22 and 23 94,000 00 Balance on hand Dec. 1st ... . 95,196 50 Respectfully Submitted. EUGENE V. DEBS. G. S. A T. LETTERS OF THANKS. 1 Lodge No. 1 1 5 'll < Assesses 13 and 14. Total. Lodge No. a fa < MV h <2 Total. 1 94 00 932 00 *86 00 64 *4 00 924 00 *28 00 2 2 00 17 OC 19 00 66 3 00 27 00 30 00 8 2 00 91 00 98 00 66 36 00 86 00 4 21 00 21 00 ffi 2 0C 56 00 58 00 5 26 00 26 00 m 8 00 24 00 32 00 6 7 6b 7 00 m 2 00 33 00 35 00 7 7(1 3 00 12 00 15 00 8 1 00 1 ob 71 2 00 88 00 40 00 72 77 00 77 00 10 12 00 31 bo ’43 ob 73 5 00 35 00 40 00 U 45 00 45 00 74 28 00 23 00 12 '21 bo 79 00 100 00 75 67 00 58 00 125 00 18 64 00 64 00 76 14 1 00 52 00 53 00 77 84*00 84 00 15 32 00 32 00 78 38 00 88 00 16 5 00 95 CM) 100 00! 79 30 00 30 00 17 45 00 45 00? 1 80 18 34 00 34 00 81 11 00 11 00 19 31 00 31 00 82 44 00 41 00 85 00 20 2 00 35 00 37 00 83 5 00 30 00 85 66 21 6 00 88 00 44 00 84 39 00 89 00 22 43 00 43 00 85 11 00 11 00 23 21 00 21 00 86 200 59 00 61 00 24 87 14 00 8 00 22 00 25 3 00 29 00 '32 ob 88 45 00 45 00 26 3 00 37 00 40 00 89 46 00 46 00 27 . 4 00 57 00 61 00 90 28 14 00 38 00 47 00 91 30 00 30 ob 29 92 9) 18 00 20 ob 38 00 93 * 1 ob 1 00 31 21 00 48 00 72 00 94 32 46 00 1 00 47 00 95 *14 ob 79* Ob 98 00 33 1 00 41 00 42 00 96 U\ 2 00 26 00 28 00 97 ‘3 ob *44*00 47 00 35 5 00 17 00 22 00 98 2 00 27 00 29 00 38 46 00 37 00 88 00 99 60 00 50 00 37 6 00 51 00 57 00 100 *30*00 1 00 81 00 38 57 00 57 00 101 2 00 1 00 3 00 39 102 40 8 00 47 do 50 ob 108 41 18 00 18 00 104 42 19 00 19 00 106 30* ob 30* ob 43 •i (ib 2 00 106 20 00 20 00 44 1 6 00 22 00 28 00 107 ' 4 00 24 00 28 00 45 14 00 42 00 56 00 106 19 00 19 00 46 42 00 15 00 57 00 109 29 00 29 00 47! 31 00 41 00 72 00 110 1 do 17 00 18 00 48 29 00 29 00 1 111 20 00 20 00 49 25 00 9 00 34 00 112 34 00 34 00 50 9 00 46 00 55 00 113 10 ob 10 00 51 . . . 114 26 00 26 00 52 ’ 1 ob 89 00 40 ob 115 1 00 1 00 53 25 00 25 00 116 17 ob 17 00 54 49 00 20 00 60 00 117 28 00 28 00 55 3 00 27 00 80 00 118 15 00 15 00 56 6 00 24 00 30 00 119 8 00 8 00 57 102 00 84 00 186 00 120 58 121 59 26 00 46 00 *72 00 122 00 54 00 54 00 128 61 106 00 • * • 106 00| 124 42 125 63 *2 00 33 00 *35 00 126 Ellis, Kansas, Nov. 20, 1882. 7b the Officers and Members of the Brotherhood of Ijoeomotive Firemen ; Gentlemen: I received this day from A. H. Britton, Financier of Border Lodge No. 82, a draft for one thousand dollars (91,000.00) on the policy of my late husband, F. Cook, for which I extend my heartfelt thanks. I wish also to thank the members of No. 82 for their sympathy and assistance at the burial of my husband. I hope and pray that your noble Order may long live and continue to be a blessing to the widows and fatherless. Gratefully yours, Mrs. Annie Cook. Parsons, Kan., Dec. 17, 1882. 7b the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen : Gentlemen : On the 15th day of this month I received from J. Tierney, Financier of Great Western Lodge No. 24, a draft for One Thousand Dollars, as payment In full of the policy of my late husband, T. B. Spencer, which I acknowledge with profound thanks. I wish also to thank the members of Lodge No. 24 for their kindness to me. That pros* perlty may always attend the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen is the sincere wish of Yours truly, Maggie Spencer. DEATHS AND D18ABILITIRH. 8. L. WIS8INGER, of Old Post Lodge No. 17, died of Consumption November 9. His policy is payable to Mrs. Maria Wisslnger, of Carml, III. T. NOKMILE, of Chicago Lodge No. 95, died of Acute Tuber- culosis November 14. His policy Is payable to his mother, Mrs. Normile, of Chicago, 111. THOMAS YOUNG, of Enterprise Lodge No. 75, died of Heart Dis- ease November 16. His policy is payable to Mrs. R. A Young. T. E. ( ASHMAN, of Minnehaha Ixxlge No. 61, died of Typhoid B'ever November 28. His policy Is payable to Maggie Cushman, of 8t. Paul, Minn. The Rochester Tribune has the following notice of his death : “ Thomas E. Cash man, a former resident of Spencerport, and who had been employed for a number of years by the N. Y. C. & H. R. R. Co. at that place as a night operator, and of late by the St. P. M. & M. R. Co., died at St. Paul, Minn., last Thursday of Typhoid Fever. Mr. Cashman was a young man of promising abilities and genial disposition. He was re- spected by all who knewr him, and had a pecu- liar faculty of making and retaining a large circle of friends. For a number of years he has been the mainstay of a large family of brothers and sisters, who were deprived by death of the aid and assistance of a father and mot her. The news of his untimely death Digitized by C.ooQle

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40 firemen's Magazine. was u sorrowful surprise to his numerous friends, and the family will have their sym- pathy in their sad affliction. Mr. Cashman was twenty-five years of age and had every prospect of a bright future before him. The funeral will take place from St. John’s Church, Spencerport, at 8 o’clock Sunday af- ternoon.” SPECIAL NOTICES. K. T. Powers of No. 92, will correspond with the Financier of his Lodge. Bros. Young, Phalou and Mullaney, of No. 56, are rea usted to correspond with thir Lodge. James Welch, of No. 89, nlease correspond with J. A. Tweedie, 253 East Washington street, Indianapolis, Ind. John M. Drake, of Old Post Lodge No. 17, requested to correspond with his Lodge. f‘r Bros. Green, Cazneaw, Harry Brown, Go‘J and Burns, of No. 94, will please correspona with F. P. .Sargent, Box 218, Tucson, A. T. A. B. Crandall, of Border Lodge No. 32, is requested to correspond with the Master, F. J. Schuyler, without delay. Bros. Aaron Brooks, Fred. Beaumont, Pat. Cumming, C. Chamberlain, Ed. Martin, L. Hardison, W. Howard, P. Kennedy, J. Mc- Lain, A. W. Guimby and J. E. Bannerinan, of No. 45, are requested to correspond with the Financier of their Lodge and avoid trouble. H. W. Scott, of No. 88, is hereby requested to correspond with J. J. Le Cain, Evanston. Wy- oming Territory. FINAL WITHDRAWALS. 6 1 S? to Names. be •c Names. 3 IvT Wm. Marsdon ! 59 E. Fitzsimmons. 39 Martin Foul son 1 58 P. F. Schnabel. 39 Chas. F. Jones 91 Geo. Resing. 40 Thos liamilton 1 98 T. B. Keisker. REINSTATEMENTS. to Names. j*) Names. 49 1 A. Johann. 59 Jno. McLaughlin. 57 | it. H. Slone. ADMISSIONS BY CARD. to .! _ ^ 11 j Justus Hogan . 46 j Patrick Allen . 49 Geo. Walsh . . 54 IE. C. Harvey . 57 jC. E. WilkiuN . 81 ; J. R. Watson . 82 iG. C. Thomas . Its James Murphy 108 [Thos. Flavin ; K. A. Harris Name. !r 115 ; 124 T. w. Dailey LIMITED WITHDRAWALS. rom No. 14 49 49 32 18 78 94 54 59 70 59 EXPULSIONS. Issued 1 bv Lodge No. Names. 10 16 29 .32 .34 38 44 49 55 91 81 97 70 70 70 73 78 84 84 8i 87 105 W. P. Sheets. A. Simmons . . Jos. Flage Ed. C. Harvey . J.S Keith . Geo. Dowling Jos. Sincraft . Geo. Walsh . . P. Rvan .... J. J.Symonds . E. H. Wergin Henry Adams [John Jay . . Mike Gorman Ed. Savage . . Jas. Flahrity . J. Watson . . . Harry Cochrane Harry- Curran . Jas. B. Milligan W. P. Lawry C. K. Brown . . jTo ji»in JvOdge 1 No. 99 93 128 .54 132 127 49 I 49 104 123 128 12 115 128 8.3 57 61 127 127 127 28 1 1 3 3 3 3 3 6 6 6 6 6 9 12 12 13 la 1.. 18 J8 22 22 31 31 31 31 31 42 44 44 44 49 49 53 61 61 92 62 71 7 x 71 73 75 75 75 82 83 89 88 89 94 94 98 109 109 Names. Cause. an L. Seward . . A. T. Aumick Cornells Sulllv F. Green . . . Wm. Hoy . . M. t -arroll . . T. Daley . . . C. J . Burke . T. Vineyard . [J. W. Swift . J. W. Turnbell J . Wells . . . i. Wright . . \Vm. Emmons Frank Cooley James McUriel Richard Lung Walter Aulaw F. H. Mullen D. F. O’Connell Thos. Gillon . S. M. Harvey C. A. Alexander . W. Bergm . . E. Miller . . . B. Mel n row . W. H. Davies C. E. Thompson . F. E. Lane . . II. Whittlesey W. A. Dunn . C. Parks . . . J. Nolan . . . C. A. Miller . H, Peel .... G rail do Chase H. Fitzpatrick J. L. Ribble . U. C. Jaynes . Wm. Olin . . G. C. Morton James Flannigan Wm. J. Quinn . J. S. Wright . . D. Harkcr .... Eastman Leavey C. J. Brock . . . Geo. McCoy . . . E. L. Kingswood . Walter G. Scott R. Fetterly C. W. Green . J. D. Bennett Wm. Geare . Ed. Winslow F. P. Kiddle . Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Defrauding Lodge. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-puyrnent of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Defrauding members. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Nou-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Contempt of Lodge. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues Drunkennes. Unbecoming conduct. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. I Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. For selling liquor. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Unbecoming conduct. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dnes. (Drunkenness. Digitized by Google

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 41 Chicago, III., Dec. 20, 1882. At a regular meeting of Chicago Lodge No. 95, B. of L. F., the following preamble and resolutions were adopted : Whereas, It has pleased Him who doeth all things well, to take from our midst by death our beloved Brother, Thomas Normile, therefore be It Resolved, That it is but a just tribute to the memory of our departed Brother to say that we sadly miss him from among our number and truly feel that we have lost one who was in every way worthy of our respect and re- gard. Resolved , That we extend to the family of our departed Brother, our heartfelt sympathy in their great affliction. Resolved , That we tender a vote of thanks to the foreman of the Chicago Avenue Shops, Mr. Geo. McNamara, for his kindness in al- lowing so many of the members to attend the funeral of our deceased Brother. Resolved , That our Charter be draped in mourning for the space of thirty days, that the foregoing resolutions be published be the Firemen’s Magaziue, and that a copy of the same be given to the family of our de- ceased Brother, Thomas Normile. James Warn, ) Chas. A. Miller, v Committee. Frank Carlson, J Brainekd, Minn., Dec. 15, 1882. At a meeting of Pine City Lodge No. 81, the following resolutions were adopted : Resolved , That the sympathy of this Lodge be extended to the Brothers of No. 101, at Crenton, la., in behalf of their beloved Bro. John Quartermau, owing to the fact that he was an old friehd and acquaintance of Cal Larison, a member of 81, and who feelsgreatly depressed over the death of Bro.Quarterman. We sincerely trust that the removal of our beloved Brother from among us has been for the best. C. S. Larison, H. A. Boedecker, U. W. Vaupkl, Wm. Wadham, Galveston, Texas, Nov. 8, 1882. Ala regular meeting of Gulf City rxxlge No. 115 this afternoon, the following resolution was adopted : Resolved, That we return our sincere thanks to Bro. Eugene V. Debs, G. 8. and T., for ap- pointing such an uble delegate to represent us in the Ninth Annual Convention ; also that we return our sincere thanks to Bro. Wm. F Hynes for acting as our delegate and representing us in such an able manner. Furthermore, that we place this resolution In the columns of the Magazine and spread the same on our minutes. Jas. Stanton, ) P. O. Ward, [ Committee. M. A. Clark, J Brainekd, Minn., Nov. 25, 1882. At a meeting of Pine City Lodge No. 81, B. of L. F., the following resolutions were adopted : whereas, We, the members of Pine City Lodge No. 81, are under many obligations to a number of persons who assisted in making our ball a success ; therefore, lie it Resolved, That our sincere thanks be ex- tended to Superintendent McHugh for loan- ing us the pictures of his office to decorute the hall, on the occasion of our banquet, given on Friday, November 17: also to Miss Good- man and Miss Llbble Robinson, sister-in-law of Bro. Boedecker, for kindly assisting us in many ways. They deserve much credit for their goodness, and we hope to lie able to do in return some act of kind ness to repav them. Resolved, That these resolutions tie pub- lished In Hie Firemen’s Magazine. W. Wadham, i C. A. Larison, Committee. H. A. Boedecker, J Marshalltown, Iowa, Dec. 10, 18ttt. At a regular meeting of Guide Lodge No. 125, of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire- men, held Sunday, December 10, the follow- ing resolutions were unanimously adopted : Whereas, This Lodge has been kindly favored by Mr. John Player, M. M., bv help- ing to organize a B. of I* F. here, and * Whereas, His foreman, Robert K. Hooper, has kindly assisted in making tiie B. of L. F. a success, therefore be it Resolved , That the sincere thanks of this Lodge are due and are hereby extended to Messrs. Playerand Hooper for their kindness: Resolved, That we wariniy appreciate the interest manifested by these geutleinen in the welfare of our Lodge, and that we shall try our utmost to so conduct ourselves as to be worthy of their continued esteem and friendship ; Resolved . That a copy of these resolutions be presented to Messrs. Player and Hooper and that they be publlsved in the Firemen’s Magazine. Geo. Tubbs, ) M. Kellthkr, Committer. H. Coffin. J Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Dec. 20, 1882. At a regular meeting of Hawkeye Lodge No. 27, B. of L. F., held in their hall Novem- ber 5, 1882, the following resolutions were adopted : Whereas, We have been made the re- cipients of a beautiful banner, on which is inscribed the words, 41 Benevolence, Hobrlety and Industry,” worked by the wives of our Brothers, Rrsohed, That this beautiful motto is well calculated to keep before us the fundamental principles of our Order and to inspire us to nobler deedsand a hlgherllvlug : and esteem- ing it a duty we owe to our families, our em- ployers and ourselves to cling to its teachings, and be it further Resolved, That we tender to the ladles our sincere thanks for so beautiful a gift, which will hereafter adorn our hall as a mark of their appreciation of our noble Order, and that we will always be worthy of their confi- dence. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon our minutes and printed in the Firemen’s Magazine. E. L. Duy, ) Henry Malbrand, J- Committee. 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42 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Omaha, Neb., Nov. 16, 1882. At a regular meeting of Overland Lodge No. 128, held November 16, 1882, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted : Whereas, By the kindly aid of Bro. P. H. Sullivan, of Elkhoru Lodge No. 28, the Loco- motive Firemen of Omaha were enabled to secure a charter, Resolved , That the sincere thanks of this Lodge are due and are hereby extended to Bro. Sullivan for the Interest he has taken lu our welfare. ResolvecL That we also extend to Bro. S. M. Stevens, G. O. & I., our sincere thanks for his untiring efforts in our behalf and for the many words of encouragement he gave us. Resolved, That copies of these resolutions be sent to Bros. Sullivan and Stevens, and that a copy be sent to the Firemen’s Magazine for publication. T. F. Barry, ) W. E. Johnson, Committee. F. Crawford, ) Grand Trustees. W. Maroney, Chairman ..... Chicago. Ill W. F. Hynes Denver, Col D. Ross Stratford, Ont District Secretaries. T. R. Baldwin, Drawer 864 . . St. Thomas, Ont J. M. Sheire, C., St. P.. M. & O. R. R 8t. Paul, Minn J. McDonough, 110 W. Ave H., Galveston, Tex M. Shlck Jersey City, N. J. A. P. Greene, 41 Kneeland St . . Boston, Mass G. W. Rae, Box 81 Fort Gratiot, Mich W. E. Sullivan. 2210 S. 6th St„ St. Joseph, Mo Will R. Dean, Box 365 .... Butte, Wyoming F. P. Sargent, Box 208 . . . . Tucson, Arizona T. E. Creen, Box 1278, .... Galesburg, Ills 8.C. Myers, 97 Lawrence St. . . . Cleveland, O F. Hammlll, Box 1341 Baraboo, Wis St. Paul, Minn., Dec. 10, 1882. Ala regular meeting of Minnehaha Lodge No. 01, B. of L. F., held in their hall December 10, 1882, the following preamble and resolu- tions were unanimously adopted : Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God in His infinite wisdom, to remove from his home on earth to that on high, our esteemed ami worthy Brother, Thomas Cash man, thus reminding us of the uncertainty of life and the necessity of being prepared for death, and Whereas, This Lodge has lost one of its best members, the Order one of its most earn- est supporters, his brother and sisters a duti- ful ana affectionate brother, therefore be it Resolved , That we extend to the brothers and sisters of our deceased Brother, our sin- cere and heartfelt sympathy in this sad hour of their affliction, and we commend them to Him who alone consoleth and healeth the wounded spirit ; Resolved . That as a mark of respect for our deceased Brother, that our Charter be draped in mourning for thirty days, and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the brother and , sisters of our de- ceased Brother and that they be entered on the minutes of this meeting and a copy be sent to the Magazine for publication. s. J. Murphy, ) M. J. Sullivan, > Committee. J no. A. 0’Brif.n, J Grand and Subordinate Lodges. Grand Lodge. F. W. Arnold, Room 2. Pioneer Block, Columbus, O Grand Master W. E. Burns, 1726 Indiana Ave, Chicago, Ills Vice Grand Master E. V. Debs, Terre Haute, Ind., Grand Secretary and Treasurer S. M, Stevens, Terre Haute, Ind., Grand Organizer and Instructor Grand Executire Committee. H. Walton, Chairman, West Philadelphia, Pa F. M. James, Secretary Cen trail a. Ills L. C. Hill Parsons, Kan D. E. Barry, Buffklo, N. Y S. Vaughn Toronto, Can Subordinate Lodges. 1. DEEB PARK; Port Jervis, N. Y. Meets at Rosencrans Hall. Pike St. Alter- nate Sundays at 2 o’clock P. M. and Thursdays at 7:30 P. M. C. E. Barkman, Box 21 Master F. L. Smith, Box 361 Secretary A. J. Shiner, Box 654 Financier C. E. Barkman, Box 21 . . . .Mag. Agent 2. 8. 4. 5. 6. 7. HAND IN HAND; Providence R. I. Meets at Engineer’s Hall, No. 26 Exchange Place, first Monday and third Wednes- day of each month at 8:30 P. M. C. E. Clark, Valley Falls, R. I . . . Master E. H. Turner, Valley Falls, R. I . Secretary G. D. Oliver, 330 North Main St . Financier T. Powers, 80 Atwells Ave . . Mag. Agent ADOPTED DAUGHTER; Jersey City, N. J. Meets at Union Hall, Cor. 4th and Grove Sts., the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 1 o’clock P. M. and second and fourth Sundays at 2 o’clock P. M. E. W. Davis, 172 Pavonla Ave . . Master E. Ely, Pavonia Station .... Secretary B. D. Maxwell, 314 E 23rd St. New York City, N.Y Financier E. W. Davis, 172 Pavonla Ave. Mag. Agent GREAT EASTERN ; Portland, Maine. Meets at Engineer’s Hall, Cor. of Congress and Temple Sts., the first and third Sun- days of each month at I o’clock P. M. A. E. Dennison, 85 Fore St ... . Master A. J. Reagan, 6a Alder St ... . Secretary F. O. Mitchell, 23 Merrill St . . Financier A. J. Reagan, P. & R. R. R . . Mag. Agent CHARITY ; St. Thomas, Ontario. Meets at B. of L. E. Hall, No. 573 % Talbot Sl.^every Friday evening at 8 o’clock G. i>. Westfall, Box 33 Master T. R. Baldwin, Drawer 854 . . . Secretary M. J. McAndrew, Box 33 ... . Financier G. Johnson Mag. Agent PRIDE OF THE WEST: Desoto, Mo. J. W. Walker, Box 103 Master Wm. Hearst Secretary J. W. Evans Financier P. H. Coyne, Box 108 Mag. Agent POTOMAC ; Washington, D. C. A. N. Spamer, 44 Eager St Master M. Hurley, 1008 6th St.. S. W. . . Secretary J. C. Graham, 319 D St., S. W. . Financier R. M. Smith, 130 Carnall St, # 8. E Mag. Agent Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE 43 8. RED BITER; Denison City, Tex. Meets on Cor. of Main Ht. and Bnrneth Ave. the first and third Wundays of each month at 3 o’clock P. M. E. J. Bouchard Master T. H. Motter, Box 138 Secretary J. F. Mortimer, Box 89 Financier J. F. Mortimer, Box 99 .... Mag. Agent 9. FRANKLIN; Columbus, Ohio. Meets at B. of L. E. Hall, No. 82^ N. High Bt.— fourth floor— the drst and third Mondays of each month at 7:30 P. M. C. H. Mason, 13 Summit St ... . Master J. G. McClure. 144*4 N. High St . Secretary C. B. Cavey, 407 N. High Kt . . Financier F. J. Keistler, 214 R. High St . Mag. Agent 10. FOREST CITT; Cleveland, Ohio. Meets at K. of P. Hall, 180 Ontario St., the second and fourth Sundays of each month at 2P.M. H. Holler, 17 Waring St Master S. C. Myers, 97 Lawrence St . . Secretary T. H. Sheppard. 154 Pel ton Ave . Financier E. W. Crain, 431 Lake St . . . Mag. Agent 11. EXCELSIOR; Phlllipsburg, N. J. Meets at Gwinner’s Hall, South Main St., the second and fourth Sundays of each month at 2 o’clock P. M. W. W. Carling Master C. A. Stevenson, Box 106 ... . Secretary J. W. Sinclair Financier H. Lott Mag. Agent 12. BUFFALO : Buffalo, N. Y. Meets at Conductor’s Hall, 253 Michigan St., every Friday at 8 o’clock P. M. A. L. Jacobs, 543 8. Division St . . Master D. E. Barry, 510 Seneca St ... . Secretary C. W. Piper, 244 N. Division St . Financier D. E. Barry, 510 Seneca St . . . Mag. Agent IS. WASHINGTON; Jersey City, N. J. T. E. Kelton, Eosell. N. J Master P. D. Mead. 246k Van Horn St . Secretary C. A. Wilson, !3o Pacidc Ave . . Financier G. Lewis, 260 Communlpaw Ave Mag. Agent 14. EUREKA; Indianapolis, Ind. Meets on Conof Washington and Meridian 8 o’clock P. M. Sts. every Tuesday at B. F. Gorden. 77 ludlana Ave Master C. Zepp, 98 Malott Ave Secretary Wra. Hugo, 79 N. Noble St . . . Financier J. Farrell, 121 John St .... Mag. Agent U. 8T. LAWRENCE; Montreal, Can. Meets at St. Charles Club House, Cor. Wel- lington and Richmond Sts., every alter- nate Sunday 2:80 P. M. H. Taylor, 181 Magdclane St ... . Master E. Upton, 42 St Etienne St . . . Secretary J. Ryan, 211 Burgeois St ... Financier C. A. King, 477 Wellington St . Mag. Agent 16 Y1GO; Terre Haute, Ind. Meets at A. O. U. W. Hall, Cor. 8th and Main Sts., the second and fourth Sun- days of each month at 2 o’clock P. M. O.E. Fox, ^Sycamore St . . . Master V. Debs Secretary J. Smith, 205 N. Eleventh St . . Financier K. Smith, 419 N. 12th St ... . Mag. Agent ij Vincennes, Ind. - B. of L. F. Hall, Cor. of 7th and 17. OLD POST Meets at L Broadway Sts., every Sunday at 2 P. M. H. M. Hogan Master T. A. Galloway, Care O. A M. Secretary 4“ grtPPa Financier C. A, Bruce Mag. Agent 18. WK8T END : Slater, Mo. Meets at Odd Fellows Hall, Main St., the 2nd and 4tli Saturday evenings of each month at 7:30. M. Short Master T. B. Crawford Secretary F. A. Briggs, L. Box 53 Financier J. B. Murpny Mag. Agent 19. TRUCKEE; Wadsworth, Nevada. Meets in Engineers’ Hall every Friday evening at 7:80 P. M. G. Abbay, Box 8 Master J. Van Buren. Box 8 Secretary J. F. George, Box 8 Financier C. E. MoBean, Box 8 Mag. Agent 20. 8TUAKT; Stuart, Iowa. Meets at Engineer’s Hall, Gould Building, South Division St., the first and third Sundays of each month at 2 P. M. C. L. Bunch, Box 247 Master M. C. Kimball, Box 71 Secretary C. K. Rost. Box 898 Financier E Calion, Box 6 Mag. Agent 21. INDUSTRIAL; South St. Louis, Mo. Meets at Engineer’s Hall, on Main St., between Roberts and Vine Sts., every Sunday at 1:00 P. M. W. J. Edy,2d and Blow Sts .... Master J. H. Clark, 3d St., between Primm and Tesson Sts .... Secretary K. C. Donehew, 7306 Main St, . Financier F. Fuller, 2d St., between Kraus and Nebraska Sts . . Mag. Agent 22. CENTRAL; Urbana.IU. Meets in K. of U. B. Hall, Cor. of Main and Markets Sts., every Sunday at 2:30 P. M. W. Itun del, Box 845 Master R. C. Burns, Box 370 Secretary J. Laird, Box 517 Finaucier C. B. Foote, Box 198 Mag. Agent 28. PH4ENIX ; Brookfield, Mo. Meets at Odd Fellows Hall, the second and fourth Sundays of each month. L. R. St. John Master M-DeVoy Secretary H. Mangel Financier J. D. Ray, Hannibal, Mo . . . Mag. Agent 24. GREAT WESTERN; Parsons, Kan. Meets in Fisk’s Hail (up-stairs) on North side of Johnson Ave., every alternate Sunday at 2:30 P M. J. Emery, Box 112 Master C. M. Long, Box 840 Secretary J. Tierney, Box 701 Financier C Anderson, Box 367 Mag. Agent 25. CONNECTING LINK ; Boone, la Meets at Engineer’s Hall, on 8th St., be- tween Marshall and Tama Sts., the first and third Sundays in each month at 2:30 P. M. W. H. Fuller, L. Box 814 Master C. A. Wheeler, L. Box 584 .... Secretary J. D. Russell Financier T. A. Adams . . Mag. Agent 26. ALPHA: Baraboo, Wis. Meets in Enginers’ Hall, on 3rd St., the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each monlb at 2 P . M. J. K. Hawes Master G. Graham Secretary F. Hammill, Box 1341 Financier G. M. Dopp, Box 660 Mag. 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44 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 28. ELK HORN ; North Platte, Neb. M. B. Tarklngton J. W. Adams, Box 985 Financier C. S. Keith, Box 114 Mag. Agent 85. AMBOY ; Amboy, Ills. Meets in Engineer’s Hall, over No. 19 Main St., the first and third Sundays of each month at 3 P. M. C. R. Rosier, Box 420 Master G. W. Bainter, Box 498 Secretary T. Hinchcllff, Box 409 Financier J. McCormick Mag. Agent 8«. TIPPECANOE; I^afayette, Ind. Meets Cor. of 4th and Ferry Sts. J. H. Brewer, 101 Union St Master P. leindecker, Care L. E. A W. Shops Secretary W. S. Beemer, 153 North St . . . Financier Mag. Agent 87. NEW HOPE; Centralla, Ills. Meets at Engineer’s Hall, in first block east of I. C. Depot, the first and third Sundays of each month at 2 P. M. E. L. Wei ton, Box ‘291 Master F. P. Morse, Box 291 Secretary F. M. James, Box 202 Financier H. G.Cormick, Box 161 ... . Mag. Agent 88. AVON; Stratford, Ontario. Meets in Forester’s Hall. Market Square, the first and third Sundays every month at 2 P. M. Ben. Tapp, Box 318 Master G. Nursey, Box 318 Secretary F. Mingay, Box 103 Financier E. A. Young, Box 318 Mag. Agent 89. TWIN CITY; Rock Island, Ills. Meets at B of L. E. Hall, Star Block, on 2d Ave, Harper House, the second and fourth Sundays of each month at2P. M. E. W. Mason, 520 E. 9th St., Daven- port. Iowa Master H. J. Frick, Box 1220 Secretary W. H. Gray, Box 194 Financier S. Nichols Mag. Agent 40. BLOOMING ; Bloomington. Ills. Meets in Engineer’s Hall, North Centre St., between From and Washington Sts., every Tuesday evening. E. Browning, 720 W. Chestnut St . . Master C. Monahan, Jeffersou House . . Secretary J. Devine, 911 W. North St . . . Financier J. Johnson, 708 E. Washing- ton St Mag. Agent 41. ONWARD; Mandan , Dakota. Meets at Odd Fellows’ Hall, every Satur- day at 7:30 P. M. N. A. Ames, Box 275 Master J. W. McQuay, Box *275 Secretary J. F. Reilly Financier N. A. Ames, Box 275 Mag. Agent 42. ELMO; Madison, Wis. Meets in Sharp’s Hall, Cor. of Dayton and Charter Sts., the first Tuesday and third Wednesday of every month at 2 P. M. A. Morgan, Box 1903 Master W. D. Scamp ton. Box 1725 . . . Secretary M. O’Loughlln, Box 1903 . . . .Financier C. Morgan, Box 1903 Mag. Agent 48. ST. JOSEPH ; St. Joseph, Mo. Meets at Daunkmyer Hall, Cor. of 9th and Olive Sts., the second and fourth Sun- days of each month at 2:30 P. M. C. Thomas, 2324 S. 0th St Master I. Dupuis, 2324 S. 0th St Secretary H. Boyer, 2135 8. 0th St Financier H. Dunn, Elwood, Kan . . . Mag. Agent H. P. Mann, 2220 S. 10th St . . Mag. Agent 44. F. W. ARNOLD ; East St. Louis, Ills. Meets at Finke Hall, the 1st and 3rd Tues- days of each month at 8 P. M. T. Halpin, Box 171 Master F. Quirk, Box 202 Secretary T. J. Hayes, Box 288 Financier C. Tlmblin, Box 110 Mag. Agent 46. ROHE CITY ; Little Rock, Ark. Meets at 400 E. Markham St., up stairs, every Monday at 7:30 P. M. B. Sc hi m m el pf en n lg, 208 S. Cross St. M aster H. H. Burrus, 1223 W. 4th St . . Secretary H. H. Burrus, 1223 W. 4th St . . Financier H. H. Lindenberger 8i9 E. 2nd St Mag. Agent 46. CAPITAL; Springfield, Ills. Meets at Engineer’s Hall, Munroe St., be- tween 0thand7th Sts., the first and third Sundays of each month at 2 P. M. J. Summergill, 1112 E. Monroe St . Master A, D. Hensley. 1155 N. 9th St. . . Secretary H. Ettlnger, Wabash Shops . . Financier S. Clark, Wabash Shops . . . Mag. Agent 47. TRIUMPHANT; Chicago, Ills. Meets in Railway Chapel, State St., the second and fourth Sundays of each month at 2:30 P. M. Angus Menish. 3158 S. LaSalle St . Master F. J. Rosbach, 1323 State St . . . Secretary John Devine, 1402 Indiana Ave.Financier J.W. Miller, 1323 State St . . . Mag. Agent 48. W. F. HYNES; Peoria. Ills. Meets in Druids Hall, Cor. Main and Adams Sts., the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 7:30 P. M. G. Gates, Box 59, Warsaw, Ills . . . Master A. Chapman, 015 IstSt Secretary T. Curran, 808 Maple St Financier T. W. Welch, 705 1st St ... . Mag. Agent Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 45 49. J. X. RAYMOND; Decatur, 111*. Meets on Morgan St., between Eldorado and Cerro Gordo Sts., every Sunday at 3 A. H. Sutton, Box 1137 Master Wra. J. Purnell, Box 67! 2 Secretary W. W. Danaldson, Box 672 . . . Financier Wm. J. Purnell, Box 672 .. . Mag. Agent 50. GARDEN CITY ; Chicago, Ills. Meets at Cor. State and 47th Sts., the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month at 7:30 P.M. J. J. Hannahan, 3243 S. Dearborn St Master F. W. Smith, 4010 State St. . . Secretary A. S. McAllister, 4904 S. Dear- born St Financier J. J. Hanahan, 3243 Dearborn St Mag. Agent 51. FRISCO; North Springfield, Mo. Meets at Good Templar’s Hall, between Commercial and Boonville Sts., the second and fourth Saturdays at 7:30 P. M. J. A. Dryden, Box 40 Master •J- Hulse Secretary M. W. Burwell, Box 64 Financier W. Geister, Box 12 Mag. Agent 52. GOOD WILL ; Lqgansport. Ind. Meets at Good Will Hall, Cor. of Spear and I2th Sts., every Saturday at 2:30 P. M. S. Bricker, L. Box 628 Master A. Ross, L. Box 626 Secretary M. W. Jamison, L. Box 626 . . Financier F. E. Wolfkill, L. Box 626 . . Mag. Agent 56. EMPORIA ; Emporia, Kan. Meets in A. O. U. W. Hall, southeast Cor. of Commercial St. and 5th Ave., the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 7 P. M. C. Rich, L. Box 609 Master C. Raymond, Box 957 Secretary G. E. Brooks Financier R. H. Mears Mag. Agent 54. ANCHOR; Moberlv, Mo. Meets in Good Templar’s Hull, on Reed Ht., second door west of Post Office, every Tuesday at 2 P. M. F. Nebeigall, Box 667 Master 10 Alder St . . Mag. Agent 61. HINNEHAHA; St. Paul, Minn. Meets in Druid’s Hall. Cor. of 7th and Jackson Sts., the second and fourth Sundays of euch month at 3 P. M. S. J. Murphy, 491 E. 5th St Master J. J. Spellman, 573 Jefferson Ave.Secretary B. Bradley 714 Reaney St ... . Financier S. J. Murpy, 491 K. 5th Ht . . . Mag. Agent 62. YANBEBGEN : Cartxyidale, Pa. Meets in Atkin’s Hall, ('or. Main and Wall Sts., the second and fourth Sundays of every month at 3 P. M. W. Ellis . . . * Master J. A. Bryden, Box 70 Secretary (). E. Histed. Box 288 Financier O. K. Histed, Box 288 Mag. Agent 68. HERCULES; Danville, Ills. I). Morgan, Box 772 Master J. C. Burroughs, Box 772 ... . Secretary (4. Shuster, Box 772 Financier F. Kronll. Box 772 Mag. Agent 64. SIOUX; Sioux City. Iowa. A. Canfield, L. Box 6 Master J. M.Sheire, Box 1181 Secretary H. W. Butterfield, Box 751 ... Financier E. A. Bennett Mag. Agent 65. FORT RIDGELY; Sleepy Eye, Minn. J. A. Ashworth, Box 6! Master L. A. Bullard, Waseca, Minn . . Secretary W. W. Williams, Box 26 . . . . Financier W. W. Williams, Box 26 . . . Mag. Agent 66. CHALLENGE; Belleville, Out. Meets in Marble Hall, Front St., the second and fourth Sundays of every month at 2:30 P.M. ‘ * E. L. Adamson, G. T. Ry Master T. Da4y, Jr., G. T. Ry Secretary J. Ix>gue, (4. T. Ry Financier E. Morris, (4. T. Ry Mag. Agent 67. DOMINION; Toronto, < 'an ad a. Meets in Occidental Hall, Cor. of Queen and Bathurst Sts., the first and third Sundays of each month at 2:30 P. M. J. Seott, 24 Vananley St Master W. .1. Walker, 26 Brant St. ... Secretary J. Pratt. *24 Charlotte St . . . . Financier J. Pratt, 24 Ch i riot to St ... . Mag. Agent 68. EAU CLAIRE; Kuu Claire, Wis. Meets at A. O. IT. W. Hall, 208’/2 Barstow St., the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 2 P. M. M. Cuddy, Box 877 Master A . McKay, Box l<*5o Secretary H. Schulze Financier R. White Mag. Agent Digitized by C.ooQle

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46 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 89. ISLAND CITY; Brockville, Out. Meets In Merrill’s Block, the second Sun- day of every month at 2:30 P. M. R. J. Turnbull, Box 154 Master F. Barr, Box 294 Secretary F. Q. Lawrence, Box 225 ... . Financier T. Shields, Box 248 Mag. Agent 70. LONE STAR; Longview, Texas, C. Reitch, L. Box 364 Master J. A. Gremm, L. Box 364 .... Secretary J. A. Gremm, L. Box 364 . . . . Financier J. A. Christman, L. Box 364 . . Mag. Agent 71. SUSQUEHANNA ; Oneonta, N. Y. C. Hough ton,* Box 472 Master F. Spencer Secretary A. DeLong. Box 679 Financier E. R. Barnes Mag. Agent 72. WELCOME: Camden, N. J. Meets at Lcntsfelder Hall, northeast Cor. of 3d and Federal Sts., the first and third Sundays of each month at 2 P. M. J. Gibbs, 114 Hamilton St Master J. Colton, 424 Mickle St .... Secretary J. Colton, 424 Mickle St Financier G. H. Parker, Glassboro, N. J. Mag. Agent 78. BAY STATE; Worcester, Mass. Meets in Room 9, Piper’s Block. 419 Main St., the first Thursday at 7:30 P. M. and the second and fourth Sundays at l P. M. of each month. I). R. Parker, 22 Houghton St . . . Master C. L. Dodge, Piedmont Court . . Secretary C. E. Bullard, 32 Plymouth St . Financier T. Loynd, 83 Green St, . . . . Mag. Agent 74. KANSAS CITY; Kansas City, Mo. Meets at A. O. F. Hall, 1215 W.Oth St., every alternate Mouday at 7:30 P. M. J. Fleming, 1325 St. Louis A ve . . . Muster W. Piercey, 1823 13th St Secretary J. Mulvihlll, 1325 St. Louis Ave, Financier M. Hurley Mag. Agent 75. ENTERPRISE; Philadelphia, Pa. Meets in Grand Army Hall, northeast Cor. of 39th and Market Sts., the second and fourl h Sundays of every month at 2 P. M. E. H. Knowles, 8735 Elm St . . . . Master G. B. Garrett, 128 N.32dSt . . . Secretary F. L)n pell, 422 N. ,35th St Financier C. H. Maul, 658 N. 40th St . . . Mag. Agent 76. NEW ERA; Fergus Falls. Minn. Meets in Odd Fellows’ Hall, the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each mouth at 7 P. M. B. F. Parks, Box 147 Master G. B. Dickinson Secretary J. B Gaston, Grand Forks, Dakota, Ter Financier J. Lenalinn, Box 252 Mag. Agent 77. ROCKY MOUNTAIN; Denver, Col. Meets at B. of L. E. Hall, Room 14, Crow & Clark Block, Hailiduy St., between 14th and loth Sts. A. H. Chapman, Box 1,588 ..... Master A. Clark, Box 1588 Secretary W F. Hynes. Box 1588 Financier J. F. Bristol, 612 Lawrence St, Mag. Agent 78. GOLDEN EAGLE; Sedalia, Mo. Meets in I. O. O. F. Hall, Cor. Ohio and 3d Sts., the first and third Saturdays of each month at 7:30 P. M. H. A. Miller, Box 1 !00 Master C. T. Kelk, Box 1100 Secretary W. H. Clark, Box 1100 Financier .1. Cost in, Mag. Agent 79. J. M. DODGE ; Roodhouse, Ills. Meets at I. O. M. A. and B. or L. F. Hall, north side of Square, every Saturday at 7:30 P. M. V\ B. Giddings, L. Box 1144 Master H. Adams, L. Box 1174 Secretary W. Donnelly, L.Box il65 .... Financier E. H. Beoraft, Box 48 Mag. Aj^nt 80. SELF HELP; Aurora, Ills. Meets at Engineer’s Hall, over 8 and 10 Broadway St., the second and fourth Sundays of each month at 3 P. M. C. F. Earl, Box 478 Master T. Byron, Box 375 Secretary G. Goding, Box 252 Financier H. Gass Mag. Agent 81. 88. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. PINE CITY; Brai nerd, Minn. H. A. Boadecker, Box 624 Master C. S. La risen, Box 301 Secretary W. Wadham, Box 552 Financier A. McDonald, Box 4-58 Mag. Agent NORTHWESTERN; Minneapolis, Minn. Meets at Swecdish Bros/ Hall, No. 220 Nicolet Ave., the first Saturday at 7:80 P. M. and the third Sunday at 3 P. M. of each month. F. I.. Harvey, L. Box 187 Master A. W. Dean, 310 19th St. N . . . . Secretary J. Newton, 610 14th Ave. S . . . Financier Z. G. Hanscom, 612 12th Ave. 8, Mag. Agent TRINITY; Forth Worth, Tex. _ Meets at Engineer’s and Firemen's Hall, Quality Hill, upper end of South Main St., every Friday at 8 P. M. J. Moynihan, L. Box 406 Master T. Tuncy Secretary J. O’Malley, L. Box 406 Financier J. H. Smith Mag. Agent . CALHOUN ; Battte Creek, Mich. Meets In w hitcomb Block, the second and fourth Sundays at 2 P. M. and the first Wednesday at 7:3 P. M. of each month. H. A. Beardsley, Box 455 Master J. 1 lghe, Box 1823 Secretary G. Kelly, Box 1084 Financier J. Randolph, Box 1084 .... Mag. Agent FARGO ; Fargo, Dakota. G. A. Kingsley Master S. P. Olson, Box 1144 Secretary A. Bassett, Box 1796 Financier C. A. Wagner Mag. Agent BLACK HILLS; Laramie City, Wyoming. Meets at K. of P. Hall, Second 8t., every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. P. Math Ison Master F. E. Roffee, Box 136 Secretary I. F. Chopper, Box 230 Financier J. Brebner, Box 219 Mag. Agent SUBMIT; Rawlins, Wyoming. C. B. Hart Master J.C. Gunning, Box 142 Secretary G. A. Moncton Financier J. C. Gunning, Box 142 .... Mag. Agent MORNING STAR; Evanston, Wyoming. Meets in Engineer’* Hall, Front St., every Thursday at 7:30 P. M. P. Peterson* Master J. J. LeCain Secretary E. W. Dennis, Box 124 Financier S. Blackham Mag. Agent SILVER STATE; Carlin, Nev. Meets at Engineer’s Hall every Tuesday at 4P.M. R. T re wick Master O. W. Holibaugh, Box 43 .... Secretary O. C. Thompson, Box 42 . . . . Financier C. H. Oliver Mag. Agent 90. SAN DIEGO; National City, Cal. J. A. McNeil Master J. M. Dodge, Box 817 San Diego . Secretary J. P. Vnsque Financier J. P. Vnsque .... Mag. Agent 91. GOLDEN GATE; San Francisco, Cal. G. Resing, 1724 Stevenson St ... . Master T. W. Martin. 726 6th St ... . Secretary J. C. McCreagh, S. P. R.R. Shops.Financier A. J. Cunningham, S. P. R. R. , Shops Mag. Agent Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE 47 •2. INTEB-8TATE ; Texarkana, Tex. J. E. McCartney Master W. Winters Secretary C. B. Hall Financier T. Ryan Mag. Agent 98. GATE CITY ; Keokuk, Iowa. Meets at Engineer’s Hall, Cor. of Xth and Main Sts., the second and fourth Sun- days at 2 P. M. of each month. Z. Moore, L. Box 7 Master M. J. Donahue, Box 651 Secretary J. H. Carter, Box 651 Financier George Sick, Box 310 Mag. Agent •4. CACTIT8; Tucson, Arizona. Meets at B. of L. F Hall, Rear of Porter’s Hotel, 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 7 P.M. F. D. Simpson, Box 218 Master M. H. Adams, Box 218 Secretary F. P. Sargent, Box 218 Financier F. M. Wiley, Box 218 Mag. Agent 95. CHICAGO; Chicago. III. Meets at Engineer^ Hall. 241 Milwaukee Ave., Cor. of Green St., the first Tuesday and the third Friday of each month at 7:30 P. M.; and the last Sunday of each 1 month at 2:30 P. M. J. Leahy, 74 N. Sangamon St . . . Master R. S. Fullinwider, 341 Walnut St Secretary C. A. Miller. 643 N. Robey St . . Financier E. W. Wallhaum, 188 Milton I Ave Mag. Agent | M. ALEXIA ; Wellsvllte, Ohio. C. S. Given Master W. P. Scheets Secretary S.J. Clark Financier W. P. Scheets Mag. Agent 97. ORANGE GROVE ; Los Angeles, Cal. Meets at Firemen’s Hall, over S. P. R. R, offices, San Fernando St., the 1st, 10th ! and 20th of each month at 7 P. M. C. Elton, Box 72 Master F. R. Shaffer, Box 72 Secretary H. E. Moore, Box 72 Financier M. M. Smith Mag. Agent 98. PERSEVERANCE; Terrace, Utah. Meets at Engineer’s Hall, Cor. of 3d and Cedar Sts., every Tuesday. E. A. Peck Master R. W. Shields Secretary G. W. Jacobs Financier E. B. Mandevllle Mag. Agent 99. ROCHESTER; Rochester, N. Y. Meets on first floor, between State and Mill Sts., on Market St., the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7:30 P. M. A. H. Sharp, OOTappan St, Master | J. R. Sproat, 162 North Ave . . . Secretary C. W. Beach, 23Foehner St . . . Financier R. Callon, 67 Hudson St . . . Mag. Agent 100. ADAIR; Bowling Green, Ky. Meets at Depot, on Adams St., opim.site Ritter House, every Monday at 7 P. M. A. H. Green. Box 115 Master M. J. Collins Secretary* J* Martin Financier G. Wilkes Mag. Agent 101. ADVANCE; Creston, Iowa. Meets at Engineer’s Hall, on Union St., every Monday at 7:30 P. M. J. V. Cherrlngton, Box 812 Master A. E. Finley, L. Box 229 Secretary W. L. McCInre, Box 393 Financie'r J. S. Vickers, Box 16 Mag. Agent 102. CONFIDENCE; East Des Moines, Iowa. Meets at Good Templars’ Hall, Cor. 5th and Locust Sts., the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 2 P. M. J. Anderson Master I. K. Carter Secretary J. Musgrovee Financier J.Clarey Mag. Agent 108. FALLS CITY; Louisville, Ky. Meets at Whedekind Hall, on Market St., between 6th and 7th Sts., every Wednes- day at 2 P. M T. Pidgeon, 1518 12th St Muster T. McGuire, 946 Dumesneil St . . Secretary H. Prout Broadway Hotel . . . Financier T. Newton, 1618 12th St ... . Mag. Agent 104. J. W. RICHARDSON; Louisville, Ky. J. A. Hoke, Bender’s Drug Store, . Master C. F. Hahn , Bender’s Drug Store. Secretary C. F. Hahn, Bender’s Drug Store, Financier U. Buxe, 1128 Washington St. . Mag. Agent 105. PROGRESS; Galesburg. Ills. T. E. Creen, Box 1278 Master H. W. Wallmum, Box 1137 . . Secretary J. C. Herron. Box 1185 Financier H. W. Wallhaum, Box 1137 . . Mag. Agent 106. KEY CITY; Dubuque, Iowa. Meets at Good Templar’s Hall. 640 Main St., the second and fourth Sundays of each month ut 7:15 P. M. W. Mclkmnld, Box 1373 Master F. Adams, 137 High St Secretary T. Welch, 18th SC, between Washington and Elm Sts . . Financier E. Adams, 137 High St ... . Mag. Agent 107. ECLIPSE; Gallon, Ohio. Meets at Rister’s Hall, 29 Main St., every Thursday at 7:30 P M. C. H. N css Master J. A. Farnsworth, Box 283 . . . Secretary A. N. .Jenklnson, Box 196. . . Financier W. Shull Mag. Agent 108. PIONEER; Cluima, New Mex. W. Cline, Alamosa, Col Master K. B. Rheim Secretary J. C. McCabe Financier H. S. Smith Mag Agent 109. PEACE; St. Louis, Mo. 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48 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. lift. CLARK-KIMBALL; Eagle Rock, Idaho. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. Wm.Hull, Master Will R. Dean, Box 365, Butte, Wyoming, Territory Secretary Will R. Dean, Box 885, Butte, Wyoming, Territory Financier E. B. Nye Mag. Agent 114. MAGIC CITY; Cheyenne. Wyoming. Meets in Hall over Post Office every Wed- nesday at 7 PM. A. Heenan, Box 229 Master C. Madson, Box 025 Secretary F. W. Dudley, Box 625 Financier W. McGuire Mag. Agent 115. GULF CITY; Galveston, Texas. Meets in Temple of Honor Hall, Cor. of Centre and Market Sts., the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. J. M. Donough, 110 Ave. H west . . Master J. II. SteinhotT, Ave. N, between 10th and 20th Sts Secretary J. L. Prainne, Cor 27th St. and Ave. H Financier J. H. Stein hoff, Ave. N, be- tween 19th and 20th St* . . . Mag Agent 116. ST.CLAIR; Fort Gratiot, Mich. Meets in Odd Fellow’s Hall, on Huron Ave., (Edison’s Block.) the first, third and fourth Sundays or every mouth at 2 P. M. R. E. Allen, Box 57 Master G. W. Rae. Box HI Secretary J. J. Rae, Box HI Financier F. Minard Mag. Agent 117. BEAVER; London, Ont. Meets in Engineer’s Hall, on Waterloo St., the second Tuesday and fourth Friday of every month at 7:H0 P. M. R. Go wan lock. 364 South St . . . Master s. T. Fletcher, 221 Maitland St . . Secretary J. W. Cox, 76 Hamilton Road . . Financier W. Temple, lOOColborne St. . Mag. Agent 118. STAR OF THE EAST; Richmond, Quebec. Meets in Odd Fellow’s Hall, near Locomo- tive Shops, the first two Wednesdays of every month at 8 P. M. and the Inst two Saturdays of every month at 3 P. M. R. A. Leonard, Richmond Sta. P.O., Master J. Damant, Richmond Sta. P.O., Secretary G. Scott, Richmond Sta. P. O . Financier T. A. Bonner, Richmond Sta. P. O Mag. Agent 119. COLONIAL; River du Loup, Quebec. Meets in the English School House, every Wednesday at 8 P. M. R. Findley Master F. Gosselin Secretary H. I). Brow*), I. C. Ry, River du l>oup Station, Financier F. Clenard, I. C. R’y, River du Ixnip Station Mag. Agent 120. FORTUNE ; Syracuse, N. Y. Meets in I. O. of G. T. Hall, 197 Seymour St , every Tuesday evening at 7:30. S. T. Vroomati, Care J. Coyle, 197 Seymour St Master F. H. Li vington, 157 Madison St. Secretary G. J. Walters, 146 Butternut St . Financier C. S. Vrooman, Tare J. Doyle, 197 Seymour St Mag. Agyut 121. FELLOWSHIP; Corning, N. Y. Meets in Pueelt’s Block, East Market St., the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 4 P. M. O. L. Baker, Box 867 Master H. Krebs, Box 310 Secretary G. R. Quick, L. Box 36 Financier J. Kreb*, Box 310 Mag. Agent 122. H. B. STONE; Beardstown, 111. Meet* at B. of L. E. Hall, Cor. Main and State Sts., every Tuesday evening at 7:30 G. Hertline Master S. A. May all Secretary C. C. Catlin, Box 193 Financier W. Elwood, Box 215 Mag. Agent 128. OVERLAND; Omaha, Neb. Meets In K. of P. Hall, Cor. 14tli and Doug- lass St*., every Wednesday at 7:30 P.M. J. Casey, 608 13th St Master F. Crawford, U. P. Round House.Secretary T. F. Barry, 1112 Chicago St . . Financier G. T. Anderson, U. P. Round House Mag. Agent 124. PILOT; Perry, Iowa. H. A. Draper Master M. Maloy Secretary E. G. Fox Financier M. Maloy Mag. Agent 125. GUIDE; Marshalltown, Iowa. Meets at Whitten’s Hall, on the 2d and 4th Sundays of each month at 2:30 P. M. S. C. Cooek, Box 1,507 Master W. W. Hill, Box 115 Secretary G. S. Tubs, Financier F. W. Snider Mag. Agent 126. COMET; Austin, Minn. Meet* at Engineer’s Hall, Cor. Main and Mill Sts every Sunday at 2 P. M. A. Pullar Master F. McWhorton Secretary P. Chambers Financier C. Gilleece Mag. Agent 127. NORTHERN LIGHT ; Winnepeg, Manitoba. Meet* at Odd Fellows Hall, every Sunday at 2 P. M. H. Cochrane Master H. Curran Secretary R. Bell Financier H. Lynes Mag. Agent 128. LANDMARK; Glendive, Montana. Meets in Glendive School House the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 2 P.M. W.T. Field Master J. H. (Taney Secretary W. T. Field Financier F. Merserean Mag. Agent 129. MINERAL KING; Escanaba, Mich. J. Trotter . . .' Master T. Owens Secretary L. R. Blake Financier G. W. Parmetor Mag. Agent 180. GUIDING STAR; Milwaukee, Wis. Meets at Engineer’s Hall, 131 Clinton St., every Sunday at 7:30 P. M. J. Buckley, 475 Virginia St ... . Master J. Rhine, 715 Cly bourne St . . . Secretary J. J. Holbrook, 417 National Ave. Financier J. Buckley, 475 Virginia St . Mag. Agent 131. GOLDEN RULE; Stevens Point, Wis. Meets at Engineer’s Hall, the 2d and It h Sundays of each month, at 2:30 P. M. H. A. Brooks, Box 88, S. Side . . . Master L. F. Jackson • Secretary E. Murry, Box HS, s. side .... Financier < . H. Eastwood, Box 74, S. Side. Mag. Agent 182. MARVIN HUGHITT: Ragle Grove, Iowa. Meets ill Firemen’s Ilall, ou Broadway, every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. F. M. Morgan Master .1. O’Conner Secretary J. A.Correl) Financier C. A. Bates ... Mag. Agent Digitized by C.ooQle

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VOL. VII. FEBRUARY, 1883. NO. 2. Written for Firemen's Magazine. A Yard-Master’s Trials. A few days since, while in search of loose items, I happened into a railroad yard-master’s office. I introduced myself to Mr. Noah Kount, the urbane yard-master, and re- quested permission to use my ears and eyes a short time as a “ historian.” He kindly gave me a seat (a nail keg) where 1 could hear and see quite well without being too much in the way of the yard engines and the telephone. I will endeavor to jot down, a portion only, of what I heard by keeping still. Mr. Kount, after making a cursory ex- amination of the records of orders, busi- ness of the night previous, etc., etc., quietly and silently handed me a note which he had completed reading a few minutes before. I remember noticing that while he was digesting the contents of the note, his countenance was a moving panorama as follows : “ Serenity, anticipation, amazement, mirth, disgust, anger, changing to a slight shade of sorrow, then to vexation, thence to hilarity (he was then reading about the operator’s false teeth), to annoyance, to downright anger, to dread, to wonder, to distrust, to dissatisfaction, to firmness, to faint lines of mirth again, changing quickly to shade of contempt, and thence to extreme madness (warehouse doors !) Astonishment, to unbelief, to determina- tion, and rapidly to modesty and lastly to resignation, as he handed me the note which read as follows : “N. Kount: Trains all in ; had a soft night ; pounded our ears— in our minds ! Rained straight, slanting and crosswise all night. Dark as a colored excursion from Louisville. Big Cloud off* track, and it turned upside down just as it was passing over the yard — not a drop got away. Yard full of cars and water. Portion of time men had to swim or wait for a car to come sailing along. Hung lanterns, filled tfith red and green oil, to a telegraph pole to show where main track laid. Sent 20 cars to elevator Q ; only room for 10 of them ; had to elevate the rest back to yard. They are in the Quinine ahead of the “ Horn ” cut. Pulled repair tracks and big policeman threatened to pull us for blocking the crossing. We claimed only five minutes, but he claimed forty-five ; told him didn’t have time to argue about the discrepancy in our measurement of time, but would see that it never occurred again. What, never? he said. A switch engine hit him. I sent the remains (12 brass but- tons) to the Coroner’s office. Inquest at 10, k in a. m. Wired General Superin- tendent and M. of T. about it, and that you would send full report by mail. Engine 17 blew out a cylinder-head at 11:47. It went clear through the yard office, broke some of your pictures, tore out the gas-pipes. and would have smashed the clock if we had had one. Operator Shanks broke his battery and jumped out of w indow through the glass ; lost his stylus, with which he was pick- ing his teeth — they being accommodation teeth, they dropped out and were lost to view in the debris. He skipped for home, as he could not make himself understood without his teeth. “Boldsir” offered to loan him enough from his old comb to fill up with, but he shook his head sadly and meandered home. Had to get train orders via telephone from But X rest of night. The noise so frightened Switchman .Harkaway that he jumped off the cars he Digitized by Google i /

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50 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. was riding. They knocked down the bumping-post in the hospital track and two cars loaded with oil and wheat went clear through the wall of round-house and down into turn-table pit. Nothing left of the cars except the numbers. They stuck to the bumping-post; can’t get any engines out of house until pit is cleared out; had to abandon No. 18 on that account; car of beer in yard for miners at Daysville. It was to go out on No. 18. Ice in the car is melting fast, and the beer will be hot in the morning, and so will everything else all along the line. Switchman Budge got fuller than a before 10 k, and had to send him awav for pumping out — guess had better drop him. 44 Beene u went home after his rubber boots and forgot the way back. So wet he couldn’t see. Switchman Sighferher has been off for two nights. He was to have been mar- ried last night. Girl wouldn’t consent, on account of being too foggy. He had his orders all OK, signed by County Clerk. He won’t be any good until the girl gives up and the full — I mean honey — moon is a thing of the past. That new snoozer I hired last night put a crown of glory on his head at 2 k this a. m.; paralyzed both warehouse doors; more green carpet; bad rail all night. The 956 nearly slipped her boiler and cab ; wished she had ; had to work her in the back motion to get her to come ahead. Will be around alter breakfast and tell you some more. John Boward. P. S. — Tramp snatched a snipe out of Switchman Sanderson’s mouth, and he banged him with his glimmer Please get him a new one to-day. J. B.” After reading the above notes, a cross- fire began as follows : “ Foreman : Engineer Finnicky re- ports his reverse lever working hard and wants to put his engine back into round- house. By wire, N. Kount.” 44 Arrange for special pass; train west to leave immediately ; train is to consist of 10 special Pullman cars ; use Conductor Bandbox; provide him with crew, etc.; use engine 999, Engineer Flyum ; train is to accommodate Passenger Agent Blow- strong and friends ; instruct conductor to pass tne party ; keep everything out of its way in yard limits. Answer, I. C. Ewe, M. of T.” Answers: “I. C. Ewe, M. of T.: OK in regard to special. It is all ready to start, but Passenger Agent B. has gone out in the country to talk to a man that is going away from here next summer. Do not think B. will be back before 10 k. Shall I let business begin again or wait until B. returns? N. K.” Answer : “ N. K.: Carry out original instructions and keep everything out of way of the special. I. C. Ewe.” Note. — The special started late in p. m., I afterwards learned. Foreman: “Mr. Kount: Union tracks are blocked ; a train off track at depot ; Horn cut and Peru cut are backing back to yard ; have no place to put them ; two No. 57’s are coming up the main track, and No. 40 is just pulhng out of depot.” Switchman: “Mr. Kount: I must go home. I am very sick.” By Wire: “N. Kount: Give name of yard-man who wrote some poetry with his diamond pin on the mirror in parlor car No. 102. I. C. Ewe, M. of T.” Answer: “I. C. Ewe: All of the yard-men w'ear first-class head-lights ; can’t find out which one did the scratch- ing ; possibly it was one of our distilled Porters. N. Kount.” By Telephone : “ Hamm E. & Co. re- port that your engine pushed a car of their ice some four inches out of the way last night, and want car pulled back im- mediately.” Again : “ All the groceries are out of butter dishes ; must have our logs at once in order to make dishes in time for the early grocery breakfast patrons. Woodshed D. Co.” Again: “Have I any cars in yard? Why don’t you send them up? When do you expect them in ? When does the next train arrive? Are there any cars on the way for me? Perhaps you have delivered my cars to some other person ? Constant Grumbler.” Again : “ ‘ Call Mr. Kount to the telephone.’ 4 Hello, Kount ! ’ ‘ Well ! ’ 4 Kount, what the bing bang bung is the matter?’ 4 The Doctor says it’s enlarge- ment of the brain. How did you know I was sick ? ’ 4 Didn’t know you were sick, Kount. You ought to be though, by bing bang bung! ’ 4 Yon sent me a car to load, and after loading it the B. C. & T. yard-men ran one of their cars against it and broke your car. Can’t you tie it up in some manner so that it can go for- ward without delay? ’ ” Answer: “‘Mr. Coldstream, I would like to accommodate you, but it would be unsafe. Might cause a wreck, etc.’ ‘Wreck hades. What do I care about that. I shall see your Superintendent about this, by bing bang bungety bung ! ’ ” • From Depot: “N. Kount:* I need Digitized by tjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 51 another coach in my train. The corn- cutters from Bangemtown are going home and refuse to sit two in a seat. Puxchbm, Conductor.” Countryman : “ Where’s the boss switchman? You the feller? Well, I came to town yesterday, sold my wheat and went with some of my old chums to ‘watch Catchem 6c Co.’s’ saloon ; had a good time ; I kept tally of the game, you know ; I was too smart to get too full ; I slipped away and came over to your yard to catch your 4 o’clock train ; it was going too fast for me to catch ; I sat down by some of your cars with roofs on; three nice looking young fellers began talking to me ; they were very sociable-like ; sup- pose^ they were yard-men; said they were, anyway ; didn’t suppose they’d lie; told me they would send me out free on a freight train that would leave in fifteen minutes, and it would beat the passenger train I had just missed; that it arrived at Smooth field 40 minutes ahead of time every Wednesday; told me to get into the roof car, for fear that the President of the road would happen along and see me ; I climbed in ; the doors closed ; man on each side holding my arms told me not to be afraid ; that one of the yard en- gines was going to blow off, but that it would be over, etc.; just then I felt my pocket-book, that had $600 in notes and $90 in money, kinder sliding up out of iny pocket; the door opened, and shet up agin, and I found that I was all alone ; I suppose some of your yard boys just done it for a joke, didn’t they? You’ve got it, hav’nt you ? ” “No, sir! I know nothing about it. At the time you mention, the only men that were in the yard were my foreman and myself. Look at us. Do you recognize either' of us as being in tne party you talked with ? ” “ No, they were nicer dressed than you are, and were not sunburned ; do you think they will bring my notes back; they kin have the money ; I’ve got more wheat I can sell, and can tell my ole woman that I lost the $90 speckerlating at the Board of Trade.” By Wire: “N. Kount: You report baggage car No. 4 on train No. 6 of the 15th inst. Was it not a combination bag- gage and express car? Answer quick. I. Countem, Car Accountant” Noisy V ulgar Collector : “ Mr. Kount : I want to collect that little balance due our firm. Has been standing long time.” . “Yes, sir ! Well, let it lie down awhile.” “I’ll have your wages ’attached, sir! Have you discharged also.” Exit. Lady Canvasser: “ Mr. K : I was re- quested to call and allow you the pleasure of glancing over a new fine work I am soliciting. I can tell by the brightness and intelligence of your eyes that you are a lover of literature; have an elegant library at home, no doubt; set up all night to study — ruining your health, etc., etc. My book is entitled, ‘ How to do everything !’ Just what you hourly neea ; describes every point very minute- ly ; only contains twenty pages. It comes high, but it is valuable — bound in cow- hide, $0.15; in dog-hide, $0.10. It is re- plete with beautiful engravings. The original plate of the frontis-piece cost $7,- 000. I nave written your name for a copy. Please see if I have spelled it right. Our collector will call upon you every thirty days for a part payment. It is a great pleasure to solicit from a nice gentleman like you, sir. Good day ! ” By Wire: “N. Kount: Expecting valuable horse from New York. Have it fed and watered in the car. Forward promptly and advise date and train. D. Ratesettler, G. F. A.” By Telephone: “ N. Kount: Street Car Company want their car of hay at once. Tney are afraid their mules will strike for oats at 12 k. sharp.” By Wire: “N. K.: Hurry unloading and send out on Line all equipment, especially gondolas and platforms. I. C. Ewe, M. of T.” Woman with several children in arms and three yaller dogs at her heels : “ Man outside told me you be the General Man- ager of this yere * Road.’ Please send me to Starvation-town, Eillinoy. You can’t ? Man said you’d say that, out to stick to you and you would do it. Sara, lay Tommie on that ere settee. Johnny, vou and Pete curl up in that big chair. Bill, you and Mag set outside on the bench and watch the injines playing catcher up and down on the railroad. They keep S’ ing the cars to see how fur they kin um. It’s real inspiriting. I used to set and watch em for a week when I was a gal and lived in Herry Taute, on the Wabash. Something got wrong one day. I was a setting on a pile of the logs which they use under the rails. The en- gineer tola me to go away. I made faces at him. He laughed. The next time his engine switched up passed me, something went wrong inside of the engine, and a regular snorter of a rain storm of black nasty water came out of the big thing in front, made for the smoke to come out. I Digitized by Google X

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52 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. had on a white muzzlin dress. When I went home that night, mother says, says she : ‘ Mollie, where on airth did yeon pick up that polka dot geown ? * 4 Say, give me ten cents to buy some meat for my dogs, and I will ask the brakeman to give me a ride in his calaboose.’ ” The specie was promptly paid as the quickest solution to the immigration problem. Irate bald-headed gent from across the way: “Mr. Kount: If you don’t stop your men in their cigarette flirtations with my girl, I will petition the City Council to either tear up all of your tracks or allow the B. W. & I. Line to cross them every ten feet.” An order was immediately bulletined for all employes to discontinue the use of cigarettes. By Wire : “ D. Ratesettler : The horse referred to was received this a. m.; man entered car to give him water ; horse had broken his halter; kicked the man out through end of car and jumped out after him ; broke a leg : fell across the track ; passing train cut his head off; have sent the carcass to the Excelsior Beef Canning Co. N. Kount.” By Wire: “ N. Kount : Has car 2222 passed you? A. Noenothing.” “A. Noenothing : Several millions have passed me. Give some kind of data. N. Kount.” By Wire : “ N. Kount : I want your a. m. reports at once. I. C. Ewe, M. of T.” From Foreman: “Mr. Kount: Man in charge of car of dried apples, received from the Pretty Quick Line, has been chasing me all around the yard ; wants us to run a special ; is afraid the market will fall on him ; I wish it would and smash him ; he is chewing dried apples all the time ; if you will set up the pop to him I think it will bust him, and we will get a rest. Here comes old apple-sauce now — I’m gone!” By Telephone: “Mr. Kount: Ware- house just received a barrel of coal oil and a box of matches. Can you send an engine to place a car opposite the barrel and box, so as to obviate any extra labor of platform men ? ” By Telephone: “Mr. Kount: Does A. Swindelum brake on our Line. Gar- nishee against him account of Phil- umphul & Co. for basket of champagne furnished him for his wedding fifteen years ago.” From Yard Clerk : “ Mr. Kount : The agent of the Big and Little Fast Line sends us a report to fill up and return by bearer, which I am sure I cannot fill out in less than two days. Tell him you have the cramps, but will soon be better and will send the repo# to him in an hour or two. Maybe he’ll forget it and not ask for it for a week or so, and if he does tell him your grandfather in Maine was sick. (He was, you know, before he died!)” Policeman: “Mr. Kount: One of your delivery trains came very near stop- ping the procession yesterday of the Ancient Order of United Bug Hunters. I have filed a complaint against you. Appear at the Mayors Court at'once.” Excited Merchant : “ Mr. Kount : One of your men named I. Beatall coaxed me into letting him have $70 worth of cloth- ing last night ; said the Company owed three months pay and were to pay off to- day ; he would come up early this morn- ing and pay me ; I heard that your Com- pany pay their men every thirty days ; I think Beatall is trying to swindle me and I wish you would have the $70 token out of his pay ; my name is Reachover ; my store is No. 000 Washington street; bring the money up to me ana I will give you a nice summer necktie.” “ Mr. Reachover : My heart actually bleeds for you ; Beatall does not work for me ; don’t know such a person.” Seeker for Situation : “ Are you the yard-master?” “Yes, sir!” “ Needing any men ? ” “ No, sir.” “ I want to get a job ; have got a pocket full of letters ; have worked on every rail- road and in every yard in the United States ; I have been working for past four days in the S. T. A. & G. 0. yards, but the M. of T. and the yard-master have too much to say, and having a little racket with them I quit ; I see you have some men at work that ain’t any account. Will you give me a job ? ” Foreman: “‘Mr. Kount: The S. T. I. & C. K. and the S. T. A. & N. D. en- gines are bucking up the track and I can- not make a move towards making up No. 32.* * Well, Pat. pray for an interference by Providence. ‘ Hello, there they go ; who gave up ; I see ; W. W. Cole’s circus parade passing down on second square— that settles it! ” By Telephone : “ Mr. Kount : Will you come down to my place at once ; I left my umbrella on top of a car on my track, and your switchman, B. Kareless, pushed some cars down, knocking my umbrella off, and one of the car w heels ran over badly scratching the handle ; I can’t put up with such careless work ; I Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE* 53 wish you would discharge him. Will you come down immediately and see me about it? O. Kronick.” I am informed that the switchman was green carpeted and hung at 10 k the next a. m. Cart Driver : “ Mr. Kount : I’ve been waiting five minutes for my car to be placed.” By Telephone: “Mr. Kount: Squealer «fc Co. say that if the flat car they ordered twenty minutes ago is not delivered to their track in fifteen minutes from now, they will ship their freight over the New Promise Line.” I ascertained that Squealer & Co.’s track was situated some three miles dis- tant; also that the New Promise Line threat was the same old story and so often told that it had ceased to frighten. Train Man : “ Mr. Kount : How many trains out this a. m. Will I get out? Will you run any 96*s? I want to get out of this towrn. What do they run us all over here for, when we can’t get back right away. If I am needed before this evening you can find me at the Zoo mat- inee.” Party from Country: “Is you the Head Boss?” “No, sir, I’m the Bumping Post— any- thing wanted ? ” Country : “ Yes ! Have yer got a car loaded with lumber ? ” “ Yes, sir, a great many! What is the number of vour car ana to whom is it consigned ? r’ Country: “ It’s for me; I dunno the j number on it; I kin tell the lumber when I seen it ; I finished hauling it to Lum- berpile last night about 9 o’clock ; it ought to be here this morning, as I want to get mv money for it from Failoften & Co. and buy some traps to take home on the noon train.” . “ My dear sir, I feel sorry for you ; I advise you to go home at once; come hack in ‘about six weeks ; when your car is loaded, it will be brought in and I will have it delivered soon as Failoften & Co. pay the freight bill and provide room on their track for it ; they will probably let it remain loaded until they need the lumber for building purposes, when they will then unload and measure it, and if you happen to be in the city will either pay you or tell you to come in again in about thirty days.” He was taken to the£luuatjc asylum a raving maniac before noon. By Wire: “N. Kount: Notify em- ployer Smashall that $3,000 will be de- ducted from his pay in monthly pay- ments of $200, or he may resign his situa- tion at once. Wire me his answer. I. Bossall, General Superintendent.” Answer : “I. Bossall, General Super- intendent : Switchman Smashall accepts the terms. I send you his written agree- ment on No. 50 this p. m. N. K.” Conductor of No. 92 to Yard Clerk: “ Billy, I am short a card for A B C I) A E car No. 1401 • hurry up ; I have a time order against No. 93, and if I fail to make it I will be laid out all day; that squib Dispatcher has got it in for me anyway, ana if he gets a chance will give it to me blood-raw ! ” To the Operator: “Bob, ask Dis- patcher to give me little more time against 93, will you? Hades, Billy, hav’nt vou found that card for me yet ? How’s that. Bob? Won’t Dispatcher give me any- thing ? W ell, he’ll get fired some day. I wish lightning would strike him.” From Billy : “ I can’t find a card for 1401. I gave it to you surely. Why, that’s the card in your oth'er hand. What’s smatter with you? ” From Dispatcher by Wire: “ What is the matter with No. 92 ? Why don’t she leave ? ” Conductor’s answer: “In starting train broke a draw-bar key ; had to wait for new one to be put in ; will start at once.” Another Conductor : “ Mr. Kount : I can’t go out until I’ve had some rest ; hav’nt had my boots off for three weeks.” Brakeman (sotto voce): “All wind; he thinks he will have to come back on No. 91 in a. m., and he wants to go fish- ing.” From Shop: “Mr. Kount: We are clean out of coal.” By Telephone: “Mr. Kount: Squealer & Co. arc hot after that flat. What can I tell them ?” Answer: “Tell them it’s on the wav to them.” Kount to the Foreman : “ Have you sent Squealer & Co. that flat yet ? ” Foreman: “Why, it ainrt unloaded yet and won’t be before night ! ” By Wire from Car Accountant: “ N. Kount : Car D E F & G No. 1000 to you August 1, 1840. What became of it ? 44. I. Countem.” Brakeman: “ Mr. Kount: One night last week the yard-men did not make all the couplings m my train and bumped our caboose so hard that it knocked a bottle of medicine of mine off of the cup- board and broke the bottle.” / Digitized by v^.ooQle

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54 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. From Car Repairer: “Mr. Kount: Send down some bad order cars ; are clear out of w'ork.” From Engineer: “Mr. Kount: My engine is leaking badly ; had to double Hardhill last night ; 26 loads is too much for my engine anyway; can’t you give me light train?” Brakeman (aside): “ He don’t stand in with hind Brakesy.” From Hardcoal & Co.: “Mr. Kount: I wanted five cars of block and one of slack ; you sent me five of slack and one of block ; I am pecuniarily damaged ; why do you treat me so ; I shall write to the President of the road to-night! ” Foreman: “Mr. Kount: Johnny Likely slipped and fell between cars he was coupling dow n in the storage tracks just now’, and w heel cut off. one of his legs above the knee ; his wife and child have been sick all winter and are not well yet; he’s away behind, too; will you start a subscription paper among the boys?” From Track Man : “ Mr. Kount : “ I’ll have to take out the frog at head of yard ; it is worn out ; will not stop your engines more than an hour or so.” From Stone Mason : “ Mr. Kount : I need some stone, some sand, and want an empty fiat sent right away, or my men will be idle.” By Wire: “ N. Kount: Watch for car 401 from east and hurry forward. F. Ratksettler, G. F. A.” By Wire: “ N. Kount : Your men do not handle sleeping cars carefully ; they wake up the people. I. C. Ewe, M. of T.” Bv Wire: “ N. Kount: Extend my sympathy to Switchman Likely and his afflicted family ; have the very best of care given him, and advise me of the neccessities of his family. W. R. Goodheart, President.” By Wire: “ N. Kount: Do every- thing possible for relief and comfort of Switchman Likely. I. Bossall, I. C. Ewe.” From Sleeping Car Office : “ N. Kount : Please have hotel car 305 watered and iced ready for 1 p. m. train. O. Sleepy, Superintendent.” By Telephone: “N. Kount: Have three cars meat loaded; please remove them at once; must have bill of lading before 3 k ; w ant to draw on it. B. Porker.” Again: “N. Kount: Must get my cars of starch out on 5 p. m. train in order to catch steamer at New York. Stiff & Co.” Yard Engineer: “Mr. Kount: J. P. Evans & Co. gave the switchmen some cigars ; they won’t divide, and I propose to quit right here if that’s the style here.” From Yard-Master O. R. S. & T. Line: “N. Kount: My men report you held their engine 30 minutes. How is it? ” Answer: “ Y. M. O. R. S. & T. Line: Beer and lunch counter across the street held them — not me!” Foreman : “ Mr. Kount : What shall I do with all these ‘ No bill cars? ’ If I get many more of them will have to get pair of skids and double them up, or eat them.” By Telephone : “ Squealer & Co. are terrible angry about the flat.” Answer: “ Tell them the engine that went out with the flat ran over a wheel- barrow near their place and broke the flat car into match material, but that we have ordered another flat to be built at the car works, and will send it to them as soon as completed.” From Operator, Bob: “Mr. Kount: Freight office is kicking for that car of bananas for Tropical & Co., and they also say that one of their men saw a boy run- ning down the street eating a banana, and he believes the boy stole it from their car. and that they will make a bill against tne Company and will expect a voucher in their behalf; want to know also if car arrived sealed, and if we have noticed any banana skins lying around or in the vicinity of cabooses.” Answer : “ Bob, tell the freight office that I slipped upon a banana skin near Union Depot last night; probably be- longed to Tropical & Co.; didn’t notice any marks on it by which it could be identified ; expect it is still there ; that every brakeman and all the yard-men claim they can’t bear the sight of a banana ; that I understand that all of the broad- brimmed flat-crown hat boys at the office are very fond of them and are very liberal with them to their girls.” From the But X : “ Mr. Kount : Train No. 65 is off track over here ; car jumped the frog ; trucks are crosswise of the rails ; will need jack-blocks, tools and men ; car is loaded with liighwine and is leaking ; men think it is whisky and are trying to stop the wastage by drinking it; send over the Light Infantry to protect it ; No. 65, 67 and 69 are behind No. 63 and can’t get by ; passenger train No. 38 will soon be along ; the But is blocked and can’t Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 55 move their stock until the wreck is cleared up.” Frantic Passenger: “Mr. Yard-Mas- ter : I came in on your early morning train ; just as I got on to train for Sin- sinatty, I found I had lost my tooth-pick ; I remained over one train to get it ; I valued it as an old friend ; had used it for five vears; I suppose you found it?” “ Yes, I did, and seeing at a glance that it was an old relic and, therefore, valua- ble, I sent it to police headquarters, where you can get it by identifying it and pay- ing the storage charges.*’ Foreman: “ Mr. Kount: What shall I give No. 82 and 84 out of here, and how shall I make up the excursion for the colored population ? ” By Telephone : “ The six rolling mills will be obliged to shut down at a loss of $1,000 per minute if you don’t send an engine there at once.” And again: “ Grindem & Co. want their grain at once or it will heat and spoil. Their grain had been waiting their order for two weeks or more. By Telephone again: “Mr. Underbid wants an extra large car— larger than you give any one else.” By Wire: “N. Kount: Can’t you dispense with one-half of your force for the present. You are having very little to do now ? I. Bossall, General Superintendent.” I have only given a fragment of what I saw and heard. My curiosity being sat- isfied, I ventured the question to Mr. Kount, “If there were any cessation or rest in his business ? ” He smiled sweet- ly and answered, “No!” I ventured another : “ Did he ever expect a rest ? ” A still sweeter smile : “ Oh, yes. When he should receive the grand bounce ! ” I excused myself for annoying him, and he amiably’ replied that no annoy- ance had been given ; that if I came around some day when business was good I might find him a little crusty. I tip-toed out. TABLE GOSSIP. I know not where that city lifts Itft jasper walls In air, i know not where the glory beams, 80 marvelously fair. I can not see the waving hands Upon that farther shore, I can not hear the rapturous song Of dear ones before. But dimmed and blinded earthly eyes, Washed clear by contrite tears, Sometimes catch glimpses of the light From the eternal years. An Eloquent Passage. G. D. Prentice. It cannot be that earth is man’s onlv abiding place. It cannot be that our life is a bubble cast up by the ocean of Eter- nitv to float a moment upon its waves, and sink into nothingness. Else, why these high and glorious aspirations which leap like angels from the temple of our hearts, forever wandering unsatisfied? Why is it that the rainbow and clouds come over us with a beauty that is not of. earth, and then pass off to leave us to muse on their loveliness? Why is it that stars which hold their festival around the midnight throne, are set above the grasp of our limited faculties, forever mocking us with their unapproachable glory? And finally, wbv is it that the bright forms of human beauty are pre- sented to our view and taken from us, leaving the thousand streams of our af- fections to flow back in Alpine torrents I upon our hearts? We were bom for a higher destiny than | earth. There is a realm where the rain- bow never fades, where the stars will be spread out before us like islands that slumber on the ocean, and where the beautiful beings that pass before us like shadows will stay forever in our presence. Threw In One. Detroit Free Press. There is a grocer in a certain small town in this state who has always been called the stingiest man in Michigan, and many stories are afloat about his break- ing crackers in two and taking out pinches of flour to make exact weight. It seems, however, that he has been harshly judged. A few days ago he had a lot of cranberries displayed at the door, and a lady pedestrian halted and said : “Are those fresh ?” “ Oh, yes.” “How much a quart?” “Twenty cents, madam.” “ That’s ten cents for a pint, five cents for a gill, two and a half for half a gill, one and three — ” “ Did you want a quart?” “ Oh, no. I was reading that corns could he cured by binding on a split cranberry. I have two corns and one berry would answer for both. I’ll give you a cent for a single berry.” “ Very well— take it along. Hold on ! Let’s see — let’s see— yes, I can do it. I’ll throw in an extra berry, and do both up in a parcel. I am bound to please my customers if I don’t make a cent!” Digitized by v^.ooQle

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o6 FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. BILL MASON’S BRIDE. Half an hour till train time, sir, An’ a fearful dark night, too ; Take a look at the switch-lights, Tom, Fetch in a stick when you’re through. “ On time? ” well, ves, I guess so— Left the last station all right • She’ll come round the curve a flyin’— Bill Mason comes up to-night. You know Bill? No ! he’s engineer ; Been on the road all his life : I’ll never forget the morln’ He married his chunk of a wife. ’Twas the summer the mill hands struck— Jest off work, every one : They kicked up a row in the village, And killed old Donovan’s son. Bill hedn’tbeen married more’n an hour, Up comes a message from Kress, Orderin’ Bill to go up there And bring down the night express. He left his gal in a hurry And went up on number one, Thlnkin’ of nothin’ but Mary And the train he had to run. And Mary sat by the window To wait for the night express ; An’, sir, if she hadn’t ha’ done so, She’d been a widow, I guess. For it must ha’ been nigh midnight When them mill hands left the Ridge; They come down— the drunken devils !— Tore up a rail from the bridge. But Mary heard ’em a workin’ And guessed there was somethin’ wrong— And in less than fifteen minutes Bill’s train it would be along! 8he couldn’t ha’ come here to tell u*t A mile— it wouldn’t ha’ done ; So she jest grabbed up a lantern And made for the bridge alone. Then down came the night express, sir, And Bill was makin’ her climb ! But Mary held the lantern, A swingin’ it all the time. Well, by Jove ! Bill saw the signal, And he stopped the night express, And he found his Mary cryln’ On the trdck, in her weddin’ dress ; Cryin’ an’ laughin’ for ioy, sir, An’ holdin’ on to the light— Hallo! here’s the train ! good by, sir, Bill Mason’s on time to-night ! Brotherhood *of Locomotive Engineers. In the Monthly Journal of the Broth- erhood of Locomotive Engineers for No- vember, published at Cleveland, Ohio, we find the ninth annual address of Mr. P. M. Arthur, the Grand Chief Engineer of the Order, delivered before the Nine- teenth Annual Convention of the Broth- erhood at Louisville, Ky., on the 18th of October last, from which we make the following extracts : The past year has witnessed the great- est conflict between capital and labor that ever occurred in this country. The labor question is the one great problem of the day. Everywhere it is now being dis- cussed. Strikes, the terror of the age, the bane of the capitalist and laborer, the dread of a commonwealth, are now fixing the attention of the people and causing distress and horror, both among the work- ingmen, their families, and the world at large. On this account trade unions are being denounced, their members sub- jected to invectives of no complimentary character, and everywhere a cry to crush them is being raised. The press has taken up the as yet unexpressed desire of corporations, and expiates at length upon the tyranny of “Trades Unions,” representing these associations as huge monsters seeking the good of no one, not even of their own constituents, but like a despot, casting all in chains who refuse to obey his mandates, dictating to all refus- ing to listen to any. The associations thus regarded bear no comparison to the institution organized by the locomotive engineers, except upon general princi- ples. A trade union is generally sup- posed to be organized for the protection of laborers representing any one kind of industry. Protection is not tyranny. If capitalists combine their wealth, time, and talent, to amass fortunes for them- selves; to control, to monopolize their own branch of industry, even if it neces- sitates the crushing out of less fortunate concerns, whv have not laborers the right to join hands for self protection ? In union there is strength, and there is safety in numbers. When the country is rolling in wealth, when all things indi- cate good times, when stockholders and heads of corporations surround them- selves with all that is luxurious, and count their gains in high denominations, then turn and either grind dow n the men who made wealth by them possible, or refuse to listen to their cry for a pittance beyond what they have been allowed, is it any w’onder that rebellion ensues? ‘ ‘ Have laborers no rights ? ’ ’ People say, if they are not satisfied with what they receive as compensation, let them leave and seek it elsewhere ; corporations can readily fill their places. That is easily Said, but is it so easily done? While seeking labor elsewhere, who will fill hungry mouths at homes ? Besides, he may not he able to better his situation. Go where be will he finds employers all too ready to grind down the employed, and knowing him to be in need of work, will pay but the lowrest sum for his ser- vices. Without labor there can be no capital ; one is essential to the other, and laborers are just as liable to have their demands satisfied in one place as in an- other. Their association in its way is Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 57 quite as strong as the combination of capital. If the one has a right to hold off, hoping to gain its own especial point, so has the other. In the end one or the other must yield . Strikes amon^ the bet- ter class of trades unions are not indulged in for the sake of l>eing arbitrary, but only as a last resort. We hold, therefore, that trades unions and similar compacts, though often abused, have on the hold effected signal good. Labor is better paid, and its rights better secured, than otherwise it would or could be. Such being the case, the right of combination should be upheld, not only in theory but in practice. Its surrender would remove the most powerful instrument in the hands of labor to withstand the exactions of capital. It should be cherished as a natural and legal right, as the sheet an- chor of prosperity. When employers can justify the position they may take up by facts and legitimate arguments; when they are willing to submit to the princi- ple that every laborer is worthy of his hire; when they will recognize the fact that by fair and liberal treatment to those by whose toil they are many of them building up colossal fortunes, they will not only be benefiting their own work- men but also themselves ; when they see that they have a higher duty to perform than that of merely paying as little re- muneration as they possibly can for as much work in return for it as they can by fair means or foul get out of their workmen ; and when, in fact, they more fully enter into the inner life difficulties and requirements of the great labor classes of the country, they will, if they are earnest in their wish to use the op- portunities placed in their hands in a fair and just manner, find that the advanced, thoughtful and educated portion of work- ingmen will respond to their efforts in endeavoring to improve the relative po- sitions of those wrho work and those who pay. ***** My attention has been called to the enact- ment of a law in the State of New York, known as the “ New Penal Code,” which* embraces within its provisions a number of sections which I consider of sufficient importance to call your attention to them, so that you may take such action as you may deem necessary in the premises. They read as follows : “ Whenever three or more persons assemble to commit any unlawful act by force, or assemble with intent to carry out any purpose in such a manner as to disturb the public peace, or to give ordinary persons reasonable ground to apprehend a breach of the peace ; or, being assembled, attempt or threaten any act tending towards a breach of the peace, or an injuiw to a person or property, or any unlawful act ; such an assembly is unlawful, and every person participating therein, by his presence, aid, or instigation, is guilty of a misde- meanor, which is punishable by impris- onment for not more than two years or by a fine of not more than two hundred and fifty dollars, or both such fine and imprisonment.” The danger lies in that clause investing ordinary persons with power to determine the character of an assembly, and cause the arrest of those participating in it. I regard it as a direct blow at the labor organizations of the State ; an unwarranted restriction on the constitutional rights and liberties of men which ought not to be tolerated. It shows the necessity of workingmen taking a more active part in the politics of the country, and voting to send men to the Legislatures who will have some regard for their interests. Men become so wedded to parties that they frequently vote for men regardless of their fitness anti qualifications for the office they aspire to. The laboring class has influ- ence and power enough, if intelligently employed, to shape and control the legis- lation of the country, and when they neg- lect to exercise the rights they are in- vested with as citizens to guard and pro- tect their own interests, they are derelect in that duty they owe to themselves, their families and their country. The laws that have been passed in a number of States the past few years restricting the rights and privileges of workingmen are due to their own neglect to use the ballot properly. The ballot is the proper remedy for the evils complained of, and we are glad to learn that the workingmen of New York State are alive to a sense of the injustice sought to be imposed them by the anaet- ment of such a law, and are determined to have it repealed at the next session of the Legislature. I trust the brothers re- siding in that State will render all the aid they possibly can to secure the much de- sired result. Genefal Jackson, in his veto message of the United States bank, said : “ It is to be regretted that the rich and powerful too often bend the acts of the fovernment to their selfish purposes, fistinction in society will always exist, under every iust government. Equality of talents, of education and of wealth, cannot be produced by human institu- tions. 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58 FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. of Heaven, and the fruits of superior in- 1 dustry, economy and virtue, every man is equally entitled to protection by law ; but when the laws undertake to add to these natural and just advantages, arti- ficial distinctions; to grant titles, gratui- ties and exclusive privileges ; to make the rich richer and the potent more powerful, the humble members of society, the farmers, mechanics and laborers, who have neither the time nor the means of securing like favors to themselves, have a right 1o complain of the injustice of their government. There are no neces- sary evils in government. Its evils exists only in abuses. If it would confine itself to equal protection, and, as Heaven does its rains, shower its favors alike on the high and the low, the rich and poor, it would be an unqualified blessing. These are just and patriotic sentiments, and they should be accepted as an un- varying rule to guide all public servants in their action. Acting together for mutual benefit I believe to be one of the grandest projects which this age has been able to present to the working classes of this country ; and it is fortunate for us whose lot has been cast in this enlightened nineteenth centurv, to be privileged to work out this magnificent scheme to its present issue, with such results as have already been achieved. As members of a body, and believing in the principles which actuate society, our first duty is to act consistent- ly towards the principles which we have espoused, to show that we are in earnest and faithful to our cause, and are doing all we can to forward that union which has become to many a source of comfort and blessing. To follow up by practice what we often talk of in theory, requires a firm determination of purpose ; for it is pretty well known that the movement with which we are connected is not pop- ular with a certain class. Of course it is easy to go with popular opinion ; it re- quires no great ability to fall in with the majority. But it is grander and nobler to dare to do right. It has a true ring about it that has a test of character, and it is a resource of itself to the brave man and woman who, conquering their own weaknesses, have developed a new era of good in their own lives and surround- ings. It is one of the primary duties to make the most of opportunities which present themselves to us ; and no matter in what sphere we may be placed, we can, if willing, do something for the pub- lic good. We can say a kind word , we can show a good example ; we can stretch forth a hand to help a weaker brother ; show unto your friends and fellow work- men who have not yet been converted to our cause, the benefits which you have undoubtedly derived from being asso- ciated with this grand organization. Don’t rest content with what you have already achieved ; be up and do more ; be active, energetic, and always bear in mind that idleness, under no class or condition of men, can ever be commendable. Shun, as you would a viper, the company of the slothful and indolent. Show to the world that you have no sympathy with the in- active man, whether that man be a gen- teel drone or a loafer; for no one can deny that both are lazy, and neither ful- fills the purpose for which he was created. In our leanings towards any movement that will conduce to the perpetuity of our institution, don’t give our assistance in a cold, formal manner, quite regardless of whether it succeeds or not. Go hand and spirit into the enterprise, and en- deavor to excel in our interprise for the success of whatever is good and noble. Blarney Castle. The celebrated Blarney Castle was built in 14t9, by Connac (Laider) McCarthy, the fourth Lord Muskerry. It stands in the midst of a fertile vale about four miles west of the city of Cork. It was once a lace of considerable strength, the walls eing eighteen feet thick. It was taken by Lord Broghill in the year 1645, and in the Jacobite wars it sustained a formal siege against the army of King William, but a battery being erected on a rising ground commanding the castle its com- mander was compelled to evacuate it. The conquerors demolished the fortifica- tions, leaving nothing remaining but a large tower. This tower is about one hundred feet high, and stands on a lime- stone rock, at whose base flows a stream called the Comane. The walls are sur- rounded by a parpet, supported by cor- bels, the whole crowned by crenelated battlements. A narrow winding staircase leads to the apartments, which are small, gloomy and cheerless. The uppermost room once constituted the kitchen ; and in it there are two spacious fire-places. The great hall occupies one of the higher stories. The “Earl’s Chamber” (so called from having been the favorite apartment of the late Lord Clancarty), overhangs the Comane. It is a narrow vaulted room with a tiled floor, lighted by a projecting bay window. On the top of the tower is that miraculous stone, to Digitized by i^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 59 which the Castle, and, indeed, Blarney itself is chiefly indebted for its celebrity, as neither the keep or the village are in- vested with much historical or legendary interest. This mane stone is said to impart the gift of telling the most outrageous lies with an imperturble countenance, and giving the invidual who has the courage to risk his neck in kissing it, a tongue so wheedling that he ever afterwards be- comes irresistible among the ladies. “Father Prout” has borne testimony to the power which the stone confers on the true believers of the celebrated lines — “ There Is a stone there That whoever kisses, Sure he never misses To grow eloquent, For ’tls he may clamber To a lady ’8 chamber, Or become a member Of Parliament. A clever spouter He’ll turn out, or An out-and-outer, To be let alone. Don’t hope to hinder him, Or to bewilder him, For he’s a pilgrim From the Blarney stone.” At the base of the tower on the north- ern side are situated the prisons. They consist of two gloomy holes, the inner one so pitch-dark and ill-ventilated that it must have been a horrible place of pun- ishment for those confined there. A lit- tle to the west of the donjon is the “ cave ” —a low, dark subterranean passage — “where no daylight enters, but bats and badgers are forever bred.” In the immediate vicinity of the Castle is situated the “ Rock-close.” This is an inclosed space of a few acres of ground, very tastefully laid out. Masses of rocks covered with litchens and heath-bloss- oms are skilfully arranged so as to appear as if they were the natural productions of the soil. Shady retreats and harbors are disposed in positions which command charming prospects of the surrounding sceneiy. A flight of steps roofed in by massive stones leads down to a verdant inch, laved by the waters of the Comane. This is known as the “Witch’s Stairs;” adjoin- ing these stairs is the “ Witch’s Kitchen,” a fire-place cut out of the rock. On the inch is a cromlech of immense size, luxu- riantly mossed and lichened. This prim- itive altar attests that the Druidical wor- shippers of Baal celebrated their ancient rites at Blarney at least a thousand years before the foundations of the Castle were laid. About midway in the well- wooded park the lake spreads its glassy sheet of water. It is about half a mfle in circumference, and of considerable depth. A legend re- cords that on fine summer nights a num- ber of enchanted cows rise from the lake and pasture on the banks. While feed- ing they are milked by fairies. As hap- pens usually when beings pertaining to the spiritual world visit our sphere, the cattle and milk-maids vanish at cock- crow. Tradition also asserts that the last scion of the Clancartys buried the family plate in the lake, and that the part of ft in which the treasure is hidden is never to be divulged until one of the race re- gains the ancient inheritance. As previously stated Blarney Castle was taken by Lord Broghill, who occupied it for some time. After the restoration Lord Muskerry wTas created Earl Clan- carty and his estates restored to him ; and at the Revolution his son Donagh em- braced the cause of James II. After the unsuccessful effort of James to regain the throne, the extensive Clancarty estates were confiscated and their lord exiled. Blarney Castle and grounds then came into the possession of Dean Davies, of Cork, from whom they were purchased by the Hollow-sword-blade Company of London. In 1703 Sir James Jeffreys ob- tained the lands by purchase, ana they still continue in that iamily. Sir George Colthurst is now the owner of the Castle and estates. The Utility of Drunkenness. A writer in the Gentleman’s Magazine, reasoning from the premises of Mai thus and Darwin, gravely argues that drunk- enness is performing a beneficent work among the human race by weeding out those who are least fit to survive. “ The coarse, muscular, raving, yelling, fighting human animal that formerly led the war dance, the hunt and the battle, is no longer the fittest for survival, but is, on the contrary, daily becoming more and more out of place.” Law and public sentiment forbid that he shall be killed by the means employed upon other ob- noxious brutes ; therefore it is desirable that he be supplied with facilities for self-immolation, and these, the author says, are exactly supplied by the alco- holic drinks of the present day when used for purposes of intoxication. “We know;” continues the moralizer, “that such indulgence has swept away the red Indian savage from the American conti- nent and prepared it for a higher civili- zation, * * * and this beneficent agent, if allowed to do its natural work, Digitized by CjOOQle

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60 FIREMENS MAGAZINE. will similarly remove the savage ele- ments that still remain as impediments to the onward progress of the more crowded communities of the Old World.” The author’s general conclusion is thal all human beings who are fit to survive will naturally avoid intemperance except when it is occasionally forced upon them by the artificial pressure of absurd drink- ing customs ; the remainder “ will be gradually sifted out by natural alcoholic selection,” unless the law' interferes with their inclinations. For originality and practicability this theory certainly is unequaled, and that it is bound to prove its accuracy by its works cannot be doubted by any moralist who studies the classes that habitually drink heavily. The only trouble with the plan seems to be that like breeds like, and the heavy drunkard, when he dies, generally leaves behind him one or more of his own kind to be permanent sources of torment to the community and of profit to the distilleries. The Grandeur of Peace. Charles gunner. Whatever may be the judgment of poets, of moralists, of satirists, or even of soldiers, it is certain that the glory of arms still exercises no mean influence over the minds of men. The art of war, which has been happily termed by a French divine, “the Daleful art by which men learn to exterminate one another,” is yet held, even among Christians, to be an honorable pursuit, and the animal courage, w'hich itstimulates and develops, is prized as a transcendent virtue. It will be for another age, and a higher civilization, to appreciate the more ex- alted character of the art of benevolence — the art of extending happiness and all good influences, by word or deed, to the largest number of mankind which, in blessed contrast with the misery, the degradation, the wickedness of war, shall shine resplendent, the true grandeur of peace. All then will be willing to join with the early poet in saying, at least — “ Though lomler fame attend the martial rage, TIs greater glory to reform the age.” Does any one ask for the signs of this approaching era? The increasing be- neficence and intelligence of our own day, the broad-spread sympathy with human suffering, the widening thoughts of men, the longing of the heart for a higher condition on earth, the unfulfilled promises of Christian progress, are the auspicious auguries of this happy future. As early voyagers over untried realms of waste, we have already observed the signs of land. The green twig and the fresh red berry have floated by our bark ; the odors of the shore fan our faces ; nay, we may seem to descry the distant gleem of light, and hear from the more earnest observers, as Columbus heard, after mid- night, from the masthead of the Piutathe joyful cry of Land ! Land ! and lo ! a new wrorld broke upon his early morning gaze. Neatness in Women. Monroe Journal. A woman may be handsome or remark- ably attractive in various ways; but if she is not personally neat, she can not hope to win admiration. Fine clothes wifi not conceal a slattern. A young woman with her hair in disorder and her clothes hanging about her as if suspended from a prop, is always repulsive. Slat- tern is always written on her person from the crown of her head to the soles of her feet: and if she wins a husband, he will turn out, in all probability, either an idle fool or drunken ruffian. The bringing up of their daughters to be able to work, talk and act like sensible women, is the special task of all mothers ; and in the in- dustrial ranks there is imposed also the prime obligation of learning to respect household work for its own sake, and the comfort and happiness it will bring in the future. Household work is a drudgery; but it must be done by some- body and had better be well than ill done. Never. N ever betray a confidence. Never leave home with unkind words. Never give promises that you cannot fulfill. Never laugh at the misfortune of others. Never fail lo be punctual at the time appointed. Never make yourself the hero of your own story. Never fail to give a polite answer to a civil question. Never ques- tion a child or servant about family mat- ters. Never fail, if a man, of being civil and polite to women. Never refer to a gift vou have made or a favor you have rendered. Never associate with bad company ; have good company or none. Never, when traveling abroad, be oyer- boastful of your own country. Never punish your child for a fault to which you addicted yourself. Never appear to notice a scar, deformity, or defect on any one. Never divulge a secret given to you in friendly intercourse, even should such friendship be afterward broken. Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMENS MAGAZINE. LIFE'S OCEAN. Milford Journal. We are tossed on life’s great ocean, Where the billows ’round us roll, With its tides for.ever surging O’er our worn and weary souls : And we almost think we feel it — With a longing so intense — Be ever hopeful, ever trusting, Joy there’ll be in recompense. To the faithful, tireless worker There will surely come a day When the paths, you’ve strewn for others, Struggling on o’er life’s rough way— Will be strewn for you by angels Who are waiting o’er the tide, And with words of comfort saying Do not falter— there’s something more. There’s an end to sorrow’s heartache’s. There’s an end to trials and cares, In the Great Beyond, where angels Are beckoning you “ over there To a garden of rarest beauty Away from all your sorrow and pain, Into the bright golden future, Meeting your loved ones again. The Doom of Steam. Pall Mall Gazette. Whatever else may survive in the fu- ture, Dr. Siemens is certain that the steam engine is doomed. Its fate is first to be confined to the driving of large dynamo machines, which will distribute force at present supplied by a myriad of small and wasteful engines, and then to be superseded altogether by the gas en- frine. Gas and electricity may be mutu- ally hostile, but they are to unite their forces in order to extirpate the steam engine. The unpardonable sin of the steam engine is that of waste. Even the best of them consume two pounds of coal per horse power per hour, whereas, says Dr. Siemens, when the gas-producer has taken the place of the complex and dan- gerous steam boiler it will not take one pound of coal to develop one-horse power for one hour. But before gas banishes steam it will supersede coal as the agent for the development of steam. A pound of gas gives forth exactly twice the heat of a pound of coal, and even this ma y be improved upon. To burn raw coal is to squander our inheritance. Dr. Siemens gives some startling figures to prove that die by-products of the coal annually used in gas-making are worth three millions sterling more than the coal used in pro- ducing them, without allowing anything for the value of the gas. Besides the pro- ducts already utilized, 120,000 tons of sulphur are now wasted every year, which may yet be converted into a source of income. By abolishing the use of raw coal, Dr. Siemens maintains that science, with some magician’s wand, will “ banish the black pall of smoke which hangs over our great cities, and restore to them pure air, bright sunshine, and blue skies.” Nor shall we even have to suffer as com- pensation for the multiplication of enorm- ous gasometers. The coal will be con- verted into gas at the bottom of the mine — a prospect not altogether to be contemplated without alarm by the workers in fiery seams— and the gas car- ried by pipes wherever it is wanted. Electricity will also be made largely ser- viceable for the distribution ol power. Even after allowing 50 per cent, for loss in transmission, the gain is still enorm- ous. The electric light will chiefly he confined to lighting public places. The gaslight will hold its own as the “poor man’s friend,” and gas heating will be- come universal. Thus in the near future Dr. Siemens unfolds before our eyes a world in which there will be no smoke and no steam, and where coal will only be visible in the immediate vicinity of the pit. Electricity will light our streets, gas will cook our dinners, and driving power will be laid on by wire wherever it is wanted. There wilt he no pollution of rivers for every waste product will he utilized, and the sulphurous fumes which have converted whole counties into scenes of dark desolation will he em- ployed in making the wilderness to blos- som as the rose, and in restoring fertility to our exhausted soil. In short, science at last will begin to banish all the mani- fest abominations by which “ the black age” of manufactures has defeated the beauty of our land. A Misunderstanding. Arkansaw Traveler. “ I understand,” said a Texan to an Arkansaw man, “ that you shot Bill Bulkins.” “ Yes.” “Well,” continued the Texan, “Bill was a friend of mine, and I’ll have to avenge his death. Are you armed ?” “ You say that Bill was your friend ?” “ Yes, the warmest I ever had, and I’m going to give it to you right here,” and he drew a pistol. “ Hold on !” exclaimed the Arkansaw man, “ Bill was a friend of mine, too, and more than that, he was my brother- in-law.” “ Oh, well then,” said the Texan, re- turning his pistol, “ I guess you had a right to shoot him. I didn’t know that you had any claim on his friendship.” Digitized by v^.ooQle

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62 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Sir Garnet Wolsely. Chicago Tribune. General Wolseley is the son of an Eng- lish major, and was born near Dublin in 1833. He entered the army as ensign in 1852, and in 1865 had risen through the various ranks to that of colonel. His first service was in the Burmese war of 1852-53, for which he received a medal. Afterward he was awarded still higher distinction in the Crimean war, receiving the Legion of Honor and the Turkish decoration He was also at the siege of Lucknow and the defense of Alumbagh, where his gallant services gained him the promotion to a lieutenant-colonelcy. In 1860 he served through the Chinese cam- paign and received another medal. In 1867 he visited America as deputy quar- termaster-general in Canada, ana com- manded the Red River expedition. His next active service was in 1873, when he commanded the troops on the Gold Coast during the Ashantee war, with the rank of major-general. The campaign com- menced in September of that vear, and, after many hard marches and discour- agements, owing to the perfidy of the natives, he finally defeated the Ashantees in February, 1874, and received the sub- mission of their king in his capital, Coomassie. For the success of this expe- dition he received the thanks of Parlia- ment and a grant of $100,000, wras created a K. C. B., and given the freedom of the city of London and a splendid sword. Early in 1875 he was dispatched to Natal to administer the government of that colony. He remained there until 1876, when he was nominated a member of the Council of India. In 1878 he was made administrator of the Island of Cyprus, w’hich came into English occupation through a supplementary agreement with Turkey after the Berlin "Congress. After the disasters to the English in Zululand under Lord Chelmsford and Colonel Evelyn Wood, General Wolseley was ap- pointed to the supreme military com- mand, Sir Dartle Frere, governor of Cape Colony, and Sir Henry Bulwer, lieuten- ant-governor of Natal, retaining their positions, but being subordinate to Gen- eral Wolseley, w’ho assumed command in .rune, 1879. The British force advanced in that month and defeated the Zulus at Ulundi in July. By the 12th of that month all the chiefs, except Cetewayo and Si ray wo, had submitted. General Wolseley then took the field in person and followed up Cetewayo so vigorously that on the 28th of August he surrenderee, and three days afterwards General Wol- seley met the chiefs and submitted a treaty to them, which they signed. Since that time and until the outbreak of the Egyptian war, General Wolseley has re- mained in South Africa as the civil gov- ernor of Natal and the Transvaal. With his career since that time our readers are familiar. His expedition from Alexan- dria to Port Said, his occupation of the canal, his advance from Ismallia to Tel- el-Kebir, his capture of the later place, and his still more rapid advance to Cairo and his capture of Arabi Bey are among the most brilliant actions of his career, and appear all the more remarkable when it is remem bered that he predicted before he left London that the war would be over September 15th— a prophecy ful- filled to the day — thus showing that no element of chance entered into the prose- cution of his campaign. The Bad Boy in Love. Peck’s Sun. “How’s things over to your house?” inquired the groceryman of the boy. “And say, what’s the matter with you. You are "all dressed up, and have got a clean shirt on, and your shoes blacked, and I notice your pants are not raveled out so at the bottoms of the legs behind. You are not in love are you ? ” “ Well, I should smile,” said the boy, as he looked in a small mirror on tlie counter, covered with fly specks. “A girl got mashed on me, and ma says it is good for a boy who hasn’t got no sister to be in love with a girl, and so I kind of tumbled to myself, and she don’t go no- where without I go with her. I take her to dancing school, and everyw here, and she loves me like a house a fire. Say, was you ever in love? Makes a fellow’ feel queer, don’t it? Well, sir, the first time I went home w ith her I put my arm around her and honest it scared me. It was iust like when you take hold of the handles of a 'lectric battery, and vou can’t let go till the man turns the knol). Hon- est, I was just as weak as a cat. I thought she had needles in her belt, and was go- ing to take my arm away, but it was just like it was glued on. I asked her if she felt that way too, and she said she used to, but it was nothing when you got used to it That made me mad. But she is older than me, and knowrs more about it When I was going to leave her at the gate, she kissed me, and that was w orse than putting my arm around her. By gosh, 1 trembled all over just like I had chills, but I was as warm as toast. She wouldn’t let go for much as a minute, and Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 63 I was tired as though I had been carry- ing coal up stairs. I didn’t want to go home at all, but she said it would be the best way for me to go home, and come again next day; and the next morning I went to her nouse before any of them were up, and her pa came out to let the cat in, and I asked him what time his girl got up, and he laffed and said I had got it bad, and that I had better go home and not be picked till I got ripe. Origin of the Word TarifT. On the coast of Spain, just inside the Straits of Gibralter, there is an island called Tarifa. When the Moors had pos- session of the Peninsula they established a very energetic custom-house force upon it. The scale of revenue was discretionary with the collector. AH formalities of en- tering and clearing were dispensed with. Every vessel passing through the straits, in either direction, was brought to and robbed to the prudent extent of not ab- solutely preventing the captain from un- dertaking another voyage. If he de- livered ^up about 15 per cent, of his cargo, or paid its equivalent in money, he was allowed to go in peace. If he proved re- calcitrant, and was then captured, the duties were collected on a sliding scale — he was to walk the plank, and his vessel and cargo were confiscated. Generally, however, no resistance was offered. When the vessel arrived at the port of discharge her owners assessed the loss on the purchasers of the goods, and the result was pretty much as it is in our day. A great many people had to pay for what a small number of people got. This sort of duty collection ran all through the middle ages, a sad deterioration from the practice of the more enlightened Greeks and Romans of antiquity. The feudal barons on the Rhine obtained their revenues in this summary way, which always reverted on the people. An Old Hand at It* Texas Siftings. An Austin grocer grossly insulted Mrs. Mose Schaumburg the other day, with- out intending it. She is an immensely stout woman, and stepping on the scales playfully requested the grocer to weigh her. As he adjusted the weights, he re- marked that sne weighed 1§0 pounds, which proved to be her exact weight. “ How did you come to guess it ? ” she asked. U I am used to guessing at weights. I weighed hogs for five years in Cincin- nati.” Home* Every young woman should early form in her mind an ideal of a true home. It should never be the ideal of a palace, but of the character of a home. A hovel is often more of a home than a palace. It is the spirit of congenial friendship link- ing the hearts of the inmates of a dwel- ling that makes a home. If love reigns there , if charity spreads not her downy mantle over all ; if peace prevails not and contentment be not a dweller within, the home is never complete. Half the women of our country are un- happy because their homes are not as luxurious as they wish. The grand idea of a home should be a quiet, secluded spot where loving hearts dwell — a school of mutual improvement, where virtue is made a pleasure and improvement a de- light. Even the trials of home are so many rounds in the ladder of spiritual progress if we make them so. It is the sentiments which children learn at home and the maxims which rule the parents’ conduct that w in them over to goodness. Capital and Labor. David Macy. “The country’s greatest trouble,” Mr. Macy said, “ is likely to result from those strikes. They are constantly increasing, and more than anything else they affect values and disturb commerce. The con- flict that culminates in a strike is wholly unnecessary, and usually the slightest display of business common sense would avoid them altogether. The manufac- turers are most to blame. Capital is naturally avaricious — imprudently so. Then it becomes bigoted and foolishly ex- pects to grow by really robbing labor. If labor protests the authorities are in- voked and the industry ceases, and fre- quently the property is destroyed. Nowr, my experience has been that man is a reasoning creature. Whether he ow ns capital or toils with his hand in a shop, he is a reasoning creature. I never had any difficulty with them. I knew that every business principle suggested the payment of fair wages. The establish- ment that cannot pay a fair price for a fair day’s work had better shut down. I always took great pains to show’ mv men — in truth, as president of the road, it was a leading part of my general duty — that they were fully paid all that the earnings would permit. Strikes were oc- curring all around me, but they never interfered with business on our line, and we made money by fair dealing. The Digitized by CjOOQle

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64 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. railroad man or the manufacturer who wants to make it all, in the end will make nothing. There is something terribly wrong at the head of those industries where strikes occur. The right man is not in< the right place, and the Quicker the public is brought to see this tne bet- ter. Public intelligence should fix the responsibility where it rightfully belongs. Without some just cause or provocation workingmen are not going to band them- selves together in resistance of law. A strike ought to disgrace the management of an industry in the eyes of the world.” I was surprised and delighted to hear the most venerable railroad president in Indiana, and one of the most successful railroad presidents in the country, talk in this manner — enumerate truths that all reasonable people know to be truths, but passing few have sufficient courage to declare. Advice to a Young Man. Hurlington Hawkeye. I think, my boy, that just about at your age is the time for you to learn what you are good for. And wffien you have found what it is, go at it and stick to it. I want to see you at work. “ I have no secret,” said Turner, the great painter. “ but hard work.” “Nothing, said Mirabeau, “is impos- sible to the man who can will. This is the only law of success.” “There is but one method,” says Syd- ney Smith, “and that is hard work.” “ The difference between one man and another,” says Dr. Arnold, “ is not so much in talent as in energy.” And do you direct your energy #in one channel. Don’t be diffusive in your work. There is power in concentration. A handful of powder scattered on the round makes a great smoke when it is red, but nothing more. It is the few ounces compressed in the blast or gun barrel that counts for something when it goes off. If you are a lawyer, a physician, or a carpenter, and make up your mind that you will know all about one particu- lar line or branch or specialty of your profession or trade, you do well. Be- cause, if you know as much on any point as any other man, surely as the heavens are above us, you will know much more about it than thousands, and immeasura- bly more than millions ot other men, and this makes you an authority. Be ambitious as you will, but be am- bitious in some particular direction. You can make any sphere of labor honorable. A good, honest, earnest man can shovel sand with credit to himself and profit to his employer, and honor to his country. Many a good blacksmith and harness- maker have been spoiled by schools of law and medicalcolleges ; and let me tell you, Telemachus, right here, that society, your country, humanity, and God, need good carpenters, and shoemskers, and stone-cutters, and farm hands, more than poor doctors, and poor preachers, and poor editors. If you have to choose be- tween a poor lawyer and a good deck hand, be a good deck hand every time. Wise Man of Arkansaw. Arkansaw Traveler. Probably the politest and most consid- erate man wrho ever lived was General Bradbale, of Arkansaw. Some time ago, boarding a train, he perceived his son, whom he had not seen for twenty years, occupying a seat, reading. The old gen- tleman set down immediately behind the young man. After the train had gone about twenty miles, the young man laid aside his newspaper, and discovering his father, seized the old man with affec- tionate warmth. “Why didn’t you let me know that you was on the train, father?” “ Because,” replied the old gentleman, “ I saw that you were reading and I did not wish to disturb — ” “That would have made no difference.” “ And besides,” continued his father, “ I thought that you might want to bor- row a few dollars.” “The goodness which struggles and battles, and goes down deep, and soars high, is the stuff* of which heroism is made, by which the world is salted and kept pure. It is the seed which bears fruit in martyrs and makes men nobler than their nature — and demi-gods and prophets of a better time.” “ No, young man, it doesn’t hurt you a particle to sow your wild oats. Go ahead and sow as vou wish. But its the gather- ing in of tne crop that will make you howl. And you have to gather it, too. If you don’t, it gathers you in, and one is a great#deal worse than the other.” *• BttACIXO I P." Twas Sunday morn, and Rev. Jones, Was breakfasting with Grey ; Said Jones: “ Another hit of steak, As I have to preach to-day.” “Guess I’ll brace up a little, too,” Said Grey, his eyes a glisten. Ami he helped himself to a hunk of meat, “ For you know I have to listen.” Digitized by tjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 65 FOLLY BUT FUN. Boston Post. Ten dollars ! Quite a sum to pay For one who earns but four a day, For just a single evening’s fua, It seems now, the thing is done. Three for the carriage, for you know I never could ask her to go With that swell dress— the shade ecru And train strung out a yard or two— In the plain horse car. And so nice She looked, I do not grude the price Three more for seats— down centre isle And four rows back— Just right for style. The curtain rose. How time will pass While gazing through an opera glass ! The curtain fell. Once more we stood Outside, and then the thought of food Itself presented. 8he said yes, She felt ciuite hungry. You can guess That what we ate, with just a bit Of rosy wine to season it. Used up the other four. Time sped. I took her home. Good night was said. Then to my own home came I straight; And here I sit and meditate. The cash 1 had four hours ago Is gone. I’ve naught for it to show. Have I regrets for it ? Not one. *Twas folly, but, by Jove, ’twasfun ! McClellan’s Perilous Ride. Philadelphia Times. Lewis E. Dawson, the big policeman who stands at Eighth and Arch streets, claims the honor of taking Gen. McClellan safely through, or rather ovei, one of the greatest dangers of his life. “ It was the time the rebels, evacuated Yorktown,” said the policeman, “before the seven days* fight in the Peninsula. I was then driving McClellan’s private ambulance, a sort of Germantown wagon, that he had fitted up for his own use. It would carry four persons comfortably, and I had a team of four splendid horses to draw it. Well, the rebels skipped out of York- town one Saturday night, but before they went they filled all the roads in ana around the town with torpedoes — buried ’em under a thin scum of earth, you know, so that you couldn’t see the blamed things till after you stepped on ’em, and then after that you never saw anything else. The Sunday after the evacuation was a beautiful day, but that night it rained down on the Peninsula, and the mud — well, it knew how to make mud, too. It was about a foot deep, I reckon, when I started on Monday morning from McClellan’s headquarters, four miles out, to drive to Yorktown. There were four officers in the ambulance, Gen. McClel- lan, Col. Coburn, his chief of staff, Gen. Franklin and Gen. Eitz John Porter. It was still raining, and the ambulance cur- tains were closed. We got along all right till we came to the entrance to the York- town fortifications, and there, right in the narrowest part of the way, was an ammu- nition wagon, broken down in the mud, and beside it was a stick, planted in the mud, with a little red flag hanging from it. I knew w’hat it was as soon as I saw’ it : the rain had w ashed the dirt off one of them bloody torpedoes, and the soldiers had found it and marked it; you bet they wasn’t going to dig it up without positive orders. “Well, I stopped my team, and Gen. McClellan stuck his head through the curtains and looked about him. There were some soldiers standing around, and among them was a lieutenant. McClel- lan called him up and said : “ ‘ Don’t let our men take up any of these torpedoes. Make the prisoners do it.’ “Then he looked at the wagon and asked me: ‘Do you think you can get past?’ “ ‘Yes.’ I said, “ I guess I can, if I strad- dle that torpedo.’ “ Well,’ he said, ‘go ahead. I expect we’ll all be blowm to thunder together.’ Those were the very words he used. So I threw my long whip down between the horses, to keep them apart as far as pos- sible, and drove ahead, and we got into Yorktown without touching the torpedo.” “ And what did McClellan say then ?” “ He never said a word. When we got into Yorktown he left the ambulance and went into a house, and presently he sent an orderly out to tell me to go back to headquarters. I had no sooner reached there than I received orders to turn around, return to Yorktown and follow the army, so I had to drive over that blamed torpedo three times. I got kinder used to it at last, and was ready to bet that I could do it every time.” Sebastian Cabot. Harper’s Magazine. Sebastian Cabot was certainly in one sense the discoverer of America ; it was he who first made sure that it wTas a wholly new and unknown continent. In his early voyages he had no doubt that he had visited India, but after his voyage of 1498 he expressed openly his disap- pointment that a “ New Found Land” of most inhospitable aspect lay as a barrier between Europe ana the aesired Asia. As the German writer Dr. Asher has wTell said, “Cabot’s displeasure involves the discovery of a new world.” In his charts North America stands as a separate and continuous continent, though doubtless long after his time the separate islands Digitized by v^.ooQle

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06 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. were delineated, as of old, by others, and all were still supposed to be outlying parts of Asia. In this, as in other re- spects, Cabot was better appreciated fifty years later than in his own day. His truthful accounts for the time discouraged further enterprise in that direction. “They that seek riches,” said Peter Matvr, “ must not go to the frozen North.” And after one or two ineffectual under- takings he found no encouragement to repeat his voyages to the North Ameri- can coast, but was sought for both by Spain and England to conduct other en- terprises. He was employed in organiz- ing expeditions to the Brazils? or to the North Pole by way of Russia, but the continent he had discovered was left un- explored. He was esteemed as a skillful mariner and one who had held high official station ; he died dreaming of a new and infallible mode of discovering the longitude which he thought had been re- vealed to him from Heaven, and which he must not disclose. The date of his death, like that of his birth, is unknown, and his burial place is forgotten. But fifty years later, when Englishmen turned again for a different object toward the American continent, they remembered his early achievements, and based on them a claim of ownership by right of discovery. Even then they were so little appreciated that Lord Bacon, writing his “ Reign of Henry VII.,” gives but three or four sentences to the explorations which perhaps exceed in real importance all else that happened under that reign. Cost of Car Building. Exchange. The average price of box cars is from $400 to $450, while in 1872 they were as high as $1,200. A milk car costs about $100 more. A baggage car truck and a passenger car truck are about the same expense. The price of a car varies from $2,000 to $2,500. The cheapest style of Wagner’s drawingroom car’s may be made for $8,000; the usual price being $12,000 — this includes all the fur- nishing. The cheaper drawingroom cars, four wheels, are made for $10^000, while ordinary mail cars cost from $2,000 to $3,000 ; distributing cars are more ex- pensive. Cars for the New York Eleva- ted road cost from $2,500 to $3,000. The ordinary passenger cars cost $4,200; the last built on the Hudson River road cost $5,400, which included a heater and some extra fixtures. Small cars for car- rying ore cost $200. Pocahontas. From her first meeting with Smith she became devotedly attached to the Eng- lish, and rendered the sjttlers many ser- vices. She often secured supplies for them, and indeed seems to have haunted the fort, utterly naked as she was, after the manner of little girls among her peo- ple, who wore no clothes and showed no modesty until they were twelve or thir- teen years of age, at which time they put on a deerskin apron and were very care- ful not to be seen without it. The little barbarian would persuade the English lads to make wheels of themselves by turning upon their hands and feet, where- upon she would follow them, wheeling as they did, all through the fort. Her real name was Matoax, but. by orders of Powhattan, this was carefully concealed from the whites, lest by their supernatural enchantments, they should work her some harm. When Richard Wyffin was sent from Jamestown to ap- prise the endangered Captain Smith, en- vironed by foes among rowhattan’s peo- ple, of the death of his deputy, Mr. Scrivener, and his ten companions, by drowning, Pocahontas hid him, misdi- rected those w’ho sought him, and by extraordinaiw bribes and maneuvers brought him safely to Smith, after three days’ travel, in the midst of extreme peril. So; also, when Ratcliffe was cut off with thirty men, she Baved the lad Spillman, who was then living with Powhattan, and sent him to the Potomacs. But the most touching story of all precedes in order of time the other two. In the same difficult adventure among Powhattan’s people in which Captain Smith was en- gaged when Scrivener was drowned, the treacherous chief had arranged to sur- prise Smith at supper and cut off the whole party, which Pocohontas, the “dearest jewel and daughter” of the aged chief, “ in that dark night came through the irksome woods ” to warn the Captain of Powhattan’s design. Captain Smith offered to repay her kindness with such trinkets as the heart of an Indian maiden delights in ; but with the tears running dow n her cheeks she said she dare not lx* seen to have any, for if Powhattan should know it she were but dead; and so she ran away by herself as she came. In 1613 Pocahontas was among the Po- tomac Indians. Captain Argali, a man of much shrewdneas and executive force, but infamous for his dishonest practices, happened to be trading on the river at that time. He quickly saw the advantage Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 67 the English would gain in negotiations with Powhattan for the return of the white prisoners held by him, if he could secure as valuable a hostage as the chief’s daughter. With a copper kettle he bribed Japazaws, the chief with whom he was staying, to entice her on board the vessel, where he detained her, much to the sorrow of the daughter of the wilder- ness, whose life hitherto had been as free as that of the wild creatures of the woods. To Jamestown, where she had frolicked as a child, and whither she had so often come as a friend with food, she was now carried as an enemy and a prisoner. She had refused to enter the town since the departure of Captain Smith. This transaction, not very creditable to the gratitude of the English, accom- plished its purpose by causing Powhattan to return the white men held in slavery by him, with the least useful of the stolen arms. But he still contrived to evade some of the demands of the English, who, therefore, retained his daughter until the affair took a new turn. John Rolfe, who seems to have been a widower, became enamored of Pocahontas, now growing to womanhood, and wrote a formal letter to Sir Thomas Dale, proposing to convert her to Christianity and marry her, which pleased the Governor, as tending to pro- mote peace with the Indians, and was likewise acceptable to Powhattan. The chief sent an old uncle of Pocahontas’ and two of her brothers to w itness the mar- riage. The marriage brought about peace daring the life of Powhattan, who, on one occasion at least, sent a present of buck- skins to his daughter and her husband.* A free intermingling of the two races took place, and Englishmen were accus- tomed to hire Indians to live in their houses and hunt for them. This amity lasted eight years. In 1616, more than two years after their marriage, Rolfe and Pocahontas went to England with Sir Thomas Dale. Pow- hattan sent some Indians with his daugh- ter, one of whom was commissioned to count the number of the English. The arrival of the Lady Rebecca, as Poca- hontas was called after her baptism, pro- duced a great sensation. She was re- ceived bv the King and many distin- guished people, went to see a play, and by help of her naturally quick wit, bore herself very well. But it became neces- sary to desist from calling her the wife of John Rolfe, for the King was very jealous, and it was seriously debated in the privy council whether, by marrying the daugh- ter of a foreign potentate without theN King’s consent, Rolfe had not committed treason. The climate of London, and perhaps also the uncongenial habits of civiliza- tion, affected Pocahontas verv unfavor- ably, and she was taken to ferentford, where Smith, then busy with his prepar- ations to sail for New England, visited her. In the successful efforts of Rolfe and others to win her to the Christian faith and to marriage, they had not scrupled to deceive her by telling her that Captain Smith was dead, probably because they knew she would not marry another white man while she believed that great warrior alive. When, there- fore, she saw the “ brave ” who had been the object of her maidenly admiration, she turned her face away and refused to speak for the space of two or three hours. When she did, it was to claim the privi- lege of calling him father, which Smith granted only after importunity, afraid, perhaps, of incurring the King’s dis- pleasure. Pocahontas went to Grave- send to take ship for her return to America, much against her will, for she had become weaned from her savage life and greatly attached to the English. At Gravesend she died of smallpox, three years after her marriage, leaving one son, from whom some of the most prominent Virginia families trace their descent. She Understood. Detroit Free Press. A woman with a market basket on her arm and a big boquet of flowers in her hand was waiting at the ferry dock, when a man of pleasant address approached her and said : “ Madam, that is a very fine nosegay.” “Yes sir. “ I think it is the finest one I ever saw, and I have been in twenty-seven differ- ent States.” “ Yes sir.” “There is the pansy hiding itself be- hind the rose. According to the lan- guage of flowers the pansy stands for r Darling, I cannot live without vou.’ I likewise observe the rosebud. The lan- guage of the rosebud is: ‘ I’m looking for a husband.” Madam, do you understand the language of flowers?” “Yes sir.” “Then what is the language of that tulip?” “The tulip, says, sir, that if you don’t stump along with your brazen impudence I’ll have you walked into the cooler!'’ was her firm reply. He stumped. Digitized by CjOOQle

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68 FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. General Caster. 1 he first time that General Custer set his handsome eyes ui»on his future wife was when he was fifteen years old, and going to school in Monroe, Mich. Going along the street one day. the rough, flaxen-haired, freckle-facea boy passed a little black-eyed eight-year-old girl swing- ing on a gate. She was a pretty little creature, her father's pet, an only child, and naturally spoiled. She said archly, her little face dimpling with smiles: “ Hello ! you Custer boy ! ” Then, frightened at her own temerity, turned and fled into the house. It was love at first sight with the wild young lad of fif- teen, and he then and there vowed that some day that small girl should be his wife. And so she was, but only after many lovers’ woes; for Judge Bacon, pretty Lizzie’s father, was for a long time obdurate toward the young man, who he feared was fickle and unstable, and his daughter and her suitor submitted most patiently to his will until at last he re- lented. Curran. One morning at an inn in the South of Ireland, a gentleman traveling upon mer- cantile business, came running down stairs a few minutes before the appear- ance of the stage coach, in which he had taken a seat for Dublin. Seeing an ugly little fellow leaning against the door-post, with dirty face and shabby clothes, he hailed him and ordered him to brush his clothes. The operation proceeding rather slowly, the impatient traveler cursed the lazy valet, for an idle, good-for-nothing dog, and threatened him with corporal punishment on the spot if he dia not make haste and finish his job well before the arrival of the coach. Terror seemed to produce its effect ; the fellow brushed his coat and then the trowsers with great diligence, and was rewarded with six- pence, which he received with a long bow. The gentleman went into the bar and paid his bill, just as the expected vehicle reached the door. Upon getting inside guess his astonishment to find his friend the quondam waiter, seated snugly in one corner, with all the looks of a per- son well used to comfort. After one or two hurried glances, to be sure that his eyes did not deceive him, he commenced a confused apology for his blunder, con- demning his own rashness and stupidity ; but he was speedily interrupted by the other, exclaiming, “Oh, never mind, make no apologies — these are hard times, and it is well to earn a trifle in an honest way. I am much obliged for your hand- some fee for so small a job— my name, sir, is John Philpot Curran, pray what is yours?” The other was thunderstruck by the idea of such an introduction ; but the drollery of Curran soon overcame his confusion, and the traveler never re- joiced less at the termination of his long journey, than when he beheld the dis- tant spires of Dublin glitter in the light of the setting sun. Temperate Railway Men. Railway Register. Railroad men must, from sheer force of necessity, be temperance men. They see the evils of any other course so plainly that no alternative is left them. The principal executive officers must have the full use of their faculties, and cannot afford to indulge in liquor to any extent. Trackmen and laborers, possibly, need to abstain much less than any other class, for their labor being merely mechanical requires no great amount of brain. But all others must Bhun the use of intoxi- cants as they would a pestilence ; the en- gineer must have an unclouded head when he grasps the throttle lever of his locomotive, which is to plunge into the darkness, drawing after it a precious load of human lives. The flagman, switch- man, and all subordinates, cannot drink and yet do their duty. There is another point. The companies are entitled to the full benefit of the abil- ities of their employes and no man can frequent saloons or drink at any time without unfitting himself in a measure for his work. Men may talk of “ bracing themselves up ” with liquor, or taking it to nerve themselves for hard runs, but this is nonsense. It is a well settled fact that liquor absolutely unfits the drinker for severe or long continued effort. It is poison stealing his brains and benumb- ing his faculties, and is the worker’s worst enemy. Railroad managers realize this from sad experience, for nearly all the accidents on our railroads are the results of negli- gence of servants, and in nine cases out of ten those at fault had been drinking at the time. It is this knowledge that dic- tated the orders fixing dismissal as the penalty of being detected in drinking or frequenting a liquor saloon. This is no blow at personal liberty, it is merely reasonable precaution on the part of the managers, who certainly have the right to prescribe reasonable regulations for the government of employes. Digitized by Google

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. If a powder manufacturer should pro- hibit smoking on the part of his men while at work, who would blame him ; and in prohibiting the use of liquor,’ rail- road managers are only acting for their own interests and those of the men them- selves. When saloon-keepers talk against this they have the disinterestedness of a huge spider which assures the fly that the gossamer web the poor insect sees is a beautiful work of art, which deserves in- spection. In this case and in that of the saloons death, misery and despair lurk behind the fair-appearing door. There is nothing in the world more disgusting than to see the names of some saloons, such as “Railroad Man’s Rest,” “Rail- road Retreat,” and that sort. Such places deserve mobbing, for they are vile slan- ders upon a respectable class of men. The time is coming when the rules pro- hibiting the use of liquor, now adopted by some companies, will be universal, and the day which will see this state of affairs will be a blessed one for all rail- road employes. For our part we hope that the day will soon arrive. Advice to a Young Man. Burlington Hawkeye. Talemachus, it will do you ever so much good, if every once in a while you will go away by yourself for an hour or j two, and get real well acquainted with yourself. “ As a man thinketh, so is he.” And you will never “know thyself” thoroughly, unless now and then you get alone and sit down to talk to yourself; cross examine yourself ; learn what you know; what are your ambitions, your aims, your hopes; what is your real char- acter, because, my dear boy, your repu- tation may be one thing and your charac- ter quite another. Sometimes it does happen, in this faulty old world, that a really good man, a man whose character is above reproach, may bear the reputa- tion of a rascal, and once in a while, two or three times in a while, in fact, a rascal wears the stolen reputation of an honest man. Go away now and then, my boy, and sit down all by yourself and think. Think of nothing under the sun but yourself. Yes, I know, my son. there are men who never think of anything else, and God never made more useless men, but that is because they do all their thinking about themselves publicly and aloud. They never think alone. You will be honest with yourself when you are alone, my boy. A man is apt to be honest with himself in the dark. He does not pose in heroic postures when he has no audience. When he stands face to face with himself, with no human eye to watch him, and no human ear to listen to his confession, and only his Maker who knows every secret motive and thought of his life, to see and to listen, a man has to be honest How could he be a hypo- crite then ? Get away from the crowd a little while every day, my boy. Stand one side and let the wTorld run by, while you get ac- quainted with yourself, and see what kind of a fellow you are. Ask yourself hard questions about yourself; find out all you can about yourself. Ascertain from original sources if you are really the manner of man people say you are. Find out if you are always honest ; if you al- ways tell the square perfect truth in bus- iness deals ; if your life is as good and up- right at 11 o’clock at night as it is at noon ; if you are as sound a temperance man on a fishing expedition as you are at the Sunday school picnic ; if you are as good boy when you go to Chicago as you are at home, if, in short, you really are the sort of a young man your father hopes you are, your mother says you are, and your sweetheart believes you are. Get on intimate terms with yourself, my boy, and, believe me, every time you come out from one of these private inter- views you will be a better, stronger, purer man. Don’t forget this, Telemachus, and it will do you good. Beat Him. Ark an saw Traveler. “ Lemme tell yer,” exclaimed old Na- than, arising at an educational meeting and addressing the assemblage, “ dar ain’t half as much in eddycation as a man in a moment oh ’thusiasm mout promul- gate. I raised two town sons. Jim went ter school an’ got a good eddycation, but Tom stayed at home an’ neber looked inter a book, but yit he made a quicker showin’ dan Jim.” “How?” asked a chorus of voices. “ Why he beat him inter de peniten- tiary by two days,” exclaimed the old man, as he sat down with the air of one who feels that the weight of evidence is in his favor. The Pennsylvania Railroad’s new locomotive Jumbo has seven-feet driving wheels, and has drawn a train from Philadelphia to Jersey City, a distance of ninety miles, in eighty minutes. / Digitized by kjOOQle

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70 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Garfield’s Grave. George Alfred Townsend. I wa 8 at Garfield’s coffin a few days ago in Lakeview cemetery, Cleveland. The street cars run the whole six miles out, passing the new Western Reserve University, and the Nickle Plated road also passes in front. The cemetery is a gravelly bluff, well grassed and ravined, with swells and promontories in it and timber on the hillocks, walnut, maple, ash and pine. On the highest copse, a narrow rampart of bare grass, affording the only view of the lake I could see, ana that several miles distant, so that the sails and steamers looked like clouds in the sky, the General’s monument is to be, and $130,000 are ready for it. At present he lies in a vault near the foot of this hill on the principal drive of the cemetery in a casket sent from New York City, of bronze or metal well ornamented and color-draped, and sentinels have a tent and wall there. Near by is the funeral car, in a more retired spot. The general character of tombs surrounding is above the average, and some of them are opulent and artistic, while the soil and prospect are such as Garfield’s toil was framed in. New York can show no such rural aveuue as that called Euclid, leading to the grave, for unbroken con- tinuity of urban villas, each owned by its tenant and all indicative of Americanand family independence. I conclude that it had been wise to put the tomb in the cemetery instead of in the city, though previously I thought differently. Cleve- land now* has about 200,000 inhabitants, equal to the population of New York fifty years ago. The Squirrel’s Winter Habits. Bill Arp. I have said the red squirrel does not lay by food for winter use, like the chipmunk and wood-mice ; yet in the fall he some- times hoards in a tentative, temporary kind of way. I have seen his savings — butternuts and black walnuts— stuck here and there in sapplings and trees, near his nest ; sometimes carefully inserted in the upright fork of a limb or twig. One day in November I counted a dozen or more black walnuts put away in this manner in a little grove of locusts chestnuts and maples, by the roadside, and could but smile at the wise fore- thought of the rascally squirrel. His sup- plies were probably safer that wray than if more elaborately hidden. They were well distributed ; nis eggs were not all in one basket, und he could go away from home without any fear that his store- house would be broken into in his ab- sence. The next week, when I passed that way, the nuts were all gone but two. I saw* the squirrel that doubtless laid claim to them, on each occasion. There is one thing the red squirrel knows unerringly that I do not (there are probably several other things) that is, on which side of the butternut the meat lies. He always gnaws through the shelf so as to strike the kernel broadside, and thus easily extract it, while to my eyes there is no exteral mark or indication, in the form or appearance of the nut, as there is in the hickory nut, by which 1 can tell whether the eage or side or the meat is toward me. But examine any number of nuts that the squirrels have rifled, and you will find they always drill through the shell at the one spot where the meat will be the most exposed. It stands them in hand to know and they do know. Doubtless, if butternuts were the main source of my food, and I were com- pelled to gnaw into them, I should learn, too, on which side my bread was buttered. The Worldly Deacon. Detroit Free Pres*. A Hudson river farmer who wanted a better horse than he possessed, drove in- to Yonkers with his nag. and hunting up a certain citizen who haa the sort of horse he wanted, the farmer stated his desire to exchange, and added : “ I understand that you are a Christian man?” “Yes, sir.” “ One of the deacons, I believe?” “ I am.” A trade was made, and the farmer drove home with the new equine. But in the course of three days he returned, and began: “See here, deacon, what kind of a man are you? You never told me that that horse I got of you had spavins and ring- bones and heaves?” “ No, I believe I didn’t.” “ Well, you are a prettv Christian, you are!” “ My friend,” placidly replied the good man, r‘if you can find it anywhere in the good Book that a deacon in the Baptist Church must point out the defects in his owm horse where a sinner is too ignorant to see for himself, I’ll admit my sin and trade back. Come in and we’U hunt for the passage.” Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 71 Home, Sweet Home. Southern World. John Howard Payne, the author of “ Homej Sweet Home,” was a warm per- sonal fnend of John Ross, who will be remembered as the celebrated chief of the Cherokees. At the time the Cherokeee were removed from their homes in Georgia to their present possessions west of the Mississippi river, Payne was spend- ing a few weeks in Georgia with Ross, who was occupying a miserable cabin, having been forcibly ejected from his former home. A number of the promi- nent Cherokees were in prison, and that portion of Georgia in which the tribe was located was scoured by armed squads of the Georgia militia, who had orders to arrest all who refused to leave the coun- try. While Ross and Payne were seated before the fire in the hut, the door was suddenly burst open and six or eight militiamen sprang into the room. The soldiers lost no time in taking their pris- oners away. Ross was permitted to ride his own hoise, while Payne was mounted on one led by a soldier. As the little party left the hovel rain began falling, and continued until every man was drenched thoroughly. The journey lasted all night. Toward i nidnight Payne's escort, in order to keep himself awake, began humming : “ Home, home, sweet, sweet home,” when Payne remarked: “ Little did I expect to hear that song under such circumstances and at such a time. Do you know the author?” “ No,” said the soldier. “ Do you?” “ Yes,” answered Payne, “ I composed it.” “The devil you did. You can tell that to some fellows, but not to me. If you did— and I know you didn’t — you can say it all without stopping. It has something in it about pleasures and palaces. Now pitch in and reel it of, and if you can’t I’ll bounce you from your horse and lead you instead of it.” The threat was answered by Pavne, who repeated the song in a slow subdued tone, and then sang it, making the old woods ring with the tender melody and athos of the words. It touched the eart of the rough soldier, who was not onlv captivated but convinced, and who said the composer of such a song should never go to prison if he could help it. And when the party reached Milledge- ville they were, after a preliminary ex- amination, discharged, much to their sur- prise. Payne insisted that it was because the leader of the squad had beep under the magnetic influence of Ross’s conver- sation, and Ross insisted that they had been saved from insult and imprison- ment by the power of “Home, Sweet Home,” sung as only those who feel can sing it. The friendship existing between Roes and Payne endured until the grave closed over the mortal remains of the latter. 8udden Rise in Stock. Wall Street News. Less than a year ago, when a Virginia murderer had only twenty-four hours in which to prepare for the scaffold, a cler- gyman wrestled with him for a long time in hopes to see him weaken andprepare his soul for the great change. The pris- oner was calm but obdurate, and the minister finally asked : “ My friend, can it be that you do not see the gulf which yawns before you?” “ Look-a-here 1 ” replied the man, as he squarely faced his visitor. “There’s a heap of betting going on outside as to how I’ll bear myself on the scaffold. As long as two weeks ago odds of three to one was offered that I’d wilt when the hour came.” “Is it possible? ” “And 1 put my brother Tom up to go around ana fasten all such bets, and he’s got $1,000 depending on how I act to- morrow.” “ Poor man ! Poor man ! ” “ That’s all right I want to believe 1 have been forgiven, and I want to think I’m going straight to heaven, but I’m not going to shed tears and knock my knees together and play booby and let the crowd scoop brother Tom’s pockets I Tom has stock in me and?the stock is going to rise a hundred per cent ! ” It is a sign of ill-breeding in China to mention the weather, unless as a matter of business. It’s a good thing we closed the front gate on the Chinese before enough of them came over to make that rule effective here. Take away the weather and you tamper with the’ foun- dation stones of the conversation of ninety per cent of the shining lights of American society. By love’s delightful influence the at- tack of ill-humor are resisted, the vio- lence of our passions abated, the bitter cup of affliction sweetened, all the inju- ries of the world alleviated, and the sweetest flowers plentifully strewed along the most thorny paths of life. — Zimmer- man. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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72 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Gen. Meade’s Little Friend. Cleveland Plain Dealer. When in command at Atlanta, General Meade was quite popular, and visited in the highest circles of Southern society, and was a particularly welcome guest at the house of Dr. Lawsche’s parents. A bright, prattling little girl of five years, of a neighboring family, under the influence of her old nurse, had imbibed a mortal fear and hatred of the “ terrible Yanks.” One evening at a social gathering, a young lady present, in a spirit of mischief, asked the enfant terrible, “ What are you?” “I’se a webel,” was the quick reply. “Well, who’s a Yank?” was the next question, and before any one could interpose the child answered: “Old Meade 1 ” The good-natured General laughed heartily at this, and taking the child on his lap, for she was very fond of him, told her that he was “Old Meade.” The child, looking into his face, in an incredulous voice, asked: “Is you ‘Old Meade?’” “I’m Old Meade!” Then followed a succession of screams as the child struggled to release herself while the General was convulsed with laughter. Standing in the middle of the room and looking the General straight in the face, her little form quivering with anger and excitement, she stamped her feet angrily and said : “ I hate you, ‘Old Meade/ I hate you!” Everyone pres- ent, save the gallant soldier, felt deeply mortified. He never failed to inquire after his little enemy, and would send her presents. She would meet him on the streets afterward, but never could be induced to address him other than “ How do you do, ‘Old Meade?’” Finally the little one’s prejudice wore away, and meeting the soldier one day, in a meek voice, scarcely audible, saluted him, “ How do you do, General ? ” “ No. no,” said Meade, turning quickly, “I’m not Gen. Meade. I’m ‘Old Meade 1 ’ ' They eventually became very warm friends. Ole Bull Must Drink or Fight. Ole Bull. Going down the Mississippi Ole Bull met on the steamboat a party of half- savage men, colonists from the far West. While reading his newspaper he was ac- costed by one of the men, who had been a spokesman by his companions, with the request that the fiddler would take a drink with them, offering him a whisky flask at the same time. “ I thank you,” j said Ole Bull, politely, “but I never drink whisky.” With a curse the fellow asked if he was a teetotaller. “ No, but whisky is like poison tome.” “If vou can’t drink, come and fight then.” I’he man’s comrades had gathered round him meantime and they all cried, “ If you won’t drink, you must fight. You look j d — n strong; show us what you are good j for.” “A Norseman can fight as well as anvbody when his blood is up, but I can’t fight when my blood is cold, and why should I ? ” “ You look like a strong fellow, and d — n it, you shall fight.” Seeing no way to escape, Ole Bull quietly said, “ Since you insist on testing my strength, and there is no reason for fight- ing, I will tell you what I will do. Let any one of you take hold of me in any way he likes, and I’ll wager that in half a minute he shall lie on his back at my feet.” A big fellow was chosen, who stepped forward and grasped the violinist round the waist, but was instantly thrown over his head by a sudden wrench and lay senseless on the deck. Ole Bull now felt himself in a very uncomfortable po- sition, for he saw one of the man’s com- rades draw his bowie knife but was re- lieved when it was used only to open a flask. A good dose of its contents poured down his throat soon revived the faint- ing man, and his first question, “ How the devil was I thrown down here? was answered by a shout of laughter from his companions, in which he himself joined. He sprang to his feet, and after vainly trying to persuade Ole Bull to show him how he had thrown him, he said : “ Take this knife home with you ; you fight d — n well ; you are as quick as lightning ! ” The artist heard of the same later as having gone to an editor to call him to account for an adverse criti- cism on his playing, ready to fight for “ the strongest fiddler he had ever seen, anyhow ! ” About Flirtation. Pittsburg Dispatch. “ It isn’t our fault always, depend on that, and there is’nt as much of it done as some of the officials would have the public believe.” The speaker was a con- ductor on one of the city’s passenger street-car lines, and he uttered the above remark in answer to the question of a Dispatch reporter on the subject of flir- tation. “ What interest have some of the offi- cials of the road in making the public believe conductors, as a general rule, are Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 73 inclined to engage in surreptitious court- ing with their female passengers ? ” in- quired the reporter. “Why, simply this. They have sever- al 1 Bpotters ’ at work on the road. These 1 spotters ’ find that two or three conduct- ors are beating the company systematic- ally. It is a hard thing to prove that a street-car conductor is a thief, and so the best thing to be done with a suspected man is to fire him from his position. Per- haps three go at a time, and in answer to the inquisitive, the Superintendent or Secretary says he was discharged for flirting with women on his car.” “ But is there no flirting done? ” “ Why, certainly there is, and as I Bay, it isn’t all our fault. A pretty girl gets in the car and stares you in the face ; or may be gives you an encouraging smile, inviting familiarity. What can you ex- pect of a young fellow but that he would respond suitably. Married conductors are not invulnerable to womans coquetry. Why, I knew one woman on Penn ave- nuethat watched day and night for one man’s car, and every time it passed the conductor responded to the wave of the handkerchief. Such things sometimes result in the ruin of families, but as a general thing the flirtation amounts to nothing, though once in a while the pre- sumptuous conductor gets thumped for his trouble by some big brother.” “ What class of women flirt with street- car men ? ” “Oh, school girls, mostly, and giddy married women, who carry their hus- band’s honor in their hand. Depend on it, though, no woman that thinks any- thing of herself will flirt with a con- ductor.” A Case of Mitigated Affliction. Texas Siftings. Not long since Wakefield Starkey, of Austin, while crossing the track of the International and Great Northern Rail- road on a valuable mule, was struck by the locomotive and killed. The mule was also hurled into eternity. Wakefield Starkey, although a perfect gentleman on the street, was a domestic tyrant of the deepest dye. Without any provocation whatever, he used to beat his wife and lock her up in a wardrobe ; hence, when she heard of his death, it was not so much a case of heavy bereavement as it was a mitigated affliction. As the engineer of the locomotive was clearly to blame for the accident, it was suggested to the widow that she bring suit for damages. She resolved to do so, and called at the office of the railway company. The proper official happened’ to be in. The widow had such a clear case against the com- pany that it was deemed advisable to compromise the matter. “ Now, madam,” said the official, after the widow had thrown back her veil and stated her business, “ we are willing to do what is fair in this matter. There is really no occasion to go to law. It is a delicate subject to discuss ; so I think, without going into the merits of it, I will tender you a check for $3,000, and you will sign a paper releasing the company from all further demands ” The widow started, and asked : “ How much ?” “ I am authorized to pay you $3,000.” “ 1 accept it,” she said, very much agi- tated. The check was handed over, the papers signed, and the widow walked out into the street in a bewildered frame of mind. As she cashed the check, she said to her- self, confidentially: “1 didn’t expect to get more than $50. I reckon that railroad fellow didn’t know how old that mule was.” It had never occurred to her that she had sustained any loss in the death of her husband. On the other hand, the railroad official said to one of the clerks : “The company is getting off dirt cheap. We usually have to pay $5000 for run- ning over husbands.” It did not occur to him that the widow had sustained any loss whatever in the death of the valuable mule. What a striking illustration of the fact that different people look at the same thing in a different light. How He Surprised Them. It is said that at some point in every man’s life he will do something to sur- prise his friends, but a chap in Detroit did more than that the other day. He was a comparative stranger, who made his headquarters in a Michigan avenue saloon. He was old and ragged, and it was not always that he haa a nickle about him. He brought in the fuel for the stove, helped to scrub out, and was tolerated on account of his good nature. Everybody played him for a half-wit, and no one dreamed that he had it in him to create a surprise, unless it was by re- fusing a drink. Two or three evenings since, a boy 12 years old, ragged^ barefooted, bareheaded, and with the stains of tears on his cheeks, entered the saloon and softly asked one Digitized by v^.ooQle

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74 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. of the dozen men in there for a penny to buy bread with. He was roughly re- fused when up spoke the old tramp and said : “ Gentlemen, here is a poor orphan boy who has asked for money to buy bread, and been refused. I am only a poor old man, ragged and hungry ana almost pen- niless, but I can’t stand that. I’ve got a whole quarter for that poor boy 1 ” That was the first surprise. For a minute no one spoke. Then eight or ten voices cried in chorus: “80 have I!” and it wasn’t five minutes before a purse of $3.20 was made up for the forlorn and hungry lad. The old man rose seventy- five per cent, in the estimation of those who knew him, and the boy cried some more and went out with the money. Two minutes later the old man slipped out, and five minutes later he and the boy di- vided the proceeds under the gas-light on the corner. It wasn’t exactly a whack, for the old chap took $3 and left the boy 20 cents. When it was knowp in the saloon fourteen determined men rushed out and cantered up and down, and de- claimed by the great horn spoon, but they didn’t find the big-hearted old tramp whose heart had been touched. He had gone to refresh himself with an oyster stew. Time on a Mixed Train. Traveler's Magazine. On some of the Western roads they at- tach a passenger car to a freight train and call it “mixed.” It isn’t in the order of things that such trains should travel very rapidly, and sometimes there is consider- able growling among the “ traffic.” “ Are we most there, conductor? ” asked a nervous man for the hundreth time. “Remember, my wife is sick and I’m anxious.” “We’ll get there on time,” replied the conductor stolidly. Half an hour later the nervous man ap- proached him again. “I guess she’s dead now,” said he mournfully, “but I’d give you a little something extra if you could manage to catch up with the funeral. Maybe she won’t be so decomposed but what I would recognize her ! ” The conductor growled at him and the man subsided. “ Conductor,” said he, after an hour’s silence, “Conductor, if the wind isn’t dead ahead I wish you would put on some steam. I’d like to see where my wife is buried before the tombstone crumbles to pieces ! Put yourself in my place for a moment! ” The conductor shook him off and the man relapsed into profound melancholy. “ I say, conductor,” said he after a long pause, “ I’ve got a note coming due in three months. Can’t you fix it so as to rattle along a little ? ” “ If you come near me again I’ll knock you down!” snorted the conductor sav- agely. The nervous man regarded him sadly and went to his seat. Two hours later the conductor saw him chatting gayly and laughing heartily with a brother vic- tim, ana approached him. “ Don’t feel so badly about vour wife’s death?” “Time heals all wounds,” sighed the nervous man. “And you are not so particular about the note, sneered the conductor. “Not now. That’s all right. Don’t worry. I’ve been figuring up and I find that the note has outlawed since I spoke to you last! ” A woman, in a Pacific railroad car, sat facing a man who, with one eye at least, seemed to be staring fixedly at her. She became indignant and said , “ Why do you look at me so, sir?” He said he was not aware of having done so, but she in- sisted. “I beg your pardon, madam; but it’s this eye, is it not?” lifting his hand to his left optic. “ Yes, sir, it’s that eye.” “ Well, madam, that eye won’t do you any harm. It’s a glass eye, madam, only a glass eye. I hope you’ll excuse it. But, upon my word, I’m not surprised that even a glass eye should feel inter- ested in so pretty a woman.” The ex- planation and the compliment combined put the woman in good humor. An incident in connection with the floods in the south of France brings into striking relief the rigor with which rules are enforced by the directors of French railways. A freight train was stopped between Guiche aud Urt, unable to pro- ceed or go back, the fires having been put out by water. The rules of the French railway company in question say that the responsibility of the driver, stoker and guard only ceases when their arrival has been duly certified at their destination. The three officials, therefore, had to stick to their fireless train till the subsidence of the waters. Food was brought to them in boats, so that they did not starve, but they were nearly dead with cold. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 75 A monthly Journal devoted to the social, moral and Intellectual advancement of Loco- motive Enginemen. Terms : One Dollar per year. In advance. Advertising rates given on application. Contributions thankfully received. Sample copies supplied free. Entered at the Post office at Terre Haute, Indiana, as second class matter. EUGENE V. DEBS Editor Terre Haute, Indiana. WM. F. HYNES ASSOCIATE Editor Denver, Colorado. FEBRUARY, 1883. Self help is the surest help. Labor is the capital of the world. Opportunities come to their seeker. By 1884 we must number two hundred active Lodges. Our Brotherhood is an organized char- ity, not a political machine. Strikes are the knives with which la- borers cut their own throats. The circulation of our Magazine must reach 15,000 copies this year. Labor and capital are the body and soul of material advancement. The man who does his work well, whatever it is, is a successful man. Arbitration is the true method of set- tling differences between employer and employed. Men who are exposed to the greatest danger have the greatest need for pro- vision against the hour of danger. Labor is a privilege, idleness a curse. The industrious man is always a happy man ; he forgoto his woes while he works. The pride that holds itself aloof from the laborer is fast dying out. Lords and ladies have no place in tills pushing gen- eration. No man has the right to expose his family to suffering and want, when by a little attention he can prevent such a great wrong. This is an age of labor. Never before have man’s energies been so wonderfully developed. The drone has no place in our civilization. The skilled laborer is the man for the future. This is a commercial age, the man who can add wealth to the country is the man sure of success. Brothers, put your shoulders to the wheel and keep them there all the months of 1883, and by the end of the year we will be thoroughly organized. The so-called curse “in the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat thy bread ” is the greatest blessing ever pronounced on man. Idleness, not labor, is the curse of humanity. The laborer is the man who produces. There are laborers with the hand and laborers with the brain. The man who guides with steady hand the rushing en- gine is akin to him who planned the en- gine. Where many bear the loss of one the shock is not felt. This is the foundation principle of insurance. A thousand dol- lars paid by our Order to the family of a deceased brother we do not feel as in- dividuals, but it is a great blessing to the helpless. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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76 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Next to the life of the soldier in active warfare, the life of the engineman is the most beset with danger. He is a pru- dent man who remembers this and avails himself of our Brotherhood to avoid the consequences of such danger as much as possible. Do Your Duty ! Whatever a man’s position may be, an honest discharge of his duty must ever be a chief mark of his excellence. This is especially true of our Order. Its des- tiny, its very existence, depends upon it. The responsibility of our members is great. As drops of water make the ocean, so does every discharge of duty swell the measure of our success. What are called small matters are just as important as great ones. When we contemplate the atoms that form the uni- verse, and that each is a part of the whole, and has an influence on the general re- sult, we know how important is the dis- charge of all duties, great and small. Let every man do his part and the measure of our success will be great Order, regularity, harmonious action and a faithful discharge of every duty will result in universal success. Our laws and rules are all formed for the best and highest good of our Order, and therefore we should proceed with the regularity of clock-work in the great work we are bound together to accom- plish. Onr Black List. We call the attention of our readers to the “black list” in the January number of our Magazine. It is the longest we have ever been called upon to publish. It contains the names of those who have been false to their pledges as members of our Order ; men who have refused to be benevolent, sober, industrious ; men who have betrayed the trust reposed in them. We have spared none who were guilty. The black list contains all those who have been untrue to their manhood. In our ranks we have no room for the drunkard, the idler and the dead beat Our ideal man is the one who does his duty to himself, to his brothers in the Order, and to his employers. The one that falls short of this ideal we have no use for. As an organization we are de- termined to practice what we preach, without fear or favor. The man who does his duty we commend; the man who refuses to do it we expel. We are determined to weed out and lop off all useless members. We are an organiza- tion of determined, hard-working, justice- loving men, and those who]|cannot or re- fuse to come up to this standard must bear the consequences. We have noble objects in view — the elevation of our calling and help to the needy ; we cannot afford to spend our time with the care- less and the worthless. If members do not desire to find their names in the “blacklist” they must be true to their pledges as members of our Brotherhood. From the highest to the lowest, all must do their duty. Brothers! let us reduce the black list by an earnest effort to obey the laws of our Order. Let the rest of the year be free from breaches of trust, betrayals of the cause. Our aims are noble enough and lofty enough to enlist our best efforts, our warmest sympathies, and our constant endeavors. Let us wipe out the black list by doing right. HEBOE8. Our world has battlefields where truth and right Find heroes nobler, greater In God’s sight. Than they who fall foremost In gory fight. Great hours bring forth great soul, but bugle call Summons a host poor, Impotent and small, To that God sends forth in His cause to fall. Beyond tne smoke of battle lies the prize. The meed of strife and toil and sacrifice ; Few gain It here, but many in the skies The man who braves the world’s neglect and scorn, To lift the lowly, succor and forlorn, Who conquers self— he is a hero born. His name may die, forgotten by his peers, But vet the seed he sowed in care and tears Shall bear rich harvests through immortal years. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 77 Household Philosophy. Denver, Col., Nov. 10, 1882. Editors Firemen's Magazine : What strange things one sees in print sometimes, and as they read, what thronging memories come surging through the mind, of things they have seen and known in the past that bear directly on the article under their notice. I would like to offer a few suggestions to the wives who belong to the fire brigade in your division. To begin with, a woman should not under any circumstances marry a man whom she does not love, being quite sure she is beloved in return, with the good old fashioned kind that will make a man and woman leave all else fmd “cleave unto each other ; ” then keep this love burning brightly on the altar of their home, never allowing it to burn low, for nothing else will bear the wear and tear of married life. But if she brings it down to a business standpoint, marrying merely for a home and support, she should not complain if her husband gets the best end oi the bargain, for in the very nature of things he is able to do that every time. She should also make herself thoroughly conversant with his financial status and be sure she is willing to conform thereto. Do not select some one of your acquaintances, wfhose hus- band gets three times the salary your's does, and then be envious and complain because you cannot have as much as she does; we all know it is no joke to support a family on firemen’s pay. If your husband must go out at three or four in the morning get up and get him a good warm meal before he starts, then he will have no temptation to take a drink or two to warm ana nerve him up to his w'ork ; and don’t forget to give him a nice lunch, and if you can put in some little thing he knows nothing about when he finds it on the road it will warm his heart and comfort him until he gets back to you, for it is a sign to him of your love and thoughtful care. Keep his clothes washed and mended, even to his black greasy over suit. Hard? Yes. I know I have had my fingers skinned many times washing them; perhaps you will too, but what is that compared to your husband’s affection and the knowledge that you are trying to help him keep out of debt and being a helpmete indeed to him? Think you* he earns your living lying at his ease on a bed of roses? I wonder how often his hands are blistered and his back aches stooping over his old scoop as he toils away day after day ; it may be for years. Be patient and keep up courage, a big supply of it, so that you can divide with him when he comes home tired almost to death, sick of him- self and the wdiole world beside. Men encounter so much that is exasperating out in the world, especially those who are yet on the low’er rounds of the ladder. Make your husband feel that there is one little spot at least on earth in w hich he is king and hero. Tlie time will come when life will be easier for both of you, and you will have gained a place in his heart which no amount of wrinkles and gray hairs can deprive you of, all the beauty and grace in the world will not look so fair in his eyes as the dear helpmate who has weathered all the storms by his side; he will not seek for places to spend his evenings away in, and if business calls him away from home he w’ill hasten back to the bright eyes that shine with joy at his coming and sadden at his going. I know a mother wrho has a son on the road. She thinks it no hardship to get up and build fires w hen necessary, and when he had to go out on the road in the middle of the night she would sit up while he slept, that he might be on time, get him a good warm supper, have the house warm and comfortable for him to leave and send him out in the cold and dark to his work with words of cheer. The consequence is to-day he w’orks on the right side,’ while others who began before he did, who never had any com- fort at home, took to drink, lost their rights on the road and are firing yet, and some of them will never have anything better. It is the testimony of all the great men on earth that their wives or mothers were the great incentives to their Seatness. What encouragement to us! it us do our part faithfully and our re- ward is sure. Mothers, teach your little ones to help you. I know many of you are over- worked, but manage so that you can lie down during the day, if necessary. I know from experience you can teach them. I once had tw?o babv boys, one was almost five years and the other eleven months. I had been kept up al most the night before. I got the baby asleep during the day and asked the eldest if he could care for his brother while I laid down and rested. Yes, he could. I laid Digitized by Google

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78 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. down and went to sleep. After a time the baby awoke, and I was roused by bis beginning to fret. I looked up and there stood Willie by the cradle rocking it and softly saying: “ You must not cry little brother,* mamma was kept awake last night and is sleeping now.” Dear little fellows ! My heart sang one long song of ioy in those days. But, alas! the heaven- ly blue eyes, golden head and innocent prattling tongue were lost to me. One grave closed over both my babies, and my house was left unto me desolate in- deed. I cannot see how any woman can be discontented and unhappy w hile their husband and children are left to them. My last suggestion is to keep the two “bears” in tne house, feed them well, and the larger they grow the happier you will be. And let me say again to be true, patient, courageous, generous and faith- ful to your every vow and obligation and your recompense will not fail you. With the editor’s permission, I may some day give the husbands of this brigade a few suggestions. Mrs. Sigourney. My postscript to this is to never con- trary an angry husband — acquiesce in whatever he may desire for the time, however unjust you may think it, but when he is “clothed and in his right mind ” again present the case to him kindly and gently, and if you have never tried it you will be astonished at the amount of generosity in his nature; and if you are wise and judicious you can en- tirely cure him of this failing, so that he would rather cut off his right hand than speak an unkind word to you. Try it. Mrs. S. What has become of “ Young Wife,” I would like to ask? May we near from her again ; her apple custard is very nice. I will not take anvthing for mv subject this time, but will promise, if nothing prevents, to write again, and will try, with the help of others, to make the cor- respondence as interesting as I can. I will now close by adding a few receipts which may be as beneficial as my talk : Rice Waffles.— One cup boiled rice, one-half teaspoon soda, one teaspoonful cream tartar, one pint milk, two eggs, lard size of walnut, flour for thin batter. Cabbage. — Cook in salt water until quite tender, drain, add pepper and but- ter to taste, two eggs well beaten, and one-third cup sweet milk, stir all together and bake in a butter dish until browned over top. Bird’s Nest Pudding. — Pare and core apples sufficient to fill a pudding dish. Make a batter of one pint milk, two eggs, flour enough to make stiff batter. Pour over the apples and bake in quick oven ; eat with sauce. Mince Pies. — Two pound lean beef chopped fine, one pound suet, three of raisins, two of currants, two of sugar, two of citrons, one and one-half pints of vine- gar, one quart cider, one ounce mace, one of cinnamon, one nutmeg, one quart ap- ples. Molasses Doughnuts. — Take one cup molasses, two-thirds cup of milk, one egg and a piece of butter half the size of an egg, two teaspoonfuls cream tartar, one of soda, grate in one nutmeg and flour enough to roll out. Hoping these few recipes may be an addition to somebody’s scrap book, I re- main Home and Fireside. Rose Ray. Wellsville, 0., Nov. 26, 1882. Editors Firemen's Magazine : As I have a few spare moments I will perform the task I have neglected so long. It was my intention to write a little contribution for your Magazine months ago, and also thought I would be the first, but see by October’s number that I have been too “slow” (as is often the case,) and “Alexia” has taken the first opportunity. I will now iollow her example by adding a few lines. We take your Magazine and also welcome its coining. I like to read the correspond- ence, but do not see many letters from the “ women folks,” and I think if more of them would write they would find, as I did, the hardest part was in the begin- ning A Fireman’s Wife. East Des Moines, Iowa, Nov. 6, 1882. Editors Firemen's Magazine: I have been a reader of the Firemen’s Magazine for the past year and assure you that it is a welcome visitor to our lit- tle household. It is full of interesting and profitable reading, and is doing a vast amount of good for the cause of which it is the exponent. As yet I have seen nothing in its columns to represent East Des Moines or Confidence Lodge, so I take it upon myself to set the ball roll- ing, hoping that my attempt may be an incentive for others to follow. I think the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen is a most worthy institution and should meet with general approbation and sup- Digitized by CjOOQie

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 79 port. The wives of members have it in their power to give their assistance to the good cause, ana I hope they will not fail to do their part. At other places, I no- tice that the wives and sisters of members meet and do much to encourage the Brothers in their efforts to promote the interests of the Brotherhood. They adorn the walls of the Lodge room with mottoes and pictures and altar covers; they make ana present them with beau- tiful regalias; entertain them with socials, and in many other ways give evidence of their sympathy for the Order. I hope the good wives and mothers and sisters of the members of East Des Moines will not stand back longer, but come to the front and follow the example of those above mentioned. Confidence Lodge sustained a heavy loss in the death of Bro. E. B. Spencer, who recently died of diphtheriia. Two of the best members have been romoted to the right side lately, viz: . Clarey and J. C. Musgrove. They are good and reliable men and will be sure of success. There are only twenty-one members in the Lodjje, but all are in good standing. In quality they will compare with the best in the Order. Fireman’s Wife. THE LOCOMOTIVE FIBEMAN. Written for Firemen ’« Magazine. I often call to mind, friends, The Joys of childhood’s years ; How little knew we, then, of care, And nothing knew of fear ; Bat lines of care are plainly seen Where were no traces then, And all have known, sometime, a fear, Who have been firemen. The calling, friends, is one of which No man need be ashamed ; Courage and strength are both required, To groom the steed untamed. Combine with these an active brain, A heart both tried and true With mind and might to do the right. And evil deeds escew. And with these qualities combined, The fireman on the board. May feel himself an equal With a bishop, priest or lord, Although his bands are grimy, While theirs are soft and fair, Yet In great, true-hearted manhood. With the best he will compare. But let us not forget In age The lessons learned in youth, Our mothers taught us to adore And love the God of truth, To call upon Him earnestly, As on a bosom friend, And tell him whatsoe’er our grief, And he would comfort send. Forget not that His wondrous love, Ana all-sustaning arm. Protects each at his arduous task. And shields us from all harm. His promises of love apply To every class of men, And be assured He’ll not pass by, The class called firemen. Mrs. I. 0. A. Syracuse, N. Y., Jan. 13, 1882. Little Lottie. Clinton, Iowa, Dec. 4, 1882.’ Editors Firemen*s Magazine : Papa says that Lodge No. 34 is prosper- ing nicely and that they are all good boys that belong there ; I think it must be something grand and noble, or papa wrould not be so very anxious to attend every meeting. I am a little girl eleven years old; have been sick for two years and eight months, caused by measles; have been deprived of my schooling; hope I will be able to go next summer. Sun- days are very lonesome, as papa is gone mostevery Sunday I have two brothers, but no sister. Eddie is eight years old and Lewie is five years old. I came across these verses and I thought they would be nice for the Magazine : You kissed me at the gate last night, And mother heard the smack ; She says it’s naughty to do so, Bo please take it back. I cannot see what harm there is In such a thing— can you ? But mother seems so very wrath. Please take it back— now do. It seems to be quite natural, For the lips to meet that way ; But mother says it’s very wrong, So take It back, I pray. And come to think of it, I’m sure That several times ’twas done ; Bo now to make it right, be sure To take back every one. I would not have you think it’s me, I do not care a mite ; But mother’s so particular, Please take them back to-night. Iottie. A 810 H. Harriett Spofford. It was nothing but a rose I gave her, Nothing but a rose And wind might rob of half Its savor, Any wind that blows. When she took it from my trembling flngors. With a hand as chill— Ah ! the flying touch that lingers, . Stays and thrills them still ! Withered, faded, pressed between the pages* C’rumbled fold on fold— Once it lay upon her breust and ages Caii not make it old l Digitized by tjOOQle

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80 FIREMEN’S MAZGAINE. Good Treatment* Tucson, Arizona, Dec, 21, 1882. Editors Firemen's Magazine : I must beg for a small spot in our Maga- zine. I have but recently returned from a protracted visit through the Eastern States, and take this means of showing my gratitude and thanks for the many, many favors shown me by all the broth- ers whom I had the pleasure of meeting. Among those to whom I feel mostly in- debted are Bros. E. W. Davis, B. D. Max- well and J. McCaffrey, of Adopted Daugh- ter Lodge, No. 3; Bros. James Boyle, H. Walton, E. S. Vaughn, H. Kritser and F. Dupell, of Enterprise Lodge, No. 75 ; Bro. C. H. Mason, of Franklin Lodge, No. 9; Bro. E. E. Dearman, of Vigo Lodge, No 16; Bro. E. Amos, of Peace Lodge, No. 109. If these brothers had been of my own flesh and blood, instead of fraternally, they could not have treated me with any more kindness than they did, and I can assure them I will never forget them. The boys of No. 94 join me in thanking them, ana all we desire is to have them visit us so we can have an op- portunity of showing them our apprecia- tion. Hoping that I have not encroached upon your valuable space, I am Fraternally yours, A. w. McQueen. A Caboose for a Lodge Room. Glendive, Mon., Dec. 30, 1882. Editors Firemen's Magazine : With pleasure I pen these few lines for our welcome guest, the Magazine : First, the brothers of Landmark, 128, wish to sincerely thank Bro. Stevens for his visit here to organize us in the folds of the Brotherhood, also for his beautiful gift, the chart, to our Lodge. We will keep it in remembrance of our organization and of him. We had our first regular meeting Sun- day, December 17th. We had intended to meet in the Glendive school house, but the people had made arrangements to have church service the same afternoon ; so, with regrets, we turned and held a convention upon a corner to ponder what to do, when Mr. Sperry, a conductor on freight on the U. P. R.R., came to our rescue by giving us possession of his ca- boose, No. 204, wherein we held our first regular meeting. We used the baggage room for an\ ante-room and the passenger apartment for our Lodge room. There were eight members present out of thir- teen. Before the meeting adjourned we passed a vote of thanks to Mr. Sperry for the use of his caboose. We will have great inconvenience in regard to a Lodge room for a w hile to come, but we will be on the alert for a room at the earliest period. Our Magazine agent, Bro. Fred Merse- reau, formerly of No. 12, is doing excel- lent work j he is always found ready with his subscription book, to put down names. Our Master and Financier, W. Field, of No. 50, performs his duty in an able manner. Our Secretary, J. *H. Casey, is a good man, and under his care the rec- ord of Landmark Lodge will be well kept. All the other menbers are earnest work- ers, and true believers in the cause of B. S. and I. Hoping I have not taken up too much of your valuable space, I will bring this to a close by wishing, in behalf of Landmark Lodge, 128, the Grand Officers and the Brotherhood in general a merry Christ- mas and a happy New Year, and may the Brotherhood unfold its banner two-fold this day. Like H. B. Stone Lodge, we kindly solicit any advice from older Lodges and members of the Order. Yours fraternally, Old Landmark. The Festive Ball Room. Aurora, III., Dec. 20, 1882. Editors Firemen's Magazine : It is with pleasure that I write to in- form you that No. 80 is progressing very rapidly. Our first annual ball took place at the opera house on Thanksgiving eve., November 29, 1882, and was a grand suc- cess. Long before the Jhour for dancing the crowd began to swell, and when the music broke forth in sw'eet strains the hall was filled to overflowing. The hall was beautifully decorated wfith flags, caught together with the letters B. L. F. in gilt. A large piece of Indiana block coal, with the motto of the Order printed upon it, was on the stage directly in front of the orchestra, also the fireman’s im- plements, the coal pick and shovel. To the boys of No. 80 all credit is due. Every member put a shoulder to the wheel, and the result was that our ball wras one of the finest ever given in Aurora. We no- ticed particularly the smiling countenance Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 81 of Bro. Thos. West; we do not know whether the smile was due to the dance or to the fact that he has jost been pro* moted. Tommy served a long appren- ticeship, and all the boys wish him suc- cess as an engineer on the C. & I. R.R. Bro. Weydert, of No. 10, managed to get around to the ball and eat Thanksgiving turkey with his parents, who reside here. Bro. Janies Shields, of No. 47, came out and done the grand, and as he made an impression we will, no doubt, see him out here often. We have a membership of thirty-seven good solid members, and under the man- agement of Bro. C. F. Earle it has become as good a Lodge as the best. At a regular meeting, the Lodge ex- pressed its thanks to au who helped to make a success of our first annual Dali. Fraternally yours, F. B. The Influence of Home. East Des Moines, Ia., Dec. 29, 1882. Editors Firemen's Magazine : By request of the members of our Lodge, 1 will endeavor to respond to a letter, published in the Magazine of De- cember, by a lady of this city, signing herself “ Mrs. C. M.” The members desire to express their gratitude to your kind contributor for her generous expressions in their behalf. We are glad indeed to see that our labors are appreciated high enough to evoke such splendid sentiments of endorsement. We are only too glad to admit that the sacred influence of our mothers, wives and sis- ters has much to do with the success and permanency of our Brotherhood. It is for their protection and for our elevation that it is organized, and we can only be firm and steadfast in our support of the good work when the loved ones at home ve us their sympathy and co-operation, ome influence commands our best ef- forts and our highest endeavors, and the Brotherhood is quick to appreciate every- thing that is done to assist them from that direction. Home influence makes of us better brothers and better men. It makes us feel our responsibilities and fit us to discharge them. It teaches us to look beyond the smoke and dust of our calling into a higher and better sphere of action. Finally, it teaches us to pay trib- ute to the hearthstone, around which cluster those delights of family and kin- ship that make earth a paradise. Yours fraternally, Confidence. The Future Creat City. St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 3, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine. Here are a few notes from the “ Future Great” city, for the Magazine. Bro. Alex McCambriage, of 49, is run- ning on the Wabash west. Geo. Gibson, of 109, is running on the St. Louis Bridge and Al. Thebo, of the same Lodge, is hostling and running extra for the same company. Judging from the actions of Bro. T., around a certain house in East 8t. Louis, we think he will take a double header out of there some night in the future. Wish you much joy, old boy; regards to her. Bro. Sam. Hardaway, of 54, is foreman of a switch engine in the Union depot passeger yard, while Bro. O. D. Smith, of 49, is doing the crank act over the big bridge at night. Bros. M. Stanton and Taylor, of 54, passed through here the other day from Texas, en route to Moberly to attend 54’s ball. Bro. Paddy O’Brien, of 54, is spend- ing a few days in the “Future Great,” Bro. McGuire, of 54, who has been out on the U. P., passed through here en route to California via Texas. Peace Lodge, No. 109, is booming, and fora “young un ” is a “good un she is built of good material and bids fair to become a star in our noble Order. While I think of it, here’s a pointer for some of the hostlers of 109. There is lots of good material around the “ Future Great” that can be induced into our ranks by a little good work. Hoping this will wake up some of the good writers of this village, I remain Yours fraternally, Future Great. A Fireman’s Thanks. East Des Moines, Ia., Dec. 25, 1882. Editors Firemen's Magazine : Allow me to return my sincerest thanks, through the columns of your Magazine, to the mem here of Confidence Lodge, No. 102, for their kindness in presenting me with a gold pen and holder as a Christ- mas gift I shall ever regard it as an ex- pression of their friendship and brotherly love, and always hold in nighest esteem the donors of this valuable token. Fraternally yours, J. C. Musgrove. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. John Keith, one of No. 34’s brethren, is promoted. Dave Kelker says it is a boy and the finest in Denver. James J. Rae, the efficient Financier of No. 116, has “got there.” The two W.’s of No. 99, Webster and Whittlesy, are on the right side now. S. S. Weeden and J. T. Rosencrans, of No. 1, have been promoted to the right side. Joseph Taylor, of Boston Lodge, has gone West to seek his fortune. Success to him. Born unto Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eaton, of No. 48, on the 14th of December, 1882, a daughter. Hiram Prout, of No. 103, has been pro- moted and is running on the first division of the L. & N. R.R. Much credit is due Bro. Fred Neber- gall, of Anchor Lodge No. 54, for his no- ble work, at Moberly, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Eckman return thanks to S. M. Stevens for a Christmas present received from him. Milo R. Bacon, W. A. Diamond, James F. Hayes, Y. Gailesdoffer and James Welch have been promoted. Dr. Kane will soon give our readers a short harangue about “ Membership and its Duties.” Look out for it. M. W. Jamison, of Logansport, is now pulling a throttle between there and Chicago. Hold her level, Mart! “Jumbo ” Zink, of the B. & A., is one of 75’s hardest workers. He is solid in the cause as his name indicates. The promotion of Bro. A. Britler, of No. 26, is bringing upon him hearty con- gratulations from nis many friends. John Turton, Esq., of No. 38, has done it up “Brown” by taking unto himself one of Stratford’s fairest young ladies. We take pleasure in recording the mar- riage of R. E. Allen, Master of No. 116. We thought that he went away for his health, but on his return found that it was a wife. “Jumbo” ZeppIo “Crippsy old boy:” “ Charlie, my boy, don’t break your heart, for sooner or later the dearest must part.” Slowly and carefully Bro. Vanhagan, of No. 108 is climbing \ip the ladder. He is an engineer, a new one and a good one. John Foster, of No. 91, who has been severely sick for some time, is again able to take his accustomed place among the boys. Bros. Veazie and Brewer, of No. 121, are “high-flyers.” They are on the right side now. This is a feather in the cap of 121. It gives us pleasure to note the promo- tion of Bro. Hackett, of No. 109. He is now running a switch engine in the St. Louis yards. J. H. Donahue, of No. 94, is at present employed on the D. & R. G., at Pueblo, Col. He has made many friends among the boys of No. 59. A H. Buse, of Forest City Lodge No. 10, would like to have at least one of the brethren of Rocky Mountain Lodge No. 77 answer his letters. Chas. L. Ellis, of No. 59, is visiting East, and expects to stay at Valparaiso, Ind., to finish his studies, preparatory to teaching penmanship. Among our most active workers in the interest of the Magazine we must not fail to enroll the name of Thomas Byron, of Self Help Lodge No. 80. Frank Smith has taken the Magazine agency for Vigo Lodge No. 16, at Terre Haute, and is going to give the book a wide circulation in that locality. James Hopkins, of No. 59, has returned to his wife and family after a short trip to California. Say, Jim, how did you enjoy your two weeks’ stay at Trinidad? Mike Cane, of Triumphant Ix>dge, is running an engine on the Omaha road, out of St. Paul. Bros. Miller and Mont- gomery are sharing grief upon the same line. The Brothers of Pine City Lodge No. 81 feel and appreciate highly the sympa- thy expressed by the members of No. 76, on account of the death of Bro. Mills- paugh. Among the recent promotions at Bos- ton we mav mention L. A. Keene and F. Baker, of the B. & P. ; and Bro. Mitchell, of the Fitchburg, is running on the Tun- nel Line. Digitized by CjOOQie

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 83 On account of the new candidate re- cently come to the home of J. Bodey, of No. 60, the noble father feels quite proud and says as soon as he has served twelve months at the scoop his proposition will be in for B. of L: F. honors. Since the organization of the new Lodge at Marshalltown, Iowa, one of her members, Bro. Cook, has already done the appropriate thing by stepping over to the right side. May others speedily follow. Jno. Hill, of No. 59, wanted an ever- green planted in the 264’s sand box on Christmas day and a quarter section of plum pudding where the engineer could get it when he got . John got all he asked for. Orville E. Fox, the Master of Vigo Lodge No. 16, is an honor to his position. He enforces every law and attends every meeting. The result is that among the 115 members on the rolls there is not one in bad standing. With the Master of Pilot Lodge No. 124, suggestions have not much weight. But motions, properly put, always re- ceive his respectful recognition. Bro. Draper will soon have a Lodge that will be a credit to him. The members of H. B. Stone Lodge No. 122 take hold of the work like old veterans. The good advice of Bro. Bond, of No. 14, Bro. Miller, of No. Ill, and Bro. Blodgett, of No. 21, is received by the boys with hearty appreciation. There hangs upon the walls of No. 27’s Lodge room a fine, large picture of Miss Kate Shelley, who, a short time ago, at the risk of her life, saved a passenger train from destruction on the C. & N. W. R. R., near Boone, Iowra. All honor to the brave young heroine. Some of our good boys in No. 21 are be- ing rewarded for their faithful service, bv being promoted to the right-hand side — they are Messrs. Pat. Ryan, J. D. Fisher, L. M. Taylor, A. Adkins and F. Strateman. Of these, Bros. Taylor and Adkins are running road engines. Promotions and marriages occur so often among the members of No. 61 that it is impossible to enter into details. That is what one of her members says. We can hardly account for this unless we attribute the former to merit and the lat- ter to long desolate and extremely cold winters. How is it? At a regular meeting of No. 72, held December 17, 1882, John Colton, Finan- cier, tendered his resignation, which was reluctantly accepted. Mr. C. held office for a numlber of years, and discharged his duties so faithfully that the boys felt as though he could not well be spared from his accustomed place. He is succeeded by Charles T. Burr. “Unto us a son is born.” So wrote Bro. A. H. Tucker, of No. 29, recently. The announcement was accompanied by a beautiful gilt-edged card bearing the in- scription : “Guy Eugene Tucker; De- cember 14, 1882,’ 11:50 p. m.” That the little fellow may live to perpetuate his father’s manhood is the sincere wish of Brother Tucker’s many friends. When Bro. F. M. Morgan, Master of No. 132, walked off with the cane the boys threw up their hands and shouted. It all happened at a church social and he received the cane for being the most popu- lar man. The cane is gold headed and very elegant, just such a one as is becom- ing’to Bro. Morgan. The moderate sum of $162.00 was raised by his enthusiastic friends in securing it. The “Mud Creek” laundry scheme, spoken of in a preceding issue, is strenu- ously denied by Bro. Barnes, who is out with a card, branding it as a malicious falsehood, conceived and brought forth by a jealous rival, to injure his business. Harry claims that he hever explored the depths of “ Mud Creek ” for a bar of soap and threatens dire vengeance upon the author of the charge. Our dear friend Zepp, after a long and hard-fought contest, at last fell into Cu- pid’s meshes and was taken captive for life. The “ last sad rites ” took place at the residence of the bride’s parents, on Christmas night. Miss Lizzie Munsell became Mrs. Charles N. Zepp, and they will make the balance of their trip through life in the good old ship of matri- mony. It will be hard for Charlie’s old friends to give him up, but there is con- solation to them in the knowledge that their loss is another’s gain. We hope that Bro. Zepp will attend our coming convention with his usual regularity, bringing his fair bride with him to share in the pleasure of those occlusions. In behalf oi the Brotherhood, in wiiose in- terests he served so faithfully and so well, wre wish him health, wealth and joy al- ways and afterward. Digitized by CjOOQle

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84 FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. Songs of an Idle Hour. Wm. J. Coughlin, of Lowell, Mass., has published a volume of his poems entitled, Songs of an Idle Hour.” It contains a rare variety of topics, all treated in an easy, graceful and charming manner. Though the author has no pretension to rank with the great poets and writers of the age, we feel assured that popular opinion will place him there, crowned with their appreciation of his worth and ability. We bespeak for the book a far- reaching circulation and for the author the high distinction to which his “ Songs of an Idle Hour ” entitle him. Thanks! The officers of the Grand Lodgereturn their sincere thanks to the various Lodges for invitations received from time to time to attend their annual balls. While their duties are such that they cannot be present they are thoroughly in sympathy with those gatherings, as they bring the objects of the Order before the people and enlist their support in its behalf. They hope that it will be the aim of all members to so conduct themselves as to merit the report of their patrons and the public at large. Social intercourse of such a nature is sure to bring about results of mutual pleasure and benefit. E. T. Green, who was recently expelled from United Lodge No. 60, nas proven to be a very bad character. He was Treas- urer of a Lodge of Odd Fellows and robbed them of about $200; he also de- frauded the firemen of all the money he was entrusted with. Besides, he deserted his family and disgraced himself general- ly. U nfortunately he is in possession of a traveling card. Let this man be branded as a family deserter and a common thief and be treated accordingly. In sending money to a Lodge, members should be careful to give their names and addresses, so that Financiers will know how to apply it and where to for- ward the receipts. Complaints are made by Financiers that they receive money frequently with- out names or instructions, so that they cannot give proper credit to the remitter. El Paso, Texas. New Year Lodge is the title conferred upon the Lodge recently organized at El Paso, Texas, by F. P. Sargent, of Cactus Lodge No. 94. Brother Sargent gives a flattering report of the new Lodge, and says that it will come to the front with rapid strides. As Brother Sargent knows what kind of material is required for Brotherhood purposes, we take it for granted that the men are not overesti- mated and that they will do good wTork for the Order. One thing they can do to perfection and that is to royally entertain their guests. The banquet and reception tendered Brother Sargent and those who assisted him in the work will ever be re- membered by them. We are requested by Brother Sargent to return many thanks to the members at El Paso for their extreme kindness to him ; also to the officers of the road who furnished transportation And conferred other favors upon him ; also to the mem- bers of No. 94 for the valuable assistance rendered in the good work. We hope that the new Lodge may prove an honor to the Order and a credit to her founder. Richford, Yermont. The organization ol Eastman Lodge No. 134 at Richford, Vt., on the 7th of Janu- ary, was effected in good style by Brother Edward Upton, assisted by Wm. Nowell, of St. Lawrence Lodge No. 15. Brother Upton states that the men are the embodi- ment of our principles and that they will develop a fine Lodge. The Canadian brothers were treated with royal hospi- tality by the men at Richford and return many sincere thanks for the courtesy and attention shown them. From the state- ment of Brother Upton we take it for granted that Eastman Lodge No. 134 will bear away the palm from many of our older Lodges. Port Hope, Ontario. John Scott, of Dominion Lodge No. 67, organized J. Scott Lodge No. 136 at Port Hope, Ontario, on the 13th of January. He was ably assisted in the work by Bros. Bolton, Reddie and Henderson. After the organization they were feasted in fine style by the newly admitted brethren. We are" satisfied from all reports that the new Lodge is going to be one of the best in the Provinces, and that is saying a great deal in her favor, for all of our Canadian Lodges are well up in their standing. Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 85 The “Firemen's Magazine” Is a neat little forty-eight page H vo monthly publish- ed at Terre Haute, Indiana, atone dollar a year. The December number Is weil tilled with editorial matter, selections and corres- pondence, and we are Indebted to Mr. J. P. Vasque for a sample copy.— National City [CbZ.J Record. 8. M. Stevens, of Terre Haute. Ind., Grand Instructor of the Grand Lodge of the Brother- hood of Locomotive Firemen, made Central Lodge, of this city, a visit last Sunday, and complimented the boys very highly on the proficiency of their work. Central Lodge has now moved into the new hall, which the boys have fitted up in a very tasty manner, and now think they have as nice a hall and ns correct a working Lodge as can be found any- where. The Lodge is composed of as steady, straightforward and sober set of boys as can be found in the United States. They are de- serving of their success and their many friends in this city and elsewhere are proud of them. — Champaign County (JW.) Herald. AMUSEMENTS. CHICAGO, ILL. The ball of Chicago Lodge No. 95, on Thurs- day evening, December 21, was held at Mar- tine’s Ada street hall, and was a grand suc- cess. There were about 125 couple present and all enjoyed themselves immensely. Supper was served in grand style and dancing continued until nearly four o’clock. The occasion will long be remembered by the many happy participants. NORTH SPRINGFIELD, MO. The first annual ball of Frisco Lodge No. 51, B. of L. F., took place at the Opera House on December 20, 1SH2, and was a success both socially and financially, being one of the events of the season. Some seventy-five couples of the best looking and most respect- able of Springfield's people kept time to the Armstrong string band up to a late hour. The programmes and invitations were fur- nished by the firm of Moore A La n gen. of Terre Haute, Ind., and gave perfect satisfac- tion. The mein bersof No. 51 hereby tender thanks to D. H. Nichols, Esq., Master of Transporta- tion, for the Interest he took in the ball and with whose assistance they were enabled to make it- a success ; also to K. McCauley, Esq., Foreman, who made such changes on the road as to accommodate those of the members who desired to attend. MASON CITY, IOWA. The following account of the recent ball of Cerro Gordo Lodge No. 29, Is taken from the Mason City Times : Monday night occurred the Third Annual Ball of Cerro Gordo Lodge, No. 29, B of L. F. Lloyd A Tuttles Hall had been engaged and the Manchester band secured, while the Dyer House wasexpected to feed the guests. With the eoming of the early trains came a crowd, which before evening was swelled to such dimensions that all thought of attempting to accommodate them Id one hall was given over, and the court room and another band | was engaged to help entertain llie dancers. I With the tuning of the instruments in the evening it was found that five hundred and thirty tickets to the ball had been sold, and two hundred and sixty-nine numbers issued to dancers. The boys bad Lloyd & Tuttle’s hall finely decorated with evergreens, pic- tures and banners, while their charter was suspended from the front of the stage. On one side of the hall was a large motto legend which read: OFR MOTTO, “ BENEVOLENCE, SOBRIETY A INDUSTRY.” DO RIGHT AND FEAR NOT. The hall was crowded with dancers and spectators, and the floor was jammed with twenty sots of dancers at a time. Everybody was quiet and orderly. Professor Welch said the next day that in thirty years of experi- ence he never saw so large a crowd of people who made so little disturbance.. It was an unsolicited testimonial to the Firemen and their guests. There were visitors here from all along the line, and It would be dangerous in us to enumerate the towns even that were represented. Fully seven hundred people were crowded into the two halls, and they kept up the merry dance until after *1 o’clock. One feature of the evening was a prize waltz for a big twenty-flve pound stick of candy, donated to the hoys by J. C. (’ashen. The Srlze of sweetness was carried off by Miss [aggie MoKeever, of Sanborn, and w*as not earned wit bout a display of elegant dancing, asslxtecn ladies entered for the prize. Taken as a whole the ball was a grand success, and the largest aflair of that nature ever brought out in Mason City. The Lodge has made some money, and Its guests went away pleased. By the time of the next ball, more room and better accommodations can be had, and we hope to see the same crowd of MOBERLY, MO. The Moberly Monitor has the following account of the recent ball of Anchor Lodge No. .54 : “ Anchor Lodge No. 54, Brotherhood of Lo- comotive Firemen, gave their fourth annual ball at Apgar’8 Opera House last night to inaugurate the new year, renew old and form new acquaintances and pledge continued good will to the friends of ‘ Auld Lang Hyne.’ The hall and galleries were well tilled with gay, intelligent and beautiful women and handsome, polite and affable gentlemen. It was one of the largest assemblies, if not the largest, of a similar character that ever as- sembled in Moberly. The appropriate and costly costumes of the ladles, the attractive regalia of the Brotherhood, the excellent spirits of the company, the brilliant decora- tions of the hall and the occasion itself, com- bined to make the assembly one of beauty, mirth and enjoyment. The hull was adorned with elegance and taste, the motto of the Brotherhood, ‘ Benevo- lence, Sobriety and Industry,’ appearing in large painted letters over the stage. Every- body tried to make everybody else happy, with the invariable result under such cir- cumstances—success. The reception commit- tee was all attention to the guests of the / Digitized by Tooele

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86 FIREMENS MAGAZINE. evening, while the floor managers rendered all assistance In their power to make the fourth annual ball of Anchor Lodge the crowning society event of the season. The music, under the direction of Prof. J. Hyndman, was in harmony with the occa- sion, and made light feet In the mazy dance. The programmes, with pencil and silvercord and tassel, were ibe most beautiful ever turned out. from the Monitor office, which is equivalent to saying they were the most beautiful ever seen in Moberly. The dancing was excellent, and as it embraced all the modern figures was suited to the grace, taste and preference of all. Never before was Ap- gar’s house more brilliantly illuminated, and the firemen’s ball will long be remembered as a white stone in the social events of Moberly. The supper at tint Merchants’, which was partaken of at about 12 o’clock by a large number of ladies and gentlemen, superin- tended by the gallant supper committee, did honor to the house and the guests did honor to it. After supper, the company returned to the hall and resumed the festivities of the evening which were continued till the morn- ing hours began to lengthen. The firemen acquitted themselves with credit and deserve ana, no doubt, received the thanks and con- gratulations of all who enjoyed their royal hospitality. The grand march was led by Billy Whitta- ker, followed by the members of Anchor Lodge No. 54 and the visiting brethren. They were all dressed in their Lodge regalia. The mar<ih was a long procession, out Billy handled them well, just like an old dancing master, forming them into groups, circles, crosses, etc. After this march, all formed for a quadrille. They were eighteen sets on the floor, the greatest number at any one time of any ball ever in the hall. Several members of other Lodges were present, among them were M. E. and J. W. Short, of West End Lodge No. 18, Slater, Mo., M. E. O’Connors and P. McDermit, of Banner Lodge No. 50, Stan berry; J. F. Reed and J. Shoffles, of J. M. Dodge Lodge No. 79, Rood- house, 111. Several ladies from other places were present, but the reporter failed to learn their names. Mr. Frank Nebergall was chiefly entrusted with the management of preparations and discharged his duty faithfully and well. He deserves the thanks of the Lodge and of those who attended the ball.” PORTLAND, MAINE. The ball given by the Brotherhood of Loco- motive Firemen at City Hall last evening was a great success. Among those present were Mayor Libby and others of the city govern- ment, as well as many of the leading railroad officials of the city and State. Pictures of locomotives were hung around the hall and in each corner a locomotive head light threw its glare upon the animated scene. Chand- ler’s band gave a line concert and furnished their usual excellent music for dancing. The programme contained nineteen dances, be- sides the round dances and each dance had an appropriate phrase culled from the ver- nacular of the firemen. It was, indeed, a rand affair that will always be remembered y the firemen as well as the citizens of Port- land. The Commltte of Arrangements were A. J. Reagan, A. E. Dennison, F. O. Mitchell, A. E. Bhorey and J. Webber, Jr. The Floor Director was Andrew J. Reagan, assisted by the following aids: J. Webber, Jr., A. E. Den nison, T. F. Maney, J. T. Webber, J. W. Young, R. G. Hllborn, 6. Rollins, J. T. Doyle, F. Carter, A. E. Shorey and J. Devine. TORONTO, ONTARIO. Since the first organization of the Brother- hoods of B. L. E. and B. L. F. in Toronto, never has there been such a brilliant gather- ing among the members as there was on the occasion of their second annual ball and sup- per in the Albert Hall, on Friday, Dec. 29, 1882. All the arrangements were .so complete that it made the affair a decided success, Doth socially and financially, and reflected great credit upon the committee, composed of the following brothers of each Order: Messrs. R. Pearson. G. Cummings, W. Trentz, J. Flood, O. Hibbert, J. Pratt, J. Youngs, J. Kew, J. Wallace, T. Burnett, W. H. Reddie, C. Campbell and P. Boulton. Among the guests present were Mr. Jas. Beatty, M. P., Mayor McMurrick, Aldermen Manyhan, P. Ryan, Harry Piper, Boswell, Mr. P. Ciarke, Mechanical Supt. of the N. & W. R.R., Mr. W. O. Holt, Master Mechanic G. T. R.R. To- ronto, Mr. F. B. Lyttle, delegate from Divi- sion $9, Montreal, Bro. T. R. Baldwin and Findley, of Charity Lodge No. 5, 8t. Thomas, Mr. W. A. Jackson, delegate from Division 47, Wdnnepeg, Mr. P. Kennedy, Stratford Division, and Mr. Geo. Mills, Chief of Divi- sion 70. On the guests ascending the stairs leading to the main hall they were met with a blinding glare from a powerful headlight, made and loaned for this occasion by Mr. Noah L. Piper, of Yonge St., Toronto. On en- ter! ng the hall the spectacle was grand. Lamps of all colors, shapes and sizes were suspended all around the walls, together with flags of every nationality, tastefully arranged. The large letters of the word ‘‘ welcome ,” on the front of the platform, was a true indi- cation of the cordial reception tendered to all present. Dancing was commenced shortly after 9 o’clock, to the efficient strains of the Italian string band, and kept up with un- flagging spirit until half past twelve, the time appointed for supper. Prior to adjourn- ing to the supper room, Mr. R. Pearson, chairman, made a few very approprirte re- marks, and then called on the Secretary, Mr. H. P. Boulton, to read the following letters of apology from gentlemen, regretting their inability to be present, viz: Sir John Mc- Donald, Sir Gluts. Tupper, P. M. Arthurs, G. C. E.; T. S. Ingraham, F. G. A.: Mr. E. Will- man, Chief Division 183, Hamilton ; Mr. E. K. Dornvllle, Mechanical Superintendent G. W. & G. T. R.R.; Mr. Jos. Haggus, Mechanical Superintendent Midland R.R; Mr. W. B. Fer- guson, Mr. R. R. Traffic, Superintendent, Mr. w. Whyte, Assistant Superintendent G. T. R. R.; Mr. C. T. Nuld, Master Mechanic G. T. R., Stratford ; Mr. W. Phelan, Lodge 119 of B. L. F., River Du Loup ; Mr. fi. V. Debs, G. S. & T., Terre Haute; Mr. Janies Wilson, Supt. T. G. & B. R.R., and about twenty-five others. The company then adjourned to the supper, where the display of good things was most excellent. The tables were laid out in the most tasteful manner and, in fact, nothing was wanting to tempt the appetites of the most fastidious. After ample j ustice had been done to the viands, a return was made to the drawing room, which had been fitted up for this occasion with all new horse hair furni- ture. The company was then treated to some vocal and instrumental music. Mr. Ed. Seals sang several comic songs, which were well appreciated ; also the songs of Messrs. Thorpe and Jas. Flintoftand Bro. P. McLuckie. Tne company then returned to the ball room, where dancing was kept up until 5 o’clock. The Brotherhoods have every reason to feel proud of the highly successful manner in which everything passed off, as there were about 125 couples present and nothing occur- red to mar the harmony that prevailed. Digitized by D.ooQle

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i^ggggaggggggSfefeaSfe^MMMMSMMggSMMMMMMMMM: FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 87 BENEFICIABY STATEMENT. OFFICE OF THE GRAND SECRETARY AND TREASURER, B. OF L. F. Terre Haute, Ind., Jan. 1, 1883. • To Subordinate Lodge s : Sirs and Brothers: The following Is a statement of the Beneficiary Fund tor the month ending December 81, 1882: RECEIPTS. 3 X * si Sss S'c Is ■> . r. Hy nes, of Denver, is Associate Editor.— Omaha Bee. LETTERS OF THANKS. Oakland, Cal., Dec. 20, 1882. 7b the Officers and Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen : Gentlemen : I received this day from Mr. John McCreagh, Financier of Golden Gate Lodge No. 91, a draft for $1,000, as payment of the insurance on my nephew, John McNa- mara, who was killed by the overturning of his engine on the South Pacific Coast Rail- road June 2. You have my thanks for the prompt payment of the claim and my best wishes for the future welfare of your Brother- hood. Yours, very truly, John O’Rourke. Logansport, Ind., Nov. 16, 1882. 7b the Officers and Members of Good Will iMdgc No. 52, B. of L.F.: Gentlemen : I have this day received of Mart W. Jamison, Financier of Good; Will Lodge No. 52, B. of L. F., the sum of 81,0U0, the amount due me from the Locomotive Fire- men’s Insurance. In return allow me to tender my sincere thanks to the Brotherhood lor their promptness in paying the above amount. I wish also to thank the members of No. 52 for their many acts of kindness during my son’s sickness and funeral. That long life and prosperity may attend the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, is the wish of Mrs. Lena Rau. DEATHS AND DISABILITIES. O. HESTER, Of Rose City Lodge No. 45, died of Consump- tion November 28. Policy payable to Rose City Lodge No. 45, B. of L. F. E. B. HILL, Of Old Post Lodge No. 17, died of Pneumonia November 30. Policy payable to his legal heirs. Digitized by Google

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINF. V. RODGERS, Of Enterprise Lodge No. 75, was killed Decem- ber 10 by being knocked off the running board of his engine and the engine passing over his body. His policy Is payable to his legal heirs. j. MUSE, Of Advance Lodge No. 101, died of Malarial Fever December 14. Policy payable to his sis- ter, Mary Duncan. WM. STRONGMAN, Of Heaver Lodge No. 117, was killed in a col- lision December 15. His policy is payable to Mrs. Anna Strongman, his wire. Wctakethe following partial account of the affair from the London Free Press: The accident has unfortunately been at- tended with fatal consequences, two valuable lives, at least, being sacrificed through the mistake that has launched these strong men in the prime of life into the great beyond. From the first it was anticipated that the ter- rible injuries sustained by the fireman. Wil- liam Strongman, who was scalded in a shock- ing manner, would result fatally, and at 5 o’clock yesterday morning he expired. He Imd been employed upon the road for about 15 years, was a sober, industrious man. and possessed the perfect esteem of his associates, l ie leaves a wife and three children to lament his untimely demise. The remains have been brought to the city and will be interred to-morrow afternoon. SPECIAL NOTICES. H. II. Knotts, of Capital lxidge No. 46. is hereby requested to correspond with his Lodge. John Burkin, of Silver State Lodge No. HO, is hereby requested to correspond with O. Thompson, Box 42, Carlin, Nevada. ADMISSIONS BT CARD. 6 u \ Name. From No. 63 C. Helmer 10 65 Ed. Gardner 25 76 Wm. Roberts ... 60 78 T. F. Coughlin 10 103 Patrick Ryan 55 115 John Jay 70 REINSTATEMENTS. Lodge. i Names. 6 ti I Names. 15 22 61 Richard Lang. Geo. I)ePuy. Geo. Blake. 71 I ^ P. Wentz. T. E. Spencer. Final withdrawals. © 1 c; I be •o Names. I u 1 T3 Names. 1 c J 4 G. E. Sheridan. 90 A. A. Gamble. 24 i Jas. Phelin. 91 I). Lezart, 29 , C Currie. 91 T. Thompson. 31 Frank Scigner. 97 j W. II . Castyle. 57 Cl ms. A. Sprout. P MM 121 iJabe Orcutt. EXPCLSIONR. be I 21 22 26 29 29 29 60 60 30 30 32 35 36 37 42 45 45 40 17 47 47 47 50 56 ;>9 59 59 00 04 70 72 74 70 91 91 92 92 95 95 98 102 I Names. Jas. Frizzell . . . C. Shrlver .... Paul Rowhow . . Win. II. Cook . . H. E. Nichols . . Win. B. Keith . . .T. E. Briggs D. A. Fiu ley . . . H. W. 1 larrington S. S. Pratt .... C. E. McCourtie . W. I. a Valley . . Jas. D. Sheridan . i Wm. A. Haney . John Mertes . . . iThos. Leary . . . Wm. Howard . . Sam Kile .... Ed Jolly J. McCarty . . . F. Newfert . . . |W . R. Schell. . . Martin Loyce . . It. L. Jamison . . iP. Mullaney. . . D. H. Davis . . W. C. Schultz . . Herbert E. Nance E. T. Green . . . W. G. Nichols. . IClias. Thompson . J.8. Prickett . . Willis Weller . . 'Thos. Sloan . . I Win. Duncan . . | J. F. Sweeney . . |T. Mooney .... George Ford . . . J. M Slattery . . Fred Clough . . . G. H. Whitney . ;J. W. Myers . . . Cause. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Nou-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Contempt of Lodge. Non-payment of dues. Violating obligation. Violating obligation. Defrauding Lodge. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Defrauding Lodge. Defrauding Lodge. Non-payment of dues. Family deserter A d. b. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Dishonesty. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Unbecoming conduct. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of du es. LIMITED WITHDRAWALS. Issued 1 Lodge ! No. Names. To join I/odge No. 14 Ichaa. P. Bond 121 30 ,E I>. Worcester 64 40 Win. Weichleim 01 56 G. W. Bu instead — 59 Thomas Ryan 140 59 W. D. Yates 140 59 T. F. Layden 140 59 Jno. Deering 140 59 W. J.Cox 140 59 Allen Emory 140 59 S. S. Sanford 140 59 Win. H. Davis 140 59 W. W. Frey 140 59 A. F. Duey 140 59 Richard Crowe 140 59 M. J. Ruland 140 59 D. Ryan 140 63 T. P. O’Rourke 77 67 R. Parks 127 67 H. Lynes 127 91 Geo. Aldrich 94 95 H. L. Nichols ... 130 95 H. Shutt 130 95 T. J. Hollbrook 130 95 J. M. Miller 132 nr, lohp Buckley 130 Digitized by v. Qle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 89 RESOLUTIONS. Chicago, Ills., Jan. 12, 1882. At a regular meeting of Chicago Lodge, No. 85, the following resolutions were unani- mously adopted : Resolved) That the members of Lodge No. SSextend their sincere thanks to Miss Min- nie Kinne, the accomplished sister of our respected Bro. L. D. Kinne, for her kind re- membrance of them by presenting to them, on New Years Eve. a large size photograph of the locomotive of flowers, beautifully fin- ished in the Russian style; and be it further Resolved , That these resolutions be sent to our Magazine for publication, and that a copy be sent to the donor. L. P. Smith, ) John Hayes, y Committee. Jas. Leahy. ) Philadelphia, Dec. 17, 1882. At a regular meeting of Enterprise Lodge, No. 75, B. of L. F., the following preamble and resolutions were adopted j Whereas, It has pleased God in His infi- nite wisdom to remove from our midst our late brother, Vinton P. Rodgers, who died from injuries received by being run overby his engine, December 10tn. at Philadelphia. Whereas, This reminds us that in the midst of life we are In death, and warns us to be prepared when we shall be called ; there- fore, be it Resolved , That in the death of Bro. Vinton P. Rodgers, our Lodge has lost a worthy brother and his parents an affectionate son. Resolved , That we extend our heartfelt sympathy to his sorrowing parents, relatives and friends in their affliction. Resolved , That our charter be draped for the space of thirty days, in memory of our de- parted brother. Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be presented to the sorrowing parents, enrolled on the minutes and published in the Fire- men *s Magazine. Theo. L. Huntley, I Charles H. Maul, y Committee. Henry Walton, J Philadelphia, Dec. 31, 1882. At a regular stated meeting of Enterprise Lodge No. 75, B. of L. F., held this day, the fol- lowing preamble and resolutions were unan- imously adopted : Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God in His infinite wisdom to remove from our midst, after a lingering illness, our worthy and esteemed brother, Thomas D. Young, therefore be it Resolved , That while we bow in humble submission to the decrees of Divine Provi- dence, we deeply deplore the loss, and shall ever fondly cherish the memory of our de- parted brother. Resolved , That we offer to the bereaved wife and child and to all the kindred of our dead brother, our sincerest sympathy in this their affliction, and while feeling that we cannot mitigate the measure of their sorrow we trust that they may be enabled to bear it with resignation and fortitude. Resolved , That the charter of this Lodge be draped in mourning for thirty days in token of respect for the memory of Brother Young, and that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved wife and relatives, inserted in the minutes of this meeting and published In the Firemen’s Magazine. Char. H. Maul, ") H. Walton, y Committee. F. Djbpell, J Fort Gratiot, Mich., Dec. 3, 1882. At a regular meeting of St. Clair Lodge No. 116, the following resolutions were adopted : Resolved That the members of No. 116 ex- tend to Mrs. J. J. Rae, wife of Brother J. J. Rae, a vote of thanks for the beautiful gift of the Lord’s prayer, worked in Berlin wool and handsomely framed ; Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be published in the Firemen’s Magazine and that a copy of them be sent to Mrs. J. J. Rae. R. E. Allan, A. Mathews, y Committee. G. Philips, J Tuscon, Arizona, Dec. 30, 1882. At a special meeting of Cactus Lodge No. 94, B. of L. F., the following resolutions were unanimously adopted : Whereas, Brother A. W. McQueen has re- ceived many and great favors from Adopted Daughter No. 3, of Jersey City, be it Resolved , That the thanks of this Lodge are tendered them for the kindness shown our Brother, and especially do we feel under ob- ligations to the Master, Bro. E. W. Davis, for tne attention given our brother and for as- sisting him to reach us by obtaining an ex- tension on his traveling card. We are truly grateful for all these favors and shall always remember No. 3 and stand ready at all times to return favors to any brother from that Lodge. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to Adopted Daughter Lodge, and a copy to the Firemen’s Magazine for publica- tion. F. Deitz, C. J Brown, y Committee. H. H. Connor J Creston , Ia., Dec. 23, 1882. At a regular meeting of Advance Lodge, No. 101, B. of L. F., held at their hall December 18, 1882, the following preamble and resolutions were adopted : Whereas, The members of this Lodge are again called upon to clothe themselves in mourning, it having been the will of Divine Providence to call from our midst our brother, James Muse, who died of malarial fever, De- cember 15, 1882, and Whereas, We feel it a duty devolving on us to manifest the sorrow we feel for the loss of a brother, whose memory will ever be dear to the hearts of every member of Advanoe Lodge, No. 101. Therefore be It Resolved , That we most heartily sympa- thize with the family of our late brother, and associate in their great and trying bereave- ment, feeling that their loss is our loss, and the breach thus made in our midst is mourned and felt by us all. Resolved , That the thanks of this Lodge is due and is hereby tendered to Bros. J. Gibson, P. Wilson and others for their kindness in nursing our late brother during his Illness, and also to Bros. L. J. Baker, J. Gibson and N. Blanchard for attending his remains to the home of his parents at St. Joseph, Mo. Resolved, That we drape our charter In mourning for the space of thirty days, and that the above resolutions be published In the Firemen’s Magazine and in tbe city pa- pers, and that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased and re- corded on the minutes of this Lodge. Casper Weydert,! Chas. Wilkinson, y Committee. A. E. Finley, J Digitized by tjOOQle

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90 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Little Rock, Ark., Dec. 4, 1882. At the last regular meeting of Rose City Lodge No. 45, the following resolutions were aaojptea : Whereas, It has pleased the Almighty God 1,1 His infinite wisdom to remove from our midst, after a long and protracted illness, our esteemed brother, Owen Hester, at San An- tonia, Texas. Whkrkas, In the death of Bro. Hester. No. 45 has lost a true and good member, and that °Sr deePe»t svmpathy to the friends of the deceased brother extend our utmost thanks to Mr.and Mrs. Walter Barrett for the kind and many favors shown to our deceased brother in his last critical moments. Therefore, be It Resolved , That we drape our Charter in mourning for the space of 30 days, in token of respect to the memory of the deceased, and that these resolutions be entered upon the records of this Lodge, and a copy forwarded to Mr.and Mrs. Walter Barrett, at San An- tonio, Texas, and also that they be published in the Firemen’s Magazine. W. A. Kolley, ") S' S’ Linoenberger, > Committee. H. H. Burns, J • Belleville, Ont.. Dec. 17, 1882. At the last regular meeting of Challenge Lodge, No. 06, B. of L. F., Bro. T. Elliott stepped forward and presented the Lodge, on behalf of some lady friends, with $25.00 in cash, being the receipts of a social given by them for our benefit. Whereupon a com- mittee was appointed to draft the following resolutions: 6 Whereas, • The members of Challenge Lodge. No, 66, B. of L, F., are very much in- debted to Mrs. V. Wensley, wife of Bro. Wensley ; Misses Elliott, Link and Merren, sisters of three of our most worthy brothers, for the deep interest they have taken in our welfare, which prompted them to get up so profitable an entertainment; therefore belt That we tender them our sincere thanks, not for the gift alone, but for the earnest manner with which they wrought to make this entertainment a success, followed by such gratifying results; the verdict of all present being “ A good time.” Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to each of the young ladies and another to the editor of the Firemen’s Maga- zine for publication. W. J. Logue, ) En. Morris, J. Committee. John Logue, J GRAND LODGE. F. W. Arnold . Grand Master Room 2, Pioneer Block, Columbus, O. W. E. Burns Vice Grand Master 1726 Indiaua Ave. Chicago, Ills. E. V . Debs . Grand Secretary and Treasurer c Terre Haute, Ind. 8. M.Stevens.Grand Organizer and Instructor Terre Haute, Ind. GRAND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. H. Walton, Chalrmau . . . Philadelphia, Pa F. Secretary Centralia^Ills £ 5111 Parsons, Kan P-E.fiarry, Bufl&lo,N.Y 8. Vaughn Toronto, Can GRAND TRUSTEES. W. Maroney, Chairman Chicago. Ill W.F. Hynes Denver, Col D. Ross Stratford, Ont DISTRICT SECRETARIES. 5* 5uI(}w1^’ P,rawer • - St. Thomas, Ont J. M. Sheire, C., St. P., M. & O. t Tk/HP" * ••.••••• St. Paul, Minn J. McDonough, Ave K, between and 37th Sts Galveston, Tex M. Shick . . . . . . . Jersey City, N. J. /V w£leen£’ ^ Kneeland 8t . . Boston, Mass W. Rae, Box 31 Fort Gratiot, Mich W . E - Sii U ! van , 2210 8. 6th St.. St, Joseph, Mo Will R. Dean, Box 365 ... . Butte, Wyoming F. P. Sargent. Box 218 ... . Tucson, Arizona T. E.Creen, Box^S, .... Galesburg, Ills 8. C. Myers, 97 'Lawrence St. . . . Cleveland. O F. Hammill, Box 1341 Baraboo, Wis SUBORDINATE LODGES. 1. DEER PARK ; Port Jervis, N. Y. Meets at Rosencrans Hall. Pike St. Alter- nate Sundays at 2 o’clock P. M. and Thursdays at 7:30 P. M. C. E. Barkman, Box 21 Master F. L. Smith, Box 361 SecreUirv • A. J. Shiner, Box 654 ^nanck£ C. E. Barkman, Box 21 ... . Mag. Agent 2. HAND IN HAND; Providence R. I. Meets at Engineer’s Hall, No. 26 Flxchange Place, first Monday and third Wednes- day of each month at 8:30 P. M. C. E. (Mark, Valiev Falls, R. I . . . Master E. H. Turner, Valley Falls, R. I . Secretarv G. D. Oliver, &30 North Main St . Financier T. Powers, 80 Atwells Ave . : Mag. Agent 8. ADOPTED DAUGHTER; Jersey City, N J. Meets at Union Hall, Cor. 4th and Grove Sts., the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 1 o’clock P. M. and second a£d *°urth Sundays at 2 o’clock P. M. E. W. Davis, 172 Pavonia Ave . . Master E. Ely, Pavonia Station . . . .Secretarv B. D. Maxwell, 314 E 23rd St. oecretary New York City, N.Y .... Finanei«r E. W. Davis. 172 Bkvonia Ave, M^.TgeS t 4. GREAT EASTERN ; Portland, Maine Mdete at Engineer’s Hall, Cor. of Congress and Temple Sts., the first and third Sun- days of each month at 1 o’clock P. M A. E. Dennison, 85 Fore St . . . . Master A. J. Reagan, to Alder St . . . Secreharv F. O. Mitchell, 23 Merrill St. Scie A. J. Reagan, k & R. R. R . . Mag. Agent 5. CHARITY ; St. Thomas, Ontarid. Meets at B. of L. E. Hall, No. 57316 Talbot p'keVery Frlday eve,lln« at 8 o’clock G. D. Westfall, Box 33 Master m Rt’ ?tallWin’ Drft^er 854 .. . Secretly M. J. McAndrew, Box 33 . . . .Financier G. Johnson Mag. Agent «■ ?RwEwFnTHli yE8TI Lesoto, Mo. J- W. Walker, Box 103 Master Wm. Hearst Secret J.W. Evans . FfnanoS P.H. Coyne, Box 103 . ! . . ’. Mag Agent 7. POTOMAC ; Washington, D. C. w’ sPanQer. 44 Eager St Master Hurley, lotetfth st. S. W. . . Secrete^ J- C. Graham, 319 D St.. S. W. . Financier R. M. Smith, 180 Carroll St, Cler ^ E Mag. Agent Digitized by Google

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 91 8. BED BITER; Denison City, Tex. Meets on Cor. of Main HU and Burneth Ave. the first and third Sundays of each month at 3 o’clock P. M. J. F. Mortimer. Box 99 Master T. EL M otter. Box 136 Secretary E. Flint Financier J. F. Mathews Mag. Agent 9. FRANKLIN; Columbus, Ohio. Meets at B. of L. E. Hall, No. 62% N. High St.— fourth floor— the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:30 P. M. C. H. Mason, 15 Summit St ... . Master J. Q. McClure. 144%N. High Ht . Secretary C. B. Cavey, 407 N. High St . . . Financier F. J. Keistler, 214 S. High St . Mag. Agent 10. F0BE8T CITY: Cleveland, Ohio. Meets at K. of P. Hall, 180 Ontario St., the second and fourth Sundays of each month at 2 P. M. H. Holler, 17 Waring St Master S. C. Myers, 97 Lawrence St . . Secretary T. H. Sheppard, 154 Pelton Ave . Financier E. W. Crain, 431 Lake Ht . . . Mag. Agent II. EXCELSIOR; Phlllipsburg, N. J. Meets at Gwinner’s Hail, South Main St., the second and fourth Sundays of each month at 2 o’clock P. M. W. W. Carling Master C. A. Stevenson, Box 106 ... . Secretary J. W. Sinclair Financier H. Lott Mag. Agent 12. BUFFALO; Buffalo, N. Y. Meets at Conductor's Hall, 253 Michigan St., every Friday at 8 o’clock P. M. A. L. Jacobs, 513 S. Division St . . Master D. E. Barry, 510 Seneca Ht . . . . Secretary C. W. Piper, 244 N. Division St . Financier D. E. Barry, 510 Seneca Ht . . . Mag. Agent 15. WASHINGTON; Jersey City, N. J. T. E. Kelton, Roseli, N. J Master P. D. *Mead, 246% Van Horn Ht . Secretary C. A. Wilson, l3o Pacific Ave . . Financier G. Lewis, 250 Communlpaw Ave Mag. Agent 14. EUREKA; Indianapolis, Ind. Meets on Cor. of Washl ngton and Meridian Sts. every Tuesday at 8 o’clock P. M. J. Farrell. 121 John Ht Master C. Zepp, 93 Malott Ave Secretary Wm. Hugo, 79 N. Noble St . . . Financier H. C. Randall, I. B. & W. Shops. Mag. Agent 16. ST. LAWRENCE; Montreal, Can. Meets at St. Charles Club House, Cor. Wel- lington and Richmond Hts., every alter- nate Sunday 2:30 P. M. H. Taylor, 181 Magdelane St ... . Master E. Upton, 42 St. Etienne St . . . Secretary J. Ryan, 211 Burgeois St .... Financier C. A. King, 477 Wellington St . Mag. Agent 18 YIGO; Terre Haute, Ind. Meets at G. A. R. Hall, Corner 6th and Ohio Sts., the second and fourth Sun- days of each month at 2 o’clock P. M. O. E. Fox, 1326 Sycamore Ht . . . . Master E. V. Debs Secretary J. Smith, 205 N. Eleventh St . . Financier F. Smith, 419 N. 12th St ... . Mag. Agent 17. OLD POST : Vincennes, Ind. Meets at B. of L. F. Hall, Cor. of 7th and Broadway Sts., every Sunday at 2 P. M. H. M. Hogan Master T. A. Galloway, Care O. A M. Shops Secretary C. A. Crlpps Financier C* A. Bruce Mag. Agent 18. WE8T END ; Slater, Mo. Meets at Oad Fellows Hall, Main St., the 2nd and 4th Saturday evenings of each month at 7:30. M. 8hort Master T. B. Crawford Secretary F. A. Briggs, L. Box 53 Financier J. B. Murpny Mag. Agent 19. TRUCK!! ; Wadsworth, Nevada. Meets in Engineers* Hall every Friday evening at 7:30 P. M. G. Abbay, Box 8 Master J. Van Buren, Box 8 Secretary J. F. George, Box 8 Financier C. E. McBean, Box 8 Mag. Agent 20. STUART; Stuart, Iowa. Meets at Engineer’s Hall, Gould Building. South Division St., the first and third Sundays of each month at 2 P. M. C. L. Bunch, Box 247 Master M. C. Kimball, Box 71 Secretary C. K. Rost, Box 398 Financier E Cahon, Box 6 Mag. Agent 21. INDUSTRIAL; South St. Louis, Mo. Meets at Engineer’s Hall, on Main St., between Roberts and Vine Sts., every Thursday at 7:30 P. M. W. J. Edy,2d and Blow Sts .... Master J. H. Clark, 3d St., between Primm and Tesson Sts .... Secretary J. D. Fisher Financier F. Fuller, 2d St., between Kraus and Nebraska Sts . . Mag. Agent 22. CENTRAL j Urbana, 111. Meets in K. of U. B. Hall, Cor. of Main and Markets Sts., every Sunday at 2:30 P. M. W. Rundel, Box 345 Master R. C. Burns, Box 370 Secretary M. Stillwell, Box 64 Financier A. Barr, Box 64 Mag. Agent 28. PHCENIX ; Brookfield, Mo. Meets at Odd Fellows Hall, the second and fourth Sundays of each month. L. R. St. John Master M. DeVoy . Secretary H. Mangel Financier J. D. Ray, Hannibal, Mo . . . Mag. Agent 24. GREAT WESTERN: Parsons, Kan. Meets in Fisk’s Hall (up-stairs) on North side of Johnson Ave., every alternate Sunday at 2:30 P. M. J. Emery, Box 112 Master C. M. Long, Box 840 Secretary J. Tierney, Box 701 Financier C Anderson, Box 367 Mag. Agent 26. CONNECTING LINK ; Boone, la. Meets at Engineer’s Hall, on 8th St., be- tween Marshall and Tama Sts., the first and third Sundays in each month at 2:30 i . jn. W. H. Fuller, L. Box 814 Master C. A. Wheeler, L. Box 584 ... . Secretary J. D. Russell Financier T. A. Adams . . Mag. Agent 26. ALPHA: Baraboo, Wis. Meets in Enginers’ Hall, on 3rd St., the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 2 P.M. J. K. Hawes Master G. Graham Secretary W^G. Wallace Financier G. M. Dopp, Box 660 Mag. Agent 27. HAWKEYE; Cedar Rapids, la. Meets at Room 13, Cor. of 2d St. and 2d Ave, in Post Office Block, the first and third Sundays of each month at 2 P. M. M. W. Cary, L. Box 504 Master F. D. Ford, L. Box 354 Secretary C. W. Phelps, Box 1010 Financier E. Meaoham Mag. Agent Digitized by C.ooQle

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92 FIREMEN’8 MAGAZINE. 28. ELKHORN ; North Platte, Neb. M. B. Tarklngton Master H. J. Clark, Box 177 Secretary P. H. Sullivan, Box 921 Financier 8. Hartman Mag. Agent 29. CERRO GORDO ; Mason City, Iowa. Meets at K. of P. Hall, Cor. of 5th and Commercial Sts., the first and third Sun- days of each month at 7:30 P. M. A. H. Tucker, Box 137 Master F. McKay, Box 167 Secretary J. Shuster, Box 167 Financier F. McKay, Box 167 Mag. Agent 80. CEDAR TALLEY ; Waterloo, la. Meets at Good Templar’s Hall, Pardu Block, on 4th St., between Commercial and Jefferson Sts., the first and third Sundays of each month at 2 P. M. C. 6. Grassley.Box 416 Master R. A. Corson, Box 406 Secretary A. E. Girard, Box 795 Financier C. A. Clough Mag. Agent 81. R. R. CENTRE ; Atchison, Kan. Meets at Hall 710 Commercial St., between 7th and 8th Sts., the second and fourth Sundays of each mouth at 2:30 P. M. S. Walters, :09 Robert St Master A. Studer, 203 South Liberty St . Secretary J. A. Sweeney, 417 R St Financier 8. Walters, 109 Robert St . . . Mag. Agent 82. BORDER; Ellis, Kan. F. J. Schuyler. Box 138 Master J. D. Rippev, Box 243 Secretary A. H. Britton, Box 303 Financier A. H. Chapman, L. Box 12 . . Mag. Agent 33. 8UCCES8 ; Trenton, Mo. H. U. Stamper, Box 242 Master W. J. Her Secretary G. Atherton • Financier T. Sugg Mag. Agent 84. CLINTON ; Clinton, la. Meets in B. of L. E. Hall, on 4th St., be- tween 9th and 10th Avs., the first and third Sundays of each month at 2 P. M. H. W. Stephens, Box 189 Master J. W. Adams, Box 945 Secretary J. W. Adams, Box 945 Financier C. S. Keith, Box 114 Mag. Agent 86. AMBOY ; Amboy, Ills. Meets in Engineer’s Hall, over No. 19 Main St., the first and third Sundays of each month at 3 P. M. C. R. Rosier, Box 420 Master G. W. Bainter, Box 4»8 Secretary A. Schermerhorn Financier J. McCormick Mag. Agent 86. TIPPECANOE ; Lafayette, Ind. Meets Cor. of 4th and Ferry Sts. J. H. Brewer, 161 Union St Master P. Leindecker, Care L. E. A W. Shops Secretary W. S. Beemer, 153 North St . . . Financier 1 If A 37. NEW HOPE: Centralla, Ills. Meets at Engineer’s Hall, in first block east of I. C. Depot, the first and third Sundays of each month at 2 P. M. E. L. Welton, Box 291 Master F. P. Morse, Box 291 Secretary F. M. James, Box 202 Financier H. G. Cormick, Box 151 . . . . Mag. Agent 88. AVON ; Stratford, Ontario. Meets in Forester’s Hall, Market Square, the first and third Sundays every month at 2 P. M. Ben. Yapp, Box 818 Master G. Nursey, Box3i8 Secretary F. Mingay, Box 103 Financier E. ▲. Young, Box 818 Mag. Agent 89. TWIN CITY; Rock Island, Ills. Meets at B of L. E. Hall, Star Block, on 2d Ave, Harper House, the second and fourth Sundays of each month at2P. M. E. W. Mason, 520 E. 9th St., Daven- nort, Iowa Master HTJ. Frick, Box 1226 Secretary W. H. Gray', Box 194 Financier S. Nichols Mag. Agent 40. BLOOMING ; Bloomington, Ills. Meets in Engineer’s Hall. North Centre St., between Front and Washington Sts., every Tuesday evening. E. Browning, 720 W. Chest nut St . . Master C. Monahan, Jefferson House . . Secretary J. Devine, 911 W. North St . . . Financier J. Johnson, 708 E. Washing- ton St Mag. Agent ONWARD; Mand an, Dakota. Meets at Odd Fellows’ Hall, every Satur- day at 7:30 P. M. N. A. Ames, Box 275 Master J. W. McQuay, Box 275 Secretary J. F. Reilly Financier N. A. Ames, Box 275 Mag. Agent 42. ELMO; Madison, Wls. Meets in Sharp’s Hall. Cor. of Dayton and Charter Sts., the first Tuesday and third Wednesday of every month at 2 P. M. A. Morgan, Box 1903 Master W. D. Scamp ton, Box 1725 . . . Secretary M. O’Loughlin, Box 1903 . . . .Financier C. Morgan, Box 1903 Mag. Agent 48. ST. JOSEPH; St. Joseph, Mo. Meets at Daunkrayer Hall, Cor. of 9th and Olive Sts., the second and fourth* Sun- days of each month at 2:30 P. M. C. Thomas. 2324 S. 6th St Master I. Dupuis, 2324 S. 6th St Secretary H. Boyer, 2135 8. 6th St Financier H. Dunn, Elwood, Kan . . . Mag. Agent H. P. Mann, 2226 S. 10th St . . Mag. Agent 44. F. W. ARNOLD ; East St. Louis, Ills. Meets at Flnke Hall, the 1st and 3rd Tues- days of each month at 8 P. M. T. Halpin. Box 171 Master F. Quirk, Box 262 Secretary T.J. Hayes, Box 288 Financier C. Timblin, Box 116 Mag. Agent 46. BOSE CITY; Little Rock, Ark. Meets at 406 E. Markham St., up stairs, every Monday at 7:30 P. M. B. Schlmmelpfennig, 208 S. Cross St.Master H. H. Burrus, 1228 W. 4th St . . Secretary H. H. Burrus, 1228 W. 4th St . . Financier H. H. Llndenberger 819 E. 2nd St. Mag. Agent 46. CAPITAL; Springfield, Ills. Meets at Engineer’s Hall, Munroe St., be- tween 6th and 7th Sts..the first and third Sundays of each month at 2 P. M. J. Summergill. 1112 E. Monroe St . Master A.D. Hensley, 9th A Division Sts.Secretary H. Ettlnger, Wabash Shops . . Financier S. Clark, Wabash Shops . . .Mag. Agent 17. TRIUMPHANT: Chicago, Ills. Meets In Railway Chapel, State 8t., the second and fourth Sundays of each month at 2:30 P. M. Angus Menlsh. 3158 S. LaSalle St . Master F. J. Rosbach, 1323 State St . . . Secretary John Devine, 1462 Indiana Ave.Financier J.W. Miller, 1328 State St . . . Mag. Agent 48. W. F. HYNES; Peoria, Ills. Meets in Druids Hall, Cor. Main and Adams Sts., the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 7:30 P. M. G. Gates, Box 59, Warsaw, Ills . . . Master A. Chapman. 615 1st St Secretary T. Curran. 303 Maple St Financier T. W. Welch, 706 1st 81 . . . . Mag. Agent Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN’8 MAGAZINE. 93 49. J. H. RAYMOND; Decatur, Ills. Meets on Morgan 8t., between Eldorado and Cerro Gordo Sts., every Sunday at 8 r. m. A. H. Sutton, Box 1187 Master Wm. J. Pursell, Box 672 Secretary W. W. Danaldson, Box 672 . . .Financier Wm. J. Pursell, Box 672 .. . Mag. Agent 60. GARDEN CITY: Chicago, Ills. Meets at Cor. State and 47th Sts., the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month at 7:30 P. M. J. J. Hannahan, 3757 Dearborn St., Master J. J. Delaney, 4954 Dearborn St. . Secretary A. S. McAllister, 4904 8. Dear- born St Financier J. J. Hanahan, 8757 Dearborn St Mag. Agent 51. FRISCO ; North Springfield, Mo. Meets at Good Templar’s Hall, between Commercial and Boonville Sts., the second and fourth Saturdays at 7:80 P. M. J. A. Dryden, Box 40 Master J. Hulse Secretary M. W. Burwell, Box 64 Financier W. Geister, Box 12 Mag. Agent 52. GOOD WILL ; Logansport. Ind. Meets at Good Will Hall, Cor. of Spear and 12th Sts., every Saturdav at 2*^0 P. M. S. Bricber, L. Box 628 Master A. Rosa, L. Box 626 Secretary M. W. Jamison, L. Box 626 . . .Financier F. E. Wolfklll, L. Box 628 . . Mag. Agent 58. EMPORIA ; Emporia, Ran. Meets in A. O. u. W. Hall, southeast Cor. of Commercial St. and 5th Ave., the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 7 P. M. C. Rich, L. Box 600 Master C. Raymond, Box 957 Secretary G. E. Brooks Financier R. S. Mears Mag. Agent 54. ANCHOR ; Moberly , Mo. Meets in Good Templar’s Hall, on Reed St., second door west of Post Office, every Tuesday at 2 P. M. G. Zang, Box 667 Master J. Everitt, Box 667 Secretary F. Nebergall, Box 667 Financier F. Emery, Box 781 Mag. Agent 55. BLUFF CITY s Memphis, Tenn. Meets in Fuchs* Hall, No. 16 Johnson Ave., the first and third Sundays of each month. W. C. Nance, L. A N. Shops .... Master C. E. Rlngwald, L. A N. Shops. . Secretary J. Fuchs, 16 Johnson Ave . . . Financier W. Buchanan, L. A N. Shops . Mag. Agent 58. BANNER; Stansberry, Mo. Meets in Odd Fellow’s Hall, Cor. 2d and Park Sts., every Sunday at 4 P. M. Levi Smith, Box 76 Master P. McDermott Secretary A. Coffenberger Financier J. B. Miller Mag. Agent 57. BOSTON; Boston, Mass. Meets in Engineer’s Hall. 47 Hanover St., third floor, the first and third Sundays of each month at 10 A. M. A. W. Spurr, Henderson House, Hammond St., Boston Hlghlands.Master R. P. S. Jones, 58 Washington St., Charlestown District . . . Secretary J. c. Edwards, 21 Salem St., Charlestown District Financier W. C. Green, No. 2 Smith St., Salem, Maas Mag. Agent 58. SACRAMENTO; Rocklin, Cal. C. C. Brown Master L. Jeardeau Secretary A. H. Curtis Financier C. W. Myers Mag. Agent 59. ROYAL GORGE; South Pueblo, Col. Meets in Engineer’s Hall,. Cor. of Union Ave. and C. St., over South Pueblo Na- tional Bank, third floor, every Monday at 7:30 P.M. * E. B. Mayo, L. Box 45 Master A. Wyho Secretary J. A. Hill, L. Box 45 Financier E. B. Mayo, L. Box 45 Mag. Agent . UNITED; Philadelphia, Pa- Meets at Dover Hall, 2204 Marshall St., every alternate Sunday at 1:30 P. M. J. H. Felters, 814 Dickfnson St., 31st Ward . . Master T. McCaun Secretary J. Shepherd, 2510 Alder St . . .Financier J. Shepherd, 2>10 Alder St . . Mug. Agent 81. MINNEHAHA; St. Paul. Minn. Meets in Druid’s Hall. Cor. of 7th and Jackson Sts., the second and fourth Sundays of each month at 3 P. M. S. J. Murphy, 491 E. 5tli St Master J. J. Spellman.573 Jefferson Ave.Secretary B. Bradley 714 Heaney St ... . Financier S. J. Murpy, 491 E.5th St . . . Mag. Agent 82. YANBERGEN ; Carbondale, Pa. Meets in Atkin’s Hall, Cor. Main and Wall Sts., the second and fourth Sundays of every month at 3 P. M. W. Elf is Master J. A. Bryden, Box 70 Secretary O. K. Histed, Box 288 Financier O. E. Histed, Box 288 Mag. Agent 68. HERCULES; Danville, ills. D. Morgan, Box 772 Master J. C. Burroughs, Box 772 .... Secretary G. Shuster, Box 772 Financier F. Kronil, Box 772 Mag. Agent 84. SIOUX; Sioux City. Iowa. A. Canfield, L. Box 6 Master L. C. Webb Secretary H. W. Butterfield, Box 751 . . .Financier E. A. Bennett Mag. Agent 65. FORT RIDGELY ; Sleepy Eye, Minn. J. A. Ashworth, Box 84 Master L. A. Bullard, Waseca, Minn . . Secretary W. W. Williams, Box 26 . . . . Financier W. W. Williams, Box 26 . . . Mag. Agent 66. CHALLENGE ; Belleville, Ont. Meets 1 n Marble Hall , Front St., the second and fourth Sundays of every month at 2:30 P. M. E. L. Adamson, G. T. Ry Master T. Daly, Jr., G. T. Ry Secretary J. Logue, G. T. Ry Financier E. Morris, G. T. Ry Mag. Agent 67. DOMINION ; Toronto, Canada. Meets in Occidental Hall, Cor. of Queen and Bathurst Sts., the first and third Sundays of each month at 2:30 P. M. J. Scott, 24 Vananley St Master H. P. Boulton, 554 Queen St. W. Secretary J. Pratt, 24 Charlotte St Financier J. Pratt, 24 Charlotte St ... . Mag. Agent 68. EAU CLAIRE; Eau Claire, Wis. Meets at A. O. U. W. Hall, 208?£Barsrow St., the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 2 P. M. M. Cuddy, Box 877 Master A. McKay, Box 1050 Secretary H. Schulze Financier R. White Mag. Agent \ / Digitized by C.ooQle

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94 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 69. ISLAND CITY; Brockville, Ont. Meets In Merrill’s Block, the second Sun- day of every month at 2:30 P. M. R, J. Turnbull. Box 154 Master F. Barr, Box 204 Secretary F. G. Lawrence. Box 226 ... . Financier T. Shields, Box 248 Mag. Agent 70. LONE STAR; Longview, Texas. C. Reitch, L. Box 304 Master J. A. Gremm, L. Box 364 . . . . Secretary J. A. Gremm, L. Box 364 ... . Financier J. A. Christman, L. Box 364 . . Mag. Agent 71. SUSQUEHANNA : Oneonta, N. Y. C. Houghton, Box 472 Master F. Spencer Secretary A. DeLong, Box 679 Financier E. R. Barnes Mag. Agent 72. WELCOME ; Camden, N.J. Meets at Lentsfelder Hall, northeast Cor. of 3d and Federal Sts., the first and third Sundays of each month at 2 P. M. J. Gibbs, 414 Hamilton St Master C. T. Burr, 583 Carman St ... . Secretary C. T. Burr, 583 Carman St ... . Financier H. Higgins, 426 S. 3d St . . . . Mag. Agent 78. BAY 8TATE ; Worcester, Mass. Meets in Room 9, Piper’s Block, 419 Main St., the first Thursday at 7:30 P. M. and the second and fourth Sundays at 1 P. M. of each month. D. R. Parker, 22 Houghton St . . . Master C. L. Dodge, Piedmont Court . . Secretary C. E. Bullard, 82 Plymouth St . Financier T. Loynd, 83 Green St, . . . .Mag. Agent 74. KAN8A8 CITY; Kansas City, Mo. Meets at A. O. F. Hall, 1215 W. 9th St., every alternate Monday at 7:30 P. M. J. Fleming, 1325 St. Louis Ave . . . Master W. Piercev, 1323 13th St Secretary J . Mulvihlll, 1325 St. Louis Ave, Financier M. Hurley Mag, Agent 76. ENTERPRISE; Philadelphia, Pa. Meets in Grand Army Hall, northeast Cor. of 39th and Market Sts., the second and fourth Sundays of every month at 2 P. M. E. H. Knowles, 3735 Elm St ... . Master G. B. Garrett, 128 N. 32d St . . . Secretary F. Dupell, 422 N. 35th St Financier C. H. Maul, 658 N. 40th St . . . Mag. Agent 76. NEW ERA; Fergus Falls, Minn. Meets in Odd Fellows’ Hall, the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 7 P. M. B. F. Parks, Box 147 Master G. B. Dickinson Secretary W. R. Roberts Financier J. Lenahan, Box 252 Mag. Agent 77. ROCKY MOUNTAIN; Denver, Col. Meets at B. of L. E. Hall. Room 14, Crow & Clark Block, Halliaay St., between 14th and 15th Sts. A. H. Chapman, Box 1,588 Master A. Clark, Box 1588 Secretary W. F. Hynes, Box 1588 Financier J. F. Bristol, 612 Lawrence St, Mag. Agent 78. GOLDEN EAGLE; Sedalla, Mo. Meets in I. O. O. F. Hall, Cor. Ohio and 3d 8ts., the first and third Saturdays of each month at 7:30 P. M. H. A. Miller, Box 1100 Master C. T. Kelk, Box 1100 Secretary W. H. Clark, Box 1100 Financier J. Costin, L. Box 958 Mag. Agent 79. J. M. DODGE ; Roodhouse, Ills. Meets at I. O. M. A. and B. of L. F. Hall, north side of Square, every Saturday at 7:30 P. M. V. B. Giddings, L. Box 1114 Master H. Adams. L. Box 1174 Secretary W. DonnOily, L. Box 1165 .... Financier E. H. Becraft, Box 48 Mag. Agent 80. SELF HELP; Aurora, Ills. Meets at Engineer’s Hall, over 8 and 10 Broadway St., the second and fourth Sundays of each month at 3 P. M. C. F. Earl, Box 478 Master T. Byron, Box 375 Secretary G. Goding, Box 252 Financier H. Gass, Box 1717 Mag. Agent 81. PINE CITY; Bralnerd, Minn. H. A. Boadccker, Box 624 Master C. S. Larison, Box 301 Secretary W. Wadham, Box 552 Financier A. McDonald, Box 458 Mag. Agent 82. NORTHWESTERN; Minneapolis, Minn. Meets at Sweedish Bros.’ Hall, No. 220 Nicolet Ave., the first Saturday at 7:30 P. M. and the third Sunday at 3 P. M. of each month. F. L. Harvey, L. Box 187 Master A. W. Dean, 310 19th St. N . . . . Secretary J. Newton, 510 14th Ave. S . . . Financier Z. G. Hanscom, 612 12th Ave. S, Mag. Agent 88. TRINITY : Forth Worth, Tex. Meets at Engineer’s and Firemen’s Hall, Quality Hill, upper end of South Main St., every Friday at 8 P. M. J. Moynihan, L. Box 406 Master T. Tuncy Secretary J. O’Malley, L. Box 406 Financier J. H. Smith Mag. Agent 84. CALHOUN; Battle Creek, Mich. Meets in Whitcomb Block, the second and fourth Sundays at 2 P. M. and the first Wednesday at 7:3 P. M. of each month. H. A. Beardsley, Box 455 Master J. Tighe, Box 1823 Secretary G. Kelly, Box 1084 Financier J. Randolph, Box 1084 .... Mag. Agent 86. FARGO ; Fargo, Dakota. G. A. Kingsley . Master S. P. Olson, Box 1144 Secretary A. Bassett, Box 1796 Financier C. A. Wagner Mag. Agent 86. BLACK HILLS; Laramie City, Wyoming. Meets at K. of P. Hall. Second St., every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. P. Math! son Master F. E. RofTee, Box 136 Secretary I. F. Chopper, Box 230 Financier J. Brebner, Box 219 Mag. Agent 87. SUMMIT; Rawlins, Wyoming. C. B. Hart Master J. C. Gunning, Box 142 Secretary G. A. Moncton Financier .T. C. Gunning, Box 142 ... . Mag. Agent 88. MORNING STAR; Evanston, Wyoming. Meets in Engineer’s Hall, Front St., every Thursday at 7:30 P. M. P. Peterson Master J. J. LeCnin Secretary E. W. Dennis, Box 124 Financier S. Black ham Mag. Agent 89. SILVER STATE ; Carlin, Nev. Meets at Engineer’s Hall every Tuesday at 4 P. M. R. Trewick Master O. W. Holibaugh, Box 43 .... Secretary O. C. Thompson, Box 42 ... . 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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 95 92. INTEB-8T ATE; Texarkana, Tex. J. R. McCartney Master W. Winters Secretary C. B. Hall Financier T. Ryan Mag. Agent 9S. GATE CITY; Keokuk, Iowa. Meets at Engineer’s Hall, Cor. of 8th and Main Sts., the second aud fourth Sun- days at 2 P. M. of each month. Z. Moore, 713 Palean St Master M. J. Donahue, Box 651 Secretary J. H. Carter, Box 651 Financier George Sick, Box 310 Mag. Agent 94. CACTUS; Tucson .Arizona. Meets nt B. of L. F Hall, Rear of Porter’s Hotel, 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at7P. M. F. D. Simpson, Box 218 , Master F. Smith, Box 218 Secretary F. P. Sargent, Box 218 Financier F. M. Wiley, Box 218 Mag. Agent 95. CHICAGO; Chicago, 111. Meets at Engineer’s Hall, 211 Milwaukee Ave., Cor. of Green St., the first Tuesday and the third Friday of each month at 7:30 P. M.; and the last Sunday of each month at 2:30 P. M. J. Leahy, 74 N. Sangamon St . . . Master J. Pierce, 171 W. Huron St . . . Secretary C. A. Miller. 643 N. Robey St . . Financier E. W. Wallbauin, 188 Milton Ave Mag. Agent 96. ALEXIA; Wellsville, Ohio. C. S. Given Master W. P. Scheets Secretary S. J. Clark Financier W. P. Seheets Mag. Agent 97. ORANGE GROYE ; Los Angeles, Cal. Meets at Firemen’s Hall, over S. P. R. R, offices, San Fernando St., the 1st, 10th and 20th of each month at 7 P. M. C. Elton, Box 72 Master F. R. ShafTer, Box 72 Secretary H. E. Moore, Box 72 Financier M. M. Smith Mag. Agent 96. PERSEVERANCE ; Terrace, Utah. Meets at Engineer’s Hall, Cor. of 3d and Cedar Sts., every Tuesday. E. A. Peck Master R. W. Shields Secretary G. W. Jacobs Financier E. B. Mandeville Mag. Agent 99. ROCHESTER ; Rochester, N. Y. Meets on first floor, between State and Mill Sts., on Market St., the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7:30 P. M. A. H. Sharp, 60 Tap pan St. Master J. R. Sproat, 162 North Ave . . . Secretary C. W. Beach, 23 Foehner St . . . Financier R. Gallon, 67 Hudson St . . . Mag. Agent 100. ADAIR ; Bowling Green, Ky. Meets at Depot, on Adams St., opposite Ritter House, every Monday at v P. M. A. H. Green, Box 115 Master M. J. Collins Secretary J. Martin Financier G. Wilkes Mag. Agent 101. ADVANCE; Creston, Iowa. Meets at Engineer’s Hall, on Union St., every Monday at 7:30 P. M. J. V. Cherrington, Box 812 Master A. E. Finley, L. Box 229 Secretary W. L. McClure, Box 393 Financier J. S. Vickers, Box 16 Mag. Agent 102. CONFIDENCE; East 'Dee Moines, Iowa. Meets at Good Templars’ Hall, Cor. 5th and Locust Sts., the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each montn at 2 P. M. J. Anderson Master I. K. Carter Secretary J. Musgrove Financier J.Clarey Mag. Agent 1©#. FALLS CITY; Louisville. Ky. Meets at Whedekind Hall, on Market St., between 6tli and 7th Sts., every Wednes- day at 2 P. M. T. Pldgeon, 1518 12th 8t Master T. McGuire, 946 Dumesnell St . . Secretary H. Prout. Broadway Hotel . . . Financier J. T. Ahearn, 1629 Rowan St . Mag. Agent 104. J. W. RICHARDSON ; Louisville, Ky. J. A. Hoke, Bender’s Drug Store, . Master F. Honnaker, 93H E. Green St . Secretary F. Honnaker, 939 E. Green St . Financier G. Buxe, 1128 Washington St. . Mag. Agent 105. PROGRESS; Galesburg, Ills. T. E. Creen, Box 1278 Master H. W. Walbaum, Box 1137 . . Secretary J. C. Herron, Box 1185 Financier H. W. Wallbauin, Box 1137 . . Mag. Agent 106. KEY CITY; Dubuque, Iowa. Meets at Good Templar’s Hall, 640 Main St., the second and fourth Sundays of each month at 7:15 P. M. W. McDonald, Box 1873 Master E. Adams, 137 High St Secretary T. Welch, 18th SL, between Washington and Elm Sts . . Financier E. Adams, 137 High St ... . Mag. Agent 107. ECLIPSE; Gallon, Ohio. Meets at Ristcr’s Hall, 29 Main St., every Thursday at 7:30 P M. C. H. Ness Master J. A. Farnsworth, Box 283 .. . Secretary A. N. Jenkinson, Box 196 .. . Financier W. Shull Mag. Agent 108. PIONEER; Chama, New Mex. W. Cline, Alamosa, Col Master K. B. Rbelm Secretary J. C. McCabe Financier H. S. Smith, L. Box 2622, Ala- mosa, Col Mag. Agent 100. PEACE; St. Louis, Mo. Meets at Summit Hall, Cor. Ewing Ave. and Market Sts., every alternate Sun- day, at 7 P. M. G. W. Bouchard, 1314 Pratt Ave, . Master W. J. Pourcellie, 2718 Gamble Ave Secretary. Louis Fisher, 2811 Adams St . .Financier W. A. Isbell, 320 Montrose Ave, Mag. Agent 110. OLD GUARD; Buc.vrus, Ohio. Meets at Engineers Hall, Cor. of Sandus- ky Ave. aud Mansfield St., the 2nd and 4tn Sundays of each month at 2 P. M. W. T. Craig Master W. C. Bruce Secretary J. R. Gordon, L. Box 235 .... Financier J. E. Brown Mag. Agent 111. BEACON; Mat toon, Ills. Meets at Engineer's HalL West Broadway St., the first and third Tuesdays of each month nt 7:30 P. M. J. F. Gleason, Box 498 Master F. S. Strickland, Box 833 .... Secretary H. H. Kirchgrnber, L. Box 142 . Financier L. Welsh, Box 295 . Mag. Agent 112. EVENING STAR; Mt. Vernon, Ills. Meets at Masonic Hall, Stratton’s Block, the second and fourth Sundays of each month at 8 P. M. A. J. Randall, L. Box 126 Master C. Joyce Secretary J. Murphy. 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96 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 118. CLABK-KIMBALL; Eagle Rock, Idaho. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. Wm. Hull, Master Will R. Dean, Box 366, Butte, Wyoming, Territory Secretary Will R. Dean, Box 366, Butte, Wyoming, Territory Financier E. B. Nye Mag. Agent 114. MAGIC CITYs Cheyenne, Wyoming. Meets In Hall over Post Office every Wed- nesday at 7 PM. A. Heenan, Box 229 Master C. Madsou, Box 626 Secretary F. W. Dudley, Box 625 Financier W. McGuire Mag. Agent 116. GULF CITY ; Galveston, Texas. Meets in Temple of Honor Hall, Cor. of Centre and Market Sts., the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. J. M. Donough, Ave. K, between 36th nnd 37th Sts Master J. H. Stelnhoff, Ave. N, between 19th and 20th Sts Secretary J. L. Praime, 216 West Ave. I . Financier J. H. Stelnhoff, Ave. N, be- tween 19th and 20th Sts . . . Mag Agent 110. 8T. CLAIH ; Fort Gratiot, Mich. Meets in Odd Fellow’s Hall, on Huron Ave.. (Edison’s Block.) the first, third and fourth Sundays of every month at 2 P. M. R. E. Allen, Box 57 Master G. W. Rae. Box 31 Secretary J. J. Rae, Box 31 Financier F. Miuard Mag. Agent 117. BEAVER; London, Out. Meets in Engineer’s Hall, on Waterloo St., the second Tuesday and fourth Friday of every month at 7:30 P. M. R. Gowanlock, 304 South St . . . . Master H. T. Fletcher, *221 Maitland St . . Secretary J. W. Cox. 76 Hamilton Road . . Financier W. Temple, 109Colborne St. . Mag. Agent 118. STAR OF THE EAST; Richmond, Quebec. Meets in Odd Fellow’s Hall, near Locomo- tive Shops, the first two Wednesdays of every month at 8 P. M. and the last two Saturdays of every month at 3 P. M. R. A. Leonard, Richmond Sta. P.O., Master J. Damant, Richmond Sta. P.O., Secretary G. Scott, Richmond Sta. P. O . Financier T. A. Bonner, Richmond Sta. P. O Mag. Agent 119. COLONIAL; River du Loup. Quebec. Meets In the English School House, every Wednesday at 8 P. M. R. Findley Master F. Gosselin Secretary H. D. Brown, I. C. Ry, River du Loup Station, Financier F. Clenard, I. C. R’y, River du Loup 8tation Mag. Agent 120. FORTUNE ; Syracuse, N. Y. Meets in I. O. of G. T. Hall, 197 Seymour St., every Tuesday evening at 7:30. 8. T. Vrooman, Care J. Doyle, 197 Seymour St Master F. H. Livington, 157 Madison St.Seoretary G. J. Walters, 146 Butternut St . Financier C. S. Vrooman, Care J. Doyle, 197 Seymour St Mag. Agent 121. FELLOWSHIP; Corning, N. Y. Meets in Pucell’s Block, East Market St., the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 4 P. M. O. L. Baker, Box 867 Master H. Krebs, Box 310 Secretary G. R. Quick, L. Box 35 Financier J. Krebs, Box 310 Mag. Agent 122. H. B. 8TONE; Beardstown, 111. Meets at B. of L. E. Hall, Cor. Main and State Sts., every Tuesday evening at 7:30 G. Hertllne Master S. A. May all Secretary G. Hertllne, Box 421 Financier B. DeHaven, Box 190 Mag. Agent 128. OVERLAND; Omaha, Neb. Meets in K. of P. Hall, Cor. 14th and Doug- lass Sts., every Wednesday at 7:30 P.M. J. Casey. 608 18tn St Master F. Crawford, U. P. Round House.Secretary T. F. Barry, 1112 Chicago St . . Financier G. T. Anderson, U. P. Round House Mag. Agent 124. PILOT; Perry, Iowa. H. A. Draper Master M. Maloy Secretary E. G. Fox Financier M. Maloy Mag. Agent 126. GUIDE; Marshalltown, Iow’a. Meets at Whitten’s Hall, on the 2d and 4th Sundays of each month at 2:30 P. M. S. C. Cook, Box 1,507 Master W. W. Hill, Box 115 Secretary G. 8. Tubbs Financier F. W. Snider Mag. Agent 120. COMET; Austin, Minn. Meets at Engineer’s Hall, Cor. Main and Mill Sts every Sunday at 2 P. M. A. Pullar Master F. McWhorton Secretary P. Chambers Financier C. Gilleece Mag. Agent 127. NORTHERN LIGHT; Winnepeg, Manitoba. Meet* at Odd Fellows Hall, every Sunday at 2 P. M. H. Cochrane Master H. Curran Secretary R. Bell Financier H. Lynes Mag. Agent 128. LANDMARK; Glendive, Montana. Meets in Glendive School House the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 2 P.M. W. T. Field, Box 55 Master J. H. Casey Secretary W. T. Field, Box 55 Financier F. J. Merserean, Box 55 ... . Mag. Ageut 129. MINERAL KING ; Escanaba, Mich. J. Trotter Master T. Owens Secretary L. R. Blake Financier G. W. Parmeter Mag. Agent 180. GUIDING STAR; Milwaukee, Wls. Meets at Engineer’s Hall, 131 Clinton St., every Sunday at 7:30 P. M. J. Buckley, 475 Virginia St ... . Master J. Rhine, 131 Clinton St Secretary I. J. Holbrook,4I7 National Ave.Financter J. Buckley, 305 Jackson St . . Mag. Agent 181. GOLDEN RULE ; Stevens Point. Wis. Meets at Engineer’s Hall, the 2d and 4th Sundays of each month, at 2:30 P. M. H. A. Brooks, Box 88, 8. Side . . . Master L. F. Jackson Secretary E. Murray, Box 88, S. Side . . . Financier C. H. Eastwood, Box 74, S. Side. Mag. Agent 182. MARVIN HUGHITT; Eagle Grove, low'a. Meets In Firemen’s Hall, on Broadway, every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. F. M. Morgan Master J. O’Conner Secretary J. A. Correll Financier C. A. Bates * * . . . Mag. Agent Digitized by tjOOQle

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VOL. VII. MARCH, 1883. NO. 3. Written for Firemen's Magazine. Harry Essler’s Inheritance. BY MALCOM MEREDITH. I. Standing upon a slight eminence over- looking a beautiful and almost perfect landscape were two men, engaged in earnest conversation. Both were fine specimens of physical manhood, but op- posite in temperament and widely apart m age. To the one, life was in its spring- time ; for the other, its winter was near. The dress and manner of the younger in- dicated some acquaintance with city life, while there was that about the other wThich spoke of life having been passed mid rural scenes. Both faces were pleasant to look upon — youth, health ana beauty upon the one ; health, age and nobility upon the other. Nature had been un- usually kind to the younger of these two men. To a symmetrical form and a good constitution she had added a handsome face, lit up by a pair of large, deep blue eyes, from which a kindly soul looked forth. The complexion was such as a woman might have been pardoned for envying. The nose, while not out of proportion, was yet prominent enough to indicate character. The lips were just full enough to show that their owner possessed both sympathy and firmness. Wavy, golden hair crowned the well- shaped head, the form of which indicated that the moral, mental and animal facul- ties were in excellent proportion. “Just look around you, Harry,” the elder was saying in a forceful, earnest wav, “and say if you ever saw a finer body of land. Your father and I, when we were about your age, traveled about lookin’ at the country, an’ we both thought we liked here better than any place we saw • an’ so we settled down an’ went to work. It was a new country then an’ this was government land. It’s took a good deal oi hard work and good management to make it what it is. I’m afraid you don’t rightly appreciate your good fortune.” Harry Essler— for such was the name of the younger— needed no appeal to his observation to cause him to view with admiration the surrounding landscape. He had looked upon this view with ap- reciation many and many a time in the appv years that were gone ; for here it was that the greater part of the 22 years of his life had been passed. To the north and east of them the low lying hills sloped gently down, until they vanished away in the rich black soil of the valley, which, in turn, melted away into the beautiful, far-reaching prairie beyond. Out from the base of the northern hills, crowned with grand old oaks and beeches, there had burst into life a cool, clear, never failing spring, out of which a little brooklet had its birth, wound out through the forest down into the meadow and on to the creek beyond ; in company with which it journeyed on to the great river, upon whose broad breast and mighty current it was borne to the vast ocean beyond, where it was lost in immensity. Through the occasional breaks in the thick foliage of the forest trees, the sun- light kissed the merry dancing, babbling little brook as it hurried along on its ad- venturous journey. It was bidding a glad good-bye to the scenes of its birth and companions of its youth, drifting on in bright anticipation of the future await- ing it far away from these quiet scenes that sometime, in a different spirit of un- rest, it would sigh for again. The wide Digitized by v^.ooQle

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98 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. branching patriarchal elms, the towering into a wide hallway. On either side of hickories and the powerful oaks were un- this, doors opened into large, airy rooms, affected by the spirit of unrest of the lit- The grounds surrounding the house were tie brook, and seemed to have no desire the envy of many a man and woman, to follow her away ; and only the breezes, whose own home surroundings were bare sighing through their branches, moved and desolate on account of the lack of them to a dignified and gentle farewell, trees, shrubs and flowers and tastefully Contentment and stability was the lan- arranged walks. They failed to learn the guage of these forest monarchs. They lesson they might have learned, however, loved the land of their birth and there and went back to their homes again, with wished to pass their lives. never an attempt to beautify them in a Upon the thick, nutricious grasses of like manner. If they could not have this forest pasture of 100 acres, some of made their homes as beautiful as this the finest breeds of stock were peacefully place was, they at least could have ap- grazing. Side by side were Jerseys and proximated to it. By such efforts they Shorthorns, of . the royal blood ; Berk- would have made them far more attractive shires, that were marching about with to their children and themselves, the airs of young military commanders, By the death of his father and mother and near them their distant, but less four years before the opening of this demonstrative, relatives, the Poland story, Harry Easier, being the only child, chinas and Chester whites, Cotswolds inherited this property, consisting in all and Southdowns that would have de- of 400 acres. Ana a grand inheritance it lighted a woolgrower’s eyes, and near was. For three years after the death of these a bunch of playful young colts, his parents he had passed most the time from which good roadsters or draft horses upon the farm, engaged in its manage- might have Been selected. Beyond and ment and cultivation. He knew how to to the west of this fine body of forest pas- work and took a pleasure in it. While ture lay the highly cultivated fields, shut he had been taugnt the details of farm in by tall steaked and ridered fences. It work his education had not been neg- seerned, to look at the rich, black soil, lected. He had been sent to the schools that the many years of careful cultivation in the city, where he had been residing had not robbed it of its virgin elements, during most of the past year. But it haa Again was the promise, “Seedtime and been the father’s desire that his son harvest never shall fail,” being grandly should follow in his footsteps. He had fulfilled. Never in the fruitful years of found happiness and contentment in his the past had there been fairer promise of avocation, and believing it to be, under a bountiful harvest than there was upon the right conditions, the most peaceful, this bright June morning, whose glories happy and ^independent life, had done all the forest songsters were celebrating with he could to attach his son to it. The their sweetest notes. Very attractive teaching and conduct of the parents to- looked the fields in their rich dresses of ward their child had been such that more green. Up and down the long straight than the ordinary affection felt by chil- rows of corn the laborers moved steadily dren towards parents generally existed along at their work. Variety of crops between them. And when death came were apparently among the aims of the to that home so silently, suddenly and owner or manager of the place ; for, in terribly and in the course of two short addition to the great cornfield, there were weeks of each other two loved parents fields of timothy and clover, of oats and were borne out to the silent city of the rye, and of barley and wheat whose dead in the village church yard a few springtime green was soon to ripen to miles away, that once happy home was summer’s harvest and autumn’s gold. shrouded "in a gloom, whose darkness In the center of a beautiful grove of was only lightened by the daily cares of two acres, situated on the hills to the life, a cheerful disposition and the northwest of them, was a dwelling, which, memory of the wise and beautiful teach- in architectural design and finish, was ings of those now dead, worthy of being called a mansion. It To the inquiry and appeal of the man was built of brick, two stories in height, for confirmation of his implied assertion and had been painted a soft, grayish of the fine quality of the land, Harry did color. It stood facing the south. The not immediately give an answer, but after arrangement and workmanship of the in- a few moments he said: “Mr. Thomp- terior corresponded with the idea its ex- son, you could hardly utter words about terior suggested. Broad stone steps led this place that is in praise of it that I up to heavy, carved doors, which opened could not sanction. I was thinking just Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 99 now, as I suppose I have thought a away from you in any way that’ll ever be thousand times in my life, what a splen- likely to happen in our tune. I’ve saw did body of land this is, and how for- bigger piles than twenty thousand slip tunate its owner. 1 have seen but few through young fellers fingers. When places in my life that will compare favor- they got it, it seemed to them they’d never ably with this. Farming, as it is general- spend it. They’d smile at old men that’d ly carried on, is blind, disagreeable work; tell ’em to be careful. No danger, they and if my father had raised me on such knowed how to manage it. They’d show places as many boys are, and had given these old fellers how badly mistaken they me no more privileges than some of them were. The only mistake the old fellers are given, one view of a city would have made was that they gave them too long a been enough to have forever dissatisfied time to run through with what they had. me with life on the farm. But such was But I don’t fear for you like I would for not the case. I have never been in a most boys; I b’leve such teaching as home in the cities that was made more you’ve had counts for somethin’; for attractive to the children of it than mine in most ways you’ll do fur a model, was to me. I like farm work, but I have I b’leve you’re one of the few young been in the city so much during the past unmarried men that’ll live in a city year that it begins to seem more like an’ have plenty of money, an’ not home to me than here. I have agreed to form the acquaintance of bad whisky and sell the place to Captain Golden. He is bad wimen. I say I don’t b’leve you to be here this morning. I have an ex- would, still you’re mortal and might pos- cellent opportunity to get a partnership sibly git into bad company. But you with an old, well-established firm in the was ‘ born right and raised right,’ and it’s dry goods business. I am well acquainted a safe rule in such cases that two out of with the present members of it and am three of them kind will go through life perfectly satisfied that they are not only right. Here’s where the trouble for you honorable, but honest men. I can invest begins. Livin’s high in tow n. You’ve the twfenty thousand dollars which I am earned some money, but you never was offered for the place so that it will bring out away from friends without money, me more than the place will, either in where you had to 1 root, hog, or die. rent or to farm it myself.” Until you have to do somethin’ of the Though Mr. Thompson did not always kind you won’t know jest what a dollar follow that rule in articulation, which is worth. You can tell me that there’s says, “Utter distinctly the terminating 100 cents in a dollar, but the money consonant,” nor in other respects always you’ve got now will go easier than that conform to the best usage, yet he was one you’d work for hard to earn. ‘Come of those men possessing sterling integrity, easy, go easy.’ Rich men’s sons or grand- a warm heart and a large amount of that sons are often very poor men. They article generally called common sense, never earned what they got and so it His thought, pointedly expressed, counted went fast Now listen to me an’ take for more than that of many who could my advice. Marry some good girl, settle have clothed their poverty of thought in down here an’ content yourself. I’ll tell more stylish language dresses. you, boy, if you’re bound to sell this “ Yes, Harry, that’s all very well in place, I’m afraid that some day you’ll be your imagination — that’s about how much out among strangers workin’ for a few better you can do with the money you dollars a month, and then you’ll wish a can get for the place than with the place thousand times that you owned the place itself,” replied Mr. Thompson. “Take again. When that time comes you’ll my advice and hold to this place as grim think of what I’ve told you. You’re sure death w ill sometime hold to you. Twenty to see your mistake sometime, even if you thousand dollars is a big pile of money, don’t loose your money ; for you was but it might leave you like a flash and born and raised on a farm, and with or then you wouldn’t find it an easy matter without money you’ll want to be back on to git hold of that much, or a place that one some day. Its jest as you say, most would sell for it. Banks break, business farmers don’t do as much as they could houses fail, men git robbed, and in a good to please the young folks an’ to make many other ways lose their money. In ’em like their business, but it wasn’t that some of these ways you might lose yourn a way with you. You had jest as nice a that you would git. But this land is firm home as you could ask.” and there’s no danger of losin’ it, an’ it One had affirmed and the other had will be here when me an’ you are gone, admitted the fact that the home sur- Your title’s good an’ no one can twee it roundings of most farmers are not as in- Digitized by CjOOQle

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100 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. viting as they might be, or as they ought to be to attach the children to their call- ing. The lives of most farmers of this class are passed in monotonous drudgery upon the bare plane of animal existence. The highest and best faculties of the soul are dwarfed and shriveled by neglect to place around them something of the beautiful in nature and art necessary for their development. Within the soul or mind of man is a faculty termed ideality. Like every other organ or faculty it was intended to answer a wise purpose, and when we fail to heed its longings and needs we are refusing our moral system a necessary element of growth. What then to many, but prisons, must be those homes with their uncarpeted floors, their walls bare of any ornament save some article of wearing apparel or something out of place; their lack of books and papers, pictures and music, and a variety of that which makes a home more than a mere shelter from heat, cold and storm ? Around many such homes as these is built a Chinese wTall of ignorance and prejudice that shuts out any such foreign idea as progression. From such homes it is no surprise that the children of them drift into the cities, and often unto its worst phases of life. Ah ! if the homes upon the farms were made as attractive as they could be, how much brighter and more satisfactory would be the lives of their inmates. How desolate and barren of that, for which life is really most worth living, have been those homes to which the memory of those once children of them can turn with few pleasant thoughts of the years spent there. But bleak, barren and uninviting as have been the internal and external surroundings of these farm homes, there is many a man and woman who, if thev could lay down their burdens of sin, dishonor and unrest, would be glad to go back to the old home- stead, whose dullness was more merciful to them than the pitiless crush of the city’s throng. The lights of the world’s Londons have proven hollow and bitter mockeries to many a “country lad and lassie” who have sought them with bright anticipations : and again in the future will the deceptive and alluring glitter of citv life shine for such, who will never go back the country road, as did the “lad and las- sie” whose life story is so touchingly told in “THE LIGHTS OF LONDON.” “ The way was long and weary, But gallantly they strode, A country lad and lassie, Along the heavy road. The night was dark and stormy, I But blythe of heart were they, For shining in the distance The Lights of London lay ! O, gleaming lamps of London, that gem the city’s crown, What fortunes lie within you, O Lights of London Town. “With faces worn and weary, That told of sorrow’s load, One day a man and woman Crept down a country road. They sought their native village, Heart broken from the fray ; Yet shining still behind them The Lights of London lay. O, cruel Lights of London, if tears your light could drown, Your victims’ eyes would weep them, O Lights of London Town.” Harry could but acknowledge some of the old man’s assertions. How true his prophecy would be could only be deter- mined by time. It seemed to him that there was but little probability of him ever losing his money. He had decided to sell the place, and the conversation in which he had received such good advice did not change his intention. While they were yet engaged in conversation, a buggy containing two occupants was seen approaching. As it drew near they rec- ognized the two men in it as Captain Golden, and ’Squire Blizzard, one of the justices of the peace of the township in which they were. The ’Squire, as usual with him, seemed to be in a humorous mood ; for after he had spoken to Harry and Mr. Thompson, he turned to the Captain and exclaimed : “ You see when you go around with a man of note and standing like myself, you are recognized as a gentleman.” “Yes,” replied the Captain, “as a kind of philanthrophic gentleman ; for every one knows wmile you are with me you won’t get into any mischief. They know ou won’t have any chance to raid their en coops.” “They’ll never accuse me, though.” replied the ’Squire, “of Piking an old darkey’s Thanksgiving ’possum, as old brother Washington says you did his last year.” “ Blizzard, this is the wrong season of the vear for you to be blowing.” iirt here’s no accounting for the climate in the last few years, you know, Captain. It is very changeable.” “ All right, then, Blizzard, honors are easy.” “Well, Harry,” continued the Captain, “are you ready to close our trade ? If you are, let us get to business. Here is the deed. You can read it over, and if there is nothing objectionable in it, you can sign it, the ’ISquire will take your acknowledgment, and the money is Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 101 ready for you. You can give me a bill of sale for the farming implements and the stock on the place. I suppose that we will have to go back to Mr. Thompson’s to get a pen and ink. ’Squire, you and Mr. Thompson get in the buggy and drive to the house. Harry ana I will walk.” “ Harry,” said the Captain, as they were walking toward the house, “you have made a good sale of your place. Taking into consideration the decline of real estate, and the general shrinkage of val- ues all over the country, twenty thousand dollars is a high price for it.” “ I can’t agree with vou that you are paying a high price for the property. Taking into consideration the present val- uation of real estate, the property is worth several thousand dollars more than you have offered.” “Of course,” admitted the Captain, “I think I am getting a bargain, or I would not buy the place ; ’though wrere it not for the fact that I want the place for a residence, I would not give you as much for it. I could invest the same amount of money much more profitably in other ways. To rent the prace, it would not bring more than five per cent., if that, on the amount invested ; and the taxes and necessary repairs would cut down that small per cent, considerably. The same sum I am to give you would buy a town- ship of rich land in the w7est. You know that I returned from a trip out that way a few weeks ago. I saw some very fine country in my travels ; and if I were a young man again, just starting in life, I think I would go out that wTay. “ But I think, Captain,” replied Harry, “that you would be more likely, if you had the means at your command, and were a young man, to do just as you are. It must be a great many years before the new countries of which you speak will have the conveniences that one like this has. And how much would you have bet- tered yourself? You would have given up old friends for new ones, that would never, in all probability, have been any nearer to you than the old ones: and possibly not so near. Wherever a man goes he must build up a character, before people will trust him like they will men whom they have known for years or a lifetime. A man’s appearance may be in his favor ; he may have recommendations from men of character to ethers in a com- munity where he goes ; but they can not look upon him with the same feeling of trust that those do who have known him intimately for a long time. If I expected to farm I would not part with this place for any consideration, for I could not find a farm that would suit me better. It would take years of labor before new land could be brought to the degree of cultivation that this is ; and then there are few places which have such sur- roundings as this one. Now, if a young man w ants a farm, and has not the means to purchase one, a new country where land is good and cheap would be the best place for him to go. But where a man can do well and engage in what he wishes to do, that is the best place for him.” Having arrived at the house, Harry took the pen, and with a hand lacking its usual -firmness, signed the instrument of wanting which conveyed to Captain Golden the splendid inheritance. The ’Squire took the acknowledgment, and then drew up a bill of sale of the stock, which was likewise signed. The consid- eration, twenty thousand dollars, princi- pally in bills of large denomination, was then paid him. Captain Golden seemed in a very pleasant mood, after the busi- iness was completed. He had long desired to become the owner of the prop- erty he had just purchased, and if it had been necessary would have paid even more for it than he had. “ I suppose you are going to leave us for good, are you, Harry?” interrogated the Captain. “Yes, I want to start now in an hour. I want to get to the railroad station in time to catch the afternoon train. I promised that 1 wrould be back bv this evening, if I could. You w'ould better drive up to the county site to-day and have your deed recorded.” “I have some business there to attend to, and I believe I will go. How long before you are ready to start?” “Just as soon as we can get some din- ner. It is about ready now. We can get started in an hour, unless you have something to detain vou longer. I will put the horse up and feed him, so that he will feel that he has not been slighted.” Dinner being over, Harry bid his friends good-bye, and ne and the Captain were off at a lively rate of speed for the towrn, which wras about five miles away. Here Harry had to wait but a short time for the arrival of the train. Soon it came thundering along, stopped a moment, and then away it w ent shrieking around the curve, and then on faster and faster, bear- ing Harry Essler to the great city he had chosen as his home. Busy with thoughts of past, present and future, he arrived at his destination. He at once repaired to Digitized by v^.ooQle

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102 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. the place of business of the firm, and in- formed the members of the success of his trip. It was agreed between them that upon the next day they would draw up a contract of partnership. If Harry had experienced any doubt as to the wisdom of tne course he was pur- suing, it was for the time dispelled by the welcome he received from the gentlemen composing the firm of which he was about to become a member, the cheerful greetings given him by friends; and the reception that awaited him on his arrival at the pleasant private boarding house, that now seemed to him a home. In the evening there assembled in the brilliantly lighted drawing room a company of •con- genial spirits, to whom the fleeting hours brought rare enjoyment. This was not the first time Harry hosier had mingled in the society of cultivated men and beau- tiful women, but it seemed to him that never before had he enjoyed so fully this bright phase of city life. This was the culminating event of his return, that enamored him more than ever with the pleasures of city life. Long after the company had separated, and silence was reigning over the house, was his mind busy with thoughts of comparison and contrast of city and country life — a con- trast that was in the city’s favor. The old man’s words — “with or without money, you’ll sometime want back on a farm” — brought a smile to his face, that faded away, as thought was lost in the unconsciousness of slumber. The next day the necessary arrange- ments were made, and Harry entered upon the duties assigned him as a mem- ber of the firm. Having a thousand dol- lars deposited in the bank, he placed the amount he had received from the sale of the place in the business. He was now established in business. In the routine of work and the round of pleasure, days drifted by into weeks. The seasons went by, bringing their var- ied opportunities for pleasure, which did not pass unheeded. At the opera, ball, and the various entertainments at the residences of the circles in which he moved, his was a very familiar face: nor was he a stranger in the churches, or lec- ture hails. Although he discharged the duties assigned him in a creditable man- ner, yet there was not that superior bus- iness ability manifested which men of the same calling readily recognize in another. No one doubted that he had business ability, and that as a clerk or proprietor in a business house, his handsome face and agreeable manner would have at- tracted custom. Surrounding the city was a beautiful and fertile agricultural country, and very frequently Harry found himself walking or driving along the roads leading past the well kept farms. It is not a pleasant thing to admit, even to ourselves, that we have made a serious mistake in any un- dertaking in life, and there are those who will never admit that such is the case : but Harry was not of that disposition. The first year had been so fully occu- pied with business and pleasure that he thought he had almost lost his interest in agricultural affairs. But after the first long winter, with its gayeties, was gone, and beautiful spring had come again, and rctive operations on the farms had begun, he was convinced that he still felt an in- terest in such affairs. An interest that fradually, and at first almost impercepti- ly, grew, until in time he felt a spirit of unrest at the confinement of business in the store, and found himself more often seeking freedom from the city’s heat and noise, in the country beyond. Before the end of three years he admitted to himself that the prophecy of Mr. Thompson had been fulfilled, and that he wanted to re- turn to the farm. If he could have ex- changed his interest in the business he was in for the farm he had owned, he would gladly have done so. It may seem improbable to one little acquainted with tne freedom, pleasure ana independence enjoyed where farm- ing is intelligently and properly carried on, that a man of Harry Essler’s temper- ament, and in independent circumstances, after several years’ residence in a city, would desire to go back to a country life. But those who have spent years upon a farm amid pleasant surroundings, know that in many respects there is a charm about it that the city can not rival. The flow of the tide of human life from the country is much greater than the ebb that comes back to it, perhaps ; but in all the walks of city life there are men who see the tide ebbing, that would like to be borne back on it to a good farm. And many a man in prosperous circumstances looks forward with pleasure to a time he hopes is coming, when the remainder of his life shall be passed amid the peaceful surroundings of a pleasant country home. The city has attractions which the coun- try can not, or does not offer, and the re- verse ; and it would perhaps be better if the inhabitants of each were better ac- quainted with the life of the other. Such Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 103 an acquaintance would be, as a general thing, agreeable and beneficial to both. It was a pleasure for Harry Easier to meet and converse with the intelligent farmers upon agricultural subjects. They were pleased at his interest in such sub- jects, and surprised at the extent of his information about them. His interest in the agricultural literature was the subject of some good jokes among his intimate acquaintances, which he enjoyed as well as they. It was this growing interest in such subjects that finally caused him to see that he had made a mistake. Three ears were fast drawing to a close, and if e could have done so without embar- rassing the others composing the firm, he would have withdrawn his capital from the business. The years had proven other prophecies of the old man. “ Born right and raised right” caused Harry to mingle with those of good name. When he was old enough to comprehend them, he had been im- pressively told of the evils and tempta- tions that would meet him, not only in a city, but in the most secret place on earth. Very likely, under certain circumstances, he might have formed the acquaintance of those whose lives are given to evil. But he w as fortunately one of the very few young men w ho had listened to the advice given him and profited by it. The palace and hovel of sin had no attraction for him. The result of lives given to evil was but an impressive illustration of the teachings he had received. Although, comparatively speaking, he had spent much less money than many young men similarly situated would have done, yet his expenses were greater than they would have been if he had earned the money he had received. It is true he was earning money, but not under such circumstances as if he had been en- tirely dependent upon his own exertions. If years of toil had been given to the ac- quisition of the money which three years before had been invested in business, the financial condition of the country at that time would have given him much more anxiety than it was possible, under the circumstances, for him to feel. It is 1876. Since 1871 business failures have been rapidly increasing. Business houses are crashing all around them. Old firms of undoubted integrity, that have withstood the shock of the financial earthquake, have at last been buried in ruin. In the long list of 9,092 failures in 1876, amount- ing to $191,117,000, the firm of which Harry wTas a member was included. They had failed— failed fairly and honestly, as many another, owing to an inability which a short time might have removed. They struggled hard to save themselves, but in vain. Harry had been as well prepared for such an event as was possible for him to be, under the circumstances. The members had held a meeting, sometime before this, and decided, if it came to the worst, to pay every dollar they ow'ed, if possible, when the business was set- tled, all that remained to the firm was a good name, which was “ more prized than great riches.” Both the older members having fam- ilies to support, the loss fell heavilv upon them. To men of their age and circum- stances, the consequences of such a fail- ure were not pleasant to contemplate. But in the hour of mutual trouble, a large share of their sympathies were with the younger member. They felt a solicitude tor the young man whose money had passed through their hands. In express- ing their regret, especially on his account, his manliness and philosophic view’ of the matter surprised them. In answer to their expressed regret on his account, he said, among other things: “ Don’t worry upon my account. The business has been honestly conducted ; and while I lose by the failure, as you do, yet I am younger, and have no fam- ily to look after, as you have. We risked what we had, and lost. I went into the business voluntarily, and no one is to blame for that but myself. I took the chances, and if we had been successful, you would have rejoiced at my good for- tune instead of having to regret my loss.” Harry Essler, for the first time in his life, found himself confronted by the fact that he was utterly dependent on his own exertions for a living. Not such a living as he had been used to, but an existence. It was necessary that he should engage in some employment; but what should it be ? His former partners had offered to take him in with them if they could get started in business again ; and until that time he could get employment as a clerk in gome of the dry ^oods stores or in other business. But it was very uncer- tain when they would start in business again. It might be that they never would, and he was not disposed to de- pend on uncertainties. The thought of again becoming a partner in a mercantile house did not arouse much enthusiasm. But if ever so desirable, such a prospect was a long way off. He recognized the fact that his changed circumstances would require a change in his manner of living. As an employe, / Digitized by v^.ooQle

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104 Firemens magazine. his reception, bv many in the society in which he moved, would be different from what it had been as an employer, and in independent circumstances. He knew that some of the society shams would ap- parently forget that they had known him ; but as he prized the acquaintance of such at its true worth, that fact gave him little concern. The genuine men and women would have just as pleasant a greeting for him in his misfortune, as they ad before. To their receptions he would receive just as warm a welcome. But for all that, an unpleasant change was neces- sary. The pleasant quarters that had been his home during the past three years must now be given up ; for the sal- ary he would receive as a clerk would not enable him to meet that and his other necessary expenses. He worked and worried over the problem .of existence, trying to make the salary dividend con- tain the divisor of necessity a respectable number of times, but failed. Possibly he was not careful enough in his calcula- tions to get the right answer. Perhaps some of his quotient figures were too large. At any rate, he gave up trying to see if he could solve the problem the way it was stated, and determined to work it another way. The Captain had spoken of a beautiful country in the west. To this his thoughts now turned, and he decided that he would seek it and begin life among stran- gers. There would be no unpleasant comparisons of the past with the present, as there might be where he was known. (To be Continued.) Leon Gambetta. Youth’s Companion. In Leon Gambetta, the French repub- lic has lost the greatest statesman and ora- tor of the present generation, and Europe a public personage of the first rank in genius ana achievement. To Gambetta, indeed, more than to any other man, France owes it that to-day she is a free republic. It was he who, twelve years ago, proposed the vote in the old Corps Legislatif, deposing the em- pire, and establishing a republican gov- ernment. He it was who organized, amid defeat and disaster, the regime which con- tinued to resist the Prussian invasion to the bitter end ; and who raised the only army — the army of the Loire — which in- flicted defeat upon the Prussian hosts. As dictator of France throughout that desolate period, Gambetta displayed won- derful resources of executive ability. He not only raised armies, and governed France by the rare force of his genius ; but he preserved order, inspired the pa- triotism of his countrymen, and saved France from utter prostration at the feet of her foe. But these deeds of his dictatorship were not all the service he rendered to his unhappy country. After the peace, he entered the assembly, to use bis pow- ers of party leadership, and of matchless eloquence, to found and firmly settle the republic. No man ever evinced more tact, more masterful oourage and pa- tience, more effective persuasion, than did Gambetta in this great and patriotic work ; and he was rewarded with ample success. It is not too much to say that, during the past six years, Gambetta has been by far the most powerful public man in France. He has been president of the Chamber of Deputies, in which office he betrayed yet another capacity, in the dig- nity, promptness and energy* with which he presided over that strong body ; and he has also, for a brief period, occupied the yet higher post of prime minister. There is no doubt that, had he allowed his ambition to overcome his patriotism, he might have become the president of the republic of which he was the founder, after the retirement of Marshal McMa- hon. But Gambetta, with all his power and all his splendid gifts, has always shown himself a true, honest, and self- sacrificing lover of his country. His reputation as a public man, though he has been the leader in many a bitter and furious party conflict, has remained from first to last without a taint. He never took advantage of his position to acquire a fortune ; nor did he ever grasp at office when it seemed best for France that he should refrain from taking it. Gambetta made his reputation sud- denly, by a great speech delivered in a court of justice in 1868, in which he thrillingly arraigned the Second Empire for its follies and its crimes. The day af- ter this, he was famous from one end of France to the other ; and within a few months found himself a national law- maker. No orator in France — perhaps none in Europe — was anything like his equal. His always fervid and splendid elo- quence entranced even his bitterest ene- mies; who always sat silent and spell- bound when he was thundering from the tribune. He had at command every resource of the true orator— a splendid voice, which Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 105 adapted itself to every emotion ; the most resistless power of persuasion by appeals to the heart ; the widest range of language and mastery of rhetoric ; a most powerful and effective delivery. . Of the thrde greatest European states- men of the age — Bismarck, Gladstone and Gambetta — the latter was by many years the younger; for he was only forty-four years of age, and thq world might have looked to him for many more brilliant achievements. Before he had reached his prime, Gambetta had, however, one of tne most brilliant and dramatic ca- reers in the annals of European poli- tics. He had, at least, secured a high re- nowm to all time. He is a sore loss to the young French republic, which needs the wisdom and patriotism of great and true sons such as he always proved himself; but the name of the defender of the nation, the wise and strong dictator, and the founder of the Thin! Republic, will never be forgotten, as long as such a nation as France exists. In the Arms of a Star Fish. California Times. “ I was once a pearl diver— and hard business it was,” said the captain of a Spanish brig to a reporter. “We worked off the Mexican and Panama coasts, prin- cipally on the Pacific side. Sometimes we worked alone, but generally on shares, and sometimes for pay. We w ent to the grounds in small sailing vessels ; then we took to small boats, and covered as much ground as possible. Each man had a basket, a weight and a knife. For sharks ? Yes ; but it is a poor defence, for it is al- most impossible to swing the arm with any force under water. The best weapon is a short spear. When you reach the ground you strip, put your feet in a big sinker, take the basket that has a rope for hoisting, drop over, and soon find yourself at the bottom. Then your bus- iness is to knock off as many oysters as you can, and pile them into the basket before you lose your wind. It is a terri- ble strain, but I could stand it in those days for six minutes, and I have known some men who could stay dowTn ten ; but it is sure death in the long run. If the ground is well stocked, you can get twen- ty or more shells, but it is all luck. When the basket is full it is hauled up, and when you come up for your wind, down you go again, the sink being hauled up with a small cord for that purpose. “It was on one of these that I ran afoul of the animal that gave me a last- ing fright. Yon will smile when I say it was only a star fish, but that it really W'as. I went dowrn sixty feet with a rush, and landing on the edge of a big branch of coral, sw'ung off into a kind of basin. The basket was ahead of me, and as I sw'ungoff to reach the bottom, something seemed to spring up all around me, and I was in the arms of some kind of a mon- ster that coiled about my body, arms and legs. I tried to scream, forgetting that I was in the water, and lost my wind. It was just as if the plant had sprouted un- der me and then thrown its vines and tendrils about me. There were thou- sands of them, coiling and writhing, and I thought I had landed in a nest of sea snakes. I gave the signal as soon as I could, and made a break upward, part of the creature cling to me, while the rest, I could see, was dropping to pieces. They hauled me into the bout, when I reached the surface, and pulled the main part of the animal from me. It was oval, about three feet across, and the fi ve arms seemed to divide into thousand of others. I prob- ably landed on top of that one, which at that time was the largest I had ever seen. I afterward saw' the body of one that was washed ashore on the Isthmus, that must have had a spread of thirty-five feet. Their power of grasping is considerable, but touch them in a certain way, and they throw off their arms in a regular shower, and are Soon reduced to an oval body.” PVT TOUR SHOULDER TO THE WHEEL. There’s a voice that speaks within us, If we own no craven heart, As we press along life’s pathway Taking our appointed part. And It bids us bear our burden, Heavy though it seems and feels, And with strong and hopeful vigor Put your shoulder to the wheel. What though clouds are darkling o’er us, They hide but a tranquil sky; Or should storm drops fall around us, Soon the sunshine bids them dry. Never doubt and faint and falter, Heart, be stout and true as steel ! Fortune smiles on brave endeavor— Put your shoulder to the wheel. Folded hands will never aid us To upright the load of care ; “ Up and stirring ” be your motto, Meek to suffer, strong to bear. ’Tis not chance that guides our footsteps, Or our destiny can seal ; With a will then, strong and steady, Put your shoulder to the wheel. Men of worth have conned the lesson, Men of might have tried its truth, Aged lips have breathed the maxim In the listening ear of youth ; And be sure throughout life’s journey Many a wounded heart did heal, If we all, as friends and brothers, Pat oar shoulders to the wheel. Digitized by U.ooQle

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106 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Great Inventors. Cincinnati Commercial. Cyrus H. McCormick was born in the year 1809, in the State of Virginia, of pa- rents both descended from that capable and hardy Scotch-Irish stock which peo- ples the only prosperous portion of Ire- land. Both his father and mother were also born in the same State, where they were people of means and consideration. Robert McCormick, the father, was a farmer with a mechanical bent rare in men of his occupation. He owned sev- eral saw and grist mills, and blacksmith’s and carpenter’s shops, in which ma- chinery of various kinds was made and repaired. Some of the machines were inventions of their maker and proved of value. One of this class was a certain reaping machine, which, though it was a failure, assisted in the direction of young McCormick’s energies toward the pro- duction of the reaper which has gone far towards revolutionizing the operotions of the harvest field. Cyrus H. McCormick’s reaping machine was invented in the same year, 1831, ih which that of his father proved unsuccessful. The inventor was only twenty-two years of age at the time, but had invented previously a hand-cradle and a “ hill-side plow,” upon both of which letters patent had been issued by the office at Washington. He experimented with his machine nine years before putting it on the market, during the earlier part of which time its value was demonstrated by frequent use in the field, and improvements made in the details of its construction as suggested by practice with it. The way to this was assisted by the inventor’s ownership of a farm, presented to him by his father. In 1834 Mr. McCormick was granted the first patent on his reaping machine. Three years after its inventor met with a serious financial reverse, in the failure of a partnership in the smelting business of which he was a member. One result of this misfortune was the concentration of Mr. McCormick’s energies upon his ma- chine, which, as was stated before, was placed on the market in 1840. In 1845 its manufacturer took up his residence in Cincinnati, and in the same year pro- cured a patent on several improvements he had made in his reaper. This was succeeded by additional patents, in 1847 and 1848, in the firet-named of which years he removed to Chicago. Not until some eight or nine years after their being offered for sale did Mr. McCormick begin the manufacture of his then already famous reaper. In 1846-47-48 the ma- chine was manufactured in Brookport, New York, by a firm who paid him a royalty. From about seven hundred reapers made in the last named year the business has extended to an annual sale of about forty thousand. In 1850 Wil- liam S. and Leander J., younger brothers of Mr. McCormick, were received into partnership with him. The first-named of these gentlemen died in 1865, and the other is vice-president of the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company, of which Cyrus H. McCormick is, of course, the head. In 1838 Mr. McCormick married a daughter of the late Melzar Fowler, a niece of J udge E. G. Merick, of Detroit. They have three sons and two daughters. The eldest son, C. H. McCormick, who is in his twentv-fourth year, assists in the business of the company. Mr. McCorm- ick is a Presbyterian in faith, a liberal giver and a public-spirited citizen. He entertains liberally and his house is a center of Christian culture. In the sum- mer his residence is changed to Richfield Springs, N. Y. Farragut’s Flag. Philadelphia Times. The ridicule cast upon that new-fangled device — the President’s flag — recalls an anecdote concerning bluff old Ironsides Farragut. When Vice Admiral Porter was in high feather in the navy depart- ment, during Grant’s earlier administra- tion, and had his eye on the possible suc- cession at some day to the chief command of the navy, he drained out an ensign for the Admiral, who at that time was the hero Farragut. The standard was an odd looking affair, and suggested the British Cross of St. George as much as anything. The first time the new flag was raised on shipboard over the head of the old sea dog — the victor of Mobile and New Or- leans— the nondescript caught his eye at once. Pointing up to the flag, so the story goes, he angrily demanded: “ What do you call that girdiron thing up there ? ” Somebody told him it was the newly devised Admiral’s flag. “Who in ordered it to be hoisted ? ” he again asked. He was informed that Vice Admiral Porter had. “ Take that rag down at once,” he thun- dered. “ The Stars and Stripes are good enongh for me.” Admiral Porter’s girdiron came down with a run, and this is the first and last time its folds were ever unfurled. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 107 FATHER'S GROWING OLD, JOHN. Our father’s growing old, John, His eyes are growing dim. And years are on his shoulders laid, A heavy load for him ; And you and I are young and hale, And each a stalwart man, And we must make his load as light And as easy as we can. He used to take the brunt, John, At the cradle and the plow, And earned our porridge by the sweat That trickled down his brow. Yet never heard we him complain, What’er his toil might be, Nor wanted e’er a welcome seat Upon his solid knee. And when our boy strength came, John, And sturdy grew each limb, He brought us to the yellow field. To share the toil with him ; But he went foremost in the swath, Tossing aside the grain, Just like the plow that heaves the soil, Or ships that cleave the main. Now we must lead the van, John, Through weather foul and fair, And let the old man read and doze And tilt his easy chair. And he’ll not mind it, John, you know, At eve to tell us o’er Those brave old days of British time— Our grandsires and the War. I heard you speak of ma’am, John ; 1'ls Gospel what you say. That caring for the like of us Has turned her hair to gray. Yet. John, I do remember well W hen neighbors called her vain. And when her hair was long and like A gleaming sheaf of grain. Her lipvS w'ere cherry-red, John, Her cheeks were round and fair, And like a ripened peach they swelled Against her wavy hair ; Her steps fell lightly as the leaf From olTthe summer tree And all day busy at her wheel, She sung to you and me. She had a buxom arm, John, That wielded well the rod Whene’er with willful stray our feet The path forbidden trod. But to the heaven of her eye We never looked In vain ; And evermore our yielding cry Brought down her tears like rain. But this was long ago, John, And we are what we are ; And little heed we, day by day, Her fading cheek and hair : And when beneath her faithful breast The tides no longer stir, Tis then. John, we the most shall feel We had no friends like her. Yes, father’s growing old. John, jHis eyes are growing dim. And mother’s treading softly down The deep descent with him ; But you and I are young and hale, And each a stalwart man, And we must make their paths as smooth And level as we can. The Krupp Works at Essen. Stahl und Eiscn. The firm of Frederick Krupp owns near Essen, 3,250 good and healthy lodg- ings for families, inhabited by 16,000 peo- le. The various colonies are traversed y wide streets, lighted by gas, and are supplied with good and sufficient water by the aqueduct of the factor)'. The annual rent for family lodgings of from two to four pieces (besides cellar and attic accommodation) varies from 66 to 180 marks. Single workmen can find board and lodging at a large boarding house, capable of holding 1,800, at 80 pfennige (20c. United States currency) a man a day. For more experienced and better paid men a special boarding estab- lishment has been put up, at whieh they can live for 1 mark and 10 pfennige ( 27 Jc. United States currency) per head a day. There are 150 lodgings set aside for the foremen and officials of the factory. There is also a common bakery, which turns out annually 130 tons of white and 2,000 tons of black bread ; a butcher, fur- nishing the meat for the work people from 450 pieces of large cattle and 1,500 smaller animals per annum ; besides, shops of every description, a sellers water manufactory ’a tavern called the “ Essen - er Hof,” seven beer saloons with bil- liards, bowling alleys, &e. The colony of Kronen berg has a daily market. The trading places, shops, etc., give employment to 270 persons, and th e i r an n ual t ran sact ions a moun t to 2 , 250, - 000 marks, all the sales being “cash.” On principle, no profits are to be made, and thus far subsidies have been required every year, the management of the shops, &c., not being an association on the part of the w orkmen, but an undertaking on that of the firm, and conducted on its ac- count for the benefit of the work people. The cast-steel factory has a hospital, a house for contagious diseases, and a bath house. Special care is taken of the schools. School houses with twenty airy school rooms are placed at the disposal of colony Altendorf ; Kronenberg and Sehe- derhof have a private school, conducted by one rector, eight male and four female teachers, besides two assistants. The pu- pils number about 1,000. For instruction in feminine handiwork there are two industrial schools, one for adults, the other for school girls ; the for- mer under the direction of an inspectress and eight female teachers, to upwards of 700 pupils ; the latter conducted by twelve female teachers, one. half of whom are widows of former workmen. Digitized by v^.ooQle |

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108 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. The Duke’s Wager. Cornhill Magazine. Under Louis XV.’s reign, M. de Sar- tine, the Lieutenant-General of Police, was said to have brought his system of espionage to such perfection that one- half of France spied on the other half. It was M. de Sartine who won the following curious wager : He was remarking one night that no- body could leave or enter Paris without his knowing it. The Duke of Chareuse, w'ho was present, undertook to come to Paris and spend a week there without the Lieutenant-General being any the wiser, and he backed this vaunt by a bet of a thousand louis. M. de Sartine took the bet, and the Duke was allowed two years in which to win his wager if he could. During this time the Duke frequently came to Paris in all sorts of disguises, and under a va- riety of names, but no sooner had he set- tled at an inn than he received a note from the Lieutenant-General compli- menting him upon his arrival. At last the Duke came into Paris dis- guised as a decrepit old woman selling apples, but he had scarcely hobbled through the gates when a man touched his hat and handed him a letter, in w’hich M. de Sartine begged for the honor of his company at dinner, disguise and all. The Duke paid his wager, but he was so much mortified that he dismissed all his servants, and from that time would never keep any man or woman in his employment for more than three months at a time. His Pa Goes Calling. Peck’s Sun. “ Say, you are getting too allfired smart,” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he pushed him into a corner by the mo- lasses barrel, and took him by the neck and choked him till his eyes stuck out. “You have driven away several of my best customers, and now”, confound you, I am going to have your life,” and he took up a cheese knife and began to sharpen it on his boot. “ What’s the — gurgle — matter,” asked the choking boy, as the grocery man’s fingers let up on his neck a little, so he could speak. “I hain’t done nothing.” “Didn’t you hang up that dead gray tom cat by the heels, in front of my store, with the rabbits I had for sale? I didn’t notice it until the minister called me out in lront of the store, and point- ing to the rabbits, asked what good fat cats were selling for. By crimus, this thing has got to stop. You have got to move out of this ward, or I will.” The boy got his breath, and said it wasn’t him that put the cat up there. He said it was the policeman, and he and his chum saw him do it, and he just come in to tell the grocery man about it, and before he could speak he had his neck nearly pulled off. The boy began to erv, and the grocery man said he was only joking, and gave him a box of sardines, and they made up. Then he asked the boy how his pa put in his New Year’s, and the boy sighed and said : “ We had a sad time at our house, New Year’s. Pa insisted on making calls, and ma and me tried to prevent it, but he said he was of age, and guessed he could make calls if he wanted to, so he looked at the morning paper, and got the names of all the places where they were going to receive, and he turned his papef col- lar, and changed ends with his cuffs, and put some arnica on his handkerchief, and started out. Ma told him not to drink anything, and he said he wouldn’t, but he did. He was full the third place he went to. O, so full. Some men can get full and not show it, but when pa gets full, he gets so full his back teeth float, and the liquor crow’ds his eyes out, and his mouth gets loose and wiggles all over his face, and he laughs all the time, and the perspiration just oozes out of him, and his face gets red, and he walks so wide. 0, he disgraced us all. At one place he washed the hired girl a happy New Year more than twenty times, and hung his hat on her elbow, and tried to put on a rubber hall mat for his over- shoes. At another place he walked on a lady’s train, and carried aw’ay a card basket full of bananas and oranges. Ma wanted my chum and me to follow pa and bring him home, and about dark we found him in the door yard of a house where they have statutes in front of the house, ana he grabbed me by the arm, and mistook me for another caller, and insisted on introducing me to a marble statue without any clothes on. He said it was a friend of his, and it wTas a win- ter picnic. He hung his hat on an ever- green, and put his overcoat on the iron fence, and I was so mortified I almost cried. My ch um said if his pa made such a circus of himself, he would sand-bag him. That gave me an idea, and when we got pa most home I went and got a paper box covered with red paper, so it looked iust like a brick, and a bottle of tomato ketchum, and when we got pa up Digitized by v^ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 109 on the steps at home, I hit him with the paper brick, and my chum squirted the ketchup on his head, and we demanded his money, and then he yelled murder, and we lit out, and ma and the minister, who was making a call on her, all the af- ternoon, they came to the door and pulled pa in. He said he had been attacked by a band of robbers, and they knocked his brains out, but he whipped them, and then ma saw the ketchum brains oozing out of his head, and she screamed, ana the minister said, 4 Good heavens, he is murdered ! ’ and iust then I came in the back door, and they sent me after the doctor, and they put pa on the lounge, and tied up his nead with a towel to keep the brains in, and pa began to snore, and when the doctor came in it took them half an hour to wake pa up, and then he was awful sick to his stummick, and ma asked the doctor if he would live, and the doctor analyzed the ketchup, and smelled of it, and told ma he would be all right if he had a little Worcester sauce to put on with the ketchup, and when he said r>a would pull through, ma looked aw ful sad. Then pa opened his eyes and saw the minister, and said that was one of the robbers that jumped on him, and he w' an ted to whip the minister, but the doc held pa’s arms and m a sat on his legs, and the minister said he had got some other calls to make, and he wished ma a happy new year in the hall, much as fifteen minutes. His happy new years to ma are ’most as long as his prayers. Well, we got pa to bed, and when we un- dressed him we found nine napkins in the bosom of his vest, that he had picked up at the places where he called. He is all right this morning, but he says it is the last time he will drink coffee when he makes New Year’s calls.” Not long ago an old pioneer, who had lived in Texas in the days of the early colo- nists, was boasting of the good old times. “Why sir,’, said he, “ I was once offered a league of land for a pair of old boots.” “ Didn’t you take it ?” asked the party he was talking to. “ No, sir, I didn’t.” “No account land, I reckon?” “Why, bless your heart, sir, it was the best piece of land out doors. Grass five feet high, a clean stream of water running through it, and an undeveloped silver mine in one corner.” “ And why in the thunder didn’t you make the trade?” said the other. "“ Because,” said the old man in a sad and regretful tone of voice, ‘ ‘ because I — I didn’t have the boots.” 8TART1NG THE IRON HILL. Z. W. Pope. The furnaces with mouths all closed. The engine still, save as it breathed. The sturdy men with arms all bare, And tongs in hand, the hammer down, The rolls in waiting— thus the mill Appeared until the word to start Gave pulse to the lifeless heart. The engineer the throttle turned : Then life began, the rolls fast whirled, And quick a furnace was agape ; Then came a flash, a ruddy beam. Which fell on every object there; The roof and floor, though rough and cold, Appeared as if ablaze with gold. Out came a fizzing lump of fire, Which ran as if it living was. And leaped beneath the mighty drop, Which sent a shower of fiery rain Among the men, who active were, And looked like demons teasing souls, Between the hammer and the rolls. Then to the rolls the battered bloom Was quickly brought, and grew in length, As back and forth it steady went, Still glowing like the summer’s sun, ’Mid clatter, whirl, and thump, and roll, Which music was as god* might hear, And pleasing to the workman’s ear. Let ’s see what men, perhaps, may do With such a bar; they’ll make a plow, A sickle, scythe, a gun, a sword, A telescope, a huge bell’s tongue, A string for lyre, a compass, souare, A rod to guide the lightning’s fire, A sheet of tin. a wagon tire. The sweat and sinew ’twill require ! And who will say ’twas not worth while To start the mill ? How’ many mouths May be well fed and backs well clothed ? How much of trade throughout the world It may give life and idle hands It may employ in other lands? The Regenerated Cowboy. Laramie Boomerang. Slowly but surely our cherished insti- tutions are melting away, and soon the wild, wild West w ill have taken upon it- self the customs and peculiarities of “the states.” The latest is a cowr-boy without the five-chambered Gatling gun which usually hangs over the caboose pocket, and bobs up and down as he dashes by on his fiery, untamed bronco. Strange as it may seem to the average Eastern reader, and particularly the younger ones who have devoured any quantity of yel- low-covered literature, several Wyoming ranchmen have disarmed their employes. A similar movement among Texas stock- men is said to be making considerable headway. Several stockmen announced that they would not employ anybody who carried a deadly weapon. It w as predict- ed that they w ould be compelled to re- scind this order, but the Stock Journal says that they find no trouble in getting / Digitized by v^.ooQle

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110 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. and keening employes, and that, as soon as the plan is put on trial on the adjoin- ing ranches, the cowboys will be the strongest advocates. This new departure may tickle the stockmen, and not bo objectionable to the cowboy: but it knocks the romance out of the latter individual — leaves him mere- ly a common, smoke-tanned person , rigged out in leather pants with the seat cut out, white hat and jingling spurs, who does nothing but chase steers over the plains. Once let this custom become general, and what will be the result. No more will the festive cowboy, loaded to the muzzle with tarantula juice, caper up and down the streets, yelling like a Coman- che, and bidding defiance to the city mar- shal. No more will he help out the cor- oner by shooting a half-dozen compan- ions in "a drunken row. No more will he ride into a gin-mill, and with his cannon pointed at the diamond stud on the bar- keeper’s shirt-front, order up the drinks for all hands, then shoot out the lights and three or four spectators’ gizzards. Disarm him, and if he indulges in any such little pleasantries the police will have him in the pooler inside of three wabbles of a deceased mutton’s caudal appendage, like any ordinary man. Disarm the cowboy ? Take his pop from him and bring him down to the level of a common man ? Ye gods, no ! In the name of 10,000,000 Eastern readers of fiction — no! Let our young bloods wear skintight pants and Seymour coats; let fried shirts and paper collars become the rule, and not the exception ; let the electric light and the telephone plant themselves right in our midst, as they have already done, but touch not the cowboy and his revolver. “ If we only had a fine house like that,” sighed Mrs. Cheerybody, as she clung lovinglv to her husband’s arm while thev stepped along on their evening stroll. “ how happy we would be.” “ If I only knew,” sighed a weary female figure seated at the door of that mansion, “ the happiness that shines on that little woman’s face, I would consent to be a beggar.” Often there lies beneath the smiling countenance, which is worn as a mask, a heart filled with pain and anguish, a heart well-nigh broken with its burden of sorrow, aching for a word of sympathy to be spoken to give it rest, but which never comes. Fertig! Railway News. Great ceremonies are necessary to get a train off in Germany. When all is ready a bell rings. Then another bell rings. Then the engine whistles, or rather toot-toot-toots gently. Then the conductor tells the station-master that all is ready. Then the station-master looks placidly arouud and says, “So?” Then the conductor shouts, “Fertig! ” inter- rogatively. Then the station-master re- plies, “Fertig?” positively. Then the conductor blows a horn ; the engine whistles, the bell rings; the other bell rings; the station-master says “So?” — the passengers swear in various tongues — and the train starts. That is unless there is a belated fat man — in which case they do it all over again.” Initial. Texas Sifting*. A German, who only left the old coun- try about a year ago, but has become very much Americanized, speaking noth- ing but bad English, recently remarked, as he bought some school books, that all his boys’ names commenced with S, hence, that all their books and clothes were marked with that one letter. “I suppose your boys’ names are Sam, Si- mon, Solomon, or some such names.” “ No ; my povs’ names all pegin mitan S. Shon, Shim, Shake and Sherry.” Eating a Bouquet. Oswego Times. At a hotel in this city Saturday a couple from the country of Milesian extraction took seats at the dinner table. Directly after a young couple seated themselves opposite, and the young man took a stalk oi celery from the dish and commenced eating it. The old lady opposite looked at him a moment with an air of disgust, and then nudged her husband and said in a stage whisper: “D’ye moind the blackguard ateing the bokay?” John Raymond died in Scranton, Pa., a few days ago, aged 88 years. In 1828 he built the first mile of railroad track that was ever laid in America for actual commercial business. This was on the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company’s road between Honesdale and the coal mines at Carbondale, Pa. On this mile of track, on the 28th of August, 1829, the first locomotive ever run in America w’as tested. It was run by Horatio Allen, who is now living at East Orange at the age of nearly 90 years. Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Ill THE TRANSIT OP VENUS. Spectator. “ Now, tell me, tell me, Lady Venus, What unkind thought hasstept between us, That you Bhould seek to cross me so, In face of all the world below ? ” 44 No unkind thought has stept between us,” Softly answered Lady Venus ; 44 But those dear spots upon your face Are watched by all the human race, And this for years has been my dream— A moment on your cheek to gleam, That in your glory men might see More beauty than before in me.” 44 You touch my heart, O Lady Venus! And though the space Is great between us, My beams shall kiss you as you go, And men shall ever after know That Venus richer beauty won By having dared to cross the Sun.” Rather Too Realistic. Travelers' Magazine. At a very refreshing season of revival in one of the large railroad centers, not long ago, one of the pastors announced that he would devote an evening to the boys connected with the roads, inviting them all to be present, and promising that it would be of interest to them. The night came around, and the lads were on hand. Perhaps they did not take much stock in emotional religion, but they were prepared to pay respectful attention to anything that might be said. “ Ring the bell ! ” exclaimed the minis- ter, plunging into his theme without fur- ther introduction, hoping to please his auditors by continued reference to their avocation. “ Toot, toot, toot— toot ! Away we go ! ” and he began to hop up and down and stagger around the stage. His imitation of car motion was infectious, and the men bobbed around in their seats. “We are plunging along at sixty miles an hour!” he roared. The audience said nothing, but looked at each other with raised eye brows. “There is nothing between us and death !” continued the clergyman. “ It is a station to which we are all bound ! Look out ! Ha ! That switch was open ! Now we are bound to eternal perdition ! There is no help for us! We are — ” But all he could see were assorted sizes of arms and logs disappearing through the doors and windows. There was but one man left in the audience, and he was screwing on an imaginary brake with all his strength. “ My friend — ” continued the pastor. “Jump, you dog-gone jackass ! ” yelled the solitary brakeman. “ If we’ve cut the switch, and hell's again, you want to jump ! ” “But you, brother, but you ! ” ex- claimed the clergyman, hoping to im- prove the opportunity and impress one emotional soul. “Never mind me!” yelled the brake- man, setting his foot firmly and crouch- ing over the wheel. “ Never mind me ! I’ve been a brakeman on this road for twenty-one years, and I’m willing to lay off in hell for a little rest! Jump, you infernal jackass, unless you’ro tired of preaching !” Referring to the occasion subsequently, the clergyman affirmed that he had made his last effort at a realistic sermon. Nothing Mean About Him. Detroit Free Pres*. At 9 o’clock yesterday morning an old woman sat in the Michigan Central sta- tion wiping the tears from her eyes. It was nobody’s business in particular to inquire whether she had fallen heir to a million dollars or was traveling through life with a broken heart, but one certain man stepped forward after a time and made some inquiries. Then he passed around among the crowd and said: “ Gentlemen, here is a poor old woman who wants to get to Columbus to her friends. Let’s take up a collect ion.” In the course of four or five minutes a urse of $3 wTas made up, but when he ad counted it, the man said : “Gentlemen, let’s chip in enough more to buy her a new dress. I’m a poor man ; but here's a quarter for the old lady.” The purse w as now increased to nearly $7, and the woman had just pocketed the money when a man stepped forward and said to the collector of the purse : “ Why, Banks, is this you?” “ Of course it is.” “And that woman is your own wdfe?” “ Well, Mr. Knickerbocker,” replied the man as he buttoned bis coat, “ it’s a mighty mean man who won’t chip in a quarter to buy his owfn wdfe a dress and help her off on a visit! ” The first film of ice is scarcely percepti- ble; keep the waters stirring, and you will prevent the ice from hardening it; but it once it film over and remain so, it thickens over the surface, and it thickens still, and at last it is so solid that a wagon might be drawn over the solid wrater. So with conscience ; it films over gradually, and at last it becomes hard, unfeeling, and it can bear up a weight of iniquity. — [Bishop Simpson. Digitized by Google

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112 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. We accept our relations, but we choose our friends. Unchaste language is the sure index of an impure heart. Politeness is a wreath of flowers that adorns the world. Where is the thief who cannot find bad when he hunts it? The homeliest tasks get beautiful, if loving hands do them. All philosophy lies in two words — “sustain ’’and “abstain.” If you hope for what is reasonable, and then work, you will probably get it. Reason wrapped up in a few w'ords is generally of the greatest weight. The judgment of this world is oftener based on policy than on justice and truth. It is dangerous to ask a woman idle questions, when she is adding up a gro- cery bill. Hard work is the price of success, and it can be purchased with no other kind of currency. He that does good for good’s sake seeks neither praise nor reward, though sure of both at last. A woman’s dress is like the envelope of a letter; the cover is frequently an index to the contents. Misunderstandings are far more diffi- cult things than people imagine, in love or in friendship. There is many a man whose tongue might govern multitudes, if he could only govern his tongue. Blessings often fail to reach us through the wall of circumstances with which we have surrounded our lives. It is easier for a camel to sw’allow a whole paper of needles than for a delin- quent subscriber to get to heaven. There are persons who do not know' how to waste their time alone, and hence become the scourge of busy people. There are none who bore us like our owFn relations when uncongenial, none who so try our patience and wring our nerves. “What men want,” says Bulwer, “is not talent, it is purpose.” In other words, not the pow*er to achieve, but the will to labor. Every strong, active, bad man is sys- tematically engaged in creating: and sharp- ening the instruments for his own de- struction. There may be as much courage dis- played in enduring with- resignation the sufferings of the soul, as remaining firm under the showers of shot from a battery. The envious man is tormented, not only by all the ills that befall himself, but by all the good that happens to another. He is made gloomy, not only by his own clouds, but by another man’s sunshine. We could not endure solitude were it not for the powerful companionship of hope, or of some unseen one. — [Richter. The dark grave, which knows all se- crets, can alone reclaim the fatal doubt once cast on a woman’s name. — [George Herbert. It is often the easiest move that com- pletes the game. Fortune is like the lady whom a lover carried off from all his ri- vals by an additional lace upon his liver- ies.— [Bulwer Lyton. Talents give a man superiority far more agreeable than that which proceeds from riches, birth or employment, which are all external. Talents constitute our very essence. — [Rollins. Hone calculates its scheme for a long and aurable life, presses forward to im- aginary points of bliss and grasps at impossibilities, and consequently en- snares men into beggary, ruin and dis- honor.— [Addison. There is no kind of achievement you could make in the world that is equal to perfect health. What to it are nuggets and millions? The French financier said, “ Why is there no sleep to be sold ?” Sleep was not in the market at any quo- tation.— [Thomas Carlyle. Experience always leads to modesty, when wisely used. It never leads to boastful confidence or to self idolatry. It has been too often rebuked to claim infallibility , and too often humiliated to set up a primacy that may not be chal- lenged.—[Joseph Parker. Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 113 ▲SLEEP AT THE SWITCH. George Hoey. The first thing that I remember was Carlo tugging away At the sleeve of my coat ; Pulling, as much as to say, “ Come, master, And tend to the switch. Lives now depend upon you. Think of the souls in the coming train, And the graves vou are sending them to. Think of them, doomed every one to lie (As it were by your very hand) In yon fathomless ditch ; Murdfered, by one who should guard them from harm. Who now is asleep at the switch.” I sprang up amazed— scarce know where I Sleep had o’ercome me so ; I could hear the forest trees rustling, As they by the temptest were tossed ; But, what was that noise in the distance That I could not understand ? I heard it at first indistinctly, Like the rolling of some muffled drum, Then nearer and nearer it came to me, And made my very ears hum ; What light is this that surrounds me And seems to set fire to my brain ? What whistle that, yelling so shrilly ? Ah ! I know now ; it’s the train. We often stand facing some danger, And seem to take root to the place. So I stood— with this demon before me, Its heated breath fanning my face. Its headlight made day of the darkness And glared like the eyes of some witch, The traiu was almost upon me lie fore I remembered the switch. I sprang to it, seizing it wildly. The train dashing fast down the track ; And on came the fiery -eyed monster, And shot by my face like a Hash. I swooned to the earth the next moment, And knew nothing after the crash. How long I lay there unconscious Was impossible for me to tell ; Mv stupor was almost a heaven, My waking almost a hell. , For I then heard the piteous shrieking and moaning Of husbands and wives. Mothers dashed past me like maniacs, Their eyes staring madly and wild. My mind was made up in a moment, The river should hide me away, When under the still burning rafter I noticed there lay a little white hand : I lifted the last log from off her And quietly laid it aside, And, while searching forsome spark of life, Turned the little face up in the starlight, And recognized — Moggie, my wife ! 0 God ! thy curse is a hard one. At a blow thou hast humbled my pride ; Mv life will be one endless nightmare, With Maggie away from my side. How oftenCd sat down and pictured The scenes in our long, happy life ; How happy we’d be in our cozy and snug little nest. How I should do all the labor, And Maggie should all the day rest. I fancied I stood on my trial, The judges and the jury I could see; And every eye in the court room Was steadily fixed upon me. And fingers were pointed In scorn, Till I felt my face blushing blood-red. And I heard the words— “ Hung by the neck until dead.” Then I felt myself pulled once again, And my hand caught tight hold of a dress, And I heard, ‘‘ What ’h the matter, dear Jim ? “ You’ve had a bad nightmare, I guess.” And there stood Maggie, my wife. With nevera scar from the ditch. I had been taking a nap in my bed, And had not been asleep at the switch. A Thrilling Incident. In June, 1863, President Lincoln issued a proclamation calling for three hundred thousand men. On July 14, the provost- marshal of Boston served notices on the drafted men to appear at his office for examination. The “draft riots ” followed immediately. A lady, who was then a girl employed in a 'millinery store on Hanover street, gives in the Wakefield Banner a thrilling reminiscence of the riot, in which she and another girl saved a human life by their courage and pres- ence of mind. She says: On the 14th of July, at noon, there was only one other person in the store beside myself, a young girl named Jennie, all the rest having gone out to dinner. I had crossed the street for some fresh water and, returning, glanced up Han- over street, which then wore its usual aspect, when, just as I was about to enter the store, a man pushed in past me, gasp- ing out in a breathless way, — “ For God’s sake, hide me! Don’t let them get at me ; they will kill me ! ” His face was pale, his hair wild and disordered; a pen, that he had not had time to remove, was behind his ear, and he still carried the Government hooks under his arm, which doubtless helped his pursuers to keep him in view. He had scarcely spoken when Jennie opened the door leading into the cellar from the store, which, though quite near the street, was not visible from it. He disappeared and Jennie as quickly closed the door after him, leaving him in almost total darkness to grope his way down the stairs as best he might. Meanwhile I locked the store door, near which we both stood, and not a mo- ment too soon, for instantly the street was alive with a mob of furious men and women, representing the lowest and worst elements of the North End. Nearly all had weapons of some kind in their hands, usually paving stones or bricks. The men were brutal-looking and wore a sullen and desperate air, but the women were the very incarnation of evil. Digitized by v^ooQle

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114 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. In language more vigorous than polite, they demanded admission and the man. Jennie replied that we two girls were alone in the store, and that, as in the own- er’s absence we were responsible for the goods, we could not admit any one. One furious woman cried out, “ Don’t believe her ! I saw the man run in there. Smash the door down ! ” There came a shower of brickbats and stones, demolishing most of the glass in the store front; fortunately for us, women seldom hit anything they aim at. We were not in the least hurt, but expected to be trampled to death the next moment. Just then a young Irishman spoke to us through the broken window. “ Be quick! pass out the shutters. You have friends nere who will put them up for you,” and five or six stout fellows ranged themselves near the door while we slid out the shutters, and in a twinkling they w ere up. For some reason the mob did not again molest us, though wre feared that they might do so, and as the cellar had but one outlet, that leading into the store, we felt anxious to give the man hidden there a better chance for his life, in case of an attack. The store was a long and narrow one, partitioned off at the rear for a work- room; back of this were two windows opening into a yard, where there wras an old wooden tenement house occupied by colored people. This yard wras connected with Hanover street by an allev running between the building we occupied and the next. Thus it will be seen that the store could be easily entered at the back by the mob, as there was not even the poor protection of a gate. To jump through the w’indow and ar- range with an old colored woman to allow’ the marshal to pass through her house and back yard, and so on by such under- ground railways as he might desire, until he could work out into a quiet street, wras our plan. To it he assented, w’hen I found him behind a barrel amid rolls of ribbon pa- fier and the ruins of bandboxes — the east arrogant official at that moment I ever met. When he leaped from the window’ I confess my heart failed me, lest some one should be lurking in the alley, and again put these bloodthirsty creatures on his track." But he disappeared within the old house, and, as w*e afterward heard, escaped to his home. The store we occupied was directly op- posite the station house. The mob held ossession of the street for several hours, ut the owner of the store having made his appearance^ we were relieved of further responsibility save for his own safety. W e passed a strange, dreary afternoon ; occasionally we would climb up on chairs and peer over the top of the shutters, but the sight wras not reassuring, and it was nearly four o’clock before we could ven- ture out under escort to our homes. On the way up the street 1 noticed that these people stood in little knots silently looking on ; there was that peculiar hushed, brooding feeling in the air that one is conscious of before a thunder- storm, precursor of the night of horrors that was to follow. Fortunately, the measures used were effectual in quelling this excitement, and for a few days the cannon in Dock Square proved useful, as a gentle reminder of w hat might be expected in event of any further outrage. Queer Pranks of a Ghost. Philadelphia Times. A ghost, who looks big enough and is presumably old enough to know better, spends his evenings on the tracks of the Reading Railroad, just below Port Ken- nedy Station, scaring the life out of the engineers and train men who may hap- pen to pass. He has been shot at tw’ice, is run over several times nightly and has been struck on the head with a bludgeon once. This kind of thing doesn’t disturb him, how’ever, for he swallow’s the bullets without fear of indigestion, and plays roley-poley w’ith the heavy car wheels as they are crushing and mangling his in- tangible body. Ten years ago a vagrant was run over just near the spot which is now haunted, under circumstances w’hicli implied neg- ligence on the part of the man in charge of the locomotive. Immediately ghosts began to make their appearance by the dozen, until the fall of 1880, after which time it w’as thought that their w rath was appeased, as they came no more. On Christmas night, how’ever, an apparition of unusual size attacked the 9 o’clock freight train, which is managed by Engi- neer Charles Welch. This was the sig- nal for a general onslaught, and every evening since then phantoms have flitted across the lines and otherwise made themselves felt. In consequence a great many of the trains which leave the Cal- Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 115 lowhill Street Depot after dark are loaded with missiles and weapons for use against Indies wherever they may be found at laige. Brakeman George Nelson, on the train which leaves Philadelphia at 7:45 in the evening, claims to have had a thrilling experience with the ghost ; it ran away with his cap. On New Year’s night he was standing on the front platform of the first car to get a whiff of fresh air, with the train steaming thirty-five miles an hour. When within fifty yards of the usual spot the headlight’s rays piercing the darkness, rested on what" seemed to be the figure of a man standing out in bold relief. Although it could not have been more than a few seconds before the train reached it the time seemed pro- longed to minutes. Nelson excitedly seized the bell rope, pulled it violently and in addition shrieked out to the engi- neer to pull up. Although he laid hold of the cord at once, he says that it was not until the apparition was passed that the gong struck. Gradually the train neared the person, who seemed to be standing w'ith one of his hands shading his face and the other pointing to the throbbing engine, straining to mow him down. There was a sudden blankness, a cold blast of air which carried off his hat, and Nelson did not know what happened till the conductor opened the door and told him he would catch cold. He was cer- tain that what he had seen was not flesh and blood. On the next night he armed himself with a large piece of iron, but the ghost was a wily one and didn’t come. On the succeeding evening, however, he had a clean shot at it, and a passenger on the train, who had been told of the bogie, joined him and fired two barrels of a re- volver in his face, all without effect. The most interesting experience, how- ever, was reserved for Engineer Charles Welch, who has been mentioned as hav- ing heralded the ghost’s first appearance this season. On last Saturday night he spied it, as usual, ahead, but it looked so different from what it did on the previous occasion that he thought it was a real in- dividual and not an artificial one In a few seconds, with great presence of mind, he had the brakes down, the steam whis- tle blowing and the bell ringing. He shuddered perceptibly as the tram slid over the figure and then came to a dead stop. He nad not had sufficient notice to stop the train in time. “We’ve killed some one, Jim,” said Welch, sorrowfully, to the conductor, “ and we had better go back and pick up the pieces.” A mournful procession pro- ceeded to hunt for the required items, but not a scrap could thev find. Welch all at once remembered a'bout the ghost and the train sped on. Early Railroading. Railway Age. I will contribute to your collection of railway history some recollections of the old New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad. Its location was as follows: Extend- ing from Frenchtown, Md., a point on the Elk river, to New Castle, Del., on the Delaware river, the road was sixteen miles long more or less. The track was of flat bar iron laid on wood stringers. It commenced operations in the year 1831 or 1832. The first locomotive, the “ John Bull,” came from England in pieces. A man came over with it who was six months in getting it together and in get- ting it into working order. It had only two driving wheels and had no cab. The engineer, old John Point, drove it stand- ing out in the weather, and he used to be covered with snow and sleet some- times in the winter. Al>out 1838 the track was relaid with the U iron rail, fastened with long barbed spikes, about ten inches in length. The cars were upon the plan of a stage coach, the passengers sitting face to face, the doors being in the si<les. They ran on spoke wheels without any brakes. The cars were hooked or coupled together by links and hooks. The buffers were formed of the side sills extending past the end of the car, the ends being cushioned with hair covered with sole leather. The breaking up of the train when near the station — Frenchtown or New' Castle — was done at signal of the engineer by raising his safety-valve. Then the old darky servants (slaves) would rush to the train, seize hold and pull back, while the agent would stick a piece of wood through the wheel spokes. As to the organization, the list of offi- cers were those of the Chesapeake and Delaw'are Canal Company. Capt. R. H. Barr was the General Agent at New Cas- tle, and he used to sell the tickets to pas- sengers, have them seated and collect the tickets just before starting the train. Capt. Barr died at the advance age of 85 years. The trains had way stops (nowr way stations) and were about one hour and a half making the run. The connections wrere with steamboats running between Baltimore and Frenchtown and New Digitized by CjOOQle j

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116 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Castle and Philadelphia. Those between Baltimore and Frenchtown were to my recollection the George Washington and Martha Washington — pumpkin-now craft. Those running between New Cas- tle and Philadelphia were, I believe Bol- ivar, New Castle, Ohio and Robert Mor- ris. This road was kept up and run un- til 1852, when it was abandoned as a through line, and the rails were taken up to within seven miles of New Castle, these seven miles forming a portion oi the present Delaware Railroad, now part of the present Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore. — » Raleigh’s Last Letter. “ You shall now receive, my dear wife, my last words in these my last lines. My love I send you that you may keep it when I am dead ; and my counsel that you may remember it when I am no more. 1 would not by my will present you with sorrows, dear Bess ; let them go to the grave and be buried with me in dust. And seeing that it is not the will of God that I shall ever see you more in this life, bear it patiently and with a heart like thyself. Firstly : I send you all the thanks my heart can conceive, or my words express, for your many troubles and care taken for me; which, though they have not taken effect as you wished, yet the debt is nathless, and pay it I never shall in this world. Secondly : I beseech you, by the love you bare me living, do not hide yourself in grief many days, but seek to help the miserable mis- fortunes of our poor child. Thy mourn- ing cannot avail me ; I am but dust. * * Remember your poor child for his fath- er’s sake, who chose and loved you in his happiest time. God is my witness, it is for you and yours I desired life ; but it is true I disdain myself for begging of it. For know, dear wire, that your son is the son of a true man; and one who, in his own respect, dispiseth death in all his misshappen and grizzly form. I cannot write much. God knows how hardly I stole the time when all asleep ; and it is time to separate my thoughts from all the world. Beg my dead body, which living is denied thee, and either lay it at Shel- bourne or in Exeter, by my father and mother. I can write no more. Time and death call me away. The everlast- ing God, Infinite, Powerful, Inscrutable, the Almighty God. which is goodness it- self, mercy itself, the true light and life, keep thee and thine, have mercy on me, and teach me to forgive my persecutors and false witnesses, and send us to meet again in His glorious kingdom. My own true wife, farewell. Bless my poor boy. Pray for me, and let the good God fold you both in his arms. Written with the dying hand of some time thy husband, but now alas, overthrown. Yours that was, but not my own.” Worse and More of It. “ Sam,” said an old colored man down at the po8toflice to another old codger, “ what’s de meanin’ of vice versa? ” “It means tother from which,” an- swered Sam with great dignity. “I dunno,” said the first one; I think it means upside down.” “ No,” retorted his friend, “ I’se done suah it means hind side defoah.” A third old fellow came by just then, and they appealed the question to him. “I cannot desplain pezactly,” he said, “ so as to meet wid your compredehen- sion, but wiser wersa am a propriation from de Latin, and means wuss and wuss and mo’ of it. I members stumbiin’ ober it at colledge. It am a hard word to pro- nounce.” He ambled along with his bucksaw, and the two who had referred to him looked after him with respect and admir- ation, wondering that “ one small head could carry all he knew.” How Candor Pays. Atlanta Constitution. “We had better understand each oth- er,” he said, deprecatingly, as he saun- tered into the editorial room, “ before we n. I’m a book agent.” nmindful of the groans that met this statement, he went on : “ I’m not a white-haired philanthropist from New Haven, who has come South through sympathy for your stricken peo- ple. I’m a fair, square, bald-headed book agent.” Encouraged by the reception of this frank avowal, he took a seat, and drop- ping his feet in a waste basket, said : “I’m not a retired clergyman, who seeks to scatter religious instruction while he builds up his worn-out frame in your balmy clime. I’m not an apostle of art who has consented to seek your benight- ed region, and educate your people by parting with a few picture books in parts. I’m not a temperance lecturer from Ban- gor who pays expenses by dispensing of literature on commission while he regen- erates the rum-sucker. I’m an unmodi- fied book agent, with none of the cor- Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 117 ners rounded, running on cheek in pur- suit of tin.” “Here’s candor, at least,” remarked the young man who writ** the puffs of liardware stores. “ Yes ; candor at best. I’m not a gild- ed sham. You don’t pick me up for a prince in disguise, or art or morality go- ing incog. 1 do not fly the skull and crossbones hid behind a holiday flag till I’ve grappled and boarded you. I’ve got the regular old death’s-head nailed to the mast, and I’m a pirate from keel to cen- ter board, and if you don’t want that sort of company, blow me out of the water.” He had the whole force on deck at this point. 41 Ive got no off-hand preamble to mv bloody work. I do not lead you through the flowery paths of ease to where I’ve got the trap sprung. I do not beguile with anecdote, inspire with eloquence, soothe with persuasion, or pique with lo- cal gossip. I was not directed to you as a leader of culture or a person who’d be likely to buy. I won’t snow you a list of high-toned decoys who have put down their names to get rid of me and to draw you in. I don’t show the work I’m sell- ing, and I’ve never been able to learn the idiot’s soliloquy that explains the pic- tures.” Here he paused, while the manager called for the cash boy. “That’s about the size of me and my business. The book’s right here — fifty parts, fifty cents a part, plenty o’ pictures and big type for the reading, written by somebody or other, and means $10 clear money for me every time I work one off. Do you take or do I go ?” By this time eleven copies of the first part were ordered, and the “eleven able” resumed their work, while the office boy indites this tribute to a man who ainrt ashamed of his little racket. Power of Conscience. Youths Companion. Even a superficial reader of Shake- speare is struck by the prominence which he gives to conscience. The great dra- matist knew, either from personal expe- rience or from imagination’s insight, the terrible power of the human conscience, when stirred by the consciousness of guilt. Hundreds of murderers, since Lady Macbeth, have uttered her pathetic ex- clamation: “All the perfumesof Arabia will not sweeten this little hand.” “0 coward conscience, how dost thou afflict me ! ” has been the moan of not a few ty- rants, since humpback Richard’s day. An illustration, similar in kind, though differing in dramatic interest, to that which Shakespeare gives of conscience’s afflicting, paralyzing power, occurred once at a fair in Wales. For years it had been the custom to hold a great fair at Rhuddlan on the Lord’s Day. Farmers went there to hire laborers ; crowds of rough laborers waited there to be hired. It was also a great market-day, whereon men sold their cattle and produce. Inns’ doors were wide open, and in scores of booths could be heard the sound of revelry. It was a wild scene of traffic and dissipation. Into the midst of this fair there came one day, a young man of solemn mien. Taking his stand on the steps of the chief tavern, he began to pray with a loud voice. There wTas something in his grave, compassionate petitions that arrested the attention of farmers and laborers. They stopped in the midst of their bargaining to listen. Then the young preacher, taking for his text, “Remember the Sabbath Day, to keep it holy,” began his sermon by an- nouncing to the astonished crowd that he had come to open upon them “the whole ten cannon of Sinai.” The preacher’s denunciations were so terrible that the crowd seemed to stand at the foot of the mount “that burned with fire.” One man had just bought a sickle. As he listened to the preacher, his arm seem- ed paralyzed, and the sickle fell to the ground. He feared to stoop to pick it up with the other hand, lest that, too, should be paralyzed. The multitude of farmers and laborers were panic-stricken. The fair was broken up and never again held on the Lord’s Day. The man who let his sickle drop became changed in character and lived, to old age, a religious life. How She Won Him. Philadelphia Quiz. I have just heard the most remarkable story of the evenness of the female temp- er. It is a beautiful little fairy story and may appropriately be called “ How She Won Him.” It happened here in Phila- delphia and is on tnis wise: There was a beautiful dinner given “many years ago,” and she sat opposite him and looked ever so charming in a wine-colored silk with a square neck, and otherwise arrayed as never were the fillies in any valley of his poor earth. Digitized by CjOOQle

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118 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Well, the waiter in handing the soup upset the entire contents of a plate in her lap. Just think of it, girls! The whole front breadth utterly ruined, and it could not be matched ! W ell, what did she do ? Did she faint ? Did she say, “ You horrid man ! ” Did she scream? Not at all ; she passed the thing off* in some witty remark about fiery baptism and calmly resumed her dinner. He, of course, was delighted, thought her a most remarkable woman, and in- deed she was; became attentive to her, and finally married her. One evening, long after the event, they were sitting * before the fire, the children having gone to bed, and were talking about old times, when lie said, — “ My dear, I never told vou, I think, howlfirst thought I would like to marrv you did I.” “Why, gracious goodness ! no, never!” “Well,” he said, “do you remember that dinner at Mrs. Simpkins’, where your dress was spoiled by the soup?” “ Indeed I do! ” she replied. “I shall never forget it as long as I live.” “ Well,” he continued, “ you behaved so well about it that I thought you a per- fect jewel.” “Yes,” she answered, “I remember behaving verv well about it at the time, but, good land, you should have seen the marks of my teeth on the bed-post that night ! ” Twenty Years of Freedom. Youth’s Companion. Slavery in the United States finally ceased to exist on the 18th day of Decem- ber, 1805, when President Andrew John- son proclaimed that the thirteenth amend- ment to the Constitution had been only ratified by twenty-seven States, being three-fourths of the whole number of the States then in the Union. But slavery had practicality ceased near- ly three years before, on the first day of January, 1868, when President Lincoln had proclaimed emancipation as a war measure in all the then insurgent States of the Union. The war was “about slavery.” The people of the South complained of the disposition of the North to interfere with their “ domestic institutions.” Out of the resolution on the one side not to allow the general Government to interpose against slavery, and on the other side not to permit the slave States to extend the “ institution ” into free territory, grew discussion, secession and war. I From the very beginning of the strug- gle President Lincoln was urged to de- clare the emancipation of the slaves. But he refused. He knew then, and we know now, that the time had not come. The great object was to save the Union. In a very remarkable letter addressed by the President to Horace Greeley, in the sum- mer of 1862, he said,— “ My paramount object is to save the Union, and not either to save or to de- stroy slavery. If I could save the Union without freeing any slave, I would do it. If I could save it by freeing all the slaves, I would do it. If I could do it by freeing some and leaving others alone, I would also do that.” Exactly a month later, on September 22, 1862, he startled the country by a proclamation in which he announced that on the 1st of January following all per- sons then held as slaves in any State con- tinuing in rebellion should be free. Those were the dark days of the war. The Confederate forces had invaded the State of Maryland, and although their campaign had failed at Antietam, they had been permitted to withdraw' in safety to Virginia. The marvellous union of Northern sentiment in favor of the war had disappeared, and political division had reappeared. Whether the September proclamation was the cause of it or not, the opposition to Mr. Lincoln’s administration was gen- erally successful in the elections of that year, and the year 1862 closed gloomily for the hopes of the people of the North. But Mr. Lincoln persisted. On the New Year’s Day of 1863 appeared the promised proclamation. Enumerating the States within which rebellion existed, he ordered and declared that all persons held as slaves within them “are and hence- forward shall be free.” “And upon this act,” he said, “ sincerely believed to be an act of justice, warranted by the Con- stitution upon military necessity, I invoke the considerate judgment of mankind and the gracious favor of Almighty God.” It was the turning-point of the war. The years which followed saw the North- ern people reunited in their zeal for a united country, and their armies victori- ous. At the very time the September proclamation w'as issued, people were talking of and commending a plan to raise fifty thousand soldiers for Gen. Fremont, who was expected to end the war in the Southwest in ninety days. That was nonsense. In 1863 the peo- ple fully realized the magnitude of the task, and set about it with grim determi- Digitized by Google

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 119 nation. They succeeded. The war end- ed, and slavery ended with it. If the almost unanimous declaration of the Southern people may be trusted, and we think it may, there is hardly a person in the land who would now raise his hand to have slavery restored. Millions of people regret what accompanied aboli- tion ; few regret abolition itself. How have the colored people employed their freedom? Certainly tnev have not become the equals of the whites in gen- eral education, civilization, and political wisdom. Anybody who expected them to do so must have been short-sighted But it cannot be denied that they have made very satisfactory progress. They attempted more than they could accom- plish in the government of the Southern States. Now they are feeling their way towards better things. It would be untrue to say that the old habits of slavery have been abandoned. But the colored people, as a class, are be- coming more industrious, more self-reli- ant, more prudent, and better observers of the law. Thev are learning the lesson that wTith the rights of men they have re- ceived also an obligation to discharge men’s duties. Many of them are hungry for knowledge. As time passes they will l»e better fitted to exercise and enjoy the priviletres and blessings of freemen. Women’s Noses. Whitehall Review. The nose is the most prominent feature in the face, and is a more faithful indica- tion of the character than is generally supposed. In dress, it gives the key-note to the whole structure by its size or shape. “ Every woman is, or ought to be, a ca- thedral,” says a poet of yesterday, and M. Blanc also compares dress to a kind of architecture, throughout which a pri- mary idea should be consistently carried, and no mingling of styles allowed. When a woman possesses a Roman nose she must be extremely careful as to her style of headgear and hair dressing. Neither of these must belong to the friv- olous or coquettish order. Neither must l»e inadequately small. If the wearer of the Roman nose fall into this error, that useful organ will look larger than ever. Our aristocracy are given to large noses. The air of palaces seems to be favorable to the development of that salient feature, and, were there to be no mesalliances, the highbred type of nose would soon reach a very terrific size indeed. I always look on the bright side of things, and when I hear of a man of gentle birth marrying a barmaid, or of a modem Copetua and a beggar maid, I alwTays bethink me of the probable modification of the lordly noses of the next generation. With a Greek nose a woman may wear almost anything. She will be sure to have the taste to di- vine what is suitable and becoming, and grace enough to put it on straight — an accomplishment more rare than might be thought. But, alas! Greek noses are not exactly in the fashion. Our national taste has proved degenerate, and our fickle fancy has turned to the nez retrou which has even found its way into the poets. “Tiptilted like a flowrer,” says our Laureate of such a nose. If the cog- itative nose appear in full development on a woman’s face, she will probably be strong-minded and utterly careless of chiffons, if not of her own looks. Of the Jewish nose the same observations are true as with regard to the Roman nose; that is, when the nose is large. Occasion- ally— though not very frequently — this nose is beautifully formed, and not too large for our modern notions of feminine loveliness. It may then be treated as I have suggested in remarking on the Greek variety. The turn-up nose may be adorable, or it may be a trial ! Much depends on its complexion; much on the precise degree of upward euroe. This curve should be similar to those at the cornel's of the lips, and when it is, what a piquant harmony is the result! Oh, lucky girl with such a nose, what a queen of hearts you may be ! Add but the instinct of coquetry to the owner of this nose, and you have a creatbre as dangerous as Helen to the peace of man. It must not be a shaky, fleshy, flabby thing; a curt decision and a spice of dainty self-assertion must char- acterize it. It was such an ideal nose that inspired the following sentiments: ‘‘We confess a lurking penchant, a sort of speaking affection which we can not resist, for the celestial nose in a woman. It does not command our admiration and respect like the Greek, to which we could bow down as to a goddess, but it makes sad wTork with our affections. The snub, too, is not so unbearable as in a man. It • is a great marrer of beauty, undoubtedly, but merely regarded as an index of weak- ness, it claims our kindly consideration. A woman, moreover, has generally tact sufficient to conceal (often to their entire annihilation) those unprepossessing char- acteristics of the snub and the celestial, which in a weak man become every day more and more strongly marked. *A ce- / Digitized by CjOOQle

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120 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. lestial nose in a woman is frequently an index of wit.” And this, be it remem- bered, was written long before the apo- thesis of the tumed-up nose. And what style of architecture are we to construct our dresses upon? ask the owners of such noses. Anything coquet- tish and airy, frivolous and quaint. Se- very simplicity consorts not with the snub. A little insolence of ornament suitsit; floating ribbons, a rampant ai- grette ; a head “ sunning over with curls a flounce turned back and forth ; a hat twisted north and south, east and west. Such as these would be incongruous with the Greek, an insult to the Roman, an in- jury to the Jewish, and a flat contradic - t ion to the cogitative. With the “.tip- tilted,” they make a happy harmony. Useful Knowledge. To relieve hiccough at once, take a lump of sugar saturated with vinegar. Hemorrhage of the lungs or stomach may be quickly stopped by small doses of salt. To relieve a severe headache, bind the temples tightly with a handkerchief or cloth. For earache, dissolve assafoetida in water ; warm a few drobs and drop in the ear; then cork the ear with wool. A good powder of snuff which will cure catarrh is made of equal parts of gum arabie, guin myrrh and blood root. Tootaclie may be speedily ended by the application of a small bit of cotton sat- urated with ammonia to the defective tooth. It is stated by a medical writer that carbolic acid diluted with warm water, and poured into the ear, is a sovereign cure for earache. For a scald or burn, apply immediately pulverized charcoal and oil ; lamp oil will do, but linseed is better. The effect is miraculous. For chapped lips, mix two tablespoon- fuls of clarified honey with a few drops of lavendar water, or any other perfume, and anoint the lips frequently. To remove warts, get a little bullock gall and keep it in a bottle ; rub a little on the warts three times a day, and in a short time they will disappear It may be useful to know that hoarse- ness may be removed by using the wThite of an egg thoroughly beaten, and mixed writh lemon juice and sugar. A teaspoon- ful taken occasionally is the dose. To destroy black-heads, wash the face thoroughly at night with tepid water, and rub briskly with a Turkish towel; then apply a mixture of one ounce of liquor of potasso and two ounces of cologne. Dr. Denker, of St. Petersburg, treats diptheria by first giving the patient a lax- ative, and when its operetion has ceased he gives cold drinks acidulated with hy- dro-cloric, and then a gargle of lime water and hot milk in equal parts every two hours. It is method has been very successful. Dr. Shearer, of Burks county, Penn- sylvania, claims that he has employed cold water sponging and ice bags to the throat in severe cases of scarlet fever during twenty years, and with such good results that he considers the treatment not only permissible, but actually neces- sary wThere the symptoms are alarming. To treat sprains, give the affected part rest, and apply warm fermentations. If inflammation has set in, put on leeches and cooling applications, which may be removed at intervals if necessary. When the inflammation subsides, use friction and stimulating liniments, or poultices made of bread, vinegar and water. To 8 top bleeding, if from a cavity in the jaw after a tooth has been extracted, shape a cork in the proper form and size to cover the cavity, and long enough to be kept firmly in place when the mouth is closed. This, we believe, is our own invention, and we have never known it to fail. It has served us in desperate cases. Careful cooking of even the longest used and best known kind of food, wheth- er animal or vegetable, is the important rule to insure health and strength from the table. No matter what the quality of food to begin with may be, a bad cook will invariably incur heavy doctors’ bills, and not a less inconsiderable “ little amount” at the druggist’s. MARTYB TO DUTY. Anon. Yes, better ’tis to die Than from the strife to fly ; Be thou a hero on the field, With arm close bound to duty’s shield ; Aloft the standard hold Among the true and bold : Turn not ignobly, retreat back, A traitor on life’s holy track ; But fall on valiant ground, And be with houor crowned ; A rank among the faithful claim. And leave to earth a blessed name, That kin and kind may hold Above the price of gold. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 121 A monthly Journal devoted to the social, moral and intellectual advancement of Loco- motive Enginemen. Terms : One Dollar per year, in advance. Advertising rates given on application. Contributions thankfully received. Sample copies supplied free. Entered at the Post office at Terre Haute, Indiana, as second class matter. EUGENE V. DEBS Editor Terre Haute, Indiana. WM. F. HYNES Associate Editor Denver, Colorado. MARCH, 1883. Hon. Henry C. Lord. This distinguished gentleman has taken possession of the hearts of the entire Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. He has furnished some remarkable con- tributions to the Engineers' Journal — in this issue we publish his first paper pre- pared especially for our Magazine. He has done what few of our great representa- tive men seem to have had time or oppor- tunity to do. He has entered into the real spirit of our organization. Having filled the highest stations of railroad man- agement, he has learned the essential lesson — that no man can be a successful executive who does not know the wants and enlist the sympathies of all his de- partments. This is true greatness. The illustrious Corsican wTas able to shake the earth with the thunder of battle because he knew his men. He went to see them in their tents. He learned their names and inquired into their comforts. That was Napoleonic. The legions of France —the men of Austerlitz, and Jena, and Lodi — felt they were watched, with a steady faith grounded in idolatry. That was the great secret. Men will not— can- not— work successfully unless they are recognized and appreciated. This is as true in the operation of a railroad as in the unification and movement of an army. All railroad managers ought to know tins. It is a lesson Henry C. Lord learned by heart. We are getting a good many let- ters from engineers in Canada and else- where asking us to tell them who Mr. Lord is. This we do now in a general way. Henry C. Lord was born on the second day of October, 1825, in Amherst, New Hampshire. His father, the illustrious scholar, Nathan Lord, was soon after- wards called to the Presidency of Dart- mouth College — that famous seat of let- ters, the Alma Mater of Daniel Webster, Rufus Choate and so many others of na- tional distinction. Webster’s appeal for Dartmouth College, in the Supreme Court of the United States, on the tenth day of March, 1818, so pathetic, majestic and powerful — that it has become an interna- tional treasure of eloquence — has made it absolutely immortal. Henry C. Lord matriculated in Dartmouth College in 1839 and graduated in 1843. lie then went South and taught school in Vir- ginia. While there he read law under the tutelage of an elder brother, and upon examination was admitted to practice in the courts in Virginia. He soon after- wards returned East and established his home in Massachusetts. He was enrolled as an attorney of that State and admitted to practice in the Supreme Court, on mo- tion of Mr. Justice Wilde. He went to Cincinnati four years afterwards, and in 1855 took charge, as President and Super- intendent, of the Cincinnati and Indian- apolis Railroad. That management he administered for many years with fidelity and success. He found the property in odds and ends, and by consolidations, extensions and improvements soon trans- formed it into an acknowledged trunk line. It has had some trials, as all Western railroads have had, but it has come out of them all triumphantly. It is now a per- manent and first class investment. All its safe foundations were laid by Mr. Lord. He took it on the bed of the old White Water Valley Canal into the very Digitized by CjOOQle

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122 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. heart of the city. His plan was sharply j criticised at the time, but trial has vin- dicated his judgment and confused his critics. It was a masterly achievement and has brought millions of value to the stockholders. His next move was to ac- quire ownership of the road from In- dianapolis to Lafayette, which was ac- complished, and has resulted in the great route from Cincinnati to Chicago. The I., C. & L. R. R. has been a school for the development of men. Many of the most efficient railroad officers of the country to-day were educated there under the wise counsels of Mr. Lord. He liked his men and his men liked him. He knew’ personally every brakeman, fireman, en- gineer, baggageman, conductor and sec- tion foreman on the line. Howr many railroad officials can say that? He knew’ of their rivalries, trials and disappoint- ments, and he was their counselor and arbiter. He was kind and always just to them all. His discipline was exceptional- ly marked. It developed merit and un- masked disobedience. The incompetent was sent aw’ay, and the brave, honest, faithful employe steadily pushed for- ward to the front. This large and varied practical experience is what lends such a charm to his contributions to our Maga- zines. His views are valuable, because they are based upon an actual retrospect of railroad experience. Mr. Lord is of medium height, has blue eyes, a large noble looking head, now quite bald, speaks with great fluency and accuracy in a ring- ing voice, and is every inch, from head to foot, a noble man. Man’s Power and God’s Power, Man gathers the beautiful stones from tbe quarry; the iron, the silver, the gold and the precious jewels from the mine ; the many costly woods from the forest, and builds a palace. He decorates it with the genius of the painter and the sculptor and with the deft w’ork of the artizan. He surrounds it with groves of beautiful trees and beds of many colored flowers. Deer wander amidst the sylvan shades and birds sing in the leafy bowers. The palace is complete, it stands proudly in the sunlight. God scoops out great hollow places in the solid earth and fills them with the rushings of many waters. He heaps up mountains of rock and between them places the fruitful valleys. With Hi6 finger he traces the courses of mighty rivers, and above and around all places the storm riven atmosphere. We call this handiwork earth. Millions of ages ago He sent it whirling into space around its central luminary, and there it still 8W’ings, swiftly, silently, grandly, held by nothing but the eternal w’ill of its Creator. One is the work ol a finite, the other of an infinite mind. Man consults with his genius and pro- duces the engine. In one of its many forms he secs it rushing like a thing of life from ocean to ocean. Whirling along dangerous precipices, skimming over vast prairies, panting through the hearts of great cities, creeping through dark tun- nels, unloading its burden at last where the w’aves forbid its farther progress. The engine is man’s emblem of power. God gathers the forces of the universe and makes a sun. He sends it upon its grand march into the starry depths, draw- ing after it a mighty train of planets, moons, comets and meteors. It sends its rays millions of miles into space, heating with burning heat the mountains and plains of Mercury, and giving to the eart h its seasons of ice and verdure. Great storms sweep over its surface whose ef- fects are felt to the outmost bounds of Uranus. Jets of flame shoot from his surface an hundred thousand miles high and fall back into his eternal sea of fire. Around him lie other suns. Together they sweep through the aw ful abysses of space, answering olaxliently to the will of their Creator. The engine is the type of man’s highest power, the sun is the type of God’s. Man calls into activity his ingenuity Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 123 and makes a watch. It is a marvel of skill and beauty. In the day and through the silent night it keeps up its ceaseless time beat, measuring the seconds as they run. God takes the wheat of the field and places it in a human stomach ; there it is changed by a wondrous chemistry into blood. From the blood a mechanism equally wonderful extracts bone, sinew, muscle, nerve and skin, and a living breathing man walks forth. Most won- derful of all, a part of the wheat passes into that mysterious alembic, the brain, and a thought is born. It may be a poem of love and hope or a tragedy of fear and death. It may whisper of green fields and pleasant homes or it may dream of prison cells and the hangman’s rope. It may breathe anthems of praise to its Creator or it may revel in the orgies of the debauched and the ruined. It may dwell in the mind of the sordid miser or it may prompt the smile upon the face of sleeping beauty dreaming of love and heaven. The watch is the mechanism of man. Man is the mechanism of God. The Prize for 1882. The prize for 1882 consisted of an ex- cellent gold watch, valued at Si 00. It was won by our worthy brother, Jacob Haines, of Chicago Lodge No. 95. The inscription on it is as follows: “Jacob Haines, of Chicago Lodge No. 95, B. of L. F., Champion Magazine Agent for 1882. Presented by the Grand Lodge, January 1, 1883.” Bro. Haines secured during the past year 235 paid subscribers for our Maga- zine, thereby making a record of which he has good reason to be proud. It will, no doubt, always be a source of pleasure to him to remember this magnificent ef- fort of his, for such it surely was. It will be hard to measure the good done by this one brother. All we can say is that it would take but a few years of such effort on the part of our members generally to make the circulation of our Magazine simply enormous. Bro. Haines has the thanks and good wishes of the Grand Lodge. We hope the prize for 1883 will stir the emulation of all the Lodges. Our Maga- zine is our mouthpiece. By it we are known, by it we are judged. It speaks for us while we are asleep. Who will be the one to carry off the prize of 1883? Labor for it and make the record, if possi- ble, still brighter than that of Bro. Haines. BE WARD. Chicago Tribune. Yes, call him mad who dares to climb The rock-strewn oath of Truth— You would never dream to peer Beyond the ken of youth— You who never see the seed Till the bursting of the grain, And can never see the sunshine Glowing just beyond the rain ! Call him mad wdio, pushing forward Full a century in the van, Plants his banner on the hill-tops— Claims man’s leader is a man ? And if you must stop and linger, Afraid to breast the hill. Stand back in lower darkness— Make room for him who will I Float in your idle vessels Close within the harbor-bar : Make it dance among the ripples, Though you may not venture far; Lie ana wonder at the waters Stretching out so wild and free. Somewhere there’s a better sailor, Who w ill dare to put to sea ! Sleep you then wTith perfect safety Close within your guarded fort ; Make the War of F.arth a pastime, And the Fight of Life a sport; Linger, if you will, in pleasure, While the weary hours lag; Somewhere there’s a bolder sailor Who will carry on the Flag ! Call him mad ! And yet forever Some grand leader will be there, Pushing upward to the summit— Pushing up toward clearer air. You may stay in lower darkness. Clasping close your clinking chain ; Some one yet will strike it from you, Making free the heart and brain ! LIFE’S PATHWAY. Whittier. The path of life we W’alk to-day Is strange as that the Hebrew’s trod ; We need the shadowing rock as they; We need, like them, the guides of God. God seud His angels, cloud and fire, To lead us o’er the desert sand ! God give our hearts their long desire, His shadow In a weary land ! Digitized by C.ooQle

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124 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Written for Firemen's Magazine. The Locomotive Fireman. BY HENRY C. LORD. It was my pleasure some two years ago to write a paper on the subject of the Lo- comotive Engineer. It was a still greater pleasure to me to know that it was read* and approved by those who did me the kindness to read it. It was but a brief statement of the results of many years of railway life and observation, together with constant intercourse wTith that brave and noble class of men. It now occurs to me to write something about the fire- man, who stands by the side of the engi- neer, in a measure sharing his dan- ger and responsibility. The latter is, of course, his chief, but he looks to the for- mer as his immediate assistant at all times, but especially at any moment of special anxiety or peril. The fireman naturally expects, with good conduct and fidelity to duty, and careful study of all the machinery and tricks of the iron horse, at some future time to take the {dace of the engineer — to ascend from the ower step to the foot-board, and to ex- change his shovel for the throttle-lever. I do not intend in this paper ,to wander away at all from my matured convictions or any proper theory of education or training— especially self-training ; and it is not my wish to flatter the fireman for the purpose of pleasing him or the great class constituting a society or Broth- erhood of which he is a unit. The young man who early in life selects his profes- sion, or the industry to which he wishes to appply himself, and to which he hon- estly believes that ho is best adapted, and who proceeds to train himself accord- ingly, is always his own best teacher. Such a boy always keeps on good terms with himself, and a boy who maintains this relation is always bound to succeed in life. In the above sentences I have simply aimed to point out a principle which has always been a favorite one with the writer. It is my purpose now, in the way of digression, but possibly in that also of some information and instruc- tion to the readers of vour journal, to sketch my idea more fully. It is as fol- lows, and if you think that what I write is at random, and a mere digression, you must pardon me on account of my sin- cerity : No young man should, if he can avoid it, turn over his study, his time or his labor to any industry or profession for which he feels no aptitude in him- self. Far less should any parent, guar- dian or master compel him to do so. To this general rule there are of course ex- ceptions— the result of personal or family exigencies, or of impaired health. Then the young man is not, can not be his own master, but like a disabled vessel at sea, must drift with the tide, the winds, and sometimes be wrecked upon the break- ers. I am, however, dealing with gen- eral rules, and not with individual cases, and with men of honest purposes more than average energy and a worthy am- bition. Such men take advantage of their opportunities, often making them themselves. By way of illustration, take the boy life of George Stephenson, who may be truly said to be the author of the locomotive system of the world. He was but a poor boy, with hardly any books to read. His father’s workshop was his only school house, and he was his only teacher. He grasped in his youthful mind, from watching the conditions and power of steam, and getting what threads of information he could from keen examination, and intercourse with other workmen, he made up his mind that steam could work a locomotive as well as a stationary engine. Then he developed his idea, and the whole world has accepted it. Now, sup- pose that his parents, acting unwisely, had forced him to be a priest, what pul- pit would he have filled? a farmer, what crop would he have raised? or a sailor, at what port would the noble boy have landed? I might refer to hundreds of similar instances, but your readers will see my point, and accept or reject it, ac- cording to their own self-thought or self- experience. The great man to whom I have alluded was his own inventor, his own mechanic, his own fireman, and ran his own engine. Hence I would advise every member of your order, as he gets a leisure hour or a Sunday’s rest, to read his life and those of other men like him. Every page will interest, and therefore instruct them, developing in them that love of reading w'hich is always both rest- ful and useful. Every fireman will feel the influence of it in his own character, at his own fireside, and in the education and development of his children. Such a habit will lead him, and through him his fellow-laborers, away from and not into temptation. “ Knowledge is power,” and that power will strengthen and enrich it- Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 125 self in a machine shop, upon a locomo- tive, or in a work shop, just as truly as in the pulpit, at the bar, within the halls of legislation, or upon a throne. The principle is the same, but the results will of course vary with the natural capaci- ties and opportunities of men. I propose to apply my theory, within the necessary' limits of a paper for publication, directly to the firemen, of whom there are cer- tainly not less than twenty thousand in this country alone. But just before do- ing so, I will write a few words about what I understand to be the nature and purposes of your organization, and if cor- rectly informed, in warm commendation of it It has been thought, in many quarters, to excite a prejudice against such associations of men engaged in a common industry, for purposes of mu- tual insurance, intercourse and protec- tion. Now, the real idea lying at the bottom, the foundation, of such organiza- tions, is one of* charity , kin(lline$»y and that confidence which finds its germ in the two thus employed. They are not only entitled to respect, but the support of any well-managed or constituted cor- poration. If, however, used to kindle strife between employers and employes, or to assert unwarranted rights and dis- turb the public tranquility, they will not meet with favor. Of course capital is of- ten, if not more apt to exercise its sup- posed power and actual conceit, than la- bor to put itself upon the defensive. In a long experience I have never found a generous and intelligent manager or board of managers, who regarded their em- ployes as friends, and paid them a fair day’s wages for a fair day’s work, with un- happy issues growing up between them. Labor is always entitled to its own re- ward, and every man under the law' has the right to be his owrn judge, and may resign his place at any time, provided he does not by illegal methods break his own contract. Now, if the affairs of your order are managed, as I believe them to be, for purposes similar to those an- nounced and enforced by the Brother- hood of Locomotive Engineers, it will prove not only a security and benefit to its mem here and their families, but a constant protection to the lives and prop- erty of persons in front of whom and in the face of danger stand the engineer and the fireman, the former watching for perils ahead, and holding in his charge and under his control the terrific power of steam, while the latter feeds the flame, watching the eye and movements of the chief. Now, there can be no doubt about the fact that a very large fraction of the best locomotive engineers came from the ranks of the firemen, and the constant inter- course between them, often in hours of danger and jerplexity, have served to develop a rare degree of confidence be- tween the two classes of men.- When on duty they are of necessity mutually de- pendent, and that condition, by a law' of nature as well as humanity, most often results in similar methods of life. Hence, it is fair, if not necessary, to suppose that the two Brotherhoods, in their system of organization and their puq>oses of char- ity and improvement, would not and could not be essentially unlike. They have a perfect legal and moral right to form and regulate them in their ow n way, and not under the harsh dictation of un- reasonable capital. Just here, but inci- dentally, I wish to add that since writing the above, and w’hile on my wray to the city, I casually w’ent into the round house of an important trunk line. I met there two engineers, one of whom had served under me for fourteen years as fireman, engineer, and later as conductor, and has since been deservedly promoted to the charge of that round house and the shop adjoining. The second is still running his engine, und is the honored head of one Division of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Into the yard, under the control of the first, must come daily at least from thirty to fifty locomo- tive engines, each of course under a sep- arate driver. I engaged them in conver- sation. Their replies to my questions abundantly confirmed my general con- victions as before expressed. Their re- plies wrere all in effect in support of the truth that the best and safest engine driver starts out as a fireman ; and they gave wdiat I regarded as unanswerable reasons for their conclusions. Among them w'ere the following: First, the fire- man comes, by careful study and watch- fulness, to understand the whole delicate mechanism of the engine, and how not to trifle with it; second, he naturally be- comes, by constant exercise, familiarWith its ever-tremulous motion, just as a sailor becomes to that of a ship, thus giving him confidence and self-possession ; third, he gradually learns how and under w hat pressure of steam to start the engine, then how* to graduate it according to grades and curves, and how to gradually reduce it when approaching a bridge, a crossing or a station ; fourth, he is con- stantly stimulated, if a good man, bv the hope and reward of promotion ; fifth, he Digitized by Google

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12ft FIREMEN’S learns constantly what the mechanic in the shop does not learn, or at least im- perfectly learns — self-control in the mo- ment of danger, and what might be prop- erly termed greater physical flexibility and steadiness of will, and perfect obe- dience to instant authority, whether given by a glance of the eye or a wave of the hand of his chief on the foot-board. I put another question to the gentlemen : “ What, according to your best judgment, should be the average time that a compe- tent fireman should serve as such before being entrusted with the duty and re- sponsibilities of an engineer?” After some hesitation and thought, both of the gentlemen replied : “ We think not less than four years.” They added, however, that as the fireman acquired experience and knowledge, it was the custom of all kindly disposed engineers, at proper times, and upon a safe line, or tangent, to place the lever in the hands of his fireman, watch him, and thus become his best preceptor and teacher. Thus the boy fireman learns more rapidly and more certainly about the trust sooner or later to be assigned to him than he could in any machine shop, at any lathe, by any planer or by any press. This is per- fectly true from any standpoint of logic or the average working of the minds of young men. My letter is, however, too long, and your readers will tire of it. I would like to continue it, and may here- after do so, making some suggestions to the class I am writing to. Some would relate to proper methods of life when off duty, to appropriate studies, and that self-training amounting often to great self-sacrifice, which, nevertheless, is more apt to result in ever-increasing self-re- spect, an ever-pleasant home, and finally, an honored grave. Riverside, O., Jan. 31, 1883. EXAMPLE. We scatter seeds with careless hand, And dream we ne’er shall see them more; But fora thousand years their fruit appears, In weeds that mar the land, or healthful store. SOrL-ENDEATOR. F. T. Pomeroy. There are blessings weightier than ore ; Pleasures brighter than the costly gem ; Joys like pearlR which stud a diadem ; Hopes which thrill the heart forever more, These are won by the soul-endeavor; Treasures these which perish never. EMPTY. Sarah J. Hale. The sun of Fame, ’twill gild the name, But the heart ne’er feels its ray ; And fashion’s smiles that rich ones claim Are like beams of a wiutry day. MAGAZINE. Written for Firemen's Magazine : A Long Tramp by Night. DEDICATED TO S. M. STEVENS. BY A. II. GREEN. The other evening, after a rough trip on the road, I received a friendly visit from old Morpheus, who started me off on a long but pleasant journey. Starting off in a southwesterly direction, I did not stop until I reached the banks of the Red River , in the Lone Star state. Hav- ing crossed over, I continued on to the Gulf City. I was well pleased with the Texan Brothers I had fallen in with, but having a long tramp before me, I faced about and set off northeast, and soon came to Rose City , of Arkansas, and thence on to Bluff Cityf of Tennesee. Contin- uing on, I came to the Falls Cityf in the state of my adoption. Here I made the acquaintance of J. W. Richardson. On again to Columbus, Ohio, where I met the Franklin boys, who are watched w'ith the Hawkey es of K. IT. Arnold. From here I went on to Forest City , and con- tinuing along the w aters of Erie, I found the boys of Buffalo alive to their inter- ests. At Rochester 1 found our Brothers there are presided over by (A. Sharp) fel- low. At Oneonta 1 sawr the Susquehanna boys are not behind in good Fellowship w’ith those of Corning. After a short rest in the Beer Park , I ran over to Carbondale, Pa., to pay my compliments to Yanbergen. I then wan- dered down to Jersey City to see my Adopted Daughter , and was glad to find her doing well. The Washington boys I found in line on the Potomac, From Jer- sey Citv 1 hastened on dow n to Camden, where 1 met with a hearty Welcome , but being pushed for time, I retraced my steps northeast again, and arrived in little Rhode Island, and found the Providence boys Hand in Hand writh each other. At the Bay State I found the Boston fellows were tickled up with (A Spurr), and I hope they will ever be Spurred on in the good work they have undertaken. On again, till 1 arrived at Portland, in Maine, where I found A. E. Dennison as captain of the Great pattern, silently praying that he may Pilot the good ship safely past the rocks and shoals of the future, until he is safely at Anchor in the haven Digitized by CjOOQie

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 127 above. I then hurried on north, taking the Star of the East as my Guide , and did not stop until I found myself at River du Loup, in the snowy regions of Canada East. Although the country there is cov- ered with its mantle of ice and snow, I found the Colonial boys’ hearts were as warm as those of their Brothers in the sunny South. Turning my steps now in a southwesterly direction, I ad- vanced along the banks of Canada’s mighty river, and in due time arrived at Montreal, where I found the St. iMurence boys dared to Challenge the whole Domin- ion of Canada in the practical illustration of the virtues of Cliarity and Benevo- lence. Nor are the Island City , the Beaver and the Avon boys afraid to accept the challenge. Arriving at St. Clair , I crossed the Border , and again found my- self on Uncle Sam’s domain. On I trudged to Battle Creek, and found the Calhoun boys are men. Westward ho ! I brought up again at Chicago , glad to meet our worthy Vice Master Brother Burns, and chatted with him on his Triumphant ride home from convention at Terre Haute. Garden City Brothers then came in for a share of my attention ; but as time waits for no man, I struck ofT northwest to Madison, Wis. Here I received the warm greetings of Elmo's knights of the scoop, as well as those of the Eau Claire Brethren. I then set off for Baraboo, where I found the boys determined their good Alpha shall not meet with a bad Omega. I then pushed on into the great Northwestern territory, saw the Minnehaha —Laughing Waters^-boys are a jolly set, received Brotherly greetings from Pine City , visited Fort Ridgely , and saw that the Sleepyeye fellow's are wide awTake to the business of our noble Brotherhood. I went on to Fergus Falls, where I thought of the dark days of the past and the many struggles and hard-fought battles for ex- istence through which the noble B. of L. F. has safely passed on its road to good Fortune and Success. Remembering all this, it was very pleasing to witness the dawn of a New Era , brought about by the indomitable Enterprise and Self Help of the noble heroes who stood to their posts in the dark hours of distress. Phce - ntr-like, having risen from the ashes of her fiery ordeal, and been United by the three grand Connecting Links of Benevo- lence, Sobriety and Industry, she is now a perfect Hercules in her strength. Hav- ing witnessed the dawn of a New Era , let us Advance with Confidence to the Summit of our New Hope. Progress being the order of the day, with Excelsior for our motto, let us march on and gain the Good Will of all, and stop not until we are es- tablished in every R. R. Centre in the land. Suddenly arousing myself from this pleasant reverie, and remembering that I had yet a long journey before me, I again hurried on until I came to Aus- tin, wdiere I first sawT the Comet. Onward again, I passed through Minnesota over into the Dominion of Canada again, and felt the stinging blizzards of Manitoba ; but heeding them not, I tramped on to Winnipeg, with the Northern Light in view. Here, in the land of frozen snows and piercing blizzards, I again found warm hearts and willing hands in the good cause. From there I again setoff for the land of the Stars and Stripes. Striking southwest, I entered Dakota, but having to Fargo many pleasures that were there aw’aiting me, I continued Onward , with my course due west, until I crossed the Rockes, and shortly 1 arrived at Glendive, Montana, where I found the boys had made a Landmark for themselves. Wish- ing them everv success, I crossed over into Idaho, and at Eagle Rock I found dark- Kimball, solid as Eagle Rock itself. Now, striking south, I entered the Silver State, and received a warm welcome from Truckee. Turning wTest once more, 1 crossed the Sierra Nevada, and struck the Sacramento. Going on to San Francisco, and wishing for aw'hile to change my mode of travel, I boarded the good ship Golden Gate, with G. Rising as captain, and sailed down the Pacific Coast to the Orange Grove of Los Angeles. Having disembarked, I found the Grove under the excellent management of Brother C. Elton. Away again, I came to National City, and found the San Diego boys under the leadership of Brother J. A. McNeil, but I hope their Secretary does not try to (Dodge) away from his duties, and I trust their Financier is not (A Gamble’r). From National City I turned eastward to the Cactus deserts of Arizona, and at Tuc- son I was glad to meet Brother Sargent, and wras none the less pleased to learn that his donkey team carried him safe home from our late convention in Terre Haute. Continuing east, I arrived at Chama, and fell in w’ith the Pioneer of New Mexico. Being satisfied that other Pioneers are about to settle in this part of the country, I departed, and struck out for the northwest corner of the territory, and entered the land of the Mormons. Pretty soon I was among the Terrace boys, and was gratified to find them full of Perseverance. From Terrace I pushed on north to Wyoming, guided by the Digitized by CjOOQle

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128 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Morning Star to the Magic City of Chey- enne. I hurried on to the Black Hills. Here I found the Brothers in dread of their Financier, for he is a regular (Chop- per) kind of a fellow, who will as soon Chop one off as another if the dues and assessments are not paid up ; he makes no distinctions in this matter. Strikingsouth a^ain, following the head waters of the North Platte river, winding along at the foot of the Rockies. I arrived in Denver, Colorado. Here I found Tim Fagan amusing the Rocky Mountain boys with the account of his adventures with the -red skins. After listening awhile to his wit and humor, and partaking of the warm hospitality tendered me by Tim and his Brothers of the scoop, I went on a few miles further south to South Pueblo and explored the Royal Gorge, which I found to be cut out of solid rocks. I then again turned northward. Bearing a little east, I crossed the South Platte. Follow- ing its course, 1 soon fell in with the jolly fellows of Elkhorn. Off again, due east, I took the Overland route to Omaha. Af- ter a little rest, a short tramp brought me to the banks “Where the mighty Missouri Rolls down lo the sea.” Following its course seaward, I arrived at Atchison, Kansas. Leaving the Missouri to the east at this point, I pushed on to Emporia , where the boys ought to be (Rich) with brotherly counsel and advice from their Master. Starting off again, I arrived at Parsons, in the southeast cor- ner of the state, where I found some- thing peculiar about the Great Western boys, for they have a (Long) Secretary, and they require to be polished by (Em- ery). from here I continued on, due south, down through the Indian Terri- tory, and paid a second visit to Texas, and at Fort Worth I found the boys believe in the Trinity, at which there is no cause for surprise. Leaving Fort Worth, I started off east again, and coming to the southwest corner of Arkansas, right on the border of the two states is Texar- kana, with the Inter-State boys. I crossed the dividing line, and again entered Ar- kansas, and found the Rose City still Blooming* with “ The work of honest toll ; And may it never fade: But be rooted deeper to the soil. And bloom unharmed by pick or spade.’ Crossing the Arkansas river, I continued north again, and entered the shite of Mis- souri. At North Springfield the Frisco boys appear to be doing well. Kansas City and St. Joseph , the Pride of the West , have arrayed themselves with the Stans- berry and* Trenton boys, under the wings of the Golden Eagle , and are proudly marching on under the folds of the Ban- ner of Prosperity, and may Pears forever be within their ranks; and while the West End contingent is not behind-hand in the grand mission of Benevolence, may they never be (Short) of a captain to lead them on to Industrial habits. Traveling on still further north, I struck the prair- ies of Iowa. The Sioux being at peace, I entered the Gate City , and finding Stuart , Cedar T alley aud Clinton , were O K, I visited Cerro Gordo ; and then off to Du- buque, and found the Key City safe. I then crossed the Father of Waters — the Mississippi — and then back again to Illi- nois, the state which can boast of the greatest number of Lodges in our noble Order. The Twin City fellows are deter- mined not to be outdone by W. F. Hynes , J. M. Raymond, J. M. Dodge and II. B. Stone , who have proved to be Central Bea- con lights. The Amboy fellows are happy to follow suit, while those of Springfield stand watch with jealous eyes on their own Capital. Being satisfied with the show made by Illinois, I departed eastward to pay attention to the Hoosier State. Tip- pecanoe I found directed by a (Brewer), but I am told he and his fellows are a sober lot, which any one can see, for “Have they not Sobriety as a watch- word?” Echo answers yes. I then ran down to Indianapolis, and, Eureka ! — I have found it contains a set of real live fellows, wuth Jumbo Zepp as quill-driver. At Vincennes I found (Crippsy, Old Boy) at his Old Post as Financier. The Vigo boys are a Vigo-rous lot, but they have to toe the mark, for they have a live old (Fox) for Master, and a (Smith) for Financier, who “ goes for them ham- mer and tongs ” if they do not pay right down on the anvil. E. V. Debs is not in the background, either. I saw him up to his eyes in work. I was glad to meet Brother Ebbage again, as well as all the Vigo boys whom I was fortunate enough to find in off the road. Those that were away on the road I tvas sorry that I could not see. So bidding adieu to Terre Haute, I again started off back to Ohio, and found the Old Guard on duty at Bu- cyrus, The widows and orphans to protect From want and grim starvation. To such noble deeds a monument erect, And show our approbation. At Galion I found the boys were deter- mined to Eclipse those of Alexia, but I be- lieve the latter are alive to their interests. Digitized by boogie

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 129 My tramp being now nearly ended, I rested a little while previous to starting for home. While enjoying my rest, I ru- minated on my long journey. I thought of the many acts of kindness and numer- ous courtesies which I had received from my brothers along my route. I thought of the long list of pleasing incidents that I had witnessed. I was more than pleased when I thought of the standing of our noble Brotherhood, of its aim and object to provide for the widows and orphans of those among us whom it is Goers will to call away while in performance of our duties on the rail, or it may be from a natural death in our peaceful homes, sur- rounded by those nearest and dearest to us. I thought of all that is covered by the word “ Brotherhood.” The influence it has upon those who are within its pale is not all, for those without are in- fluenced— more or less — for the better by those within. In remembering this, let us not forget each one his part in the no- ble Brotherhood. Man is not perfect in all things — neither can a Brotherhood of men be perfection. Man’s individuality will not allow this. At the same time, let us remember that our ultima Thule as a Brotherhood is a long way off— there is a vast amount of room for improvement. Good as our Brotherhood is, it can be better ; not that it can have better aims, in view, but it can be made better by our actions and bearing toward each other. When we meet in Honor’s court to con- duct our affairs, I am afraid some of us are apt to be a little harsh and a little overbearing to others who do not coin- cide with our views of the point at issue. This should not be. Too much grit or sand on the rail will make the train of argument pull heavily, and is apt to jar the nerves of sensitive passengers aboard. A little sand is required now and again, hut do not drop too much of it. Scot- land’s great poet, Burns, said: “ Man’s inhumanity to man Makes countless thousands mourn.” Not that inhumanity — in the sense in which Burns used it— can exist in our Brotherhood, but harsh words and sar- castic expressions toward those who dif- fer in opinion from ourselves is calcu- lated to create a bitterness where sweet- ness only should exist. If we find one who differs from ourselves, let us again remember Burns when he said : M A man’s a man, for a’ that,” and he is entitled to our respect and es- teem as a Brother, and has as equal right to politeness and the common courtesies of speech from us as the one who differs not with us. As these thoughts were flitting through my mind, I imagined something were banging away at my ribs, and felt an aw- ful shaking and jarring sensation, as though I were off the track. Thump ! thump! thump! “ Oh, my ribs ! ” How sore they felt, to be sure. Shake ! shake ! shake! and oh ! how I wished I were safely and snugly in bed. Proceeding to investigate the cause of the racket, I heard some one call, “Harry, Harry, get up ; the call man has been after you to go out on Branch 15.” “Oh, Moses! Branch 15? Botheration to it.” Well, upon looking around me, I soon took in the situation, for I found myself about half out of bed, while my better-half stood over me with one hand entangled in my— well, my shirt collar, while her other hand was just about advancing in a threatening manner to the neighbor- hood of my left side. Remembering that discretion is the better part of valor, I surrendered at once, glad to find myself still with my own little Adair, down here in Old Kain Tuck. Bowling Green, Ky., Feb. 1st, 1883. TRIBUTE TO A DEAD BROTHER. W. E. WALSH. For Firemen's Magazine . [Respectfully dedicated to the memory of the late Bro. F. H. Cook, of Border Lodge* No. 32, who was killed on hi* engine Sept, 14, 1882. J Art thou dwelling in the regions, Where the holy spirits are— Mid those bright angelic legions, There to shine, a brilliant star? When grim death was hov’ring o’er thee, With his cold, relentless hand, Rose in glorious light before thee, Visions of the better land. Did thy spirit as ’twas fleeting, From the scenes of care and pain ; With immortal transport beating, Seek those blissful realms to gain ? Or to heart so warm and truthful, Seemed it hard to p»iss away, While fair hopes, in all their youthful Freshness, crowned life’s early day. Where the golden sunlight varies, With chameleon hue and shade O’er the rolling Western Prairie, There our brother’s grave is made. While a windy wavy billow Undulates the silent plain. There he sleeps upon his pillow Ne’er to wake on earth ngain. But when earth’s eventful story, To Its final close has sped ; And the shining Prince of glory, Comes to judge the countless dead— Then the sleeper shall awaken At the calling of his Lord ; To his bosom shall be taken, And receive his just reward, Armstrong, Kan., Dec. 2, 1882. Digitized by U.ooQie

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130 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Evils of Delinquency. Chicago, III. Jan. 19, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : We are entering upon another year in which our prospects are bright. Our membership is increasing rapidly and our whole Order is prosperous. A thought has just occurred to me, “ Will the black list continue to be published this year with as many names as the last ? ” Brothers, 1 hope not. I implore you to put forth your efforts to eradicate this eyesore from our Magazine. You re- member, when admitted to the hallow recinct of our Order, the solemn and inding obligation you took to preserve inviolate the principles of our Order. Have you forgotten this sacred pledge ? You know that if you fail to pay your dues and assessments, so far as you are concerned, the G. 8. & T. cannot meet the demands made upon him. What is the result? Somebody suffers. Who? The widows and orphans of those you have sworn to protect. Is there any part of your manhood left ? If so, go at once and retrieve your good name — pay up and save your honor. You may be the next to fall by the wayside and you will not have it said that your dependent ones were left to suffer the result of your neg- ligence and dishonesty. Fraternally yours, Triumphant. Incidents of Travel in Texas. El Paso, Texas, Dec. 22, 1882. Editors Firemen's Magazine : Since I wrote you from Lampasas I have traveled over a great expanse of ter- ritory— took stage from Lampasas to Aus- tin, the capital of the great Lone Star State, a pretty city that is better seen than described. It is built on the side of a rugged hill, with the Colorado river me- andering in the valley below. They have the deaf and dumb and blind and insane asylums for the whole State here. Leav- ing for San Antonio, we take the I. & G. N. R.R. through or beautiful country, well settled by thrifty German farmers ; oc- casionally we meet a stock ranch with all grades — from the Texas steer to the thor- ough-bred shorthorn, from the New Eng- land, Merino sheep to the coarse Mexi- can. Even in Winter the grass is very nutritious, and the stock seldom needs to be fed. San Antonio, an old Spanish town, with its narrow streets ana narrow side- walks, two wagons can hardly pass in the streets, ana persons must walk in Indian file on the walks; here we see the old missions, built 300 years ago, by the Spanish priests and monks ; they were once strongholds, roofed with stone, but now crumbled to the earth by age and decay. Here will be seen pretty little vegetable gardens, but the soil is so dry they have to irrigate it. Mexicans very numerous. We return from here to Ft. Worth to take Horace Greely’s advice and go west, by way of El Paso. The train leaves the fort on the T. & P. R.R. at 11 p. m. We cannot describe the country we traveled through at night, but we are up with the first streaks of dawn, and make a hasty toilet, that we may not miss seeing this beautiful coun- try. We are on the staked plains — our first question is, what do we see, land or water; “ land ” prairie, level as glass as far as the eye can reach. The conductor comes to show us a black speck miles away. This speck is a herd of buffalo ; if we could only get a shot at them, that we could say on our return to the East, that wre were on a buffalo hunt. What are these beautiful animals, gallowing close by ? Those are antelope — “ look ! ” shouts the conductor — crack goes his re- volver— see those little mounds? this is rairie-dog village. Those little animals ave their houses burrowed under mounds — one is always on top of the highest mound — a sentinel, guarding the village ; at the slightest sign of danger he gives wrarning by barking. The little fellows scampered off to their dens when the first shot was fired. No sign of hu- man habitation on these plains for a dis- tance of 200 miles. The illustrious “ Tim Fagan” should be out here, hunting Indians and scalping buffaloes. Toyah — change engines — and we are pleasantly surprised to meet an old ac- quaintance in the person of engineer Harry Keler, a member of your order and also of the B. of L. E. Whe have the following conversation : “ Harry, have you joined the Engineers Brotherhood yet?” “Yes!” “Do you still retain your membership in the Firemen’s?” “Certainly, why not?” “You are now an Engineer, why not let the Firemen work their own way?” “I would not consider that manhood ; when I joined the Firemen’s Order the Engineers would not have me in theirs, now that I belong Digitized by UjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 131 to the Engineers Order I can do the bet- ter service. What they want is encour- agement, and we engineers are the men that can encourage them by retaining our membership and showing them that we have an affinity of interests, “shake.” “Harry, I did not look at it in that way; that is truly manhood.” Here we are, at El Paso, a city and surrounding country that is equal to Italy in beauty. It would take the quill of Homer, instead of the feeble efforts of mine to give a description of it. There are three ranges of beautiful mountains, first the Organ Mountains, second the Hueco, and third the Guada- lupe, all of which are extending north through New Mexico and uniting with the Rockies. There are also numerous salt lakes in this region. El Paso is on the dividing line betwen Texas and New Mexico, ana directly opposite is the city of Paso-Del-Norte, in the State of Chia- huahua N. M. I leave here for California and Old Mexico and will write you again from Laredo. C. A. M. Arizona Jottings. Tucson, Arizona, Feb. 2, 1883. Editor g Firemen's Magazine : If you will allow me the space, I will give you a few items for the Magazine. Our Grand Instructor, S. M. Stevens, was with us a few days ago, on his way to Tulare, at which point he organized a new Lodge he stopped with us one day. We all have the highest opinion of Bro. Stevens, and are all his earnest support- ers. We are gaining ground all the time and our Lodge is being enlarged with the best of men. On the 7th of the month our ball takes place. It is an event to which we are looking forward with joy. The days pass slowly in anticipation of this event and when we think of the good supper that is in store for us, the weeks seem months. Our noble F. P. S. 6ays he is going to lay off and go, if the road stops. Engineer Halliday says he will lose a week or go. There is a rumor say- ing that S. M. Stevens will be there. Look out! here comes Simpson, and he’s mad for the 44 was spitting hemp and water just now. Oh ! I see, he wants some hemp to pack her with. The Kid says the tank is too full. Bro. Frank Smith is getting along nice- ly, after a spell of sickness, and will be out in a few days. Hoping to hear from some of 94’s boys soon, I am Truly the Bad Boy. Geo. Ward, of No. 138, was recently married. Tim Curran, of Peoria, is one of our most reliable Financiers. Patrick Hayes, Magazine] Agent of No. 138, has been promoted. John Doon, of No. 98, went to Vermont and returned with Mrs. Doon. Theo. 8. Huntley, of Enterprise Lodge, No. 75, is running an engine now. Michael Griffin, of No. 44, has crossed the deck and now holds the throttle. W. T. Post, of No. 34, has recovered from recent injuries and is on duty again. Frank Turrill, of 88, was recently married to an estimable young lady from Canada. T. McPhee, of No. 47, residing in Win- nepeg, is the newly made father of a 12 pound son. William 8wjnbank, of No. 127, was married recently to a very elegant lady of Winnepeg. We are glad to see Thompson Kelly, of No. 115, after a severe illness, at his post of duty again. Martin Monroe, of No. 59, has been very ill at Clinton, Iowa. He is now convalescing. C. S. Larison is one of the ambitious and energetic workers of Pine City Lodge, at Brainard, Minn. A. McDonald, of No. 81, has taken his passenger run again on the St. Paul di- vision of theN. P. R.R. Another boy made happy. Bro. Win. Knaus has got a Wellsville run. Alright, Billy, we know all about it. H. W. Fomes, of No. 8Q, recently ap- peared upon the streets of Aurora,' with a cane — cause, rheumatism. Frank Nebergall, who so ably repre- sented No. 54 at the last Convention, is now running a switch engine. We are again called upon to chronicle the capers of cupid. Bro. L. H. Smith, of No. 81, being the happy victim. The Magazine Agent of Overland Lodge No. 123, is distinguishing himself by the way he has entered into the canvass. He is being heard from favorably and sub- stantially. Let others follow his ex- ample. Digitized by LjOOQle

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132 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Billy King, of Alexia Ixxlge, should be styled “Old Reliable” for he’s always there and ready when he’s wanted. J. Steinhoff, of No. 115, is doing well since the left side of engine 19 could not hold him. “ Keep to the right and go ahead.” J. Bender’s policy will hereafter l>e taken care of by his wife. This step on his part will no doubt have its good re- sults. Bro. Bender is a member of No. 38. We Challenge any Lodge in the Brother- hood to make a better monthly return than No. 66; every man being perfectly square on the books of the Grand Lodge. Wm. A. Burke has received a hard earned but well deserved promotion to the right side. He is running on the main Tine of the U. P. So we tally one for No. 123. Archy Clark, of No. 77, after vainly trying to disconnect a Mason engine, has gone East to consult Mulvihill, of No. 74, as to the quickest method of getting trees off the track. The members of No. 44 appreciated the encouraging remarks of Bro. 8. Hertline, of No. 122, at a recent meeting of their Lodge. Bro. H. is a welcome visitor at East St. Louis. Hawkeye Lodge No. 27 has upwards of seventy members, more than naif of which have been admitted during the past year. Among them are forty able- bodied engineers. Of those of No. 124 who have just been promoted, are Bro. E. G. Fox, Financier, and Mike Maloy, Magazine Agent. May they both serve long and well in the capacity of engineers. Instructor Stevens says, that with the exception of Enterprise Lodge No. 75, Hawkeye No. 27 has the most elegant meeting place of any Lodge in the United States or Canadas. Bros. Homer Wright, Thos. Burns and Miles Ray, of No. 101, have taken unto their respective selves, partners for life, and rumor has it that Bro. J. W. Nipple is about to follow suit. Our Instructor says that Bro. Wm. T. Fields, Master of No. 128 is one of the most enthusiastic workers he has ever met. With such a man at the helm we may expect good returns from Glendive. The following members of No. 83 have been promoted: James Robertson, W. Wright, R. W. Sadler, Harvey King, Thomas Triney, H. D. Bell, J. McCarty, P. Galbraith, John Smith and C. Eastman. The presence of a new daughter in the household, each of A. Ditto and H. Gass, of No. 80, is a source of pleasure to the newly made fathers. The letters of Zeb Moore, are very brief since “ Waddy ” has got big enough to reach the ink-well. This is not intend- ed as a “pointer” to Mulvihill. Our esteemed friend and brother, Daniel E. Barry, of No. 12, sits royally upon the right hand side. His promo- tion will be noted with great pleasure by his many friends in the Order. B. McDonald, a prominent member of No. 83, has had the honor of promotion conferred upon him and is now in charge of a switch engine at Big Springs, Texas. Harry Keler, for whom he fired a long time, says that Bro. McDonald is one of the most deserving members of the Order. Edward Harlow, a staunch member of Cactus Lodge No. 94, is now running on the Tucson division of the S. P. R.R. We learn, with pleasure, that he recently took another step in the right direction, by getting married. He has our best wishes, coupled with those of No. 94, for his future happiness. M. J. Black is the Magazine Agent of the new Lodge at Sprague, Washington Ty. He is a live and enterprising fellow and just the man for his position. His first order would open the eyes of many of our older agents. With only limited opportunities, he is giving the Magazine a circulation that is wonderful to contem- plate. All honor to Bro. Black. We are indebted to Thomas J. Allen for a fine Lodge recently organized at Sprague, Washington Ty. Bro. Allen, although far from his Lodge, (the Morn- ing Star) did not forget the Brotherhood. He at once sowed the seed of the good cause and can now boast of as good a Lodge as there is anywhere. We con- gratulate Bro. Allen upon his noble work and hope that it may stand as a monu- ment to his loyal enterprise for all time. Miss Maggie McKeever, sister of John McKeever, of No. 29, was awarded the unique prize offered at the recent ball of that Loage, for the most graceful dancer. The prize consisted of a stick of candy three feet in length and four inches in diameter and weighed 25 pounds. A committee of three was appointed (all the boys wanted to serve) to convey the prize to the home of the fortunate winner. We suggest that it be saved until next year to trim Guy Eugene Tucker’s Christmas tree with. Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMENS MAGAZINE. 133 A Presentation. The worthy Master of Chicago Lodge No. 95, James Leahy, was most agreeably surprised at being made the recipient of a very costly and beautiful Onyx ring and a magnificent combination pen ana pencil holder, of solid gold, by some of the members of his Lodge, as a New Year’s gift, at their regular meeting on New* Year’s Eve. They were gallantly presented by Bro. John Hayes, and duly responded to by Bro. Leahy. In making the presentation, Bro. Hayes spoke as folio W8: “ In behalf of Chicago Lodge No. 95, I am appointed to do the pleasant duty of presenting these gifts to Bro. Leahy, our worthy Master — a man whom we ail ad- mire and esteem. He has twice been chosen to preside over us and has always proven himself worthy of the confidence reposed in him. He has done the duties of his office with dignity and impartiality —he has been faithful to every trust, and by his manly bearing and unimpeachable conduct he has won a warm place in the heart of every member of his Lodge. It is this feeling that prompted them to pay this tribute, slight as it may be, to his many noble traits of character. And, now, I have the honor to present *you with this testimonial of the esteem in which you are held by your fellow-mem- bers, and, in doing so, I hope it may be acceptable to you, and that when ola age marks you with his withering hand you may look back with pride and satisfac- tion upon this scene and remember that it was broughtabout by your own straight- forward, manly course in dealing with your fellow-men. In conclusion, I wish you a most happy and prosperous New Year and many of them. Bro. Leahy responded to the words of Bro. Hayes as follows : Gentlemen and Brothers: I do not know in what manner to express myself to convey to you my deep and heartfelt gratitude for these beautiful gifts. Cer- tainly, I can say nothing that will express the depth of my appreciation of your kindness. Since occupying the chair of Master, I have endeavored, in my feeble way, to do my duty, and ii this manifes- tion is evidence of your approval of my work, I am thrice gratified. In time to come I will look back upon this occasion as one of the brightest and happiest of all my life and with the thought will come a whole train of pleasant recollections, among which will vividly appear these beautiful gifts and the faces of all the generous donors. I thank you again and again for your kindness and generosity and assure that it will be forgotten only in the shadow of the tomb. New Year Lodge, No. 135, returns many thanks to Bros. Sargent, Sparr, Dietz, Kingsley and Brown, of No. 94, also to Bro. Draper, of No. 19, for their services rendered in organizing them. Their hope is that the new Lodge may prove a credit to themselves and tne Order. The members of St. Clair Lodge, No. 116, hereby return thanks to the ladies who assisted in decorating the hall and serving the refreshments at their ball, which took place on the 28th ; also to Dr. Menzre for the use of his room fora cloak room. Will J. Cox, assisted by other mem- bers of No. 59 organized Mount Ouray Lodge, No. 140, at Salida, Col., on the 22d of January. As the new Lodge is composed almost entirely of Royal Gorge material it is certain to rank with the foremost in the Order. Ralph Fetterly. Ralph Fetterly, an expelled momber of Cactus Lodge No. 94, is warned not to palm himself off as a Brotherhood man again, nor to continue his slanders against the officers of that Lodge. Should he not heed these words we will show him up in life size. The Crown Prince. We are called upon to introduce to our readers E. W. O’Neill, formerly a mem- ber of Phcenix Lodge No. 23. as the Crown Prince of Rogues. He defrauded his Lodge of every dollar committed to his keeping; jas Magazine Agent he kept every dollar he collected, and as an in- dividual he never wTas known to pay an honest debt. O’Neill is a man capable of defrauding a poor landlady or wash- woman without a sting of conscience. We brand him with the infamy of his own career— let him wear it to his heart’s content. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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We take the following account of the mar- riage of Brother Ed. DeCourcy. of J. M. Ray- mond Lodge No. 49, from the Decatur Herald : “Married— By Rev. Father Maurer, of St, Patrick’s Church, on Tuesday evening, at 4 o’clock, Mr. Ed. DeCourcy and Miss Hallie Fleener, both of this city. The attendants were Jas. Cochran and Miss Maggie DeCourcy, sister of the bridegroom. Quite a large number of friends witnessed the ceremony. Last night a grand reception was given in their honor at the residence of the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. DeCourcy. on Calhoun street. Many guests greeted them there. A wedding supper was spread, and the evening was pleasantly spent by the large company. The groom is a popular young Wabash engineer of engine No. 471, the bride an estimable young lady. Mr. and Mrs. DeCourcy were the recipients of some very valuable presents.” AMUSEMENTS. BOSTON, MASS. The sixth annual ball of Boston Lodge No. 57, B. of L. F., held at Odd Fellows’ Hafi, Jan- uary 11, 1883, was a grand affair; about 175 couples graced the hall and kept time to the excellent music of the Balem Cadet Band. The programme of thirty-six dances kept the young people busy until a late hour. A special train from Salem brought quite a delegation of boys and girls, who assisted in the pleasures. The floor was in charge of Bro. Edwards, ably assisted by Bro. Musgrave and others. The menu, by Caterer Tufts, was of the best, needing no further comment. Among the visitors we note Bros. Maxwell, of No. 3; Koah,of No. 73; Greene, of No. 2, and E. Tortellot, M. M., and H. Davis, Assistant M. M., of F. R. R. Bro. A. J. Reagan, of No. 4, and sister were also in attendance. All the participants in this brilliant affair deter- mined to have another good time by coming again next season. BATTLE CREEK, MICH. The union ball given by the Engineers and Firemen at Battle Creek was a great success, as will be seen by the following report: “ The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers of Division No. 33 and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen of Lodge No. 84, of this city, united last night in their first annual ball and banquet. The affair was one of the successes of the season, and reflects credit upon those who had its arrangements in charge. The familiar ‘head-light’ hung in front of the hall, designated to the visiting members, the place where the dancing was going on. The coat room was appropriately labeled ‘ Baggage Room,’ and those having coats, hats, or overshoes to leave, were in- formed that baggage was checked in that room. The hall was very appropriately dec- orated with red and white lanterns, van and switch lights, flags, pictures and evergreens. Emblematic pictures of the different orders, pictures of locomotives and other things familiar to the craft were distributed about the hall. The music, by Humphrey & Evans’ band. 100 couples participated in the dance, quite a number being visiting members of other divisions. The supper was served in the dining room of the Lewis House, and was gotten up with ‘Jim’s’ usual care. It was pronounced a success by the 60 couple who sat down to well loaded tables. Dancing was continued until the early morning hours. The Brotherhoods may congratulate them- selves upon the success of their first dance and their many friends will hope for many repetitions of tne affair.” MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. The following account of the recent ball of Northwestern Lodge, No. 82, is taken from a Minneapolis paper: “The second annual ball of the Northwes- tern Lodge. No. 82, of the Brotherhood of Lo- comotive Firemen, was given at Turner Hall, last Tuesday evening, and noone who attend- ed will fail to attest a universally good time. The boys decorated the hall nicely for the occnsiou, several locomotive headlights and numerous railroad lanterns of various colors figuring prominently. Several beautifully wrought mottoes of significance in the order were gracefully hung upon the walls. Cafe- rella’s Italian Band furnished the music and the boys, who are accustomed to all night duty of a less agreeable nature, threw them- selves wholly into the enjoyment of the oc- casion, dancing through a programme of 21 numbers which lasted till nearly 4 a. m. It was really an enjoyable occasion, and a social and financial success, creditable to the young gentlemen who “ engineered and fired ” it through. The committee of arrangements consisted of Messrs. D. W. Bliarrah, T. F. Mea and Fred Harvey. The floor was managed by Messrs. A. W. Dean, D. W. Travis, George Clark, Fred Morse, H. P. Stone and Nelson Dunn. One hundred and fifty couples were present and many more would have been there on time if their trains had not been snowed in. Among the attendants were a large number from St. Paul and numerous other cities.” LETTERS OF THANKS. Queen City, Mo., Dec. 25, 1882. To the Officers and Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Bremen : Gentlemen: Words fail to express my gratitude to the Lodge for the draft of $l,0uo, which I received in due time. I also wrish to express my heartfelt thanks to the members of Great Western Lodge for their attention and kindness to me in my time of trouble. My prayer shall ever be for the prosperity of your institution that has cheered so many sorrowing hearts by kind words and financial aid. I remain very gratefully yours, Florence E. Walker. Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 18, 1883. To the Officers and Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen : Gentlemen : I have this day received from F. Dupell, Financier of Enterprise Lodge No. 75, a draft for the sura of 81,000 due me on the policy held by my deceased husband, Thos. D. Young. Allow me to tender you my most sincere thanks. Also to Lodge No. 75 for their many acts of kindness during my husband’s sick- ness and on the day of his funeral. Permit me to express the hope that prosperity may attend the Brotherhood and may it long con- tinue a blessing to the members and their families. Most respectfully, Mrs. R. A. Young. Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 136 BENEFICIABY STATEMENT. OFFICE OF THE GRAND SECRETARY AND TREASURER, B. OF L. F. Terre Haute, Ind.f Feb. 1, 1883. To Subordinate Lodge » : Sirs and Brothers: The following Is a statement of the Beneficiary Fund for the month ending January 31, 1883: RECEIPTS. | Lodge No. Back Assess’ts Assess’ts 15 and 16. Assess’ts 17 and 18. Total. Lodge No. Ji •< 3® i fl s 55 JO PfS IS Total. » $31 00 $31 00 66 38 00 $38 00 2 $3 00 17 00 20 00 67 $3* 00 63 00 66 00 3 95 00 95 00 68 4 17 00 17 00 69 30 do 30 00 5 28 00 28 00 70 io* oo 17 00 27 00 6 8 00 1 00 9 00 71 5 00 39 00 44 00 4 . . 72 1 00 $80 00 81 00 8 13 00 19 00 $19 00 51 00 73 33 00 33 00 9 8 00 8 00 74 31 00 34 00 10 9 00 41 00 53 00 75 22' 00 83 (X) 105 00 11 76 37 00 1 (X) 11 00 49 00 12 5 00 63 00 68 00 77 17 00 60 00 77 00 13 62 00 62 00 78 43 00 43 00 14 54 00 . . . 54 00 79 14 00 14 00 15 1 00 33 00 34 00 80 16 1 00 99 00 100 00 81 5 00 13 00 16 do 34 00 17 10 00 33 00 43 001 82 6 00 30 00 36 00 18 33 00 33 00 | 83 19 1 00 *31 00 .‘12 00 84 2 do 1 (X) 8 00 20 32 00 32 00 85 21 8 00 50 00 58 00 86 22 35 00 35 00 87 12 do 46 00 58 00 23 23 00 23 00 88 24 35 00 35 00 89 47 00 48 00 95 00 25 5 66 so (id 35 00 90 15 (X) 15 00 26 3 00 40 00 43 IX) 91 33 (X) 33 00 27 6 00 63 00 69 00 92 28 2 00 41 00 43 00 93 33 00 33 00 29 3 00 39 00 42 00 94 46 00 46 00 30 1 00 25 00 26 00 95 7 do 84’ 00 91 00 31 10 00 58 00 68 00 96 1 00 *14 do 15 00 82 35 00 35 00 97 33 8 00 44 00 52 00 98 28 00 28 00 34 2 00 31 00 33 00 99 1 do 50 00 51 00 85 2 00 21 00 23 00 100 1 00 13 00 *10* do 24 00 36 6 00 46 00 52 00 101 50 (X) 59 00 37 3 00 45 00 48 00 102 22 00 22 00 38 1 00 54 00 55 00 103 2 do 2 00 39 *46 00 46 00 104 11 do *5 do 16 00 40 3 00 54 00 57 00 105 . 41 12 00 12 00 !106 42 18 00 18 00 107 i* 60 *22 00 23 00 43 53 00 53 00| 108 18 00i 18 00 44 109 32 OO 32 00 45 20 00 63 (id *89 00 no 16 00 16 00 46 6 00 25 00 31 00 111 19 00 19 00 47 29 00 79 00 108 00 112 *30* do 38 00 48 29 00 29 00 113 ' 9 do 0 00 49 4 09 30 00 34 00 1114 50 3 00 36 00 39 00 115 51 33 00 33 00 116 5 2 2 00 2 00 117 ' i* do * 1 do 53 118 11 00 11 00 54 2 00 57 00 59 (io 119 8 00 ’ 8* do 16 00 55 27 00 27 00 120 25 00 25 00 56 3 00 27 00 80 00 121 18 00 18 00 57 12 00 124 00 186 00 122 24 00 24 00 58 24 00 24 00 128 30 00 30 00 59 124 ’ 1* do 1 00 00 3 do '55 00 *68*00 125 61 181 00 61 00 02 00 126 20* 00 20 do 02 1 00 1 00 127 03 *28 00 28 00 128 8 00 ’ 6 do * 7 do *16 ob 04 129 05 180] Balance on hand January 1 $1,934 50 Received during month 4,170 00 Total 16,104 60 DISBURSEMENTS. By Claims, 29, 30, 81, 82 and 88 $5,000 00 Balance on hand February 1 . . . $1,104 50 Respectfully Submitted, EUGENE V. DEBS, G. 8. A T. DEATHS AND DISABILITIES. JOHN JENKINS, Of Pilot Lodge No. 124, was killed by being run over by an engine at Van Horne, Iowa, on the 11th of December, 1882. His policy is ^a^able to Mrs. D. W. Jenkins, of Racine, wm. williams, Of Emporia Lodge No. 53, was killed Decem- ber 24, 1882, by falling between the engine and tank while the train was in motion. The ac- cident was caused by the breaking of the coupling between the engine and tank. His policy is payable to Mrs. Mary Williams, his mother. LEROY STAFFORD, Of Fort Ridgely Lodge No. 65, was killed by his engine leaving the track January 1, 1882. His policy is payable to Mrs. F. A. Stafford, his mother. The following account of the sad affair is taken from one of the papers : “ Many hearts in our village were saddened, in the midst of a happy New Year, by the tel- egram from (‘anby announcing the newest and most ghastly railroad accident that lias ever occurred in this portion of the State. The sickening details were long in complet- ing; and some hearts that were hopeful at first of recovery of their loved ones have been crushed by the fatality of their injuries. But the greatest shock to the people of this place was the message which said, “ Leroy Stafford is killed/’ There are very few persons where sudden removal by death does not thrill at least a small circle with pain. But it is not often that one so young, by no pretense but by simple unassuming faithfulness and loy- alty to duty, has so woven his life into the admiration, esteem, sympathy and affection of an entire community as nad this young man, even those who were not intimately ac- quainted with him could but respect and honor one who from merest boyhood has been the stay of his mother, and who was not only sheltering her physically, but who was covering her lire from misgivings by a pure and unsullied career— one who was not mere- ly keeping her free from anxiety about her own temporal wants, but who was always careful that she should not tremble with shame for his conduct, one whose example was safe for any motherless sons to emulate. There are many characters which seem bril- liant and glowing at a distance, as the sun. but which when the telescope of daily ana intimate acquaintance is turned upon them, like the sun. discover dark spots ana blemishes. But no one speaks otherwise than in the highest terms of the daily life of Mr. Stafford. It is high praise to say of a man he was prepared to die ; but we may go farther and say of him he was prepared to live. He was armored for life’s conflicts, with a strong and unblemished character. Mr. Stafford came to Sleepy Eye and entered the employ of the Winona and St. Peter Railroad as call Digitized by v^.ooQle

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136 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. boy at the round In March, 1879, and by careful attention to the interest of his em- ployers has been rapidly promoted, and was looking forward ambitiously to the time in the near future when he should grasp the lever of ‘ his own ’ engine, and those who knew him best say that he nod all the nerve and fearlessness requisite for that dangerous and responsible office. But his worlc was nearer done than he supposed. Death knew where to And him, and struck him down with one blow at his post. He died as aii brave men like to die, a quick and painless death. His friends have nothing to regret in his past life. They may well weep that his course, so well run, was so brief. The funeral was held at the residence of his mother, and was very largely attended by sympathizing friends of the family. The services were conducted by Rev. W. A. Ly- man, assisted by Rev. A. Case. Mr. Lyman spoke for a few moments from the text: Matt xiv:xii. Mr. {Stafford leaves one sister, who is married, and a mother, who is bereft of the support and comfort of her age. To us it is unaccountable that one so young, so promising, and withal so much needed, should in the early dawn of manhood be stricken down. We can only humbly kiss the rod and wait for eternity to unravel the mystery.” FRANCIS QUIGG, Of Morning Htar Lodge No. 88, was killed in a collision January 7, 1888. He was highly re- spected by his fellow-members and his death is mourned by a large circle of relatives and friends. His policy is payable to John Qulgg, of Webster, Mass. A. L. GOLDEN, Of Fellowship Lodge No. 121, died of Remit- ting Fever January 16, 1883. His policy is payable to Mrs. A. L. Golden, his wife. The following notice of his funeral is taken from one of the Corning papers : ‘‘The funeral of Appleton Golden, who died Tuesday, occurred Thursday. The services were conducted by the Knights of Honor and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. A very large concourse of friends followed the body to the grave. He was a faithful and honored member of both organizations. The pall-bearers were M. D. Litts, F. H. Johnson. A. W. Smith, M. D. Robinson, John Krebs and O. L. Baker. J. B. Gorton was marshal.” SPECIAL NOTICES. W. F. Jones, of Twin City Lodge No. 89, Rock Island, 111., is requested to correspond with the Financier of his Lodge. W. B. Trull and G. H. King, of Amboy Lodge No. 85, are hereby requested to corre- spond with the Financier of their Lodge. ADMISSIONS BY CARD. Lodge. Name. From No. 61 Wm. Weichlein 40 81 Robt. Reynolds 76 83 Ed. Savage 70 88 A. Cowgar 53 98 Chas. Schilling 93 122 J. T. Blodgett 21 130 T. J. Holbrook 95 130 John Buckley 95 130 H. Shutt 96 133 T. J. Allen 88 REINSTATEMENTS. Lodge. Names. Lodge. Names. 21 34 61 John Galligan. J. W. Baxter. Richard Peel. 75 1 95 ('has. French. J. Maxwell. FINAL WITHDRAWALS. Lodge. Names. 6 M) I Names. 32 32 John McKenna. Frank Swift. 88 95 Wm. Jenkins. C. Slager. LIMITED WITHDRAWALS. Issued Locjge No. Nam os. To Join Lodge No. 21 J. T. Blodgett 122 21 John Galligan 25 F. M. Morgan 132 25 T. G. Parkhurst 132 33 P. J. Cook 137 33 T. Knox 137 33 Silas Phillips 187 53 A. Cowgar 88 61 Wm. Tracy 61 John Mulcare 76 R. Reynolds ' 81 88 M. C. Parr 123 88 T. J. Allen 133 91 C. E. Messenger 135 94 Chas. Archambault EXPULSIONS. Nam 68. Cause. 3 A. Morehouse . . 8 E. R. Black . . . 8 T. B. Cubbinis . . 10 J. Nolan 16 A. J. Mullen . . 19 A. L. Rerat . . . 23 E. W. O’Neill . . 23 John Callahan . 24 H. D. Maynard . 33 A . Lockhart . . 33 Oscar Moss . . . 33 Henry Day . . . 34 W. A. Gray . . . 44 S. W. Dugan . . . 44 C. Smith 47 C. E. Roberts . . 56 D. Phalon .... 56 O. J. McConnell . 57 H. H. Smith . . 59 G. Quackenbush 59 E. W. Chambers 71 Peter Houck . . 71 W.S. Clark . . . 72 H. H. Wilson . . 77 J. W. Holmes . . 79 J. J. Cullen . . 88 D. W. Church . . 90 T. E. Cross. . . . 94 Thos. Cazneaw . 94 J. P. Burns . . . 94 Chas. Geiger . . 94 Ed. Goff 94 W. A. Otis Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-paymeut of dues. Non-payment of dues. Defrauding Ix»dge. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-paymeut of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-pay inent of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-paymeut of dues. Defrauding Lodge. Non-payment or dnes. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Unbecoming conduct. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 137 RESOLUTIONS. Sleepy Eye, Minn., Jan. 14, 1888. At a special meeting of Fort Ridgley Lodge No. 65, the following resolutions were unani- mously adopted : Whereas, It has pleased our Superior Ruler to call from our midst our highly es- teemed brother, Leroy Stafford, thus remind- ing us of the uncertainty of life ; and Whereas, In the death of Bro. Stafford No. 65 has lost a sincere and faithful member, his mother a dutiful son, and the community an upright and honorable citizen, therefore be it Resolved. That we extend our deepest sym- pathy to the friends of our deceased brother and especially to the desolate mother, whose hopes were so cruelly blasted by the death of her son. Resolved, That as a mark of honor to our deceased brother, we drape our Charter for the space of sixty days. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to his mother and be published in the Firemen *8 Magazine. J. Anselink, ) J. C. Curtis, y Committee. W. W. Williams, j Clinton, Iowa, Jan. 19, 1888. At a regular meeting of Clinton Lodge No. 84, held January 14, 1883, the following resolu- tions were adopted : Whereas, Our Lodge has been made the recipient of an elegant steel engraving of the Lora’s Prayer, by our esteemed friend, Mr. E. M. Davis, therefore be it Resolved, That we thankfully accept the gift and warmly appreciate the Interest mani- fested by him in our Order; and be it further Resolved. That we, as an organization, recognize in Mr. E. M. Davis the enterprising business man, the generous citizen and the true exponent of what patience, pluck and perseverance may achieve In building and equipping so handsomely the Opera House, which is one of the chief ornaments of our beautiful city, and furnishes ample proof that the ever energetic “spark ” of his rail- road life is not extinguished ■ be it also Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions l>e presented to Mr. E. M. Davis and published in the Clinton Herald and Firemen’s Maga- zine. H. W. Stephens,) • C. 8. Keith, V Committee. A. J. Sill. j Corning, N. Y., Jan. 21, 1888. At a regular meeting of fellowship Lodge, No. 121, B. of L. F., the following resolutions were unanimously adopted : Whereas, It has pleased the Grand Master of the Universe, to remove from our midst, after a short illness, our highly esteemed Chaplin and Brother, A. L. Golden, therefore belt Resolved, That it is but a Just tribute to the memory of our departed Brother to say that the Lodge has lost a true and sincere worker in the cause of Benevolence, Sobriety and Industry, the wife a kind and loving hus- band, and the children an indulgent father and one who was in every way worthy of our respect and regard, and be it Resolved, That we extend to the wife and children of our deceased brother our sincere and heartfelt sympathv In this sad hour of their affliction, and that our charter be drap- ed in mourning for thirty days. AIbo be it Resolved , That the foregoing resolutions be published in the Coming Jpuraal and in the Firemen’s Magazine, and that a copy of the same be handed to the family of our departed brother. Geo. R. Quick,) R. J. Brewer, J- Committee. O. L. Baker. ) Jersey City, N. J., Jan. 28, 1883. At a regular meet In go f Adopted daughter Lodge, No. 8, B. of L. F., the following reso- lutions were unanimously adopted : Whereas. Our Lodge has been presented with a beautiful floor mat, for the front of our Altar, made by the industrial hand of our esteemed lady friend, Mrs. Emma Hoff- man, of Nyac, New York ; therefore, be it Resolved, That we most respectfully regard this gift as a mark of great appreciation, in which our noble Order Is held by this esteem- ed lady. Resolved, That we extend her many good wishes and shall strive to prove worthy of the favor shown us. Resolved, That we extend Mrs. Emma Hoff- man our most sincere thanks for the kind remembrance received at her hands, and for the kindly interest she has taken in our wel- fare. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon one of our charts and be pre- sented to Mrs. Emma Holftnan ; that they also be spread upon the record of this Lodge, and published in the Firemen’s Magazine. Respectfully, J. E. Opp, ) H. Freland, > Committee. E. W. Davis. J Cleveland. O., Jan. 31, 1888. At a regular meeting of this Lodge, the fol- lowing resolutions were adopted : Whereas, It has pleased the Almighty Ruler of the universe to remove from our midst our loving Bro., Thomas E. Stoneman, who died at Canton, O., Jan. 26, 1888, from in- juries received in a collision on the Connot- ton Valley R.R., therefore be it Resolved. That In the death of Bro. Stone- man our Lodge has lost a true and worthy member, and his family a true and loving son and brother. Resolved , That the members of tills Lodge extend to the bereaved family our sincerest sympathy in their affliction, and we com- mend them to look to Him who alone con- soleth and healeth the wounded spirit. Resolved. That as a mark of respect to our deceased Bro. our charter be draped in mourn- ing for the space of 30 days. Be it further Resolve d, That a copy of these resolutions be presented to our deceased Brother’s fami- ly, and be published in the Firemen’s Maga- zine. A. H. Buse, ) H. H. Mason, v Committee. J. A. Summers,) Emporia, Kansas, Jan. 14, 1888. At the regular meeting of Emporia Lodge No. 53. held in their hall on January 14. 1888, the following resolutions were adopted in re- spect to the memory of our deceased brother, William C. Williams: Whereas, It has pleased God in His wis- dom to take away from our midst, suddenly and without warning, our beloved and es- teemed brother, William C. Williams, who was killed ou the night of December 24, be- tween Topeka and Kansas City, by his engine breaking away from its tender coupling and letting him fall through, thereby causing his death • be it Resolved, That we, the officers and members Digitized by C.ooQle

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138 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. of No. 63, do hereby tender to hisgrief-stricken relatives our sincere and deep sympathy in this their sudden and heavy affliction; be it also Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be presented to the family of the deceased ana that we drape our hall in mourning for the space of thirty days, and that another copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the Firemen’s Magazine for publication. D. Smith, ) E. Cloud, V Committee. H. Davies. J Danville, III., Jan. 21, 1883. At a regular meeting of Hercules Lodge No. 63, the following resolutions were unanimous- ly adopted : Whereas, It having been the good fortune of this Lodge to be presented by Mrs. Helen O’Brien, wife of our respected brother, Mr. P. O’Brien, with a beautiful motto, and frame, with the golden words, “ In God we Trust,” inscribed thereon, accompanied by a letter, enjoining us to place our trust in keeping of the heavenly Father at all times; also ex- pressing her admiration of the good work that we are engaged in and wishing the Order and this Lodge a successful future; therefore be it Resolved , That we tender Mrs. Helen O’Brien our sincere thanks for the beautiful gift and kind wishes expressed in our behalf, and that we will endeavor to follow the good advice and strive at all times to keep in our hearts the fear of God, feeling that without His aid we are indeed helpless. We also feel that it it by such kind expressions and good wishes we are encouraged to push on the noble work of benevolence and charity. This memento shall always be highly prized and cherished by us as a gift of a noble ;woman, wife and mother ; and bo it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be presented to Mrs. Helen O’Brien, also spread upon the records of this Lodge and published in the Firemen’s Magazine. Chas. J. McGee,') A. H. Booth, > Committee. H. Baldwin. J MASON CITY, IOWA. The following card of thanks is taken from h Mason City exchange : Or behalf of Cerro Gordo Lodge No. 29, B. of L. F., we wish to return our sincere thanks to Mr. G. W. Sanborn, Superintendent I. <fe D. division, and Mr. H. M. Williams, Superin- tendent I. & M. division C.. M. & 8t.“P. R. R.. for their kindness in granting us such liberal favors of transportation, on which the finan- cial success of our third annual ball so largely depended. To Mr. E. Pennington, Assistant Superintendent; Mr. T. A. Fraser, General Foreman ; Mr. A. E. Manchester, Mr. R. D. Baldwin, Mr. Jas. Anderson and Mr. T. W. Hazleton, Foremeu,andMr. Dennison, Store- keep**1*, we are also under great obligations for many favors shown us. To the members of Comet Lodge No. 126, B. of L. F., and Aus- tin Division No. 102 and Sanborn Division No. 117, B. of L. E., we are especially indebted for their untiring efforts, each^and all, to make the affair a success. We wish also to thank Mr. J. J. Cashen for his unique and valuable present which added so much to the interest taken in the dance. To Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Dyer, of the Dyer House, our highest commendations are due for furnishing a sup- er that was a credit to the house and in full eeplngwith the spirit of the entertainment. We also wish to acknowledge our obligations to Mrs. Pence, Mrs. Hays, Mrs. Taylor and other lady friends who so ably and artistical- ly assisted us in the decoration of the hall. To our many friends, whose names are un- known to the committee, and to the citizens of Mason City, we wish to return thanks for their support and liberal patronage. Wish- ing each and all an abundance of success un- til we meet again, we are Gratefully yours, J. J. Farrell, ") John Dunn, V Committee. A. H. Tucker. J Clinton, Iowa, Jan. 19, 1883. At a regular meeting of Clinton Lodge No. 34, B. of L. F., held Sunday, January 14, 1883, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted : whereas. This Lodge has been presented with a beautiful representation of a locomo- tive artistically worked on card board, bear- ing on its tank the following Inscription, “B. of L. F., No. 34,” and underneath the whole the motto of our Order, “ Benovolence, So- briety and Industry,” by Miss Lottie Steph- ens, daughter of our worthy and respected Master ; and Whereas, Miss Lottie is but eleven years of age and afflicted by sickness, and the work she had undertaken and has achieved must have cost her many days of weary toil, there- fore be it Resolved , That the thanks of Clinton Lodge No. 34 are richly due and are hereby earnestly extended to her ; and be it also Resolved , That we warmly appreciate the interest taken in our good work, as an Order, by one of" such tender years and do most reverently pray to Him “ who doeth all things well” that she may be speedily restored to health with all its blessings ; and also Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be presented to Miss Lottie Stephens and published in the Clinton Herald and the Fire- men’s Magazine. J. W. Adams, Geo. B. Sipp, V Committee Louis Mingkr.J Evanston, Wyoming, Jan. 16, 1888. At a regular meeting of Morning Star Lodge No. 88 the following resolutions were adopted: Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God in his infinite wisdom to send his messenger of death into our Lodge and remove from our midst our worthy brother, Francis Quigg, thus reminding us of the uncertainty of life and that so soon as we begin to live that mo- ment we begin to die ; and Whereas, By his dally walk and conver- sation he exemplified in an eminent degree the tenets of our profession, brotherly love, relief and truth, being ever guided by the cardinal virtues, “ Benevolence, Sobriety and Industry,” therefore be it Resolved, That in the death of our beloved brother, the Lodge has sustained an irrepara- ble Joss, society lost a Just and upright citi- zen, and the family an affectionate son and brother. Resolved , That we extend to the family of our deceased brother our sincere and heart- felt sympathy in this their sad hour of afflic- tion, and fervently pray the Supreme Archi- tect of the Universe to give them strength to bear the sad bereavement with Christian for- titude, and we commend them to ‘‘ Him who tempers the wind to the shorn lamb, looks down with infinite compassion upon the widower and brotherless in the hours of their desolation, and trust that the same benevo- lent Savior whose tears of sympathy watered the grave in Bethany, will fold the arms of Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. . 139 His love and protection around those who put their trust and confidence in Him.” Resolved , That our Lodge room and para- phernalia be covered with black, the symbol of our sorrow, for thirty days, and that the members of this Lodge wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days. Resolved , That the brother of the deceased be presented with a copy of these resolutions ana that Mr. James Bvrnes, an uncle of the deceased, be presented with a copy, and that they be published in the Vinta Chieftain, and also in the Firemen’s Magazine. J. J. LeCain, 'l J. M. Sights, > Committee. E. W. Dennis. J GRAND LODGE. F. W. Arnold Grand Master Room 2, Pioneer Block, Columbus, O. W. E. Burns Vice Grand Master 1726 Indiana Ave, Chicago, Ills. E. V. Debs . Grand Secretary and Treasurer Terre Haute, Ind. S. M. Stevens, Grand Organizer and Instructor Terre Haute, Ind. GRAND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. H. Walton, Chairman . . . Philadelphia, Pa F. M. James, Secretary Centralia, Ills L. C. Hill Parsons, Kan D. E. Barry, Buffalo, N. Y 8. Vaughn Toronto, Can GRAND TRUSTEES. W. Maroney, Chairman W. F. Hynes D. Ross . Chicago. Ill . Denver, Col Stratford, Ont DISTRICT SECRETARIES. 4. GREAT EASTERN ; Portland. Maine. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 1 P. M. A. E. Dennison, 86 Fore St ... . Master A. J. Reagan, 65 Alder St .... Secretary F. O. Mitchell,28 Merrill St . . Financier A. J. Reagan, P. & R. R. R . . Mag. Agent 5. CHARITY ; St. Thomas, Ontario. Meets every Friday at 8 P. M. G. D. Westfall, Box 33 Master T. R. Baldwin, Drawer 861 . . .Secretary M. J. McAndrew, Box 83 ... . Financier G. Utter Mag. Agent 6. PRIDE OF THE WEST: Desoto, Mo. J. W. Walker, Box 103 Master Wm. Hearst Secretary J. W. Evans Financier P. H. Coyne, Box 103 Mag. Agent 7. POTOMAC ; Washington, D. C. A. N. Spamer. 44 Eager St Master M. Hurley, 1008 6th St.. 8. W. . . Secretary J. C. Graham, 310 D St.. 8. W. . Financier R. M. Smith, 130 Carroll St, 8. E Mag. Agent 8. BED RIVER; Denison City, Tex. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 3 P. M. J. F. Mortimer. Box 99 Master C. R. Llttler, Box 336 Secretary E. Flint Financier J. F. Mathews Mag. Agent 9. FRANKLIN; Columbus. Ohio. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7:30 P. M. C. H. Mason, 15 Summit St ... . Master J. G. McClure, 144>£N. High St . Secretary C. B. Cavey, 407 N. High St . . . Financier F. J. Keistler, 214 S. High St . Mag. Agent 10. FOREST CITY; Cleveland, Ohio. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. H. Holler, 17 Waring St Master S. C. Myers, 97 Lawrence St . . Secretary T. H. Sheppard, 164 Pel ton Ave . Financier E. W. Crain, 431 Lake St . . . Mag. Agent T. R. Baldwin, Drawer 854 . . St. Thomas, Ont J. M. Sheire, C., St. P.. M. & O. R, R St. Paul, Minn J. McDonough, Ave K, between 86th and 37th Sts Galveston, Tex M. Shlck Jersey City, N. J. A. P. Greene, 41 Kneeland St . . Boston, Mass G. W. Rae, Box 31 Fort Gratiot, Mich W. E. Sullivan, 2210 S. 6th St.. St. Joseph, Mo Will R. Dean, Box 366 ... . Butte, Wyoming F. P. Sargent, Box 218 ... . Tucson, Arizona T. E. Creen, Box 1278, Galesburg, Ills S.C. Myers, 97 Lawrence St. . . . Cleveland, O F. Hammill, Box 1341 Baraboo, Wis SUBORDINATE LODGES. 1. DEER PARK; Port Jervis, N.Y. Meets alternate Sundays at 2 P. M. and Thursdays at 7:30 P. M. C. E. Barkman, Box 21 Master F. L. Smith, Box 361 Secretary A. J. Shiner, Box 654 Financier C. E. Barkman, Box 21 ... . Mag. Agent 2. HAND IN HAND: Providence R. I. Meets 1st Monday and 3d Wednesday at 8:30 P. M. „ „ , „ C. E. Clark, Valley Falls, R. I . . . Master A. H. Aldrich, Saylesville, R. I. Secretary A. H. Stevens, 46 Jewett 8t . . . Financier T. Powers, 80 Atwells Ave . . Mag. Agent S. ADOPTED DAUGHTER; Jersey City. N. J. Meets 1st and 3d Wednesdays at 1 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. E. W. Davis, 172 Pavonia Ave . . Master E. Ely, Pavonia Station . . . .Secretary B. D. Maxwell, 314 E. 23rd St. New York City, N. Y Financier E. W. Davis, 172 Pavonia Ave, Mag. Agent 11. EXCELSIOR; Phillipsburg, N. J. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. W. W. Carling Master C. A. Stevenson, Box 106 ... . Secretary J. W. Sinclair Financier H. Lott Mag. Agent 12. BUFFALO ; Buffalo, N. Y. Meets every Friday at 8 P. M. A. L. Jacobs, 543 8. Division St . . Master D. E. Barry, 510 Seneca St ... . Secretary C. W. Piper, 244 N. Division St . Financier D. E. Barry, 510 Seneca St . . . Mag. Agent 18. WASHINGTON; Jersey City, N. J. T. E. Kelton, Roseli, N. J Master P, D. Mead, 246)4 Van Horn St . Secretary C. A. Wilson, 135 Pacific Ave . . Financier G. Lewis, 250 Communipaw Ave Mag. Agent 14. EUREKA; Indianapolis, Ind. Meets every Tuesday at 8 P. M. J. Farrell, 121 John St Master C. Zepp, 93 Malott Ave Secretary Wm. Hugo, 79 N. Noble St . . . Financier H. C. Randall, I. B. & W.ShopsMag. Agent 16. ST. LAWRENCE ; Montreal, Can. Meets alternate Sundays at 2:30 P. M. H. Taylor, 181 Magdelane St ... . Master E. Upton, 42 St. Etienne St . . . Secretary J. Ryan, 211 Bunreois St . . . .Financier C. A. King, 477 Wellington St . Mag. Agent 16 VIGO ; Terre Haute. Ind. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. O. E. Fox, 1826 Sycamore St ... . Master E. V. Debs Secretary J. Smith, 206 N. Eleventh St . . Financier F. Smith, 419 N.12th St ... . Mag. Agent Digitized by v^.ooQLe

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140 FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. 17. OLD POST ; Vincennes, Ind. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. U. M. Hogan Master T. A. Galloway, O. A M. Shops . . Secretary C. A. Crlpps Financier C. A. Bruce Mag. Agent 18. WEST END ; Slater, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Saturday at 7:30 P. M. M. Short Master T. B. Crawford Secretary F. A. Briggs, L. Box 53 Financier J. B. Murphy Mag. Agent 19. TRUCKEE; Wadsworth, Nevada. Meets every Friday at 7:30 P. M. G. Abbay, Box 8 Master J. Van Buren, Box 8 Secretary J. F. George, Box 8 Financier C. E. McBean, Box 8 Mag. Agent 20. STUART ; Stuart, Iowa. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. C. L. Bunch, Box 247 Master M. C. Kimball, Box 71 Secretary C. K. Rost, Box 398 Financier E Cahon, Box 6 Mag. Agent 21. INDUSTRIAL; South St. Louis, Mo. Meets every Thursday at 7:30 P. M. W. J. Edy, 2d and Blow Sts ... . Master J. H. Clark, 8d St., between Prlmm and Tesson Sts .... Secretary J. D. Fisher, Carondalet, Mo . Financier F. Fuller, 2d St., between Kraus and Nebraska Sts . . Mag. Agent 22. CENTRAL; Urbana,Ill. Meets every Sunday at 2:30 P. M. W. Rundel, Box 345 Master . R. C. Burns, Box 870 Secretary M. Stillwell, Box 64 Financier A. Barr, Box 64 Mag. Agent 28. PHffiNIX ; Brookfield, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays. L. R. St. John Master M. DeVoy Secretary H. Mangel Financier J. D. Ray, Hannibal, Mo . . . Mag. Agent 24. GREAT WESTERN; Parsons, Kan. Meets alternate Sundays at 2:30 P. M. J. Emery, Box 112 Master C. M. Long, Box 840 Secretary J. Tierney, Box 701 Financier C Anderson, Box 387 Mag. Agent 25. CONNECTING LINK ; Boone, la. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2:30 P. M. W. H. Fuller, L. Box 814 Master C. A. Wheeler, L. Box 584 ... . Secretary J. D. Russell Financier T. A. Adams . . Mag. Agent 26. ALPHA; Baraboo, Wis. Meets every Saturday at 7:30 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. J. K. Hawes Master Geo. Howe Secretary W. G. Wallace Financier G. M. Dopp, Box 660 Mag. Agent 27. HAWKEYE; Cedar Rapids, la. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays. M. W. Cary, L. Box 504 Master F. D. Ford, L. Box 354 Secretary C. W. Phelps, Box 1010 Financier J. Humphrey Mag. Agent 28. ELKHORN: North Platte, Neb. M. B. Tarklngton Master H. J. Clark, Box 177 Secretary P. H. Sullivan, Box 921 Financier S. Hartman Mag. Agent 29. CERRO GORDO ; Mason City, Iowa. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 7:30 P. M. A. H. Tucker, Box 167 Master F. McKay, Box 167 Secretary J. Shuster, Box 167 Financier F. McKay, Box 167 Mag. Agent SO. CEDAR Y ALLEY ; Waterloo, la. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. C. O. Grassley, Box 416 Master R. A. Corson, Box 406 Secretary A. E. Girard, Box 795 Financier C. A. Clough Mag. Agent 81. R. R. CENTRE ; Atchison, Kan. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. S. Walters, 109 Robert St Master A. Studer, 203 South Liberty St . Secretary J. A. Sweeney, 417 R St Financier S. Walters, 109 Robert St . . . Mag. Agent 82. BORDER; Ellis, Kan. F. J. Schuyler, Box 138 Master J. D. Rippey, Box 243 Secretary A. H. Britton, Box 303 Financier A. H. Chapman, L. Box 12 . . Mag. Agent 88. SUCCESS ; Trenton, Mo. H. H. Stamper, Box 242 Master W. J. Iler Secretary G. Atherton, Box 353 • Financier T. Sugg Mag. Agent 84. CLINTON; Clinton, la. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. H. W. Stephens, Box 189 Master J. W. Adams, Box 945 Secretary J. W. Adams, Box 945 Financier C. S. Keith, Box 114 Mag. Agent 86. AMBOY ; Amboy, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 3 P. M. C. R. Rosier, Box 420 Master G. W. Bai liter, Box 498 Secretary A. Schermerhorn Financier J. McCormick Mag. Agent 86. TIPPECANOE; Lafayette, Ind. J. H. Brewer, 161 Union St Master P. Leindecker, Care L. E. A W. Shops Secretary W. S. Beemer, 153 North St . . . Financier Mag. Agent 87. NEW HOPE; Centralla, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. E. L. Welton, Box 291 Master F. P. Morse, Box 291 Secretary F. M. James, Box 202 Financier H. G.Cormlck, Box 161 . . . . Mag. Agent 88. A YON ; Stratford, Ontario. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2P. M. Ben. Yapp, Box 318 Master G. Nursey, Box 818 Secretary F. Mlngay, Box 103 Financier E. A. Young, Box 818 Mag. Agent 89. TWIN CITY ; Rock Island, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. E. W. Mason, 520 E. 9th St., Daven- port, Iowa Master ILJ. Frick, Box 1226 Secretary W. H. Gray, Box 194 Financier S. Nichols Mag. Agent 40. BLOOMING ; Bloomington, Ills. Meets every Tuesday evening. E. Browning, 720 W. Chestnut St . . Master C. Monahan, Jefferson House . . Secretary J. Devine, 911 W. North St . . . Financier J. Johnson, 708 E. Washing- ton St Mag. Agent 41. ONWARD; Mandan, Dakota. Meets every Saturday at 7:30 P. M. N. A. Ames, Box 275 Master J. W. McQuay, Box 275 Secretary J. F. Reilly Financier N. A. Ames, Box 275 Mag. Agent 42. ELMO; Madison, Wis. Meets 1st Tuesday aud 3d Wednesday at 2 P. M. A. Morgan, Box 1903 Master W. D. Scamp toil, Box 1725 . . . Secretary M. O’Loughlin, Box 1903 . . . .Financier C. Morgan, Box 1903 Mag. Agent Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 141 46. ST. JOSEPH: St. Joseph, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. C. Thomas, 2324 8. 6th St Master A. Haag, Cor. 6th and Hickory ato Rorfotiirv H. Boyer, 2135 S. 6th St * * ’ ‘ Financier H. Dann, Elwood, Elan . . . Mag. Agent H. P. Mann, 2226 S. 10th St . . Mag. Agent 44. F. W. ARNOLD ; East St. Louis, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Tuesdays at 8 P. M. T. Halpln. Box 171 Master F. Quirk, Box 262 Secretary T. J. Hayes, Box 288 Financier C. Timblin, Box 116 Mag. Agent 46. BOSE CITY; Little Rock, Ark. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. B. Schlmmelpfennlg, 208 S. Cross St.Master H. H. Burrus, 1223 W. 4th St . . Secretary H. H. Burrus, 1223 W. 4th St . . Financier H. H. Lindenberger 819 E. 2nd St Mag. Agent 46. CAPITAL; Springfield, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. J. Summerglll. 1112 E. Monroe St . Master A.D. Hensley, 9th A Division Sts.Secretary H. Ettlnger, Wabash Shops . . Financier 8. Clark, Wabash Shops . . . Mag. Agent 17. TRIUMPHANT; Chicago, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. Angus Menlsh, 3158 S. LaSalle St . Master F. J. Rosbach, 1323 State St . . . Secretary John Devine, 1462 Indiana Ave. Financier J.W. Miller. 1328 State St . . . Mag. Agent 48. W. F. HYNES; Peoria, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7:30 P. M. G. Gates, Box 59, Warsaw, Ills . . . Master A. Chapman. 615 1st St Secretary T. Curran. 803 Maple 8t Financier T. W. Welch, 706 Lst 8t . . . . Mag. Agent 49. J. H. RAYMOND; Decatur, Ills. Meets every Sunday at 3 P. M. A. H. Sutton, Box 1137 Master Wm. J. Pursell, Box 672 Secretary W. E. Lindemood Financier Wm. J. Pursell, Box 372 .. . Mag. Agent 60. HARDEN CITY; Chicago, Ills. Meets lst and 3d Saturdays at 7:30 P. M. J. J. Hannahan, 3757 Dearborn St., Master J. J. Delaney, 4954 Dearborn St. . Secretary A. 8. McAllister, 4904 S. Dear- born St Financier J. J. Hanahan, 3757 Dearborn St Mag. Agent 61. FRISCO; North Springfield, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Saturdays at 7:30 P. M. J. A. Dryden, Box 40 Master J. Hulse Secretary M. W. Burwell, Box 64 Financier W. Geister, Box 12 Mag. Agent 62. HOOD WILL ; Logan sport. Ind. Meets every Saturday at 5 «30 P. M. S. Bricker, L. Box 626 Master A. Ross, L. Box 626 Secretary M. W. Jamison, L. Box 626 . . .Financier F. E. Wolfkill, L. Box 626 . . Mag. Agent 66. BLUFF CITY ; Memphis, Tenn. Meets lst ana 3d Sundays. W. C. Nance, L. A N. Shops .... Master C. E.Rlngwald, L. A N. Shops. . Secretary J. Fuchs, 16 Johnson Ave . . . Financier W. Buchanan, L. AN. Shops . Mag. Agent 66. BANNER; Stansberry, Mo. Meets every Sunday at 4 P. M. Levi Smith, Box 76 Master P. McDermott Secretary A. Coffenberger Financier J.B. Miller Mag. Agent 67. BOSTON ; Boston, Mass. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 10 A. M. A. W. Spurr, Henderson House, Hammond St., Boston Highlands.Master R. P. S. Jones, 58 Washington St., Charlestown District . . . Secretary J. C. Edwards, 21 Salem 8t., Charlestown District Financier W. C. Green , No. 2 Smith St., Salem, Mass Mag. Agent 68. SACRAMENTO; Rocklin, Cal. C. C. Brown Master L. Jeardeau Secretary A. H. Curtis Financier C. W. Myers Mag. Agent 69. ROYAL HORGE; South Pueblo, Col. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. E. B. Mayo, L. Box 45 Master A. Wyhe Secretary J. A. bill, L. Box 45 Financier E. B. Mayo, L. Box 45 Mag. Agent 60. UNITED; Philadelphia, Pa- Meets alternate Sundays at 9:30 A. M. J. H. Felters, 814 Dickinson St., 31st Ward Master T. McCann Secretary J. Shepherd, 2610 Alder St . . .Financier J. Shepherd, 2510 Alder St . . Mag. Agent 61. MINNEHAHA; St. Paul, Minn. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. S. J. Murphy, 491 E. 5th St Master J. J. Spellman ,573 Jefferson Ave.Secretary B. Bradley 714 Heaney St. ... . Financier 8. J. Murpy, 491 E. 5th St . . . Mag. Agent 62. YANBERHEN ; Carbondale, Pa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. W. Ellis Master J. A. Bryden, Box 70 Secretary O. K. Histed, Box 288 Financier O. E. Histed, Box 288 Mag. Agent 68. HERCULES; Danville, Ills. D. Morgan, Box 772 Master J. C. Burroughs, Box 772 . . . . Secretary G. Shuster, Box 772 Financier F. Krauel. Box 772 Mag. Agent 64. 810UX; Sionx City. Iowa. A. Canfield, L. Box 6 Master L. C. Webb Secretary H. W. Butterfield, Box 751 . . .Financier E. A. Bennett Mag. Agent 66. FORT RIDHELY ; Sleepy Eye, Minn. J. A. Ashworth, Box 84 Master L. A. Bullard, Waseca, Minn . . Secretary W.W. Williams, Box 26 . . . .Financier W. W. Williams, Box 26 . . . Mag. Agent 66. EMPORIA ; Emporia, Kan. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 7 P. M. C. Rich, L. Box 600 Master C. Raymond, Box 957 Secretary G. E. Brooks Financier R. 8. Mean? Mag. Agent 66. CHALLENGE ; Belleville, Ont. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. E. L. Adamson, G. T. Ry Master T. Dalv, Jr., G. T. Ry Secretary J. Logue. G. T. Ry Financier H. Lavoie Mag. Agent 64. ANCHOR; Moberly, Mo. Meets every Tuesday at 2 P. M. G. Zang, Box 667 Master J. Everitt, Box 667 Secretary F. Nebergall, Box 667 Financier F. Emery, Box 781 Mag. Agent 67. DOMINION ; Toronto, Canada. Meets lst and 3rd Sundays at 2:30 P. M. J. Scott, 24 Vananley St Master H. P. Boulton, 554 Queen St. W. Secretary J. Pratt, 24 Charlotte St Financier J. Pratt, 24 Charlotte St ... . Mag. Agent Digitized by C.ooQle

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142 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. •8. EAU CLAIRE; Eau Claire, Wis. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. M. Cuddy, Box 877 . Master A. McKay, Box 1050 Secretary H. Schulze Financier R. White Mag. Agent 69. ISLAND CITY; Brockvllle, Ont. Meets 2d Sunday at 2:30 P. M. R. J. Turnbull. Box 154 Master F. Barr, Box 294 Secretary F. G. Lawrence. Box 225 ... . Financier T. Shields, Box 248 Mag. Agent 70. LONE STAB; Longview, Texas. C. Reitch, L. Box 364 Master .1. A. Gremra, L. Box 364 ... . Secretary J. A. Gremm, L. Box 364 ... . Financier J. A. Christman, L. Box 364 . . Mag. Agent 71. SUSQUEHANNA ; Oneonta, N. Y. C. Houghton, Box 472 Master F. Spencer Secretary A. DeLong, Box 679 Financier E. R. Barnes Mag. Agent 72. WELCOME; Camden, N.J. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. J. Gibbs, 414 Hamilton St Master C. T. Burr, 583 Carman St ... . Secretary C. T. Burr, 583 Carman St ... . Financier H. rilggins, 426 S. 3d St . . . . Mag. Agent 78. BAY STATE: Worcester, Mass. Meets 1st Thursday at 7:30 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 1 P. M. D. R. Parker, 22 Houghton St . . . Master C. L. Dodge, Piedmont Court . . Secretary C. E. Bullard, 32 Plymouth St . Financier T. Loynd, 83 Green St, .... Mag. Agent 74. KANSAS CITY; Kansas City, Mo. Meets alternate Mondays at 7:30 P. M. J. Fleming, 1325 St. Louis Ave . . . Master W. Piercey, 1328 13tli St Secretary M. Hurley, 1515 Genessee St . . Financier M. Hurley Mag. Agent 75. ENTERPRISE; Philadelphia, Pa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. E. H. Knowles, 3735 Elm St . . . . Master C. H. Maul, 658 N. 4th St . . . . Secretary F. Dupell, 422 N. 85th St Financier C. H. Maul, 658 N. 40th St . . . Mag. Agent 76. NEW ERA; Fergus Falls, Minn. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 7 P. M. B. F. Parks, Box 147 Master G. B. Dickinson Secretary W. R. Roberts Financier J. Lonalian, Box 252 Mag. Agent 81. PINE CITY ; Brainerd, Minn. H. A. Boadecker, Box 62$ Master C. S. La risen, Box 301 Secretary W. Wadham, Box 552 . Financier A. McDonald, Box 458 Mag. Agent 82. NORTHWESTERN: Minneapolis, Minn. Meets 1st Saturday at 7:30 P. M. and 3d Sunday at 3 P. M. F. L. Harvey, L. Box 187 Master A. W. Dean, 310 19th St. N . . . . Secretary F. X. I tail, 207 13th Ave. S . . . Financier Z. G. Hanscom, 612 12th Ave.S, Mag. Agent 88. TRINITY; Forth Worth /Tex. Meets every Friday at 8 P. M. J. Moynihan, L. Box 406 Master T. Tierney, Box 459 Secretary J. O’Malley, L. Box 406 Financier J. H. Smith Mag. Agent 84. CALHOUN ; Battle Creek, Mich. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. and 1st Wednesday at 7:31 P. M. H. A. Beardsley, Box 455 Master J. Tlghe, Box 1823 Secretary G. Kelly, Box 1084 Financier J. Randolph, Box 1084 .... Mag. Agent 85. FARGO ; Fargo, Dakota. G. A. Kingsley Master 8. P. Olson, Box 1144 Secretary A. Bassett, Box 1796 Financier C. A. Wagner Mag. Agent 86. BLACK HILLS; Laramie City, Wyoming. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. P. Mathison Master F. E. Roffee.Box 136 Secretary I. F. Chopper, Box 230 Financier J. Brebner, Box 219 Mag. Agent 87. SUMMIT ; Rawlins, Wyoming. C. B. Hart Master J.C. Gunning, Box 142 Secretary G. A. Moncton Financier J. C. Gunning, Box 1 12 . . . . Mag. Agent 88. MORNING STAR; Evanston, Wyoming. Meets every Thursday at 7:30 P. M. P. Peterson Master J. J. LeCaln, Box 89 Secretary E. W. Dennis, Box 124 Financier 8. Blackham Mag. Agent 89. SILVER STATE; Carlin, Nev. Meets every Tuesday at 4 P. M. R. Trewick Master O. W. Holibaugh, Box 43 ... . Secretary O. Thompson, Box 42 .... Financier C. H. Oliver Mag. Agent 77. ROCKY MOUNTAIN; Denver, Col. A. H. Chapman, Box 1,588 Master A. Clark, Box 1588 Secretary W. F. Hynes. Box 1588 Financier J. F. Bristol, 612 Lawrence St, Mag. Agent 78. GOLDEN EAGLE ; Sedalia, Mo. Meets 1st and 3d Saturdays at 7:30 P. M. H. A. Miller, Box 1100 Master C. T. Kelk, Box 1100 Secretary W. H. Clark, Box 1100 Financier J. Costin, L. Box 958 Mag. Agent 79. J. M. DODGE : Roodhouse, Ills. Meets every Saturday at 7:30 P. M. V. B. Giddings, L. Box 1144 Master H. Adams, L. Box 1174 Secretary W. Donnelly, L. Box 1165 . . . . Financier E. H. Beeraft Box 48 Mag. Agent 90. SAN DIEGO; National City, Cal. J. A. McNeil Master J. M. Dodge, Box 317 San Diego . Secretary J. P. Vasque Financier R. V. Dodge, Box 317, San Diego.Mag Agent 91. GOLDEN GATE; San Francisco, Cal. J. W. Harrigan, 1476 5th St., West Oakland, Cal Master T. W. Martiu. 726 16th St . . . . Secretary J. C. McCreagn, S. P. R.R. Shops.Financler A. J. Cunningham, S. P. R. R. Shops Mag. Agent 92. INTER-STATE; Texarkana, Tex. J. R. McCartney Master W. Winters Secretary C. B. Hall Financier T. Ryau Mag. Agent 80. SELF HELP; Aurora, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. C. F. Earl .Box 478 Master T. Byron, Box 375 Secretary G. Godlng, Box 252 Financier H. Gass, Box 1717 Mag. Agent 96. GATE CITY; Keokuk, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. Z. Moore, 713 Pulcan St Master M. J. Donahue, Box 651 Secretary J. H. Carter, Box 651 Financier George Sick, Box 310 Mag. Agent Digitized by Google

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 143 94. CACTUS; Tucson, Arizona. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7 P. M. F. D. Simpson, Box 218 Master F. Smith, Box 218 Secretary F. P. Sargent, Box 218 Financier F. M. Wiley, Box 218 Mag. Agent 96. CHICAGO; Chicago, 111. Meets 1st Tuesday and 8d Friday at 7:30 P. M.; and last Sunday at 2:30 P. M. J. Leahy, 74 N. Sangamon St . . . Master J. Pierce, 171 W. Huron St . . . Secretary C. A. Miller. 643 N. Robey St . . Financier E. W. Wallbaum, 188 Milton Ave Mag. Agent M. ALEXIA; Wellsville, Ohio. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays. C. 8. Given Master W. P. Scheets Secretary S.J. Clark Financier W. P. Scheets Mag. Agent 97. ORANGE GROYE ; Los Angeles, Cal. Meets the 1st, 10th and 20tn of each month at 7 P. M. C. Elton, Box 72 Master F. R. Shaffer, Box 72 Secretary H. E. Moore, Box 72 Financier M. M. Smith Mag. Agent •8. PERSEVERANCE; Terrace, Utah. Meets every Tuesday. E. A. Peck Master R. W. Shields Secretary G. W. Jacobs Financier E. B. Mandeville Mag. Agent 99. ROCHESTER ; Rochester, N. Y. Meets 2d and 4th Wednesdays at 7:30 P. M. A. H. Sharp, OOTappan St Master J. R. Sproat, 162 North Ave . . . Secretary C. W. Beach, 23 Foehn er St . . . Financier Geo. Hartman, 122 State St . . Mag. Agent 100. ADAIR; Bowling Green, Ky. Meets every Monday at 7 P. M. A. H. Green, Box 115 Master M. J. Collins Secretary M. J. Collins Financier G. Wilkes Mag. Agent 101. ADVANCE; Creston, Iowa. Meets every Monday at 7:80 P. M. J. V. Cherrtngton, Box 812 Master A. E. Finley, L. Box 229 Secretary W. L. McClure, Box 398 Financier J. S. Vickers, Box 16 Mag. Agent . CONFIDENCE; East Des Moines, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. J. Anderson Master I. K. Carter Secretary J. Musgrove Financier J.Clarey, Box 150 Mag. Agent 100. FALLS CITT ; Louisville, Ky. Meets every Wednesday at 2P. M. T. Pldgeon, 1518 12th St Master T. McGuire, 946 Dumesneil St . . Secretary H. Prout. Broadway Hotel . . . Financier J. T. Ahearn, 1629 Rowan St . Mag. Agent 104. J. W. RICHARDSON; Louisville, Ky. J. A. Hoke, Bender’s Drug Store, . Master F. Hon naker, 939 E. Green St . Secretary F. Hdnnaker, 930 E. Green St . Financier G. Buxe, 1128 Washington St. . Mag. Agent 106. PROGRESS ; Galesburg, Ills. T. E. Creen, Box 1278 Master H. W. Walbaum, Box 1137 . . . Secretary J. C. Herron, Box 1185 Financier H. W. Wallbaum, Box 1137 . . Mag. Agent 100. XEY CITT; Dubuque, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 7:15 P. M. W. McDonald, Box 1373 Master E. Adams, 137 High St Secretary T. Welch, 18th St., between Washington and Elm Sts . . Financier E. Adams, 137 High St ... . Mag. Agent 107. ECLIPSE; Gallon, Ohio. Meets every Thursday at 7:80 P M. C. H. Ness Master J. A. Farnsworth, Box 283 .. . Secretary A. N. Jenklnson, Box 196 .. . Financier W. Shull Mag. Agent 108. PIONEER; Chama, New Mex. W. Cline, Alamosa, Col Master K. B. Rheim Secretary J. U. McCabe Financier H. S. Smith, L. Box 2622, Ala- mosa, Col Mag. Agent 109. PEACE; St. Louis, Mo. Meets alternate Sundays at 7 P. M. G. W. Bouchard, 1314 Pratt Ave, . Master W. J. Pourcellie, 2718 Gamble Ave Secretary Louis Fisher, 2811 Adams St . .Financier W. A. Isbell, 320 Montrose Ave, Mag. Agent 110. OLD GUARD; Bucyrus, Ohio. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. W. T. Craig Master W. C. Bruce Secretary J. R. Gordon, L. Box 235 . . . .Financier J. E. Brown Mag. Agent 111. BEACON; Mattoon, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Tuesdays at 7:30 P. M. J. F. Gleason, Box 498 . . Master F. S. Strickland, Box 833 ... . Secretary H. H. Kirchgraber, L. Box 142 . Financier L. Welsh, Box 295 Mag. Agent 118. EVENING STAR; Mt. Vernon, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. A. J. Randall, L. Box 126 Master C. Joyce Secretary J. Murphy, Box 598 Financier A. D. Isom Mag. Agwnt 118. CLARK -KIMBALL ; Eagle Rock, Idaho. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. Wm. Hull, Master Win. Hull Secretary Wm. Hull Financier E. B. Nye Mag. Agent 114. MAGIC CITY: Cheyenne, Wyoming. Meets every Wednesday at 7 P M. A. 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144 FIREMENS MAGAZINE. 119. COLONIAL; River du Loup, Quebec. Meets every Wednesday at 8 P. M. R. Findley Master F. Gosselin Secretary H. D. Brown, I. C. Ry, River du Loup Station, Financier F. Chenard. I. C. R’y* River du Loup Station Mag. Agent 120. FORTUNE ; Syracuse, N. Y. Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 P. M. 8. T. Vrooman, Care J. Doyle, 197 Seymour St Master F. H. Liviugton,157 Madison St. Secretary G. J. Walters, 146 Butternut St . Financier C.S. Vrooman, 197 Seymour St, Mag. Agent 121. FELLOWSHIP: Corning, N. Y. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 4 P. M. 0. L. Baker, Box 867 . Master H. Krebs, Box 310 Secretary G. R. Quick, L. Box 35 Financier J. Krebs, Box 810 Mag. Agent 122. H. B. STONE: Beardstown, 111. Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 P. M. G. Hertline Master S. A. May all Secretary G. Hertline, Box 421 Financier B. DeHaven, Box 190 Mag. Agent 128. OVERLAND ; Omaha, Neb. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. J. Casey. 608 13th St Master F. Crawford, U. P. Round House.Secretary T. F. Barry, 1112 Chicago St . . Financier G. T. Anderson, U. P. R. H . Mag. Agent 124. PILOT; Perry, Iowa. H. A. Draper Master M. Maloy Secretary E. G. Fox Financier M. Maloy Mag. Agent 126. GUIDE; Marshalltown, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4t.h Sundays at 2:30 P. M. S. C. Cook, Box 1,607 Master G. S. Tubbs Secretary John Burke Financier F. W. Snider Mag. Agent 126. COMET; Austin, Minn. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. A. Pullar Master F. McWhorter Secretary P. M. Chambers Financier C. Gilleece Mag. Agent 127. NORTHERN LIGHT ; Winnepeg, Manitoba. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. H. Cochrane Master H. Curran Secretary R. Bell Financier H. Lynes Mag. Agent 128. LANDMARK ; Glendive, Montana. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. W. T. Field, Box 56 . Master J. H. Casey Secretary W. T. Field, Box 55 Financier F. J. Merserean, Box 55 ... . Mag. Agent 129. MINERAL KING; Escanaba, Mich. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays. J. Trotter Master T. Owens Secretary L. R. Blake Financier G. W. Parmeter Mag. Agent 180. GUIDING STAB; Milwaukee, Wis. Meets every Sunday at 7:30 P. M. J. Buckley. 475 Virginia St ... . Master J. Rhine, 131 Clinton 8t Secretary 1. J. Holbrook, 235 Hanover St . Financier J. Buckley, 305 Jackson St . . Mag. Agent 181. GOLDEN RULE: Stevens Point. Wis. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. H. A. Brooks, Box 88, 8. Side . . . Master L. F. Jackson Secretary E. Murray, Box 88, S. Side . . . Financier I C. H. Eastwood, Box 74, S. Side.Mag. Agent 1 182. MARTIN HUGH1TT ; Eagle Grove, Iowa. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. F. M. Morgan Master J. O’Conner Secretary J. A. Correll Financier C. A. Bates • • . . . Mag. Agent 188. SPRAGUE; Sprague, Washington Ty. Meets every Wednesdays at 7 P. M. T. J. Allen Master Wm. Madden Secretary John Nichols Financier M. J. Black Mag. Agent 184. EASTMAN: Rich ford, Vermont. Meots 1st Sunday and 3d Monday. J. F. Simmons Master C. E. Jones Secretary W. J. Rumsey Financier H. E. Cowan Mag. Agent 186. NEW YEAR; El Paso, Texas. C. J . Luff, Box 182 Master W. E. Berger, Box 182 Secretary A. C. Mast, Box 182 Financier J. B. Matthews, Box 182 . . . Mag. Agent 186. J. SCOTT; Port Hope, Ontario. Meets 1st and 3d Saturdays at 8 P. M. R. M. Johnston, M. Ry Master G. Campbell, M. Ry Secretary M. McNeish, M. Ry Financier 8. B. Laidlaw, M. Ry Mag. Agent 187. PROTECTION ; Eldon, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. P. J. Cook Master J. C. Nelson Secretary C. F. Strickland Financier C. W. Sheffer Mag. Agent 188. UNION: Freeport, 111. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. C. F. Jones, 900 Centre St,, Racine, Wis Master W. G. Powell, Box 1844 Secretary J. Braid Financier P. Hayes Mag. Agent 189. MT. WHITNEY; Tulare, Cal. Meets every Wednesday at 2 P. M. J. Humiston Master S. M. Storer Secretary W. L. Smith Financier W. H. Evans Mag. Agent 140. MOUNT OURAY; Halida, Col. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. S. S. Sanford Master M. J. Ruland Secretary W. J. Cox Financier A. F. Duey Mag. Agent 141. A. G. PORTER; Fort Wayne, Ind. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. C. S. Reid, 178 West Berry St . . Master R. M. Jones, 84 Van Buren St . . Secretary W. R. Fredericks, 415 Lafayette St Financier Geo. Miller, 212 Francis St . . Mag. Agent 142. , Toledo, Ohio. Master Secretary Financier Mag. Agent 148. E. C. FELLOWS; West Oakland, Cal. Meets every Sunday at 1 P. M. F. B. Hall Master G. W. Snook, 1760 Taylor St. . . Secretary F. S. Small, 929 Wood st . . ... Financier G. H . Vogeley, 1760 Taylor St . Mag. Agent 144. ; Campbellton, New Brunswick. Master Secretary Financier Mag. Agent Digitized by Google

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VOL. VII. APRIL, 1883. NO. 4. Written for Firemen Magazine: Harry Essler’s Inheritance. BY MALCOM MEREDITH. II. One week from the time his business affairs had been settled, he was on board a western bound train, which soon bore him far away from the great city that for the past three years had been his home, on into another mighty commer- cial mart, where he stopped long enough to make an exchange of some of his cloth- ing for that of a coarse kind, which he thought would be more in accordance with the necessities and fashions of a new country. Most young men, perhaps, would have pursued a different course. They would, under like circumstances, have done all they could to impress stran- gers with their former position— many of them overrating it — and tried in every way possible to call forth the sympathy and admiration of others by the narration of many events in their lives about which they had just as well have been a little more reticent. When people found out the details of Harry Essler’s past life, it was very probable that they would be in- terested enough to make inquiries. It was not that he desired forgetfulpess or secrecy in regard to his past, but rather that people should form an estimate of his true worth, and not make him the ob- ject of pity or sympathy that was unnec- essary. Having completed the changes in ap- parel w'hich he thought necessary, the train was again bearing him toward his destination. On and on it went, with its “rattle, and rumble, and roar,” through fair stretches of country, past towns and thriving cities, until he was hundreds of miles away from where he started. He was nearing his destination. The brakeman shouts the name of the place, the speed of the train slackens, stops, and in a moment more Harry Easier was 'standing on the depot plat- form of a western town, “a stranger in a strange land,” with such a feeling of lone- liness and longing for the places and friends he had left as seemed unbearable. The east and west bound trains meet here. The hurry and bustle incident to arrival and departure presents itself. Away goes the western train, and then the one eastward bound backs on the main track, and “ pulls up” to the depot. He hears, in a dazed kind of way, the signal for departure — “all aboard” — giv- en. It seems to him he must get on the train and go back again. How will he endure the feeling of unrest. But the impracticability of the attempt sobers his thoughts. The car wheels slowly move, then faster and faster, until all he sees of the train is a fast vanishing speck in the distance. He looks around him. In every direction stretches a beautiful rolling prairie. It is no time now for re- flections upon the past. What he feels he needs now is employment of mind and body. The present trouble must be for- gotten in labor. The cheerful disposition tries to make the most out of a bad situa- tion. He busies his mind with thoughts upon the surroundings. The town, wrhich lies to the south of the station a short dis- tance, though new, bears evidences of prosperity and enterprise. Brick, frame, and stone houses are in the course of con- struction. The manner of the people he sees moving about speaks well for the place. There seems to be few drones. He learns that it is the county site. A very creditable court house is being built. Digitized by CjOOQle

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146 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Entering one of the stores, before which farmers’ teams were hitched, he saw sev- eral men whom he took to be well-to-do farmers. Speaking to them generally, as is the custom among people in the coun- try and in small places, his “ good morn- ing” was returned in a civil manner by the mep, who regarded him quizzically. He seated himself on one of the boxes. Two of the men near him were talking of the crop prospects. After they had talked for some time upon the subject, one of the men said : “ I don’t see what some of the farmers are to do for help. It looks like it is almost impossible to get hands to take care of what they have raised. There’s John Martin, not able to work himself, and he has no one to help him. He wanted me to send him a man if I could hear of one that would work.” “ I don’t know of any one,” the other answered. “ If I did, and he was any ac- count, I would send him to John. 1 — ” “ Excuse me,” interrupted Harry, who had been an interested listener to the commonplace conversation, “but what kind of a man is John Martin? The reason I ask is, that I want a place to work on a farm.” “Well, stranger,” the taller of the two men who had just been speaking, replied, “ the best recommendation I can give him is, that if I were a young man in search of work, and acquainted with the people here as I am, I would rather work for him than any one else. A man that keeps himself clean and behaves himself is treated as one of the family ; and when- ever your time’s up your money’s ready for you. He’ll do the ‘ square thing ’ in every way by any man that’ll do right.” “That is just the kind of a place I would like to find,” rejoined Harry. “ Have you ever worked on a farm ?” interrogated the other. “ I suppose you have, though, or you wouldn’t think of commencing the business now, with the expectation of making much of a hand. You don’t look like you had been in the sun much lately.” “ I was raised on a farm, but for the last three years have been in a store. I am tired of it, and want to try farm work again. It will go rough with me for awhile to lump into hard work at this season of tne year, but by being careful at first I will get along all right.” “ Well, maybe you can, but there’s not one in ten that can quit work as long as you have, and stand it at this time o’ year. John Martin, the man we have been speaking of, had to quit work, and he is a big, strong man. The heat was too much for him. But the way to find out whether you can or not is to try. I am going past his house on my way home, and if you want to you can ride out there with me. I will be ready to go in about fifteen minutes.” “ I will be ready by that time. I left my satchel at the depot I will get it and be here in a few minutes.” Harry soon returned with his satchel, and the farmer being ready, they got into the wagon and started on one of the roads leading west from the town. “How’s this for a farming country?” his companion inquired, after they had left the town behind them. “It is a beautiful country. A man need not want a better one.” “How does it compare with what you’ve been used to? ” “ It is partly the same in appearance, only there is not so much variety here as there. Besides a prairie like this, there were hills and valleys.” “If you are industrious, and want a good farm, there’s a good chanoe for you to get one here. There’s some fine gov- ernment land here yet, but it’s being taken up fast by settlers. One hundred and sixty acres of land will be worth something here, before many years.” The houses they passed were generally' cozy looking, some even being quite pre- tentious in tasty dresses of various colors. As they came in front of a story-and-a- half frame house painted white, with green blinds, his companion said : “ Here’s where he lives. I don’t think you will have any trouble getting work. I hope vou’ll get along all right, and if you do, I’ll be apt to see you again.” Thanking him for his kindness, Harry entered the gate, walked up to the door, and knocked. As no one came to the door, he supposed the folks were busy in the back part of the house, and went around to that part of it. There was an addition to this part of the house, com- posed of lattice-work, up the sides of which clambered a net-work of thickly clustering vines, giving it a cool, inviting appearance. As he approached the open door he saw two women engaged in the necessary, but not overly-attractive work of washing clothes. The younger of the two was tall, slender, with a rich olive complexion, dark hazel eyes and dark brown hair. The neatly-fitting calico dress displayed the graceful form to ex- cellent advantage. The air of neatness so noticeable, not only in the appearance of the women, but about every part of Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 147 the house to be seen, very favorably im- pressed him with its occupants. So busy were the women that they were not aware that any one was near until Harry spoke, and as they looked up he bowed, and re- ceived the like courtesy in return. “Is Mr. Martin here?” he inquired. “No,” the younger answered, “he is in the field.” Inquiring the way to the field, and re- ceiving directions, he started towards it. Crossing several fields, he at last arrived in a very large wheat field, inclosed by a hedge fence. In the shade of this a man was sitting, while near by was a team whose traces had been dropped from the reaper to which they had been hitched. Going up to the man, he asked : “ Is this Mr. Martin?” “ I answer to the Martin part of it,” the man replied. “ What is vour name ? ” “ Harry Easier, ” was the answer. “ I was told this morning that you were need- ing help, and came to see you about get- ting work.” Harry knew that his white hands were not the best recommendation of his fit- ness and ability for the place he was seek- ing, and that had laborers been more nu- merous, the freedom from tan would have been a formidable obstacle to his obtain- ing employment upon a farm, especially at that season of the year. “ Do you understand farm work ?” quer- ied Martin, regarding the hands with a look of doubt. “ If I don’t, it is not from want of an opportunity or lack of practice. It has been sometime since I have done any hard work, but by starting in gradually, it will not be long before I will oe able to stand work as well as I used to. Hands are so scarce that I suppose many of the farmers would be glad to give most any man a trial to see what he could do. I heard of the farmers in every direction wanting hands, but I heard you so well spoken of that I thought I would rather hire to you than any one else.” “ I will get the team, and we will go to the house and see if we can come to an agreement It is getting along toward noon, and I must sharpen this sickle be- fore I can cut any more. These self- binders are a wonderful invention. This one works like a charm. I don’t know how I should have got along without it this year, as scarce as hands are. This is a wonderful age, to be sure ! After I saw the binders work, that settled it with the reapers, which only cut the grain. I got overheated this year, and am really una- ble to do anything but very light work. I manage to sit under the shade of the big umbrella and drive the binders, but if I had any one that I thought would do to trust with it, I would do very little of it. Two of my neighbors, whose grain is not quite ready to harvest, are helping me to-day. Y ou look strong and healthy, and I guess by being careful, you will stand the work. If we can agree upon the amount of wages, I will hire you. I want you to agree to stay with me three months, if you will, and if we get along all right, ami you want to stay longer after that, I will hire you by the year, if that will suit you. What are you willing to work for a month?” “ What is customary here in the neigh- borhood ? I suppose that would be right?” “Yes, as a general rule, that is true; but the demand being greater than the supply, I suppose I will have to give you more than wnat has heretofore been cus- tomary. Fifteen dollars a month, where a hand hires by the month, is about the average amount paid. But as it is, I will give you eighteen a month.” “That much, and board and wash- ing?” Tt Certainly. That is a general custom ; though if you don’t mention it, there are some that will take advantage of the washing, and charge you extra for that. It is always best, however, to have a pos- itive agreement about it.” “Very well; I accept your offer, and am ready to begin work at once, if you wish.” “I will accommodate you just as soon as I put the horses away* You may help me grind the sickle.” After the horses were put up, Martin returned, and they commenced on the sickle. J ust as he finished it to his satis- faction, dinner was announced. When they entered the dining room, Martin, in a manner that showed he was, to some extent, acquainted with the rules of true politeness, introduced Harry to the older of the two women he had met in the morning, as his wife, and to the other as his sister. The introduction was acknowledged by Harry in a polite, un- affected manner. ’Though it was wash-day, there was nothing m the appearance of the women, or about the dinner, that would have in- dicated the fact, as is the case in many houses. No apology would have been necessary had friends unexpectedly hap- pened in. The table linen was clean, the dishes dazzling in their polished white- ness, and the food wholesome in quality Digitized by v^.ooQle

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148 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. and plenty in quality. About everything in the room was the like neatness ne had observed on his first appearance. He congratulated himself on his good for- tune in securing such a place. The rough manners, the lack of neatness, the poor quality of food — and almost barbarous manner of its preparation — which he knew it was possible he might be brought in contact with in the place where he would find employment, nad been a very unpleasant thing for him to contemplate : and it was with a feeling of thankfulness that he discovered he would have no such surroundings. Mr. Martin was a tall, dark-complex- ioned man, with an intelligent face, which was covered with a heavy growth of long, dark beard. He was sensible, talkative, and socially inclined. The dinner hour was enlivened with light, cheerful con- versation, upon a variety of interesting subjects. After dinner was over, Martin said: “We will take an hour for rest and digestion. I don’t believe in rushing through life in tread-mill style. There’s no need of it. I want to enjoy myself now, because it’s the only time I’m sure of. A man is never any wiser or better by making his own life or that of those around him a species of slavery. I know what it is to work for others, and I was always willing to do a reasonable day’s work, but never more than that, as a rule ; and the man who asks it is neither doing right, nor as he would be done by. There is no more excuse or justification for the farmer demanding fourteen or fifteen hours’ labor for a day’s work, un- less in occasional cases of emergency — and then he ought to be willing to pay for extra time — than he would have to deprive any one else of property that does not belong to him ; ana the man who submits to it is submitting to a species of petty tyranny that it is a pity all have not the spirit to resist. Whenever a man de- mands that another be up and out in the field at work at five o’clock, with no time to rest at noon, longer than to eat his din- ner, and to work from that until eight o’clock at night, then come in to supper, he is simply committing an outrage on decency, ana should be held up to public view as a grasping hog. When a man comes in from such a day’s work, he fin- ishes his supper, and throws himself down like a tired animal, to sleep. A man ought to feel sufficiently rested after his day’s work, to spend a half hour or an hour in reading or conversation, if he wishes. It is time for such men to learn that life has other important objects be- sides acquiring dollars and acres. If that were all there is in life, which some seem to think, it would not be worth the liv- ing. But they treat their wives in a more barbarous manner. They compel them to toil over and about a hot stove through most of the long, hot day, and at night have them to wait until the men have fin-, ished all the work they have to do, and af- ter supper is over do work that keeps them sometimes until nine or half- past nine performing. There’s no reason but self- ish ness for such conduct. Such men will tell you they have large crops in, and are bound to work early and late to take care of them. That’s no excuse. They knew what they were doing wffien they put in the crop, and it was their grasping ava- rice that caused them to do so. Some- times there may be some excuse for a man to work early and late, when he is in debt, but even then he has no right to the labor of another more than twelve hours a day, at the farthest ; and what- ever a man’s time is worth beyond that, he is entitled to.” Harry thought it quite probable, from Mr. Martin’s flashing eye and vigorous gestures, that some one had perpetrated or attempted to perpetrate, such a wrong upon him. He was gratified to hear a man express opinions so like those he entertained upon the subject, and which were in accord with the teachings he had received. Mr. Martin was soon in a pleasant mood again, often in the course of conversation touching a humorous vein of thought. At last the hour had passed, and they started for the field. Harry was to assist the men in shocking wheat most of the afternoon, and if the others could then finish without him, he could drive the binder. The sultry afternoon wore bIowIv away, and towards the latter part of it he w as very glad to get to sit on the binder, under tne shade of the large um- brella, and drive the team. 3 he long af- ternoon finallv drewr to a close, and the work for the day was over. He went to his room very early, and it gave him a feeling of satisfaction to find it so cool, clean, and inviting. The old maxim, “Early to bed nnd early to rise. Makes a man healthy, and wealthy, and wise,” perhaps had less* influence in causing him to retire early, than the thought that he would be very sleepy next morning, if he did not. Next morning he w as up at five o’clock, and by six was out at work. The hours passed slowly away. During the long Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 149 hot day the sun blazed down, with never a cloua to break its beams, or a breeze to cool the heat. How slowly the morning passed! How long till night! Some- times it seemed he must give up. Two more days drag themselves slowly along, and Saturday night has come. Few among earth rs tired ones look forward with a feeling of greater relief to the Sab- bath that will bring rest, than he. How sweet the rest that awaits him! Slow- ly he ascends the stairs to his room. Through the open window a flood of mel- low moonlight streams. Oh, the beauty of the night ! Tired as he is, he can not resist the temptation to look out upon the glorious panorama. How grand beyond compare is the star-gemmed canopy ! Lost in admiration, the present fades away. Again he is at the old homestead, among the beautiful trees and flowers. It is his. Enchantment is over all. A smile of happiness lights up the face. Moments go by in a beautiful dream. But, oh, how short! How bitter the awakening ! The smile fades slowly out of the face, the brows knit, and the tired look comes back again. He is awake once more to the full realization of the bitter truth, which is harder to bear after the brief dream of joy. Again the old man’s prophecies come home to him. How true they had been in every partic- ular ! What was he earning now? Not as much in a month as he used to think nothing of spending in a week. It seems to make little difference with some men how much labor or trouble it costs to earn money, they will squander it ; but to a man ot Harry Kssler’s disposition, the difficulty of obtaining it made him in that degree more careful as to the man- ner in which he spent it. The Sabbath was passed principally in much needed rest. The cordial invitation to spend the evening with the members of the family in the parlor w’as gladly ac- cepted. The room was tastefully fur- nished. The flowers w*oven into the beautiful soft wool carpet covering the floor, seemed to have been carved there by some master hand. Against the wall, which was covered by paper of elegant design and beautiful coloring, suspended by silken cords, hung several fine steel engravings. Artfully arranged on a large marble-topped center-table were several elegantly bound volumes of poetical and prose works, by some of the best Eng- lish and American authors, besides sev- eral articles of ornament. On one side of the room was an organ of fine material, workmanship and finish ; and upon the other a sofa. The colors, even to the chairs in the apartment, were in har- mony. How much different from what he expected to find where he first thought of hiring as a farm hand. And for every dollar expended in beautifying the home, how many times had its owners been re- paid in beholding the beauties of nature and art combined. “ Mr. Essler,” said Mr. Martin, after a short conversation, “ we have depended upon you to assist us in singing, to-night, and hope you will be prepared. We generally open our meetings with pleas- ant songs. All of us sing : and if you can cany the tenor, we will nave the nicest choir. Don’t say no, for some way I have an idea you can do well with that part.” “I will do the best I can. When I sing, tenor is the part I take.” “ That’s very good of you, I am sure So many persons have to be coaxed be- fore they consent to sing or play, that it destroys part of the enjoyment. What is your favorite? If we can, we will play that first” “There are so many beautiful pieces that I scarcely know which one to call for. The organ is an instrument better adapted to sacred music than any other artificial musical instrument, and as this is the Sabbath, perhaps it would be very appropriate to select some pieces of sacred music. Though it is not exactly classed as sacred music, ‘Home, Sweet Home,” is held sacred by many a heart. I will make that my selection.” “ Mary,” requested Mr. Martin, “ you play the piece. You are more familiar •with the notes than I am.” AVithout hesitation or excuse, she arose and took her place at the organ, where she was joined by the others. Harry watched tne shapely hands as the taper- ing fingers touched the key -board. The fingers press the kevs, and he listens critically to the prelude. “Time and tune large, M was his mental comment upon the performer. The piece was sung with fine effect, and when it was ended, emotion was visible on each face. Many other selections were played, sung, and commented upon by the com- pany. The remainder of the evening was given up to conversation of an agree- able, instructive and entertaining nature. There was no flagging of interest during the evening; ana when they separated for the night it was with the hope that that first meeting would be. followed by many such. Morning again dawns, and the labors of another day begin. The days drift Digitized by CjOOQle

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150 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. into weeks. Toil becomes lighter as strength and endurance become greater. The meetings are looked forward to, es- pecially by two persons, with bright an- ticipations. Mr. Martin has no disposi- tion to interrupt a friendship which may, if it has not already, ripen into love. He knows the history of Harry Easier, and admires the genuine manhood exhibited by him in his misfortune. He has not learned that history from Harry, but from some one who knew him. The three months have at last been com- pleted. One day Mr. Martin said to him : “ Well, Harry, your time is up. What do you think of doing now? ” “I don’t know, exactly. I can scarcely realize that three months have passed since I came here.” “Not long ago I met an acquaintance of yours in town, and from him I learned your history. I was glad to have the good opinion I had entertained of you from the first time you came here, con- firmed. You have lived both in the city and country. Which do you think you like the better ? ” “ If I owned such a place as I once did, or one like this, I would much pre- fer life on the farm. No doubt it would have been different had I been raised in a city.” “ It might have been, and then, again, it might not. My wife, myself and Mary, have lived most of our lives in a city, but surrounded as we are, we like the coun- try better. There is a freedom here from the frivolous customs of society that one can not feel in the city. No painful ex- tremes like those in the city meet us here! And then I feel a pleasant sense of se- curity from misfortune here that I never coula there. The crops are growing when I am asleep. It is seldom there is an en- tire failure, and even if there were, a thrifty, industrious farmer is little affect- ed by it. It does not mean to him what failure in business in the city does. That means ruin, while a crop failure means more economy ; that is, to most farmers. Of course the improvident, who save nothing, must suffer more. But the principal of their investment — their land and tools — will yield a larger return in interest the next season. I would like to see you do well, and there is nothing to prevent you from it. You are young, strong, healthy, ambitious and indus- trious. That is a splendid capital with which fo start in life. Besides, you have had a bit of experience, the value of which can not be estimatea in dollars and cents. There is land here belonging to the government of the United States, sub- ject to purchase, pre-emption or home- stead. Select 160 acres of it, get the de- scription, enter it, and have a farm and home of your own. It would be better to purchase the land at once, if you had the means ; but as you have not, the next best thing is to homestead. By paying out $30, and living on the land for five years, cultivating and improving it, you will become absolute owner of the land, and a patent will be granted you. If you desire, when you become able you can purchase the land at $1.25 an acre at any time during the five years. The first pay- ment to homestead the 160 acres will be but little over $17 — the balance of the amount will not all be due until the five years are completed.” “That is what I have been thinking about doing. But I don’t know how I am to get money enough to buy a team, the necessary farming implements, and build a house on the land.” “I owe you $55. Here is the money. You could continue working for me, and after awhile you would lay up enough with which to start. But I will tell you a better opportunity than that to get a start. We want a six months’ school taught in this district, and want it com- menced in about two weeks. I am one of the directors. I have talked to the other twro about the matter, and they are perfectly willing to employ you, provided you can get a certificate from the exam- iner. I am satisfied you wTill have no trouble about that. The salary will be $40 a month. You may stay with us, if you wish, until you get your house built. Of Saturdays, and mornings and even- ings, you can work at your place.” The advice w7as taken. The land was entered. Having obtained a teacher's certificate, he commenced the school on the first Monday in November. By spring, with a little assistance, a comfort- able house was erected on the land. When not too cold, he had worked early and late. It seemed up-hill work, at first, but he toiled on cheerfully. In the spring another partnership was formed, the firm being Easier and Essler. The junior part- ner had formerly been known as Miss Mary Martin. Prosperity seemed to crown all his undertalrings. Each year as it goes by witnesses more land under cultivation, and many useful and attract- ive improvements added to the place. He is now the possessor of 320 acres of land. It gives nim a pleasure to look over the broad acres of growing grain, and the thrifty stock grazing on the pas- Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 151 tures, which the firm own. He is striving hard to make his farm and home as beau- tiful as the one he owned long ajjo, and he is fast succeeding. If there is any- thing lacking, it will he owing to natural features of the one place not being as fa- vorable as the other. The thought of the gay life of the city does not cause his {mlses to beat one throb faster; for the ife he now lives, with its peace, prosper- ity, happiness and contentment, gives him more real enjoyment than he ever knew there. Abraham Lincoln. George Alfred Townsend. The President’s father, Thomas Lin- coln, never had any education; could hardly read, worked for day’s wages and hunted game. When he married Nancy Hanks he had for a first child a daughter named Harah (who left no children), the son A braham, and a son who died a baby, named Thomas. Lincoln’s father was a very amiable person, less than six feet high, of good nature, improvident and roving tendencies, but he was much loved. He always considered he had made a failure in life by not having any education. Lincoln’s mother is said to have been a slender, pale, sad and sensi- tive woman, superior in nature to the rough customers around her, and Lin- coln always called her his angel mother. They were very miserable and poor, yet both parents were religious. The mother could just read, and she read to her chil- dren. Lincoln’s first teacher was a Cath- olic named Zachariah Riney, and the next a bright youth named Caleb Hazel. Schools were barely known, and the preaching was by rovers. Lincoln never saw a church for years, and his parents had the Baptist tendency. The first les- sons in oratory Lincoln ever listened to were from wandering Baptist preachers. There is a theory that Lincoln’s father moved away from Kentucky because he saw no opportunity to educate his chil- dren in a society where slavery was of more consequence than schools. He did not want his children to be as common as the negroes. Another reason alleged for the father’s removal was the bad land titles in Kentucky, which had routed Daniel Boone himself from his property. The father at last sold his farm for ten barrels of whisky and $20 in money, the whole representing $300. He built a flat- boat, launched it on the Rolling Fork, put his whisky on board of it, set his furniture by the whisky and floated down to the Ohio river, where the flat-boat was upset and two- thirds of his whisky and stuff lost. He then went on to Thomp- son’s Ferry, and had his goods hauled about eighteen miles into Spencer county, Ind., where he resolved to settle in the woods. This was in the autumn of 1816, when Abe was under eight years old. The father went right back to Ken- tucky, not having brought his family with him on the flat-boat, and he put his effects on three horses, surrounding them with packs containing the bedding and wardrobe, and they were seven days go- ing across Kentucky to Indiana, and there the free- State neighbors were assembled to help build them a home. Their house was not far from a town called Gentry - ville at the present day. The little boy Abe shot some wild turkeys, and, as soon as he could flourish an ax, was put to cutting down brush and trees. He went for brief periods to three dif- ferent teachers, one of whom was named Azel Dorcy, but it is said that his entire school education in both Kentucky and Indiana was limited to one year. His bed was the protruding logs of the cabin and a wooden crotch cut from the forest, on which were laid hickory sticks. This sort of bed was the father’s and mother’s, and the children slept on the ground, ex- cept when it was very cold, and then they crawled around their father’s and moth- er’s feet. Lincoln’s mother was seized with con- sumption and died in 1818, two years after she removed to Indiana, when little Abe was only ten years old. They buried her under the trees by thfe cabin and the boys sat down on her grave and wept. Her funeral service was not held for sev- eral months, and little Abe who could just form his letters, constructed one to a arson named Elkin in Kentucky, asking im to come and preach the mother’s funeral sermon, which he did on a Sun- day morning, riding 100 miles through the wilderness to do it. The neighbors for miles came in rude carts, on norses riding double-backed, in ox- wagons and on foot, and there were 200 persons pres- ent, sitting around the grave on stumps and logs, and it was the first great public ceremony in Lincoln’s life. His mother’s Christian sweetness and words of piety sank around the roots of Lincoln’s life and sent up a stream of tears to his eyes through succeeding trials and triumphs. How poor are they whose mothers are never poor ! It is the recollection of the tears, anxieties and toils of poor mothers that nave given such compensation and sweetness to American human nature. Digitized by ijOOQle

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152 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Little Abe was quick to learn to read, of Lincoln’s mother went out there to spy and write, too, and the rude Indiana into the country, and, returning with a neighbors, hearing of his smartness, came good account, Lincoln’s father sold out to have him write their letters, and thus his squatter’s claim in March, 1830. and he learned from original human nature started with his brood. Some of the the character, strength and necessities of daughters had married, and Abraham his American fellow-citizens. There were drove one of the ox teams, and so they few books, but the few there were he entered Macon county, Illinois, and ten read well, like the bible, “ ^Esop’s Fa- miles west of Decatur, on the north side bles,” “ The Pilgrim’s Progress,” Weames’ of the Sangamon river, where the timber “ Life of Washington,” “ The Life of Hen- and the prairie met, and where they built ry Clay,” and a “Life of Franklin.” a log cabin, which probably yet stands. There he got his beautiful, simple educa- Near it was a smokehouse ana a stable, tion, his skill to turn a phrase, his differ- Abe was 21 years old, and he hewed the ence as a sentence-maker from the stiff oak timbers and drove nails brought from old chaps like Jefferson, Madison, etc., Indiana, and they fenced in a lot of ten w ho made the verbiage of the first quar- acres, planted corn, and then Abe turned ter of this century. to his father and said, “ Father, I am go- In 1819 Lincoln’s father married again, ing to hire out. These neighbors of ours and the new wife, Sallie Johnson, of have some money and want help.” A Elizabethtown, Ky., had three children stranger came along one night and asked before she came, but she was a kind shelter, and they put him to sleep with woman, and treated both crops of chil- long Abe Lincoln. dren just the same. She was alive when The situation was bilious, and Lincoln’s Abraham Lincoln became President of father went to Coles county, and there he the United States. Little Abe grew up died at the age of 73, as late as 1851. bill and strong, helpful to everybody, When Lincoln first went to Illinois he considerate to the weakness of everybody , was a very ungainly person, extremely even to old confirmed drunkards. He poor, and ne wore trousers made of flax learned to use tools and built a flatboat, and tow, with holes in the knees. Every - and, as he was about to start off, two body in the neighborhood knew and liked passengers who wanted to be taken out Abe Lincoln. He split rails to get better to a steamer gave him half a dollar apiece, clothes, and it is said that he split 400 the first dollar he ever had. He once rails for every vards of brown jeans dyed took his father’s grist on a horse and rode with white walnut bark, fifty miles to get it ground. It was in Coles county that he finally When he was 19 years old a neighbor cut loose from his father’s family. He asked him to take a flatboat and cargo to and two friends wents to Singamon town, the sugar plantations near New Orleans, seven miles northwest of Springfield, to a distance of 1,800 miles. At that time it build a boat for New Orleans at $12 a was said that Lincoln was six feet four month apiece, sawing the wood for that inches high. When he was near Natchez purpose with a whip-saw by hand, and a band of predatory negroes attacked the when the boat was launched on the San- boat to steal, and Lincoln knocked them gamon it was floated to a point below down one after the other, with a hand- New Salem, and a drove of hogs brought spike, and then pursued them ashore on board, Lincoln picking up the hogs in and battered the rest. He then cut his his arms and carrying them squealing on boat adrift, and floated down the river in the boat. the night, and arriving at New Orleans Lincoln then took the boat to New Or- disposed of his cargo and the boat, too, leans, living among the hogs. No won- and the boys got back to Indiana as best der the poor man occasionally told a they could. rough story in after-life, when he had Lincoln lived thirteen years in Indiana, been grunted at and talked to by these read whenever he could get a book, kept hogs on such a trip. The man who paid away .from liquor, learned to love stories, for this boat was named Offutt, the name listening to them closely, and it is said of a family very prominent near Wash- that his father was a first-rate story-teller, ington City. He kept a store at New Lincoln’s sister, it is said, married when Salem, and a mill also, and he asked Abe she was 14 years old, and died in 1822, to be his clerk. just after she became a bride. The coun- There Lincoln was such a good story- try where Lincoln lived was unhealthy, teller, behind the counter and sitting on and they began to be restless to move to the counter, that customers came from the better lands of Illinois. A kinsman every direction. His honesty as a clerk Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 153 also drew customers. He would make long walks to correct mistakes in weight ana change. He once whipped a bully at this store who insulted a lady custo- mer, and, throwing him on the ground, rubbed smart-weed in his face and eyes, and then washed it off, and the bully re- spected and loved him afterward. Fight- ing had to be done in that country, and a band of roughs resolved to lick Lincoln, but never accomplished it till they all attacked him at once, and when they had knocked him down and got him helpless his good humor disabled them from treat- ing him with extreme harshness. He borrowed a grammar while at this store, and began to study English from the root up. Lincoln once said to the owner of the grammar: “ I never knew any of my family that didn’t have good sense, yet I never knew one of them that brought himself to much.” There was a debating society started in New Salem, and Lincoln pitched in in his crude way and tried to debate. He began to take the daily newspaper when he had not enough money to buy his clothes, and subscribed for the Louisville Journal. Finally Lincoln’s employer failed from too much ambition. The name that he brought through life of “ Honest Abe ” he got in this store. The Black Hawk war now broke out. Black Hawk was a chief of the Sacs, whose tribe had been removed across the Mississippi. Not liking their new lands, they came back without leave and took their old hunting grounds on the Rock river again. General Gaines marched against Black Hawk, and drove him across the river, but in 1832, about the time Andrew Jackson was running for his second term, Black Hawk came across the Mississippi again, and the Governor called for volunteers, and Abe Lincoln enlisted and was elected captain of a com- pany at Richland. The company marched to Beardstown, on the Illinois river, and thence to the mouth of Rock river, and, the war with the Indians proving inglo- rious, many of the volunteers left, but Lincoln re-enlisted. He was not in ac- tion, but he served to the end of the war. Zach Taylor was in the same little war. He came out of the war 23 years old and was run for the legislature from San- gamon county, all his soldiers working for him ; but, being defeated, he thought seriously about learning the blacksmith trade. For a while Lincoln kept a store, but had a bad partner, and did not do well. President Jackson appointed Lincoln postmaster, and he liked the place be- cause it let him read newspapers taken by the neighbors. His hat was the post- office for the letters. Then John Calhoun, of Springfield, employed Lincoln to be a deputy land surveyor, and he surveyed the town of Petersburg, 111., and worked for more than a year, his surveys stand- ing to this day as sound. Reading wherever he got a chance, Lin- coln, in these simple pursuits became an authority with everybody. One time Dick Yates, who was going to Illinois college, was brought home by another youth and taken to see Abe Lincoln as the most remarkable young individual in the vicinity, and they found Lincoln lying flat on his back on a cellar-door, reading a newspaper. It was said that he coula repeat nearly the whole of Burns, so much he loved the plain, rough verse of that self-made poet. When people asked if Lincoln was worth anything, the an- swer was, “ No, except friends, and he is richer in them than any man here.” Everybody wanted to see him get along well. Surveying around the county of Sangamon made him generally acquaint- ed, and he had got to be a public speaker —rough, slow and argumentative, but very pleasing to the people. In 1834 he was elected to the legislature, where he found an old friend of the Black Hawk war, Major John D. Stewart, who was in fine practice at Springfield. Stewart lent him law books, which he took to New Salem and would read till he was out of money and then go and survey, and old people in New Salem used to see him sit- ting under an oak tree on a hill reading his books, moving around the trunk of it to keep in the shade as the sun circled. He became so absorbed in his law books that he was very absent-minded, would not see old friends as they passed him, and some thought he was crazy. As the time to go to the legislature approached he started on foot, with his baggage on his back, to Vandalia, the capital of the state, 100 miles distant. In the legislature he was dressed in jeans with a surtout over it. He made no speeches, but listened, and watched, and walked nome at the close of the ses- sion. In the campaign for re-election, in 1836, he made a speech in the court house at Springfield, wnich developed his as- tonishing power of slowly welding his argument and encircling his opponent with it, putting in wit as well as strength, and his figure heightened and straighten- ed as he went on, and his dreamy eyes took a mild flash of fire, and the people Digitized by CjOOQle

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154 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. said to each other: “Who would have thought that Lincoln was an orator?” The nine members from Sangamon county were so long that they were called “the long nine,” all being over six feet high, and Lincoln the tallest of all. In the legislature that year were Gen- eral McClernand, Jesse K. Dubois, Gen. James Shields, Stephen A. Douglas, John J. Hardin and William A. Richardson. Abe Lincoln was considered one of the most substantial men in the legislature. Lincoln and his colleagues demanded the removal of the capital from Vandalia to Springfield, and accomplished it by om- nibusmg with the system of public im- provements demanded by the rest of the state. He was then only 27 years old. Douglas was 23 years old and the young- est man in the house. Lincoln m this legislature took position against the es- tablishment of slavery in Illinois. He walked during this seasion 100 miles and back to Vandalia again. The other eight members of the delegation were on horse- back, and Lincoln walked behind on foot. Major Stewart of Springfield, now made him a proposition to become his law- partner, and the people then felt grateful to Lincoln for having assisted to give them the state capital, so he moved to Spring- field on the 15th of April, 1837. It was almost the anniversary of his death, twenty-four years later. He went to Springfield with apprehension and anx- iety, having nothing ami freshly admitted to the bar. He left New Salem, which was full of his friends, with regret. At Springfield he boarded with William But- ler. The Springfield people in 1838 sent him to the legislature, and there he was considered the leading Whig in the house. He ran for speaker and was defeated by one vote. In the debates he was one of the most active men. One of his speech- es at this period described his opponent as like a man who fired at a squirrel, and having missed him several times, started to investigate the reason, and found that he had been firing at a louse on his eye- brow. The members laughed his oppon- ent out of hearing. Lincoln now began to ride the judicial circuits. He was what was called a case lawyer, not deeply grounded in the law, but with abundant justice and common sense, always weak on a weak side, and hence he was slow to take a case where there was not right and reason. He wras a great advocate, however, astonishing before a jury, his lucidity, fairness and skill making the jury delighted to hear him. He often showed the melancholy constitution which weighed him down in subsequent years. He got the name of the “ Sangamon Chief ” in the legislature, and was sent there again in 1840, and that year Springfield received the legislature, the archieves and the offices. He was again defeated for speaker, and never again ran for the legislature. Gen. James Shields challenged him on account of a poem that a woman had published in a Springfield paper whom Lincoln desired to protect. He selected broadswords, and began to take exercise in Springfield, and they met on Bloody island, in the Mississippi river, opposite St. Louis, but a reconciliation was effected there. In 1840 he left Mr. Stewart and went into a law firm with Judge Logan, of Springfield. In 1842, at the age of thirty-three, he married Mary Todd, the daughter of Hon. Roberts. Todd, of Lexington, Ky., where the bride had lived several years. Nine- teen vears afterward he was President of the tfnited States. Railroad Construction Daring 1882. Chicago Tribune. The Railway Age has an interesting ar- ticle giving an account of the railway con- struction in the United States during the year 1882. The following is the Age's summary of new track actually laid from January I to December 1, length of main line only, in- dicated by distance betwreen termini, be- ing considered, and no account being made of newr sidings or additional side- track : States. No. lines. Miles. Alabama . . . 2 37 Arizona . . .2 102 Arkansas . 7 529 California . . 7 285 Colorado . . 12 500 Connecticut 1 2 Dakota . . 16 480 Delaware . 0 0 Florida 6 204 Georgia . . 6 305 Idaho . . . 3 301 Illinois . . 16 385 Indian Terr’y 1 67 Indiana . . 9 628 Iowa .... 24 953 Kansas . . 8 217 Kentucky . 3 86 Louisiana . 4 62 Maine . . . 3 28 Maryland . 2 41 Mass’ch usetts 2 5 Michigan . . 13 223 Minnesota 16 441 Mississippi . 3 87 States. No.lines. Miles. Missouri . . 12 308 Montana . . 2 309 Nebraska . . 5 210 Nevada ... 1 44 N.Ham’shire 1 17 New Jersey . 5 85 New Mexico 3 21 New York . . 22 732 N. Carolina . 10 154 Ohio .... 17 554 Oregon ... 3 198 Pennsylv’la 31 464 Rhode Isl’nd 0 0 S. Carolina . 3 57 Tennessee . . 8 133 Texas .... 19 817 Utah .... 2 175 Vermont . . 1 8 Virginia . . 10 228 Wash ’ton T . 0 0 W. Virgin la . 3 20 Wisconsin . 16 397 Wyoming.. 1 25 Total in 44 States and Territories, . 316 10,821 Where, as in several cases, the same line has been built in two or more States it is counted as but one line in the grand total, so that the footing under the col- Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 156 uinn “No. of lines” — 316 — is less by twenty-two than the actual sum of the number of lines taken separately by States and Territories. Thus it appears that track-laying has been in progress during the year in forty- four of the States and Territories, upon 316 different railways, with the result of adding no less than 10,821 miles to our railway system, and it is not unlikely that this may be increased to 11,000 miles by the final returns. These figures place 1882 far ahead of any other year in re- spect to railway building, the increase over 1881, hitherto the year of most ex- traordinary construction, being about 1,500 miles, or more than sixteen per cent For the purpose of comparison there is given below the figures oi yearly mileage found in Poor’s Manual, assuming them to be approximately correct, and adding our figures for 1882: Mile# Total Miles Total l>ar. bum. mileage. Year. buiU. mileage. 1873. . . 4,107 70,278 1878. . .2,687 81,776 1874. . . 2,105 72,383 1879. . .4,721 86,497 1875. . . 1,712 74,096 1880. . , .7,147 93,671 1876. . . 2,712 76,808 1881 . . .9,386 104,813 1877. . . 2,281 79,019 1882 . 10,821 115,634 In regard to the prospects for future construction of the 316 roads which are covered by this record, at least 140 are still uncompleted, and on many of these work will be resumed in the spring, if it is not continued during the winter. Bearing in mind that the number of lines on which granding was actively in progress during the year, although no trade was laid, is very large, and that a host of new projects have been inaugu- rated upon, which no tangible work has yet been done, and it appears that rail- way building is likely to be active during 1883, though it will probably be better for the country if it does not proceed with the extraordinary speed which has char- acterized the past two years. The amount of capital which has been invested in railways in the last year is almost increditable. Allowing $25,000 per mile as a fair average for the cost of a road equipped and in operation, the 10,- 800 miles of which we have record have cost $270,000,000 to which is to be added the vast and unknown sum expended in preparing road-beds on which track is not yet laid. ^ Cupid. Demorest’s Monthly. Long years ago there was born a boy who received the name of Cupido. His mother was the beautiful Venus, of gold- en-apple fame, and his father was the re- nowned J upiter, “king and father of gods and men.” This son of distinguished pa- rents was no ordinary boy. He was as powerful as he was vivacious, and as dan- gerous as he was seductive. The Greeks, among whom he was born, represented him sometimes riding on the back of a lion or dolphin, or snapping into pieces the thunderbolts of his father Jupiter, thus showing his great power. Sometimes they depicted him as a conquering warrior marching victoriously wlth'a helmet on his head, a buckler on his arm, and a spear in his hand. Agutin, he was shown as a winged boy, bearing a bow and ar- rows with which to shoot his victim, and, being a sure aim, he never failed to lodge his weapons in the heart of some unsus- pecting mortal, bo universally was his power acknowledged and felt, that he re- ceived the same worship as did his lovely mother, Venus, whose constant attendant this dangerous boy was. This Cupido or Cupid was the god of love ; and Sir Walter Scott, in his “ Last Minstrel,” gives us a very good idea of his power, and the extent of his domin- ion. He says: “In peace, Love tunes the shepherd’s reed, In war, he mounts the warrior’s steed ; In halls. In gay attire is seen, In hemlets, dances on the green.* Love rules the court, the camp, the grove, And man below, and saints above.” Shakespeare speaks orhim as “ a pur- blind, wayward boy,” “subtle as sphinx,” “ a mighty lord ; ” and one of the charac- ters is made to swear by “ Cupid’s strong- est bow; by his best*arrow with the gold- en head.” Thomas Moore, the poet, who sang many a song of love, says of this power- ful lay: “ Love is a hunter boy, Who makes young hearts his prey, And in his net of joy, Ensnares them night and day. In vain concealed they lie, Love tracks them everywhere; In vain aloft they fly. Love shoots them flying there,” At all seasons powerful, Cupid is sup- I>08ed to be especially so in the month of February when, as Tennyson says, there “ is a song on every spray, Of birds that pipe their Valentines.’* A SONG FOR THE SEASON. Dear love, if thou the wintry hours My lips were sealed to thee, I’ll tell my tale now that the birds Make love on every tree. I bring no jeweled crowns of pride, Nor any golden gift, But to thy head in reverence Love’s garland I would lift. Digitized by CjOOQle

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166 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. I bring thee all the best 1 have, A love as true as steel, A tenderness that cannot fall, And sympathy to feel. A courage that will do and dare All things for thy sweet sake, Content, if only shared with thee. The worst of life to take. What better can we do than love? Come, take my hand In thine. And say, that like the birds this day ThouMt choose thy Valentine. 1 hear the loving, happy birds Warbling in every tree, And all my heart goes out, dear love, In tenderness to thee. They sing and love and love and sing, And I would do the same, And every string of this my harp Would melodize thy name. Not for a day, but for all time : ” And in our love thus blest, Content shall pilot us along To the sweet Isles of rest. Playing Comet. Peck’s Sun. ‘But, look-a hear/ says the grocery man, as he gave the boy a little dried up lemon, about as big as a prune, and told him he was a terror, ‘what is the matter with your eye winkers and your hair? They seem to be burned off. ‘Oh, thunder, didn’t pa tell you about the comet exploding and burning us all? That was the worst thing since the flood when Noah run the excursion from Kal- amazoo to Mount Arart You see we had been reading about the comet, which is visible about 4 o’clock in the morning, and I heard pa tell the hired girl to wake him and ma up when she got up to set the pan cakes and go to early mass, so they could see the critter. The hired girl is a Catholic, and she don’t make no fuss about it, but she has got more good, square relidgin than one dozen like pa. It makes a good deal of difference how relidgin affects different people, don’t it? Now pa’s relidgin makes him wild, and he wants to kick my pants, but the hired girl’s relidgin makes her want to hug me, if I am abused, and §he puts anarchv on ray bruises, and gives me pie. Pa wouldn’t get up at four o’clock in the morning to go to early mass, unless he could take a flsh pole along; and some angle worms. The nired girl prays when no one sees her but Goa; but pa wants to get a church full of sistenn’, and pray loud, as though he was an auctioneer selling tin razors. ‘Well, when I heard pa tell the hired girl to wake him up, told her to wake me up about half an hour before she waked pa up, and then I got my chum to stay w’ith me, and we made a comet to play on pa. You see my room is right over pa’s room and I got two lengths of stove pipe and covered it with phosphorous, so they looket just as bright as a comet Then we got two Roman candles and big skv rocket, and we were going to touch off the Roman candles and the sky rocket jqst as pa and ma got to looking at the* comet. I didn’t know that a sky rocket would kick back, did you? Well, you’d died to see that comet. We tied a piece of white rubber hose to the stove pipe for a tail and went to bed, and when the girl waked us up we laid for pa and ma. ‘Pretty soon we heard pa’s window open and I looked out, and pa and ma had their heads and half their bodies out the window. They had their night shirts on and looked just like pictures of the millerites waiting for the world to come to an end. Pa looked up and seed the stove pipe, and he said: Hannah, for gracious sake, look up there.’ ‘Just then my chum lit the two Roman candles and I touched off the rocket and that’s where my eye winkers went. The rocket busted on pa, but ma got her head inside before the comet struck, and wasn’t hurt, but one length of the stove pipe struck pa endways on the neck and al- most cut a biscuit out of him, and the fire sparks just poured down in his hair and burned his night shirt. Pa was scart He thought the world was coming to an end, and the window came down on his back, and he began to sing, * Earth’s but a desert drear, Heaven is my home.’ The boy w ent out, scratched the place w’here his eye-winkers were, and then the grocery man knew what it was that caused the fire engine to be around at 4 o’clock in the morning looking for fire. MANHOOD. M. B. Bisbec. Thank God ! He sometimes makes a man On such a large, commodious plan, So clothed with every grace and power, So rich in Godhood’s holy dower, That all are proud to own a place In such a highly gifted race. Thank God! He sometimes lets a soul Become so free from sins control. So purged of earthly stain and dross, Recovered so from Eden’s loss That, like cathedral windows dight Down through it shines a heavenly light. Thank God ! He grants to some below. Great deeds to do, deep things to know, To win the cause of human rights, To lead the race to grander heights, And show how noble life can be When it fulfills its destiny. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 157 Electrical Railways In Ireland. Pall Mall Gazette. The making of the electrical railway between Portrush and the Giant’s Cause- way marks an era in the history of loco- motion. If the sanguine hopes of its pro- jectors are realized it will not be less re- markable in the history of Ireland. Na- ture has left her destitute of those stores of force in the shape of coal mines with which England and Scotland have been so plentifully favored ; but she has dow- ered her with an inexhaustible supply of force in the shape of waterfalls, which have run to waste from before the days of Finn McCoul until now. “The costless drainage of a wilderness,” which on Can- adian rivers Mr. Hussey Vivian found busy converting, almost without the in- tervention of a human hand, beams of rough-hewn timber into finished doors and windows and all manner of wood- work, has never been harnessed to the service of man in Ireland. The advent of an electrical age promises to change all that, and the Portrush Railway may be the forerunner of the great things which are yet to come, when the Irish have learned to employ the drainage of their hills in driving the machinery of their mills. Turbines planted on the River Bush are to generate the electricity which is to drive the tram cars from Portrush to the Giant’s Causeway. The directors, it is said, are seeking to purchase a water- fall for the same purpose, and it is confi- dently anticipated tnat the railway will be w orked, as the city of Poona is said to be lighted, by thunderbolts forged by water. There is something strangely incon- gruous in the association of the Giant’s Causeway, with its mysterious legends, dating far back beyond the gray dawn of history, with the latest development of the applied science of the nineteenth cen- tury. That the first electrical tramivay outside Berlin should have been started in a remote corner of Ireland is due to the enterprise of the High Sheriff of An- trim, Dr. Traill, whose namesake, Mr. W. A. Traill, has acted as engineer of the line. There have been many electrical railways laid down in various places, but hitherto they have never been constructed by public companies for the purposes of profit. As the Stockton ana Darlington Kail way is justly regarded as the first of modern railways, although it was pre- ceded by many railways of different kinds, so this Portrush electrical line may fairly claim to be the first of its kind not only in Ireland but in the world- The first electrical locomotive was tried on the ! Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway forty years ago. It crawled alongjat the rate of four miles an hour, and was promptly laid aside. It was not till the invention of the modern dynamo-electric machine that the substitution of electricity for steam began to be regarded as feasible. Every one has seen the toy tram car in the grounds of the Crystal Palace driven by electricity, on which a curious public rides at (kl. per head per journey. Simi- lar playthings have been at work at the various electrical exhibitions at St. Peters- burg, Munich, Dusseldorf, Brussels and Berlin. At the electrical exhibition in the Palais d’ Industrie at Paris the prin- ciple was applied in more practical fash- ion. A tram car moved by electricity, transmitted from a stationary engine l»y an overhead cable, brought loads of pas- sengers to the palace from the Place de la Concorde. In a couple of months it con- veyed 82,000 passengers to and from the exhibition ; but as the fare for the short distance was at the rate of half a crown a mile it afforded no guide as to the com- mercial advantages of the new motor An experiment was made on the Leyton- stone tramway some months ago, when a tram car was fitted up with Faure ac- cumulators and set to work over a mile and a half of private tramway. Its speed was seven miles an hour, but the weight of the car with the accumulators was five and a half tons, and although enthusias- tic promoters declared that it would re- duce the cost of traction by one-half the experiment has not been renewed. A very successful application of the electrical motor has been made by a large linen-bleacher in Calvados. The electric locomotive, which generates no smoke, passes up and down the bleach ing-fields, winds up the bleached- linen, and con- veys it to the works. This, however, is a specialty entirely in private hands. 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158 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. tion to the horrorsjof modem civiliza- tion. Although it can be driven at the rate of thirty miles an hour, the regula- tion pace is not more than ten. It is con- venient, simple and manageable, but it has not been a financial success. On the other side of the Atlantic Mr. Edison has made a private line, three and one-half miles long, to his works Jin Menlo Park. He sends the current along the rails, and claims to be able to drive his car at the rate of fifty miles an hour. He estimates the saving at fifty per cent, upon the cost of steam; but Mr. Edison is an enthu- siast, whose estimates do not always cor- respond with Iris results. Hejhas, how- ever, achieved a sufficient measure of success to secure orders for several elec- tric motors, which are to be used on a new Swiss line. An electric railway is projected in Fairmount Park, Philadel- phia, and there is some talk of putting up an overhead electric railway in Paris, to run from the Arc de l’Etoile at the head of the Champs Elysees to the Place de la Bastille at the other side of the city. These projects, however, are as yet noth- ing more than projects, and will probably not be carried into execution until it has been proved that electric tramways will pay. The Portrush tramway is, however, an accomplished fact. It has been built in the old-fashioned way by a company of shareholders, w’ho raised £45,000 in ten- pound shares, to construct six miles of rail. Being worked by electricity, there is no necessity either for the heavy rail- way needed to support the weight of a steam engine or for the granite-paved track required for horse traction. An- other great advantage which cannot be secured elsewhere is that the tramway is laid on one side of the road, and from this raised trampath all ordinary traffic is excluded by a granite curbstone. The gauge is only three feet, and to twice that extent the company monopolize the high- way. The cost of construction under these circumstances has only been one- quarter of that incurred on tramways less favorably situated. The steel rails are laid level with a graveled surface, and parallel to them extends a third iron rail, which is used to conduct the current from the dynamo machine to the cars, contact being effected by means of an electric brush. The whole of the elec- tricity required is supplied fromathe cen- tral station at Portrush. When the tur- bines fail to yield the requisite power, steam will be employed to generate the electricity. The line will be used not merely as a tramway, but also as a rail- way for the conveyance of goods and minerals, electricity being in all cases the only motive power employed. Accord- ing to the sanguine estimate of the pro- moters, whereas the cost of working the line by horses would be lid. a mile and by steam 7d.. they expect to effect it at a cost of Id. If they do this their success is assured. But the chances are against them. No electric motor has as yet been able to earn a dividend, and it will be an agreeable surprise if the new railway to the Giant’s Causeway should prove an exception to the rule. Yon Moltke’s Tribute to Gambetta* New York Tribune. A group of Prussian officers in Berlin were one evening discussing and ridi- culing Gambetta and his armies, when the veteran field-marshal, Count Moltke, who was among them, quietly remarked : “ Yes, gentlemen, that is all very well; but remember that after Metz and Sedan, when we thought the war over, those improvised armies held their own against us for five months. It took us a month to beat the great disciplined armies, but five months to beat Gambetta’s raw re- cruits. His levee en masse so astonished us soldiers — whatever you scoffers and carpet-knights may think— that we shall have to study this question during many long years of peace.” Frauds in Diamonds* New York Times. Some very interesting and important experiments with diamonds have latelv been made at the Paris Academy of Sci- ence. An experienced diamond mer- chant bought, not long ago, a fine white diamond for $4,600. One morning he gave it a good washing with soap and water, when w’hat was his consternation to find that it had turned yellow, which set its value down to $800. The matter was brought to the atten- tion of the Academy, and experts sub- mitted the report, which showed that diamond-whitening is a fraud easy to ac- complish, and as easy to detect. By plunging a yellow diamond into an ani- line violent clye it becomes white, while at the same time it loses neither its trans- parency nor brilliancy. In fact, on making the experiment, the experts had in a few minutes transformed several yellow' stones into what appeared magnificent white stones of five fold value. Take a yellow diamond, dip it even into Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 159 no stronger dye than violet ink, wash it with water to remove any discoloration, and the effect is immediate. The dried diamond remains white. But, on the other hand, the illusion is of short dura- tion. Rub the stone even lightly and the yellow tint is seen coming back again, and a little further attrition with the finger restores the pristine hue completely. This discovery may entail upon many persons a rude awakening to the fact that the stones they have are of far less value than they suppose, and will necessitate even greater care than hitherto exercised in purchasing. Douglas Jerrold once raised the question whether any posses- sion really repaid its nossessor which en- tailed anxiety of mina, and diamonds, in one way and another, entail so much tnat there are many to whom the great value set upon them becomes almost incompre- hensible. The Masher. Ida A. Harper. Nobody knows, in regard to a slang word, whence it comes or whither it goes, but as every new one appears we wonder how we ever were able to express our- selves without it. Perhaps the necessity begets the word. When jdle men wTere in the habit of lounging from place to place without any definite occupation, we called them “loafers;” when moving about became too laborious and thev took to perching themselves up on rail- ings or store boxes while they stared honest people out of countenance, they naturally suggested “roosters;” and when the devil entered into their unoc- cupied minds and suggested that they concentrate their feeble energies and, like a pile driver so to speak, make a tremendous impression upon some soft- headed woman, they were immediately christened “ mashers.” Two of the fraternity having been pub- licly horsewhipped during the past week, one in Chicago and one in St. Louis, peo- ple are just now feeling a slight interest m the species. It is somewhat difficult to define the animal ; that is to say, it is hard to tell where the man ends and the “masher” begins. He does not need wealth or beauty or brains — oh ! no, not any brains. He ought to have a mous- tache, but it is not essential. He may be any age, provided he is not too old. What he most needs is plenty of assur- ance (“cheek” or “brass” he calls it), and a certain kind of shrewdness, which will enable him to dodge the conse- quences. The Railroad Reporter. Exchange. The railroad reporter, with a map spread before him, was busily engaged in projecting, on his own responsibility, a line to connect the J. C. and I. and W., K. and N. roads, and to form an impor- tant feeder for both. While he was thus engrossed, the city editor wheeled around in his chair, hitched up his pink Italian suspenders, and said : “ Are you much of a ladies’ man ? ” “Yes I am,” replied the railroad re- porter, with a smile, “although I may not look it. At one time I was a regular standard gauge,, steel rail, stone ballast swell, but of late years I have uncoupled from that sort of business, and have been running on a different line.” “ Do you think you can handle a re- churcher affair among the ‘high lifts* and do justice to the tout ensemble of the soiree?” “I think I can.” “ Well, if that is the case, go up to the residence of old Col. Jinglesex and rejKirt the wedding of his daughter. Pay strict attention to the style of the bride’s cos- tume, and write up a readable descrip- tion of it.” The railroad reporter rubbed up his eye-glasses, took his coffin-lid coat from the bottom of his escritoire, borrowed a fresh collar from the death editor, and went to the wedding. When he returned his report read as follows: “ Last night quite a large number of guests were present at the residence of Col. Jinglesex to witness the marriage of his lovelv daughter with our esteemed voung fellow-citizen Major Raoul Baptiste McGilligan. Col. Jinglesex was the gen- eral manager of the entire guest system, and had his headquarters establish ed in the dining-room, and only left his post and the side-board, where the gentlemen were often side-tracked for repairs, to go through the parlors on a tour of inspec- tion. Mrs. Col. Jinglesex acted as super- intendent and yard-master, and most of the time was employed in the kitchen, where she had the supper courses made up and saw that they left on schedule time. The whole thing was a real ten- foot driver, Miller platform affair, and will long be rememlWred by those who were fortunate enough to receive invita- tions. A few moments before the arrival of the preacher who was to pull the bell- cord for the matrimonial train, old Col. Jinglesex left the side-board, and started up grade with a heavy load. The conse- quence was he slipped an eccentric, and Digitized by v^.ooQle

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160 FIREMENS MAGAZINE. came into the parlor running on one side but was flagged down in time to prevent window. The old gentleman, fn stoj> ping to fill his tank so often, lost the right of way and did not witness the cer- emony. “ The bride was a slender beauty, and her eyes were of a peculiar pea blossom blue-color, and when her lips parted in a smile they looked like some one had opened a red pocket-book. She was dressed in a flowing robe of yellow tinted bobbinet muslin a la ecru looped up at the sides with a Hungarian pompadour of blue grenadine and fichus of Queen Anne gimp. The dress was cut on an in- cline of forty-eight degrees across the shoulders, and curved around under the left arm. The bosom of the fair bride was covered with a trestle work of Louis XIV. lace, and her waist was 4 surfaced up ’ and ‘ filled in ’ with artificial flowers, made attractive by several narrow-guage short lines of red trimmings, which skirted around and centured at a common terminal point on the crest of her polo- naise. Down the front of the robe was a midland route of antique buff serge in- tersected by numerous feeders of costly fez marino. “The wedding was bon ton — every- thing moved on schedule time, and along the whole line not a 4 lowT joint * or 4 high center* jolted the gentle glide of happi- ness.” A Palace on Wheels. Philadelphia Press. The Afton is one of sixteen cars which, when finished, will be of similar desipi. Exteriority it at once attracts attention by the paneling, the square, plate glass windows and the running gear. The panels are vertical, about two and a half inches in width, and so placed in position that they cannot warp under the hottest sun. So perfect are the junctures that the side of the car looks like one stretch of solid plank grooved at regular inter- vals. The windows are square and set in mahogany sashes. All the wheels of the car are made of paper, rimmed with steel, and run under trucks, provided with springs, which are ingeniously arranged to prevent any lateral swaying of the coach . The scene inside the car is one of sim- ple elegance. The designer has succeed- ed in the difficult task of producing a beautifully artistic effect, with very few curves. Everything, save the bottoms of the berths, is square, and even there the curving is very gentle. The entire car is finished in solid mahogany, and an effort seems to have been made to use the most beautifully grained wood obtainable. The seats are upholstered in crimson plush, aild the floor is carpeted with dark- patterned Axminster. A soft, uniform light is shed through the car by six brass lamps, depending from a wooden ceiling tastefully frescoed after the Moorish style. One of the most noticeable features in the finish of the wood is the inlaid work in the sides of the pieces which form the division between the upper and lower berths when in use. Olive, cherry, wal- nut, maple, oak, ash ana other hard woods have been used to produce a series of harmonious designs, resembling the finest mosaic, and so delicately are the pieces blended, that at a few feet they re- semble hand-painting. At either end of the main body of tne car hung rich- colored raw silk curtains of the finest tex- ture. These curtains conceal from view the smoking room, a cozy little bouffe and gentleman’s dressing-room at one end, and a lady’s dressing-room and private apartment with four berths at the other. Each of the dressing-rooms have glass roofs, through which light is ob- tained from the lamp outside. This is an entirely new idea, and it is intended to do away with the odor of oil which made the "old cars slightly unpleasant. The little bouffe next to the smoking- room deserves special mention. It could be appropriately styled a multum in parvo. There is the loveliest little side- board, with a white marble ton, and mir- rors behind it that one would find in a magnificently appointed dwelling; a handsome silver service of plate ; a silver coffee urn and chafing dish combined, and the most ingenious arrangements of drawers, ice-chest and bottle-box ever seen. The car, with all its appointments, cost a trifle over $15,000, and the convoy — if such a term is allowable— is to run between New York and Washington and Florida, and on the Atlantic coast lines. He Jess Drapped Her. Texas Siftings. “ How did you come to break off your engagement with Miss Snowball ?” asked Uncle Mose of Andy Perkins, an Austin darkey. “ In de fust place, Uncle Mose, she wasn’t berry young and she didn’t hab no money, and jawed like dedebble ; and secondly, she wouldn’t hab me and went and married an udder niggah, so I tuck de advice ob my frens and jess vlrappediher.” Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. m A monthly Journal devoted to the Social, moral and Intellectual advancement of Loco- motive Enginemen. Terms : One Dollar per year, in advance. Advertising rates given on application. Contributions thankfully received . Sample copies supplied free. Entered at the Post office at Terre Haute, Indiana, as second class matter. EUGENE V. DEBS Editor Terrr Haute, Indiana. WM F. HYNES Associate Editor Denver, Colorado. APRIL, 1883. Common honesty is an uncommon thing. It is better to pay one debt than to beat ten executions. There is still a better motto than char- ity. It is, “ Pay your debts.” It is better to take a receipt for your own debt than to sign a note for another man’s. There are two fellows for whom we have no use in our Order— the sneak and the dead beat. Sustained effort is the effort that wins. The man who works by fits and starts rarely succeeds. It is nobler to pay a whisky bill than to subscribe for a ne^r church, with no intention of paying the subscription. The square man has but one regret, and that is that he can’t pay — the dead beat has also a regret — he has got to pay. Men who toe the mark squarely in jean overalls are better than those who wear tight pants at the expense of their tailors. Success is obtained on the principle of siege. “ Fight it out on this line if it takes all summer,” is the sure way to wir battles. Coolness in the hour of danger is a better quality than dash. The man w ho does not get “rattled” is a safer man than he who makes a curve with a rush. Ida A. Harper. It gives us great pleasure to pay a small tribute of praise to the gifted lady whose name appears above. Mrs. Harper is a writer of great experience and much merit. tShe has been a constant contribu- tor to the pages of the Terre Haute Mail, one of our ablest weeklies, and her ar- ticles have been copied in all the leading papers and periodicals of the country. We call especial attention to her contri- bution in this number of the Magazine, and hope that she will be kind enough to favor our columns in the future with her well written productions. Mrs. Harper is not only a fine writer, but is a lady of taste and culture in all the matters of social and literary life. We hope to be able to sect* re her valuable sendees in the future on the pages of our Magazine. Our Opportunities. America is pre-eminently the land of great possibilities, of great opportunities, and of no less great probabilities. Look around us ; no matter what our position may be, we all stand on the great field of renown, with a free and equal chance to go to the supreme height of all that can be desired of earthly grandeur. We all have a fair chance and an open field. Long may it remain so. The time, the occasion is auspicious. Nothing like it was ever known before. The time is an exception. Let the members of our Brotherhood prove themselves exceptions in the avidity with which they take ad- vantage of the opportunities offered. Our Order is come to lead those, who will practice its precepts and teachings, to cer- tain victory in the fairest fields of success. Digitized by CjOOQle

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162 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Honesty. What is grander than an honest man ? Who is nobler than the man who pays his debts? “Pay as you go” is a very common proverb, but it means more than men usually imagine. To run in debt with no hope of paying is as bad as high- way robbery. The only difference be- tween the man who borrows, not intend- ing to repay, and the man who picks a pocket, is that the latter goes to the pen- itentiary, while the former ought to. Owe no man anything longer than it is possible to repay! The man who pays his debts stands a better chance for heaven than the man who shouts at re- vivals while his washwoman is starving to death, because the devout Christian has taken the bankrupt law. Plank down the cash every time; don’t say, “ send in the bill.” Pay your board bills, your wash bills; pay your dues at the lodge ; don’t be a dead beat, always be- hind and always asking your creditors to “call again.” There is more genuine Christianity in one man who “ pays up ” than in a hundred professed Christians who subscribe to foreign missions with no intent to pay the subscription. Don’t sail under false colors ! It is better to be poor and not have much enjoyment than to be rich at the expense of your cred- itors. The man who beats a boarding house, will steal, the first chance he gets. A dead beat is a thief. Meet every obli- gation in life ! It iB better to die poor with your debts paid than to leave your heirs a fortune in “your wife’s name. Don’t let your wife and children lose the benefits of our Brotherhood simply because you failed to pay your way! The proudest legacy you can leave your children is an honest name. Don’t allow any man to say to your children, “Your father owes me money.” The world will forgive a man many shortcomings if he will only pay his debts. If you can’t afford an ex- pense don’t indulge in it; it is better to do without, than to make some creditor do without. If you make only fifty dol- lars a month, don’t spend seventy; the twenty dollars belong to some other man. Pay as you go, be honest, and you will gain men’s respect; run in debt and you will have to make friends with the con- stable. The Bights of Labor. Great questions, relating more especial- ly to the rights of laboring men, but touching in their relations all the interests of humanity, are forcing themselves more urgently every year on the attention of the people. It is impossible to avoid these great problems, they must be solved. Bound together as all humanity is in an eternal union, mutually and equally ben- eficial, there can be but one judgment, that the universal interest is that they be solved justly. Success and the security of justice can only come by seeking the greatest good of the greatest number. This is the first, the greatest fundamental principle. It is the primer of our Gov- ernment. Our members, their wives and their children are all deeply interested in the success of our Order. To them our attention is especially directed. Our cause is of national importance. It is a part of justice and of humanity, all who are interested in these are in- terested in our success. The rights of labor have been the subject of agitation for centuries. The more we contemplate them the more certain it is that nothing but good can come of them and the justice done them. In advo- cating the rights of labor we have an eye single to justice and universal good. La- bor is the grand builder of all to be de- sired, it builds up the world and is the source of all good. It opens up the flood gates of prosperity. No enconium of la- bor can be too great. To it we owe our blessings. It is the salvation of humanity. Our great fortune, the source of unlimited bounty. When we contemplate the vast fields of labor of all kinds open in our country we are filled with wonder and admiration. Truly here is a scene to in- Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 163 spire the soul of the greatest genius. How gloriously we shall gather in the sheaves of our greatness. Let us possess the goodly land before us. Labor is civ- ilization, and civilization is labor. By supporting the interests of labor we se- cure to ourselves all the great benefits of civilization. Pampered idleness and snobbish dandyism is barbarity. Who hap a better right to the fruits of labor than the laborer himself ? Our labors are the result of our sweat and toil, of brain and muscle, by virtue of which we have made them our own. We have identi- fied ourselves with them, they are a part of us, they and their fruits belong to us, they have our brand upon them, and we will own, reclaim and acknowledge them wherever we find them. It is an indi- vidual work, essential in every way. No one will be found to perform it for us and no one so well qualified as ourselves to do our own duty. W e are the best informed on the subject, and we hold it to be self- evident that we are the best and, indeed, the sole judges of our own interests. The interests of labor have been too long neg- lected for the good of us all. Let them be supported and all will be happy, suc- cessful and prosperous. In forwarding the interests of labor we make no war on capital. Capital’s best interests are in a well rewarded and fostered system of la- bor. What could capital ever hope for from impoverished labor ? When labor becomes impoverished and beggarly paid, capital must become the prey of robbers and plunderers. Labor is the prop that supports capital, and when the prop is gone, what depends upon it, must fall. Our great capitalists know this. They will heed it. We will not meet with any opposition from them. Their salvation depends upon us. They understand our grand object, the general good of us all, and will assist us. We seek not to over- turn, but to improve. As the military power is subject to the civil, so should the interests of capital be subject to the interests of labor. We propose to repre- sent, protect and secure the best interests of all our members in the fullest manner possible, in order that justice be done. We must have a voice in the decision of our affairs. SECURITY. Harriet Me Ewan Kimball. Deep in the gram the trustful lark Conceals Its lowly nest, Where cruel eye may seldom mark. Or cruel hand molest. At least approach of footsteps rude The little bird npsprings ; From solitude to solitude Itsoars on swiftest wings. Far up the azure height itsoars Beyond the reach of wrong, And from its modest breast outpours Its rapt, entrancing song. Thus dwells the pious soul secure In meditation blest: The foot of pride, ambition’s lure. Scarce flna the hidden nest. And when the tempter draweth near, His faintest footsteps heard, Swift on the wings of holy fear. She soars as soars the bird. Free in the vast encircling sky Of God’s protecting grace She pours her matchless song on high, Of thankfulness and praise. OF A’ THE AIBT8 THE WIN’ CAN BLAW. Robert Burns. [The following poem was dedicated to Mrs. Burns during the honeymoon.] Of a’ the airts the win’ can blaw, I dearly love the west, For there the bonnie lasses lives, the lass that I love best ! There wild woods grow, and rivers row, and mony a hill between ; But day and night, my fancy’s flight, is ever wi’ my Jean ! I see her in the dewy flowers, I see her sweet and fair— I hear her in the tuneful birds, wi’ music charm the air, There’s not a bonnie flower that springs by fountain, shaw, or green, There’s not a bonnie bird that sings, but minds me o’ my Jean ! O, blaw ye westlln’ winds, blaw soft amang the leafv trees ! Wi’ gentle gale, fra mulran’ dale, bring hame the laden bees ! And bring the lassie back to me that’s aye sae sweet and clean, Ae blink o’ her wad banish care, sae lovely is my Jean ! What sighs and vows amang the knowes hae past between us twa ! How fain to meet! how wae to part!— that day she gaed awa ! The powers above can only ken, to whom the heart is seen, That nane can be sae dear to me as my sweet lovely Jean 1 Digitized by C.ooQie

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164 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. For Firemen’s Magazine. Gratitude and Ingratitude. BY HENRY C. LORD. The subject of this paper is fully ex- pressed in the two words which form its text. No man who has lived an active life for nearly sixty years, a child, a student, a mature man, and whether at the bar, in the pulpit, in any commercial and business pursuit, a workshop, the field, or at any post of duty and responsi- bility, can fail to have his own concep- tion of the meaning of the two words They are as antagonistic as truth and falsehood, crime and innocence, purity and vice. It is almost idle for any one, man or woman, to define their true mean- ing except as taught it by personal ex- perience, sad or pleasant as the case may be. One can see its true definition in the eye, feel it in the pulse of the heart, or as exactly protrayed in the conduct of both human and animal life. They all express reason, instinct, emotions or feeling just as truly in the snarl of a cur, or the ten- der eye of a faithful spaniel, as in the smile and the loving glance of a child, a man or a woman. The definitions of the two words have to be felt; sometimes in sorrow, sometimes in joy, rather than ex- pressed in words. AH that the writer can do is to create his own definition, and then leave it to his readers to adopt or re- ject the whole or any part of it according to their own experience in life or theories of it. I always like to go back to my early classical studies to get the proper deriva- tion of many words. Accordingly, I start out with the won! “gratia,” which means favor, love, kindness, appreciation and many other sentiments of a kindred na- ture, not always or often realized in actual life. It occurs also as an Irish word, “grasa,” and is beautifully significant of genuine Irish character. The word grace most often appears in Scripture, but translated in all sorts of ways to suit all sorts of creeds and often inconsistent with one another. The writer thinks he has a better idea of the meaning of the word than Mr. John Calvin, who burned Ser- vetus, or Mr. John Knox, who persecuted everybody who disagreed with him, or of Henry VIII., who got rid of his wives by killing or in other wavs disposing oi them as he grew wesry of them or they of him. Yet he comes down to history from the tips of Protestants pens as the “ Defender of the Faith,” by the “Grace of God.” What a miserable perversion of the word however it may be defined or incorporated into the text of a creed. Now the word gratitude, according to the w riter, is best defined by these twro expressions, the true appreciation of favors conferred in any considerate or loving manner and a return of it in the same manner. It may be expressed in a purse of gold, a gleam of the eye, the pressure of a hand or duty performed. Recognition is gratitude nowever it may be manifested. Forget- fulness, or even thoughtlessness, however shown, is ingratitude, and the latter is cruel always and sometimes a crime un- der the civil law, but ever one according to the moral law. No man can showr in- gratitude for a favor conferred upon him without being ashamed of himself and losing his own self respect. You may apply this argument in any department of life, industrial, social or domestic, and the rule or definition will hold good. I have used strong expressions already, but shall employ stronger ones before the close of this paper. But to come again to my definitions before applying them to practical life. Gratitude involves both love and charity, however manifested, in acts or deeds. The word charity is the most beautiful one in even* spoken lan- guage, the sentiment of it is more often expressed in kind words and gentle looks than in gifts of gold or precious stones. I wonder that the Germans have left it out of their vocabulary ; it was a national mistake. I wonder still more that the revisers of the New Testament have sub- stantially omitted it in their translation. The great apostle and scholar, “Paul,” pronounced charity to be even a greater virtue than either faith or hope. I ac- cept most heartily his idea and text, for while faith and hope are too often mere sentiments, the former, charity, is always a reality. The original Greek word, with but a slight variation in accent, is to be found in almost every spoken language. The English word charity can never be exchanged in the mind of humanity for the word love, or be made by any trans- lation to take its place. It would' be the merest usurpation and abuse to attempt it, and the world would reject it as it has in its honest intelligence every new ren- dering of the wrord. Hqw often does it happen in this w’orld made up of all sorts of human curiosities, that a miser loves Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 165 his child, while he hides his money, and whose ears are ever deaf to the cry of want and whose hand always comes out of his pocket to receive and not to bestow. I could continue the discussion of this point and illustrate it by many an exam- ple, but it is not worth while. Of what use is it to be ever reminding intelligent people of what they know both from ex- perience and observation. I thus far mainly confine myself to the word grati- tude and its proper definition, referring to ingratitude as its opposite. 1 will, however, l>efore proceeding to familiar illustrations of my idea and argument, attempt in a few words to define more clearly the meaning of the word ingrati- tude. ’ The word is a very comprehensive one and full of significance. It involves an utter want of appreciation of favors bestowed and kindnesses freely given. It may be said to represent both forget- fulness and the absence of all sentiment or generous feeling in the constitution of the ingrate. Said a distinguished French writer, “ Ingratitude is equally abhorred by God and man.” Says another writer, “ No man will confess himself to be un- grateful.” Yet how painful it is to wit- ness it in every day life, here, there, everywhere. IIow often will you see it illustrated when a man seeing his bene- factor, who has forgiven a debt or con- doned a wrong, approaching him on the street, pass over to the other side of it, hiding or trying to hide his ashamed look, and thus confessing to himself his guilt ; you can read the sense of shame in his eye, if you can catch it ; you can see it in his quickened gait as he tries to hide himself and foolishly imagines that he passes on unobserved. He is like the veriest coward that ever deserted the ranks of his comrades upon the eve of a battle only to go home and boast of his courage, until he is finally caught and branded as a deserter and the word burned into his flesh with a heated iron. What a legacy for a father to bequeath to his children. Having defined the word to my satisfaction, if not to that of the creatures who I am discussing, I will come to some illustrations of these two opposite characteristics as developed in human life and experience. They are to be found in all social life, even in family life, in every department of industry and every branch of business : in the work- shop, the mill, in all railway life, in all speculative life, in the army, in the navy, upon the land and upon the sea. In writing, I always prefer to select a text or thought from which to develop either my own idea or an acknowledged principle. So in this paper I will start out with the parable of the “Prodigal Son” and one of the most beautiful allegories ever spoken by our Savior for the benefit of the race. The thoughtless wayward boy, tempted by his own unworthy appetites and doubtless led away from the influ- ence of his mother by bad companion- ship, had claimed his share of the estate. Receiving it he wandered away from home and all its sweet influences. Then yielding more and more each day to temptation, and worst of all to the tempta- tion of his uncontrolled passions, he wasted his fortune in riotous living, con- suming it, as well as his own brain and heart, at the same time. No painting or canvas can portray the experiences, the imagined happiness or the following agonies of the boy. Very soon all his in- heritance was gone. Those who had divided his wealth with him, or plucked it from him in stealthy ways, first laughed at and then spurned him. He was at once driven either to crime, to manual labor or back to his father’s house in want, but perhaps not in repentance. His pride resisted, not that pride which comes from gratitude, but that which re- sults from necessity and a^ser.se of in- gratitude. So the young men, in his hunger and distress, first went to work in a field, or perhaps a mill; then he be- came a miserable swine-herd and fed upon husks. By-and-by, in his great agony, he thought of his old home and wondered if there was forgiveness there. It was not a feeling of gratitude, but that which results from the very sweat of necessity and stricken pride. So most wisely and with that courage w hich he had left many years before at his father’* house, he walked wearily back to it, foot- sore, hungry arid almost naked. The arable tells us how he was received by is father. In his face shone the celestial light of gratitude, but it was gratitude to God and not to his erring son, however much he loved him. The parable does not say where the mother was standing at the time, but my readers can imagine. I doubt not that she appeared as the very incarnation of love and forgiveness. Her expression wras also that of gratitude to God, and realized the very noblest human conception of both woman and mother. Doubtless in the case of the boy grati- tude followed repentance, for it is the legitimate offspring of it, but it must be sincere and permanent In the hall into which the door opened there was another Digitized by CjOOQle

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166 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. son and the only brother of the prodigal : he did not offer that brother nis hand nor salute him in any way, except with a scowl. Turning his back upon father, mother and brother he left the house in anger and intense jealousy, not that which is the result of love, but of pride, conceit and resentment. This was in- gratitude. Here the parable ends. Its moral lives and will live forever in the conduct of men. Of course, I shall not be under- stood as referring to it as an actual in- cident, but as an illustration of what too often occurs in daily life and perfectly familiar to the mind of our Savior. In this brief allegory He intended, doubtless, to impress upon His hearere and all humanity the true conception of youthful folly, the suffering consequent upon it with all its attendant results, re- pentance, parental love, gratitude in its most beautiful sense and ingratitude both unfilial and unbrotherly. In the parable there is contained a wonderful lesson both for the young and the old. In it are placed in antagonism selfishness and love and forgiveness. But I did not set out to write a sermon, but to make a practical application of a principle, a truth in all human experience. I wish to apply my idea more especially to your readers, and through them to the rela- tions which ought to exist between em- ployer and employee, men engaged in a common and perilous service and be- tween capital and labor. In this world men are mutually de- pendent, no matter in what branch of in- dustry or thought they are engaged. There can be no permanent authority or influence with an employer, a capitalist, where the obligation of gratitude to the faithful servant is not felt and expressed by deeds of kindness and recognition. So on the other hand, and iust as truly there can be no fidelity on the part of the servant who does not in every way that he can evince his gratitude to a generous master or superior officer. The parable quoted, covers directly the whole truth and sentiment in family life, while indi- rectly it applies it to all men, women and children. My thoughts wander, as they so often do, to persons engaged in rail- way life from president and director to the mechanic, tne engineer, the fireman, the brakeman and the trackman. Gen- erosity, kindness and mutual gratitude constitute a protection to life, property and wholesome discipline, which more than offset the native treachery of iron and all the dangers of the track. Grati- tude is always security ; there is not an element of security where there is in- gratitude. The right-minded and faith- ful locomotive engineer is always grate- ful to the fireman by his side, sharing his peril and ever obedient to his orders. The faithful fireman is ever grateful to the engineer who helps him, instructs him and finally teaches him how to drive the iron steed. Between them there springs up from necessity mutual confi- dence, which is the parent of gratitude, just as mutual distrust and jealousy and a sense of duty unperformed are the parent of ingratitude. The rule applies just as exactly to the president in his office as to every subordinate employee, even more so, for the higher the authority the more power wielded, the greater the responsibility and the duty of recogniz- ing and rewarding fidelity and gratified labor in every inferior department. Pre- cisely so in an army, as shown by the officer in command, when commending the valor of his troops after a battle and their responsive cheer to the kind words of the former. How beautifully was my idea illustrated in the whole military career of Washington from the brilliant victory at Yorktown back to the suffer- ings, the hunger and the cold at Valley Forge. Washington was the type and glorious representative of gratitude, just as was Benedict Arnold’s ingratitude per- sonified. The former goes down to his- tory and will go through eternity, with a diadem placed upon his brow by the hand of Divinity, while the latter will ever be known and scorned as the be- trayer of his country and a foul realiza- tion of ingratitude. I often like to think of Napoleon as he rode in front of his shattered ranks after so many battles and selecting with an eye, which seemed to have watched the con- duct of every soldier, those who had most distinguished themselves, immor- talized them by placing upon their breasts the ever coveted medal, or the cross of the “ Legion of Honor.” The loving gleam in the eye of the brave and, per- haps, crippled soldier was always a ray of gratitude which went to the heart of the great captain. Imagine also the wild cheer of gratitude, which swelled to the very heavens, from the starving garrison at “ Lucknow ” when they first heard the notes of the Scottish bag-pipe and soon saw in the distance the noble division of Highlanders hastening to their relief un- der the command of one of the greatest of heroes, General Havelock. Gratitude is always allied to courage, Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 167 it is the twin brother or sister, as the case may be. What heart, not absolutely rotten with selfishness, does not fairly leap forth in love and gratitude as the name of “ Florence Nightingale ” is men- tioned, whose words of love and sympa- thy were more tender and beautiful than the notes of the bird after which she was named. But it is of no use to con- tinue the subject to any greater length, although it would be very easy for the writer to continue, developing bis idea or, perhaps, his conceit, from personal experiences and much observation. The life of every man brought much in con- tact with the world and all sides and crooks, heights, depths and corners of human nature is of necessity a checkered one and full of instruction. It is one of many joys, also of many sorrows. No one survives three score years and ten without being compelled to bear many a cross^ now to enjoy the embrace of gratitude, and now to feel the blow of ingratitude. He is certainly a remarkable creation if he can always enjoy the one and forget and forgive the other. How few will ever forget that immortal sentence from the lips of Abraham Lincoln, chiseled in granite and engraven upon the heart of all grateful humanity, “ With malice to- ward none, with charity to all.” Riverside, Ohio, Feb. 8, 1883. For Firemen's Magazine. The Rhine. RY CHAR. M. TURNER. The Rhine has its source in Switzer- land, in the country of the Grisons, from a glacier upon the summit of Mount Ba- dur, at the head of a valley called Rhine- wald. This valley is little visited even by the natives, and presents frightful deserts of ice and snow through which the stream descends, sometimes working its hidden track beneath the frozen mass. Hence it pervades or borders Switzerland for the space of 200 miles to the Lake Constance, where it bends West to Basle, and commences its long Northern course. But it does not begin to assume the ro- mantic grandeur of which tourists have given such seducing accounts, until it ar- rives at Metz, within 260 miles from the frontier of the Netherlands. From that town as far as Coblentz, Bonn and Cologne its shores abound with beautiful and striking objects, and every winding of the river presents some new prospect ; rich, variegated and grand. Dr. Lieber, a German, gives the following descrip- tion of this magnificent river : “There are rivers whose courses are longer, and whose volumes are greater, but none which unites almost everything that can render an earthly object mag- nificent and charming in the same degree as the Rhine. As it flows down from the distant ridges of the Alps, through fertile regions, into the open sea, so it comes down from remote antiquity, associated in every age with momentous events in the history of the neighboring nations. A river which presents so many histor- ical recollections of Roman conquests and defeats, of the chivalric exploits in the feudal periods, of the wars and negotia- tions oi modern times, of the coronations of emperors, whose bones repose by its side; on whose borders stand the two grandest monuments of the noble archi- tecture of the middle ages; whose banks present every variety of wild and pic- turesque rocks, thick forests, fertile plains; vineyards, sometimes gently slop- ing, sometimes perched among lofty crags, where industry has won a domain among the fortresses of Nature ; whose banks are ornamented with populous cities, flour- ishing towns and villages, castles and ruins, with which a thousand legends are connected; with beautiful and romantic roads and salutary mineral springs; a river whose waters offer choice fish, as its banks offer the choicest wines ; which, in its course of IKK) miles, affords 630 miles of uninterrupted navigation, from Basle to the sea, and enables the inhabitants of its banks to exchange the rich and various products of its shores; whose cities famous for commerce, science and works of strength, which furnish protection to Germany, are also famous as the seats of Roman colonies, and of ecclesiastical councils, and are associated with many of the most important events recorded in the history of mankind.” For Firemen's Magazine : Columbus and Vespucci. Americans ought to be, and they are in fact, the most interested in knowing any historical discovery, in regard to these two men. Still, we are surprised to find that no mention has yet been made, in the press of this continent, of the new facts which have been brought to light recently, in the scientific circles of Eu- rope, about Christopher Columbus and Alberigo Vespucci. It may be seen, on the contrary, by a long article published in one of our monthly contemporaries, Digitized by CjOOQle

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168 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. that the ancient errors on this much de- bated question are carefully rehashed. It is, however, thoroughly demonstrat- ed by essays published lately in Europe, and the conclusions of w’hich are uni- versally admitted there, that Columbus was not born in Genoa, and that America was not named after Vespucci. The lat- est researches have definitely established that Christopher Columbus was born at Calvi, in the island of Corsica ; he was still an Italian, for the island, at that time did not belong to France, as presently; but, he cannot be considered any longer as a Genoese. The latter assertion , launch- ed forth at first, by Guistimani, had been denied already by Fernando Colomb, in his history of his father’s life. Now, in regard to what has been called “ the most gigantic fraud of which history has kept remembrance,” it is now de- monstrated that Vespucci was not really guilty of having given his name to the new world discovered by Columbus. It comes out, indeed, from the perusal of old manuscripts, that Vespucci’s first or Christian name was not Amerigo , but AU berigo ; this latter looking really Italian, while the former could have had no meaning in those times, nor has it any relation with the Saints’ calender, from which Christian names were usually chosen. On the other hand, it is known that the Caroilies, upon whose islands Columbus landed, designated the mountains by the name of Arneric. It is, therefore, easy to admit that the Spanish discoverers, on their return to Europe, used to say, while exhibiting their golden treasures, that these had been picked up in Americs or in the Americ , that is in the mountains. This name of the mountainous and au- riferous portion of the country, was pro- pagated, and soon mistaken for the name of the New World itself. It reached the ears of the geographer, who published, at St. Die in Lorraine, the first relation of Vespucci’s travels, and it is natural that he shall have made a confusion, giv- ing to the traveler the name of the golden mountains, Americ , instead of calling him Alberigo , and naming after this Amerigo Vespucci, the New World, whose mar- vels were first related by the Corsican voyager. No man is really poor in the sight of God but he who lacks goodness, and no man is rich in his sight unless he walk in the path of rectitude. Women vs* the Lodge* Terre Haute, Ind., March 1, 1883. Editor t Firemen' 9 Magazine; In referring to the relations that exist between woman and the Lodge, truthful- ness compels us to separate them by these two little letters which signify “against,” for there is ever antagonism between the two. A man has always a conscious feel- ing that his wife dislikes the Lodge, and she cannot help regarding this same Lodge as an enemy which deprives her of her nusband’s companionship. In this case there are arguments on both sides. There is a natural desire arnon^ men to associate themselves into some kind of a brotherhood, not alone for its social fea- tures but also because it affords protec- tion, strength and financial benefit. Especially is it necessary that each dis- tinct branch of the great laboring classes of the country should have such an or- ganization. It is their only method of protecting themselves from the tyranny of capital and providing for their families in case of accident. Every woman should carefully consider these things. If she wishes her husband to hold an influential position among his fellow workmen, to command their respect and to rely upon their assistance, she must expect him to identify himself with all their aims and pursuits. This he can only do by enter- ing into an organization where all are united in one common purpose and ac- tion. Such is the present condition of the workingman that he can hardly hope for success and advancement unless allied with some one of the many Lodges which have been organized for liis benefit. The wife should also bear in mind that the Lodge requires of her husband the very qualities that it is to her advantage he should possess— soberness, honesty, industry— and it is one of their obliga- tions that he must strictly adhere to these principles. On this point, women and the Lodge are in full sympathy and har- mony. Another fact for her to reflect upon is, that her husband’s connection with the Lodge is not by any means of a selfish nature. He pays his dues and assess- ments, maintains his standing, keeps up his insurance — for whom ? For her and their children, that after he is past all Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 169 need of earthly assistance they may be aided and cared for by this same Lodge that she has blamed and censured. True, it takes part of your husband’s earnings, but how could they be more profitably invested? Granted, that it claims a por- tion of his time, but are you sure that, if it were not for the Lodge, he would spend that time with you? Might it not be some place far more objectionable? And since he needs and ought to have some recreation, could you select a place that would be more harmless, more improv- ing and more beneficial than the Lodge- room ? But, on the other hand, women are not such unreasonable creatures as they are often described. They have ample cause for feelings of ill-will toward the Lodge. Few husbands take the pains to patient- ly explain to their wives the obiects and benefits of the Lodge, and, without un- derstanding these, a woman is excusable for regarding it merely as a place where her husband goes, has a good time, spends his money and neglects his family. But even if she is sensible and consents that he may attend the Lodge, he very often takes advantage of her kindness, goes when there is no necessity for it and stays much later than could reasonably be expected. There is scarcely a man who has not deceived his wife in this matter of attending Lodge. It is so easy, when starting out for an evening’s enter- tainment, for a man to tell his wife he is going “ to the Lodge.” It prevents any Further qm stions, she does not ask to ac- company him, and he is not limited as to the time of coming home. Women have had their confidence betrayed so many times in this manner that it is not to be wondered at if they hate the very name of “ Lodge ” and think of it only as an ex- cuse for a man to get away from home and enjoy himself without the knowledge of his family. It is simply an instance where a good has been perverted into an evil. A woman grows lonely and tired and disheartened from close confinement and household cares day after day and month after month. It would be a real benefit if she, herself, could attend a Lodge of some kind and spend a pleasant evening once a week. If every man would make it a rule to take his wife to some place of entertainment just as many evenings every month as he spends in the Lodge room, depend upon it, her objections to the Lodge would be heard no more. If a man will treat a woman kindly, gener- ously, fairly, just as he would wish to be treated in her place, he will have- no cause to complain that she is ungrateful or unjust. Ida A. Harper. Alexia’s Representative. Wrllsvillb, 0., Feb. 29, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : My last contribution I wrote as a rep- resentative (in the correspondence list) of “ Forest City Lodge No. 10,” since which time I am very happy to state we have a nice little Lodge of our own chris- tened, “ Alexia Lodge No. 96.” We are very proud of it and have all reason to be, as it cannot help becoming a bright particular star among the galaxy of lesser lights when the true metal it is composed oi is taken into consideration. No 96 is made up of honest, industrious, sober young men, none of whom are over thirty and none under twenty ; all anxious and watchful for the good of the Order. They have made a noble beginning, and if they will only commit “ Eaglet’s ” letter to heart concerning “ Lukewarm Members,” (in Yol. 6, No. 12) nothing but success awaits them ; but if they try to shift the duty on some one else^s shoulders and think when a duty awaits them — ‘‘oh, there’s plenty others in the Lodge, let some of them do it,” — why then Alexia stands a good chance of trail- ing her banner in the dust. But I am not anticipating this, only saying what might be, for I’m acquainted with the majority of the members and know them to be too upright and energetic to shirk their duty m anv way. The “ Master1’ is a man that will al- ways be on the square and compel the boys to be or know the reason why. He will allow no lagging when he is around. The “Financier” will be right on time with everything and see that everybody else is the same way. The “Secretary and Magazine Agent” (a consolidation), will see that his books are written up and subscribers gathered in if he sits up all night to write and scours the country all the next day for new names. The other officers all come in equally for their share of praise. I have now given you a little insight into our new Lodge, but before turning my attention to other things I musn’t neglect to mention Mr. Shephard, of Forest City Lodge, who. filled Instructor Stevens’ place. As I was not a witness, I cannot comment on his — fine flow of oratory, nor the impression made at the time, but everthing goes to show it was j- Digitized by v^.ooQle

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170 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. first class, and we know that he was the right man in the right place. With success and longlife to the Lodge, I will turn to “ Fortutana,” who wrote such a nice newsy letter for “ No. 12, of vol. 6.” I believe from the way you write, For- tutana, that you consider me some poor weighed down wife, toiling for half a dozen children, and seeing trials without number. Probably my letter led you to believe such ; if so^ I must apologize and try to remove the impression. No, I am a young wife (probably younger than the one that signs herself such), nave but one “olive branch,” and have had but little experience with real hard work— hence the inability to master it so dexterously as “ Young Wife.” I must thank you, however, for your sweet comfort, and hope that I may not meet the fate you predict for young wife. There’s out one grudge I owe the “ Brotherhood,” and that is they have stolen my “Non de plume” for a name for their Lodge. I would relinquish it willingly were it not that it would make it kind of awkward to start up under a new name, so I will retain it and still be Alexia. A Voice from Missouri. St. Joe, Mo., Feb. 5, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : Eagerly and anxiously I watch for the Magazine to arrive each month, and it is, indeed, a welcome visitor. I enjoy read- ing the correspondence very much, and think if the wives and sisters of some of the firemen would occasionally contribute it would make it more interesting for the ladies. I have often thought I would write for your valuable Magazine, but neglected it. I have been waiting for some one to tell you, but have seen noth- ing as yet in the Magazine, concerning No. 43’s doings. On the 28th of Decem- ber, 1882, occurred the second annual ball of the Order at Younger’s Hall and was in all respects a grand success. The event was one of the most pleasant af- fairs of the kind ever given in this city. From 9 o’clock the hall began filling, and for the next half hour there was a steady stream of those on pleasure bent. The Reception Committee, consisting of W. E. Sullivan, R. Morris, J. Grollmunt, J. Coffee and H. Boyer, did everything in their power to make all the visitors feel their welcome and enjoy the pleasures anticipated. Pryor’s band furnished ex- cellent music. The costumes of the la- dies were handsome, though not more so than their faces. C. Murray, W. Stein, C. B. Norris and L. Mooney were not re- miss in the performance of their duties as floor managers. This leaves all the mem- bers of St. Joseph, numbering 53, in good standing, and I hope hereafter they will speak for themselves, and not* wait for their wives to do so. Wishing that pros- perity and happiness may abide with one and all of the Brotherhood, I remain the Wife of a B. of L. F. Man. Precepts for Youth. New York State, Feb. 9, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : Can you spare room in the Ladies’ De- partment of your Magazine for these lines, wThich were suggested by reading in the February number of the birth of a son to one of the members in the West I have a son, Eugene, also born on the 14th of December, but two years and nearly twelve hours earlier than the Western boy, owing probably to the sun- shining in the East first. At present it is the fashion for our great statesmen to begin life on the tow-path of the raging canal ; but if our sons of the West and East should in after years chance to meet in the halls of Congress or the Executive Mansion, I trust they will not forget that their fathers once handled the scoop of a locomotive engine. Unto us a child Is born, Unto us a son Is given. Will we teach him In life’s morn. E’er his thoughts are wayward borne, Precepts that will guide his feet. On the road from earth to heaven ? Teach our son to manly be ; In true manhood greatness lies. And that though his path may be Strewn with roses all the way ; Still should this one precept be: “ Honest labor ne’er despise.” New Yorker. Good Cheer. Clinton, Iowa, Feb. 28, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : As I am the wife of a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and a constant reader of your Magazine, I take pleasure in reading of the noble acts done by the brothers all over the Union. Every number of the Magazine has some account of a poor brave brother leaving his home antf wife and little ones bidding them a cheerful good-bye, little thinking it is his last farewell. The brothers of the Order come forward and give words of comfort to the desolate wife and father- less children and lend a helping hand to Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMENS MAGAZINE. 171 assist them in their hour of trouble. It is then I feel proud to think my husband is a member of the B. of L. F., and I think the wives and mothers whose hus- bands and sons belong to this noble Order should not stand back waiting— always waiting for some one else to give a few words of encouragement to the officers and members in the glorious work. And I hope these few lines will have the de- sired effect. As this is my first attempt at writing for the Magazine, I am afraid I have not done it justice — if not please pardon me and I will endeavor to ao bet- ter next time, and thanking you sincere- ly for the space kindly granted, I sign myself with best wishes to the B. of L. F., Sadie. An Engineer’s Wife. Crdak Rapids, Ia., March 2, 1882. Editor s Firemen's Magazine : Having been a constant reader of the Firemen’s Magazine for the past four years, and seeing nothing from the ladies of this place, I thought an attempt should be made, and then perhaps others would have the courage to do the same. We find the columns of the Magazine are very interesting, and only wish it would come oftener. I can not 'say how No. 27 is do- ing, as my husband is not able to attend very often, but hope she will continue to be a shining light among her sister Lodg- es, as I have not seen any of her mem- bers on the Black* List lately, which is more than most Lodges can say for their members. As I sit here I have a copy of the first Magazine that was published, before me, and if any one does not think there is a vast improvement in the Order let them compare them, then and now. The Order consisted then of 55 Lodges ; the book contained 32 .pages and did not have but one ladv contributor, but per- haps the ladies bad work that was of more importance than writing for a Ma- gazine ; but they could not have improved their time any better, for I think some of the wives and sisters have written some very interesting and beneficial letters, if they have been taken as they should have been. Well, I could say a great many things of importance, if it was not taking up so much of your valuable space. As I nave written enough for the first time, I will only say I hope some one else will try and do as I have done, viz: make an attempt, and if appreciated you will hear from me again. Engineer’s Wife. Grand Inducements. Boone, Iowa, Feb. 20, 1883. Editors Firemen’s Magazine : Excuse me for the liberty I take in rmning these lines for your Magazine. have been a reader of its columns for a long time and assure you that it is a wel- come visitor to our home. I have two very dear brothers in the Brotherhood — one here at Boone and the other at Bloom- ington, Ills., and I know it must be a noble Order, or they would not strive so earnestly to promote its interests. I wish to say a few words of encourage- ment to your members before I close. Be faithful to your obligations, be true, upright, honest and honorable in all your dealings and your reward will be certain. The Brotherhood offers grand induce- ments to those who will follow its teach- ings, and none should fail to take advant- age of its opportunities. Mrs. M. E B. Comments on the Household. Boone, Iowa, Feb. 14, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : I was quite disappointed when the Jan- uary number came, at not finding any communications from the ladies. But the February number more than com- pensated for it, as it contained several in- teresting letters. The correspondence de- partment is full of interest to me, for in reading the contributions from the differ- ent Lodges, it seems as though I had heard from some absent friend, of whose welfare I was anxious to learn. I think every one interested in the Order regards it in the same light. That one letter, in the February number, from Mrs. Sigour- ney, is worth the price of the Magazine for one year. Having learned, by expe- rience, to rely on a good many of her suggestions, I can heartily endorse what she writes. Let me repeat a line of advice she gave : “ Mothers, teach your little ones to help you.” I have only one child, a little girl four years old, but she saves me many steps every day. I taught her to wait on herself first of all, and then to help me. A little one will oftentimes make as much work as they do, in their efforts to help, but do not discourage them by scolding, or finding fault, but possess yourself with patience, for you are planting the seed of industry, that in years to come, will spring up and yield a bountiful reward. When you are baking, don’t send them away from the table because they are in the way, but let them place a chair at Digitized by Google

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172 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. one side ; you may never know how the knowledge gained by watching mother at work will help them in years to come. So many things come back to me even now, from that same looking on, when I was a child. Learn your girls to knit, too ; it is a pleasant, as well as a useful occupation. Have any of you tried using hard coal ashes — the fine part that collects behind the ash pan — for scouring purposes? I use it for scouring steel knives and tin- ware. It will brighten up a lunch pail wonderfully. The Magazine improves so much every year that I wish it came once a week, in- stead of once a month. Perhaps I have taken up too much space already, so I will close, hoping to hear from others through the medium of the Magazine, for we are never too old to learn. Mrs. M. E. W. The Magazine. Junction, N. J., Feb. 14, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : I think your Magazine is a great deal nicer this year than ever before, and it looks so much better in its new cover. It is a real pleasure to have the b**oks straight from the office, for last year they had to pass through the hands of several parties, before they could reach us. I do not understand how any Fireman can do without it, as it is a journal which none need fear to put before the children. I remember when I was a very little girl and could not even read, I would sit down and spell out the words, with mam- ma’s help, and read it in that way. Gussie Smith. In Memoria. For Firemen's Magazine. [Lines written in memory of Albert McMahon, aged two years and eight months, who died March 8, 1882.] It will soon be a year Since our darling passed away. Oh, how well I remember That cold winter day. None know how we miss him, Our little blue-eyed boy ; He was like a ray of sunshine That filled our home with Joy. He has gone to a better home, Where blue-eyed angels dwell ; Our darling little Albert We all loved so well. 8. Clinton, Iowa, Jan. 28, 1888. Duties of Membership, Editors Firemen's Magazine : While there may be no necessity for me to write on this subject, and while it might not obtain the justice at my hands that it would at others, more able than mine, still, feeling that the evils that come under my own observation are not con- fined to any one locality, I will “pull out” and try and “get there” with a few remarks. It may seem a small subject to write about but it is a very large one to think about if our Brothers will only look into it a little more than they do. There are many members of our Order, who have never looked farther into our constitution and by-laws than the title page ; but because they pay their dues promptly, they are considered by some as good members, while others have read the same book from beginning to end and never are in good standing, or as circular No. 3 says, “keep themselves on the rag- ged edge, just within grumbling dis- tance,” they are also good members, be- cause they are smart and know what is to be done in every instance. Then you see the noble Brotherhood man w'ho an- nually spends, say $100 for tobacco and cigars, who cannot afford to subscribe for the magazine; he is a bully fellow, be- cause he “ sets em up ” whenever the boys ask him ; and then there is the mighty fine boy, who is never behind in his Lodge dues but is always behind when a meet- ing is in progress, and last of all, and least of all, too, is the class who never obtain prominence in the Order until their name comes out in staring type in the Magazine, under the head of Expul- sions, and then is the time when tney make themselves most prominent by accusing the Master of intriguing with the Financier or vice versa to “dotcn” them, to use a vulgar expression. These are only plain truths. Often have I heard that the Master of this or that Lodge had a spite against a certain member and used his influence to remove him. Now, why do these things exist ? It is simply because vou are too lazy to read the laws of our Order and fina out that if you have proper material for your officers, that there are strict laws laid down for them to follow, and he who holds the position of Master and refuses or neglects Digitized by UjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. to follow them is unworthy of your pat- ronage any longer and ought to be re- moved. A man that occupies a position at the head of a Lodge and neglects to enforce the law to shield a friend and uses its most stringent requirements to get rid of some member he may dislike, is not worthy of the place and should be re- quested to vacate at once, because he is a blot among us and cannot, in the long run amount to any benefit to the Order or to himself. My ideal of a Master of a Lodge is one that would expel his own brother if he were behind in his dues or would violate anv of our laws, either written or implied, still mv opinions are by no means infallible in this matter. Another thing I cannot pass unnoticed, is this : do you consider him a true mem- ber of the Order, who, when he hears another member’s name mentioned in a slanderous way, that will accept those slanderous remarks as being true, with- out investigation, and go among, those with whom he works, trying to injure that member or Bro. without first know- ing whether or not his statements can be substantiated ? I am rather of the opin- ion that he has forgotten his solemn vow and promise that all must make previous to becoming one of us ; still, it is done every day, and those smart members who read the laws and pay no dues, and the good Member who pays all his dues and reads no laws, uphold him in so doing and pat him on the back and say youre not a fraid are yer.” Indeed, these are fine Brother- hood men, yet they are in our Order, and if one who wants to see the Order upheld as it should be makes an attempt to get rid of them, and thereby materially bet- ter our Order, the lenient, indolent; care- less, and bully good members raise the hue and cry of prejudice and personal influence, and so the matter is either dropped altogether or else the man who has a real true spark of manly interest in our Order is compelled to retire. What more disgusting spectacle is there, than to go into a Lodge room, and when the Mas- ter, who is sworn to do so, expels a man for non-payment of dues, to see a mem- ber of the Lodge rise and address the chair in this manner : “ Worthy Master. I think Jim is a good fellow, and he will pay that bill if you give him a chance. He is working right along, but he is buy- ing a lot with his money.” Well, in the first place, if the Master did take pity on the would-be millionaire and keep him in good standing, he would be breaking his own oaths, and if we let him keep on buying lots with his money, the Lodge at m the end of the year would be no better off* and if Jim should die, who would get his insurance? It also seems as if some of the members of the Order were disposed to run it on the “stand off ” principle. Well, I would suggest, that you just go off and hire a hall and get up a little Order of your own and run it on the same plan and see how long it will last. It would last iust about as long as you were hiring the hall. Brothers, this is not right ; we yearly have a Convention to make laws to gov- ern our Order ; let us accept those laws and live up to them, and if the best friend we have is displaced from our midst, by those laws, submit to it like men, and not try and evade them either by negligence or intentional misconstruction of them, and then, when a Bro. that is in need, comes to you with a card and wants a job, do not put him off with telling him that “that card will be all right with the old man,” but take him and go and find the “ old man ” and get him a job if there is one to be had ; forget your “ stand off ” principle and don’t allow the old man to give you a stand off. To be sure, you may overdo this matter but it is such a rare occurrence that the “ old man ” will cheerfully forgive and forget your offense. But I must close, with the’hope I have done some little good in our organization. Fraternally, Dr. Kane A Welcome Guest. San Diego, Cal., Feb. 23, 1883. Editors Firemenys Magazine : Mr. Samuel M. Stevens, of Terre Haute, Ind., Grand Instructor of the B. of L. F., honored our city with a visit. The ob- ject of his visit was to meet with the members of San Diego Lodge No. 90 and instruct them in the newT work of the Order, they never having had a visit from any of the Grand Officers of the Order since their organization. From all ac- counts the meeting held on Tuesday evening, the 6th inst., was a grand suc- cess. Mr. Stevens complimented the Lodge on their deportment, etc., and spoke words of encouragement and ad- vice that will never be forgotten by his listeners. It was his intention to pro- ceed immediately upon his travels, but he was induced to remain over a day or two in order that he might meet some of the citizens of the city and become better acquainted with the embryo metropolis of Southern California. In the evening a number of young gen- Digitized by CjOOQie

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174 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. tlemen of the city assembled at the rooms of Messrs. McConnell and Burbeck to re- ceive Mr. Stevens, and the following named persons were present: Messrs. R. F. Kirk, J. M. Dodge, E. C. Briggs, Ed. M. Burbeck (the Big Four), R. V. Dodge, Jr., W. C. McConnell, J. B. Boyd, L. D. Burbeck, H. A. Burbeck, H. H. Thomas, W. J. Hunsaker, J. M. VanZandt, G. W. Jones, Robt. Russell, S. Statter, Prof. Sie. Steiner, George Maxwell, Albert Hol- brook, John Hoffman and others, and the following well-rendered programme was presented: Overture by Prof. Sig. Stein- er and orchestra ; Opening Chorus, Messrs. Kirk, Dodge, Briggs and Burbeck ; ballad, “Who’s got the fire,’’ S. Statler; Waltz Clog, R. F. Kirk; Motto Songs, Robt. Russell; Double song and dance, (“The one I dearly love,’’), Kirk and Dodge; remarks by Samuel Stevens; banjo solo. E. C. Briggs; imitations of “Jonah ana the Whale,’’ Ed. M. Burbeck ; at this point supper was announced, and the party repaired to an adjoining room, which was appropriately decorated, and a most sumptuous repast, as only could be conceived by Mr. Maxwell, San Diego’s favorite caterer, met their gaze. It is only necessary to add that the good viands disappeared with wonderful rapid- ity, and the party returned to the rooms and proceeded to enact the balance of the programme. Piano Recitals, H. H. Thomas ; Piccalo Solo, Albert Halbrook ; Cornet Solo, H. A. Burbeck; Mr. E. C. Briggs in his hurdle act; Chinese Oration, J. M. Dodge ; John Hoffman in his Light- ning Zouave Drill. Great credit is due R. V. Dodge, Jr., for the able manner in which he presented the laughable sketch entitled, “Scenes in Chinatown, or Boyd Sing’s Revenge,” in which each member of the party represented a character suit- ably and appropriately selected for them ; due notice should be taken of the highly sensational and emotional ballad intro- duced by J. M. Van Zandt, entitled, “ Any Old Shoes to Mend;” this was the “ last,” and “all ” agree, and Mr. Stevens will vouch for the truthfulness of the statement, it was “soul” inspiring and will ever be remembered, as it was the “last.” The general expression of the party present was that the evening was one of the most enjoyable ever passed by any of them; I am sure it was to the writer. Only one event occurred to mar the pleasures of the evening, that was the accident that befell Mr. Briggs while per- forming his hurdle act; some maliciously inclined person threw a small pebble into the ring and the animal which he was riding became frightened, and Mr. Briggs was violently precipitated to the “Brus- sels;” barring a sprained ankle, he escaped other injury. One and all join me in wishing success to Mr. Stevens, and extend to him an earuest request to visit San Diego again. Di Un Amigo. A Terrible Warning. Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 29, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : A sad and heartrending accident occur- red here, in the yards of the I. B. & W. R.R., on the 18th inst. The following item, in regard to the matter, appeared in the Indianapolis News: “Peter Walters,* employed as fireman on the eastern extension of the I., B. A W., and residing at 309 South West street, was struck by a ‘ pony ’ engine, west of the river this morning, and Instantly killed. The deceased rode out with Charley Ferguson, to take his run, and upon jumping ofT at the shop*, sprang in front of tne engine which caused his death. The body was dragged some dis- tance and badly mangled. Walters was aged In excess of thirty, and leaves a wife but no children. The remains are in charge of Ren- nihan, Long A Hedges.” The victim was a young man in the prime of life. He had left his family early in the morning and was on his way to his engine in company with Bro. Ferguson when he met his fate. How dreadful this seems when we pause and think of it ! In a few brief moments after he left home, in the flush of health and youth, he was a mangled mass of lifeless humanity. How little he thought that his end was so near! Alas, we cannot tell how soon we too may fall heir to the same doom. In our calling danger and death are ever in search of victims and no one knowrs who will be the next to fall victim to their grasp. In meditating upon this subject one fact stands out like a pillar of light — we should at all times be prepared to respond to the dread summons. The case in question is peculiarly sad and reverts to my mind again and again. The young man had only been married a little over two years and had a bright future before him. LTnfortunately he was not a member of the Brotherhood at the time of his death and we could not give his family that help which, as in- dividuals, we would have extended so freely. The many others who are in the locomotive service, who have not yet availed themselves of the opportunities the Brotherhood offers them, may profit by thinking of the fate of the late Mr. Walters. It requires but little time and Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 175 expense to belong to our Order. Our objects are few and our duties simple to perform. A man cannot belong to our Order without becoming better, and, above all, his family will be sure of care and support in case of his death. I have been a member of Eureka Lodge No. 14 almost since her organization, and have never regretted it. She had her troubles and misfortunes, but now she is among . the most prosperous Lodges in the Order. There are 76 names on her rolls of mem- bership and over $400 in her treasury, an increase of over $250 in the past 90 days. The reason of our success is apparent to even the casual observer ; we work to- gether in harmony and enforce the laws of the Order. Sluggards and backsliders we have none — as soon as a man shirks his duties as a member he is expelled from the Lodge. I never hear of a wreck on the rail — of the death of an engineer or fireman — without wishing way down in mv heart that the victim belonged to the Brotherhood. In that event I know that he will be decently buried and his widow and little ones spared the humilia- tion of poverty and want. This is my first letter to the Magazine, and I hope it may stimulate others of my Lodge to fol- low the example. Yours fraternally, U. Go. The Order in Kansas. Atchison, Kan., Feb. 31, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : Railroad Centre Lodge is alive and prospering, although business is so rush- ing on the roads that one is not for a mo- ment secure from the callers. The Magazine comes to us this month in a new dress, looking brighter than ever. It shows both editorially and typograph- ically that it is under the supervision of men, whose aim it is to excel. If the Magazine continues to grow in excellence it will soon be chronicled with the lead- ing periodicals of the day. Our Lodge is growing steadily and our meetings are quite well attended. Our membership would be larger had we not lost some by expulsion. Our worthy Master, John I. Steele, took advantage of the Holidays, by securing a Superintendent for his household. Miss Came Sweder was the foitunate lady. Bro. Frank Johnson was promoted lately. Bro. Al. Studer, Recording Sec- retary. has been made Foreman of the Round House at Downs. We will miss Al. from our Sunday meetings. There is another subject of which I de- sire to speak, and it is this: There is r»o necessity of having any back assessments. If a man cannot pay one dollar a month he had better not belong to our organization. Railroad Centre, I am sorry to say, is as bad as any other Lodge in that respect ; when a month is given, in which to pay the assessments, there is no excuse for tardiness. Of course, members who are in arrears are suspended, but that seems to make no impression on some people. Pay up, or, for the benefit of the Order, withdraw and oblige, No. 31. Personal Paragraphs. Perry, Iowa, Jan. 11, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : There are a great many members here who belong to other Lodges but, in all probability, will soon withdraw and join No. 124, which is yet in its infancy, but soon expects to come to the front. I have only met the Master once, but I am satis- fied that he is the right man in the right place. Bro. Gorham, of No. 12, is on the right side of the middle division, snow plow engine, and has for his mate, Bro. Cahill, of No. 54. Bro. Gepper, of 47, and San- tee are on the 500. Bro. Eckman, of 27, and Bro. Gregg, of 124, are on the 508, and Bro. J. K. Smith, of 27, on the 611. Bro. Williams, of No. 54, better known as “Slick,” is firing through Express. Bro. Foster, of No. 106, is night foreman at the Perry round house. Bros. McGuire, Quinn, and Gillfeather, of No. 27, are hostlers at Vanthorne; Bro. Flanery, of No. 84, is in the same business on the west end, and Bro. Marker, of No. 29, is in charge of the water works on the mid- dle division. An effort is being made to organize at Savanna, and if successful, it will help us, as we will then be able to attend meetings at either end of the road. I almost forgot to mention Bro. War- ner, of No. 46, on the right side of the 609. Bro. Brownhill, of No. 33, is also located here. Our General Foreman, Mr. S. A. Souther, has the interest of the Order at heart and does all in his power to make changes when necessary to allow mem- bers to be here at meetings. No. 124, yet young, has been unfortunate, in losing one of her best workers, Bro. Jenkins, a charter member, who was killed in the Van Horne yard. A committee of three were appointed and resolutions were Digitized by v^.ooQle

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176 FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. drawn, in which Mr. Plumb, round house foreman, E. F. Jackson, agent, and A. J. Earling, superintendent, were tendered a vote of thanks for favors shown the mem- bers, and passes given Brothers to accom- pany the remains to his home in Wiscon- sin, all of which was fully appreciated, and will never be forgotten. Hoping this will find a space in your columns, I remain, Fraternally yours. Ex. The Hoosier State. LaFayette, Ind., Feb. 18, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : The book of 1883 has thus far contained nothing concerning No. 36, so I will make a venture at a short correspondence. The ball recently given by our Lodge was a grand affair, we having cleared a neat sum for our treasury. Although there were several other dances on the same evening, we received a liberal share of patronage. The Bros, of 36 take more interest in meeting now than ever, and in consequence, our meetings are well attended and exceedingly interesting. Bros. Bane and McDonald had a nar- row escape from death recently, on ac- count of a switch that had been left open. Their escape was miraculous, as the en- gine was turned completelv over, pinion- ing them fast to the deck. Since this advent Bro. Bane has been promoted to the best side. Bro. Gorman, too, has been in a wreck, but luckily escaped without a scratch. Bro. Wm. McDonald has been away for his health (?). He says that he is greatly relieved, and that the trip panned out according to his hopes. Bros. Bronson and Russ have been alike blessed with an additional daughter. All parties doing well. Bro. Ed. Conners has had a severe at- tack of rheumatism, but has so far recov* ered as to resume duties. Bro. Michael Ryan is now running a road engine. Bro. Harris has been promoted from hostler to road engineer. This being all the news at present, I close, remaining Fraternally yours. Rkwerb. An Excellent Recipe. Wellsville, O., Jan. 24, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : I’ve been meditating a letter to the Magazine since the boiling hot days of last July, when I read a communication from Mrs. Incognito, in which she rives such an excellent receipt for “Cooking Husbands.” Well, July was a better time for cooking than the present, for the mercury at the present time is at zero. Probably she will say, because I am a man, I know nothing about cooking. Let her read my recipe and see. FOR PRESERVING WIVES. Take the conjugal affection, love of* home, children, music, poetry, and, in fact, all the better parts of a woman’s nature, place them over a fire of pure, una- dulterated affection, which might be re- plenished often by all the lover-like ways used so unsparingly before marriage. Sugar is the important thing in preserv- ing and must be used without stint. It may consist of an invitation to drive, dance, walk, to spend an evening at the Opera, to partake of an ice cream when out for a promenade, a copy of poems from her favorite author ; in fact, any of the thousand little trifles so dear to a woman’s heart, and which cost so little, yet are worth so much. Let this boil steadily in ever-continued thoughtfulness for her comfort, and see if, at 75 years, you hav’nt a wife as sweet and pleasant to look upon as when you led her to the altar, a modest, blushing girl of 16. Incognito. Trinity Lodge. Ft. Worth, Texas, Feb. 8, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : As I have not seen anything in the Ma- gazine for some time concerning No. 83, 1 desire to insert a few notes, to let the rest of the fraternity know that we have not lain dormant during our lon^ silence. We have a Lodge in good working order and about 45 members, most of whom are engineers. Our Lodge will soon be pro- vided with new regalias of which the boys will feel very proud. The new pro- motions are Bros/Sisk, Eastman and Bell, while our worthy Master (though of di- minutive proportions) still holds down the right side of a ten- wheeler. Our last ear’s Magazine Agent, Bro. J. J. Roney, as opened a fine restaurant on Houston street, and is well patronized by the boys. I think that one of our members, (a new addition) by his constant visits to a cer- tain locality in this city, has a view to matrimony. However, we will not in- form on him at present, so hoping that 1 am not taking up too much of your valu- able space, I am Yours fraternally, Trinity. Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 177 Harmony and Good Will. Amboy, III., Feb. 28, 1883. Editors Firemen’s Magazine: No. 35 has been poorly represented through the colums of the Magazine this Winter, owing to the rush of business on the different roads on which our mem- bers are employed. I am reliably informed that a great many of the members of our Order are anything but prompt in complying with the demands made upon them by their respective Financiers. This, to me, is a peculiar fact, as it seems that every Bro- therhood man, without exception, should feel the duties and responsibilities rest- ing upon his shoulders and should not allow his Financier to make a business of awakening him to his own interests and to the interest of those dependent upon his protection and support, every time he is expected to pay his dues and assess- ments. Men should pay promptly and without so much coaxing and talking to on the part of Financiers. All who ex- pect to share the benefits of the Order, must expect to do what is required of them, and discharge their part of the work faithfully. Otherwise, they are more or less a burden to the Order, that must be carried along by some few mem- bers, whose official career is made trouble- some, indeed, by these same bug bears. No. 35 is growing and flourishing, and under the present management islikely to continue in prosperity. We regret that our Master, C. K. Rosier, has been called away to another post of dutv. We miss him very much, but hope the change will be to his interest. May goodwill and harmony reign in every heart, is the earnest wish of Jos. E. McCormick. Still Another* Temple, Tex., Feb. 28, 1883. Editors Firemen’s Magazine : Another noticeable feature was wit- nessed to-day in this city, denominated the “Little Giant of the Prairies.” It is evident that the inhabitants of the place are alive to every thing progressive. Be- ing only a little over a year old, we are glad to see the banner of “ Benevolence, Sobriety and Industry” hoisted to the wind. Yes, Mr. Stevens was here, and has left his handimark among the boys, giving them the appellation of the “ Midlands.” They should be called the “Energetics,” or some such name, as a mark of the prowess. There is no doubt but the “ Midlands ” will prove worthy of their fellow-brethren, as the “Gulf City, 115,” has done. Mr. Stevens speaks in glow- ing terms of No. 115. Mr. Stevens is an affable gentleman, who infuses the true spirit of Brotherhood into those w ho may lax in it. He inflames the good members with a new vigor, giving them a vim to accomplish great achievements. The Magazine is much sought and al- wravs welcomed. May itself and the “ Midlands” grow large and strong, is the wish of Am AN I)US. A Rapid Increase. Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 28, 1883. Editors Firemen’s Magazine : Only a year ago United Lodge, No. 60, had but 35 members on her rolls; to-day she has 68 names enrolled on register. This is substantial evidence that our Lodge is on the high road to prosperity and success. We have had to expel a number of our members, owing to their disobedience to our laws, but in doing so we never thought that we were sustain- ing a loss. In tact, we regard it as a vic- tory for a Lodge to purge itself of an un- worthy member, for then, at least, he can be of no injury to them. We now have only good men and it is a real plea- sure to attend our meetings. The future seems to be filled with promise for us and the day is near at hand when our organization will exist and thrive every- where. No one can object to its princi- ples or its teachings— -it is a glorious cause and we have a right to be proud of it. The grand results already achieved by our Brotherhood bespeak "for it a promi- nency among the world’s great charitable organizations, that it will nold while time shall last. No. 60. The Mississippi Valley* East St. Louis, III., March 1, 1883. Editors Firemen’s Magazine. I embrace the opportunity to write you a few lines to inform you of the good condition of F. W. Arnold Lodge No. 44. The proceeds of our last ball were suffi- cient to clear us of debt and give us a surplus of fifty dollars in the treasury, and the boys are correspondingly happy. We feel" under special obligations to Bro. Chas. Pence, ot No. 49, T. W. Field, of No. 128, and G. Hertline, of No. 122, for their w'ords of encouragement at the meetings of our Lodge ; also to Bro. John Digitized by CjOOQle

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178 FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. McGarrahan, of No. 16, for a beautiful plush cushion presented for our altar. Bro. T. J. Hayes donated the Lodge $16 when she was in bad shape (don’t give this away, for he don’t want it made pub- lic). Tom is our right hand man, ana we would be lost without him. He is still holding the 107 level in the C. & A. yards. It is rumored that he is about to make up a train and start out on the road to matrimony. She is one of our most popular ladies, and when they are coupled up we are sure they will find a straight track and a smooth rail. After seven years’ service on the C. <fc A., your humble servant has been trans- ferred to the St. L., A. & T. H. R. R., and can now be found on a new Hinckley pony No. 20, and on her tank are in- scribed the initials of our motto, viz.: “ B., S. & I.” As yet there are no Broth- erhood men on this road, but I assure you that they will be looked after without further delay. Yours fraternally, W. H. McGarrahan. Northern Light. Winnepeg, Man., March 16, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine. Failing to see any items from this quar- ter and having quite a budget of news on hand, I decided to use the Magazine as a means of diffusing the same. First, I will say that No. 127 is getting along nicely, having a membership of thirty-one, with about twelve more soon to come in. We have quite a number of visiting members here, among others are Bros. Jos. Doricott and Duke McKenzie, from No. 67. They think this a pretty cold part of the world, and Duke wanted to know how far we are from the North Pole. Bro. Jas. Liddell, of the same Lodge, is in the Round House, with Bro. J. Sheldon, to keep him company. Bro. Wm. Still, of No. 38, runs engine No. 47. The boys were all glad to see Bro. Harry Cooper, of No. 61, back again after a long illnesss. Bro. Fred. Bross, of No. 85, is in the yards at Whitemouth, with Bro. Johnny Walker. Bro. Thos. McKee, of No. 47, runs engine No. 25, and says she is a good one to make time on. Bro. Bell, our Financier, is in Mr. Pink’s office. Bro. Curran is night foreman, with Bros. McLeod, Hartley, Wellington, Swinbank, Partington, Dowling and Parks as as- sistants. Bro. Arthur is firing No. 91 to St. Vincent. We have had very little snow this winter, but steady cold weather. Some of the boys say it is their last win- ter here; other places probably have greater attractions for them. Such at least was the case with Wm. Swinbank, who went away on a visit, and on his re- turn meekly asked for a duplicate policy. The yqung lady’s name was Miss Maggie Kimmens, of Clinton, Ontario. Poor Bill must be very lonesome, as he came home alone. However, the members of No. 127 all wish Bro. S. and lady a long and prosperous journey through life. Hoping I have not taken up too much space in our dear little journal, I am fraternally yours, Canadian Pacific. A Beardstown Stoker. Beardstown, Ills., March 20, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : There is a familiar saying among rail- road men that a good Fireman will make a good Engineer ; this is very true of Bros. Webb, O’Brien and DeHaven, of No. 122, who have been recently promoted. The first two are running on the road, while the last named is running a switch engine. Any one desiring plumes for ladies* hats and bonnets, will call upon Bros. Morris and Catlin ; their new guns have come and many of the feathery tribe are being laid low. Bro. Bond has a smile upon his countenance, now that the cold weather is over and his engine is in the shops. • Bro. Kessel was with us at the last meeting, he came down from Rock Island to see now H. B. S. was getting along. He was evidently well pleased. The boys gave him a welcome, for it is not often that he can meet with us. We have a very nice, new hall and are settled down for good ; since we remov- ed we are all better satisfied. Why is Nq. 79 so quiet? Has the cold weather frozen them over? Let us hear from her. Assuring you that my heart and hand are for the Brotherhood, I am Fraternally yours, A Stoker. Notes from Peoria. Peoria, III., Feb. 27, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : It is a long time since I have noticed anything in the Magazine from No. 48 and I am therefore prompted to say a few words in her behalf, to let our sister Lodges know that she still holds her place among them. The members of our Lodge have been quite fortunate lately, many of them hav- Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. 179 ing been transferred to the right side of their engines. Among them is Tim Cur- ran, our worthy Financier; also J. K. Hoover, James Crain, H. Eaton, S. Smith and T. W. Welch, our Magazine Agent. Bro. R. Martin met with a serious acci- dent lately, while at work in the Belle- ville shops. He was engaged in hanging a large grind stone and while on the lad- der, trying to place a bolt in the pulley, it wound around the shaft, knocking the ladder from under him and letting him fall about 25 feet, breaking his arm and bruising him very badly. Medical aid was immediately summoned and with the careful nursing of Bro. Joseph Johnson, Bro. Martin was able to be removed to Peoria, to his home, where he is doing quite well and will soon be able to re- sume his duties. Bro. Bush is troubled with rheumatism but we hope soon to see him at his place, viz: on the “429.” Bros. Applegreen, Chas. Eaton and J. Powell are firing passenger engines on the East division and Bros. Geo. Watt, Douglass Vetters and Gates are serving in the same capacity on the West end. No. 48 has 35 good members and sev- eral applications awaiting action. Her success has long since been established. No. 48. THE BRAVE ENGINEER. Drake's Magazine. “What would you do?” asked the fireman grim, Of the sooty engineer, As the latter turned and looked at him With a patent self-coupling sneer ; “ What would you do if you J umped the track , With another train in view, And fouud you couldn’t stop or back, Then what d’ye s’pose you’d do? ” “ Do ! ” cried the sooty engineer, With a look of pluck on toast, “You bet your shovel I’d stay right here, And perish at my post ! ” And the fireman gazed with mute respect On his chum, and fed the flame, And wondered, if the train were wrecked, If he would prove as game. The engine tore the starless night Into long, thin shreds of dark. And marked its headlong, reckless flight With many a blazing spark ; And the engineer on his locker perched, Looked down on his humble friend. Until on a switch the engine lurched And canted end o’er end ! And there in the broken, steaming wreck, The luckless fireman lay, With a badly dislocated neck And a general look of decay. And the passengers gazed upon the smash, Where the ditch and the engine bumped. To see the engineer all hash, But they didn’t— he had jumped ! Tim Curran, worthy Financier of No. 48, has been promoted. Born unto Mr. and Mrs. John Mc- Oreagh, a daughter. Gulf City Lodge has quite an ener- getic Magazine Agent in J. H. Steinhoff. J. C. Musgrove, Financier of 102, is running a passenger engine on the D. M. O.&S.R.R. Tim Curran, T. Welsh, J. Hoover, Scott Smith, H. Eaton and F. Crane, of 48, are new engineers. Walter Noleman, of North Springfield, Mo., was called to Centralia, 111., by the dangerous illness of his father. E. K. Cole, of Garden City Lodge, and Frank Williver, of Whipple Lodge, have been promoted. J. W. Smart had a collision lately. He ran int»> an apple dumpling in the hands of a beautiful young lady. No. 91 returns thanks to the officers and members of No. 63 for an invitation received to attend their last annual ball. C. M. Stone, of West End Lodge, is carrying the punch on the “Cyclone,” now. It is said that he makes a “ dandy” passenger conductor. A. H. Howard, of No. 94, has opened a meat market at Lordsburg, N. M. No one who knows him doubts his ability to conduct his business. No. 101 is well “Advanced,” and her sister Lodges in Iowa will have to look to their laurels or she will leave them far behind. It is said that Bro. Reddie, of No. 67, has a hankering for Port Hope since his last visit there. Whose sister-in-law is she, Reddie? Geo. R. 8tacy, late of Moberly, Mo., is stationed at Ottumwa, Iowa, at present, in charge of the engine department of the Wabash road. Calhoun Lodge, No. 84, reports the promotion of Bros. Rutherford, Bodily, Calahan and Niles. Others are expected to follow soon. The members of Gate City Lodge, No. 93, extend to Robert Brown, of Rocky Mountain Lodge, No. 77, and his fair bride, their hearty congratulations. Digitized by UjOOQie

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180 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Messrs. Ed. Upton, Peter Champagne, Thos. Clark and Charles Costigan, all of No. 15, have been promoted to the right side. C. A. Carson, of No. 33, returns thanks to the members of Nos. 105, 80 and 50, who so kindly favored him during his visit with them. A. E. Finley, of No 101, wishes to re- turn thanks to the boys of No. 95, who kindly entertained him, during his recent stay in Chicago. We are pleased to note the promotion of three more of No. 101’s men, Bros. Frank Eckerson, Wm. Daniels and Mor- ris Dailey being the favored ones. We extend to Bro. Wm.. Campbell, of No. 100, and wife, nee Miss Carrie Porter, our hearty congratulations, and wish them many years of wedded bliss. Messrs. Patrick I. Haves, Homer D. Howard and Thos. M. Exlwards, highly esteemed members of No. 37, have been promoted to the opposite side. J. Sweeney and wife, of Cleveland, are blessed with the first ot their future hap- piness and as 4 4 it is a boy” the members of No. 10 are willing to sign the appli- cation. T. B. Crawford, H. Green, G. H. Olds, J. W. Smart, J. F. Reid. J. M. Harrison, S. A. Allis and J. H. Mann are reported among the promotions of West End Lodge, No. 18. May they all have success. No. 139, at Tulare, California, a bran new Lodge, with Bro. W. H. Evans as Magazine Agent, is sending in orders for books that would surprise its older sisters, and be a credit to any lA>dge. F. D. Shull, of No. 96, should al- ways take one of 44Aunt Jerusha’s turn- overs” in his pocket when he attends Lodge, as the hours are too long for him and ne is apt to get hungry. John DeJerold, of No. 80, has tired of single life and concluded to travel here- after in double harness. The happy couple deserve the congratulations of their numerous friends. One of our most active toilers is Bro. John O’Brien, of No. 61. He is aiding the Magazine Agent, and those desiring to eclipse them will have to rush matters. No man can resist John. S. T. Fletcher writes from London, Ont., that Beaver Lodge No. 117 is in a prosperous condition. The members man- ifest a deep interest in the Order and strive to make it a success. Having gone to Connecticut, Bro. W. W. Hosfora, of No. 11, was obliged to re- sign his Vice Mastership. No. 11 regrets to lose so competent an officer. He was succeeded by Bro. Reuben Tindall. Wm. Cocker, of No. 99, has been romoted from a freight to a passenger reman. Although Billy is short, he is one of the best firemen on the road, and good firemen soon make engineers. Thos. McHugh, of No. 74, was married February 4th, to Miss Hurley, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. The wt dding party left on a two week’s tour, taking with them the best wishes of their numerous friends. J. W. Geary is one of the leaders among the members of No. 16. He thor- oughly understands the principles of the Order and is not slow in carrying them out. Wherever he may be locaUxl he is sure to be substantially heard from. Enterprise Lodge has a mutual insur- ance association of its own. Though five deaths have occurred among the mem- bers and their wives, no demand has been made upon the treasury, as those mem- bers did not belong to the Association. TnE members of No. 82 return thanks to the wife of Bro. Sebastian for a beauti- ful motto recently presented to the Lodge. Bro. Sebastian, although far away, is still in full sympathy with the boys. From suggestions offered by Bro. Ste- vens, the opening in the fire-box of en- gine 18, of the S, P. R.R. of New Mexico, will be enlarged to four feet. Bro. Ste- vens thinks some trouble will be saved in getting coal in the door. The Master of Cactus Lodge, F. D. Simpson, is about to engage in the com- mission business, dealing principally in potatoes, apples and onions. As he is active and energetic, we have no doubt of his success. Cactus Lodge has been presented with an elegant frame containing the cards of the Grand Officers and Delegates at the eighth annual convention at Boston. Bro. J. C. Spahr is the donor and the boys fully appreciate his gift. The members of Beaver Lodge, No. 117, congratulate Bros. Sheehy and Bre- din upon their narrow escape from death in a collision on the Capetown grade. There were two engines on the train go- ing up the hill and their train was met by another coming down, on a very sharp curve. One of the engineers was killed instantly, but all others escaped with a severe shaking up. Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMENS MAGAZINE. 181 The good condition of the Lodge at 8edalia, Mo., speaks well for the men in that locality. No. 78 now has fifty- three members, of whom twenty-four are engi- neers. They are a fine body of men and would do credit to any Order. Geo. Swartz, of No. 76, who is now located at Denison, Texas, manifests his interest in the Order, no matter where he is. He has been doing excellent work, assisting Bro. Matthews, the Magazine Agent of No. 8, and together they have accomplished much. Married in Chicago.— P. Sweitzer to Miss Kate Heydenburg ; the bride being a sister of Bro. Heydenburg, of No. 47, and the groom a prominent member of the same Lodge, the boys are more than pleased to have him so well cared for in the future. W. H. Sadler, of Trinity Lodge, No. 83, has captured one of Big Spring’s fairest flowers and accomplished daughters, in the person of Miss Mollie Reimer, for- merly of Fort Concho. Both are highly esteemed by all who have the pleasure of their acquaintance. 8ince the time of her organization No. 51 has never produced any but first-class Magazine Agents. We always expect heavy orders from her, nor were we dis- appointed in her present Agent, Bro. Wm. Guster; he has kept up the record and is making good timem the work. Wm. R. Barnfather, of Dominion Lodge, No. 67. formerly located at Big Springs, Texas, and employed by the T. P. R.K. Co., in the capacity of engineer, has resigned his position and returned to his Canadian home. He has the best wishes of both the Brotherhoods and also of the people of Big Springs, w ho fully appreciate his many good qualities. Quite an accident occurred in the C. & C. B. Div. of the M. and St. P. recently, in which the B. of L. F. boys figured con- spicuously. Engine 584, with snow-plow attached, with Bro. Gorham, of No. 12, at the throttle, and Bro. Miller, of No. 124, at the scoop; also Bro. McGuire, of No. 27, and Bro. Gregg, of No. 124, Dehind, were opening up the line, and in coming around a sharp curve they met Bro. Lowery, of No. 27, on the main line. A collision ensued but fortunately the result was not so severe as might have been ex- pected. All escaped uninjured, except Bro. Gorham, who had his left arm brok- en. We are glad to say-that Bro. Gorham is getting along as well as possible under the circumstances. The officers and members of Eau Claire Lodge, No. 68, desire to return thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fraizer for their kind- ness in permitting them the free use of their home for meeting purposes, halls in that locality being very difficult to secure. The boys fully apprecaite the favor. We notice by the North Platte Tele- graph that P. H. Sullivan, of No. 28, has taken to the stage. He recently appeared in a military play, entitled “A Comrade’s Luck,” in wnicn he seems to have met with great success. The Telegraph, in commenting on the inimitable Pat, says: “P. H. Sullivan, who took the part of Cteser, carried it through in his charac- teristic manner. He was perfectly at home and his happy adaptation to the character of Cseser, made it a most ac- ceptable one to our people.” “SOMEBODY'S MOTHER.'’ The woman was old, and ragged and gray, And bent with the chill of a winter’s day ; The street* were white with a recent snow, And the woman’s feet with age were slow. At the crowded crossing she waited long. Jostled aside by the careless throng Of human beings who passed her by. Unheeding the glance of her anxious eye. Down the street with laughter and shout, Glad In the freedom of “school let out,” Come happy boys like a llock of sheep, Hailing the snow’ plied white and deep. Past the woman, so old and gray. Hastened the children on their way. None offered a helping hand to her, So weak and timid, afraid to stir, Lest t lie carriage wheels or the horse's feet Should trample her down In the slippery street. At last, came out of the merry troop The gayeRt boy of all the group ; He paused beside her, and whispered low, “ I’ll help you across If you wish to go? ” Her aged hand on his strong, young arm She placed, and so, without hurt or harm, He guided the trembling feet along. Proud that his own were firm and strong; Then back again to his friends he went. His young heart happy and well content. “ She Somebody’s Mother, boys, you know, For all she’s aged and poor and slow ; And some one some time may lend a hand To help ray mother— you understand?— If ever she’s poor and old and gray. And her own dear boy is far away.” “ Somebody’s Mother ” bowed low her head In her home that night, and the prayer she said Was : “ God be kind to that noble boy. Who Is Somebody’s Son and pride and Joy.” Faint was the voice, and worn and weak, But Heaven lists when its choson speak ; Angels caught the faltering word, And ** Somebody’s Mother’s” prayer wm heard. Digitized by C.ooQle

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182 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. The Magazine. £1 Paso Times. We have received a copy of the Fire- men’s Magazine, the official organ of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen of the United States and Canada. It is a neatly printed, ably edited, and credit- able publication. It is sent to us by Harry Keler, of Big Springs, one of the cleverest men on the road. The Firemen’s Magazine. Terre Haute Express. Moore & Langen are printing an edition of 16,000 of the March number of this ex- cellent publication, which has become an able exponent of the principles of the worthy Order of which it is the official organ. The March number is probably the best one yet issued. It contains among other good things an article on “Loco- motive Firemen, by Henry C. Lord, of Cincinnati, formerly president of the I., C. & L. R.R., and also an ingenious piece of composition, “A Long Tramp by Night,” by A. H. Green, of Bowling Green, Ky., a member of the B. L. F. “ Harry Ess- ler’s Inheritance,” by Malcolm Meredith, formerly of this city, is also given. Brotherhood of Firemen. San Diego Sun. San Diego Lodge, No. 90, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, was favored Tuesday evening with a visit from their grand instructor and lecturer, Mr. Sam- uel Stevens, of Terre Haute, Ind. Mr. Stevens has been connected with the Brotherhood for a number of years, and as an evidence of the respect and confi- dence which they had in him, he was elected in 1878 at a convention held in Buffalo, to the position which he now holds. Mr. Stevens has left proof of the interest he takes in his work in almost every railroad point throughout the United States and Canada, Ilia object in visiting the San Diego Lodge was to exemplify to the members the workings of the Order. The members of the Lodge take this means of extending to him their heartfelt thanks for the noble manner in which he explained to them the new work as adopted at the last convention held in Terre Haute last year. The mem- bers of Lodge No. 90 feel very much en- couraged since Brother Stevens* visit, and never will forget the pleasant even- ing passed with him. A Flattering Testimonial. Among all the letters we have ever re- ceived in commendation of the Magazine the following, from Mr. G. F. Willes, of Brookville, Kan., is the best. We take the liberty to publish it so that our read- ers may know how much our little Maga- zine is appreciated by the distinguished author. Here it is : 44 Brookville, Kan., 2-4-83 Mb. Debs Pleas stop this magazine to my address, i subscribed for it Just to get rid of the agent and would prefer paying as much if neces- sary to get rid of It. do not consider it fit to be red by enny respectabel f am ley Youres G. F. Willes. Mr. Willes has our thanks and our gratitude for this flattering testimonial. We receive so many letters of an un- pleasant nature that it is positively en- couraging to know that our humble ef- forts are appreciated in some localities, at least. That Mr. Willes may live long and prosper is the wish of the Magazine. S. M. Stevens at San Diego. The members of San Diego Lodge, No. 90, published the following card in the San Diego Union, relative to the visit of Instructor S. M. Stevens: 44 At a meeting of the Brotherhood of Loco- motive Firemen, held at their hall in Na- tional City, Samuel Stevens. Grand Instruct- or and Lecturer of the Order, was present, and he examplifled the working of the Order in a splendid and never to be forgotten man- ner. Mr. Stevens has been connected with the Order for several years past, and at the Buffalo Convention, held in 1878, was selected to fill the position of Grand Instructor and Lecturer. His work during his administra- tion has proven that the select ion was a good one. No matter what condition a Lodge is in, after Mr. Stevens has visited it, new life and energy seem to be infused into it. The members of San Diego Lodge, No. 90, take this means of expressing their gratitude to Brother Stevens for condescending to pay their little Lodge a visit, and we sincerely hope that this article will come under the ob- servation of every member of the Brother- hood, so that they, one and all, will under- stand that San Diego Lodge appreciate the visit of our Grand Instructor and Lecturer. Our Lodge now consists of only nine mem- bers, but although small in numbers, we con- sider ourselves strong in our affection for the Brotherhood, and just as long as there are enough of us to retain our charter, so long will we hold together. Wedo not feel at all discouraged on account of our limited nuim ber, for we feel satisfied that those who list- ened to the words of our Grand Instructor on last evening, will remain true to that cause which is doing so much for the good of the widows and orphans throughout the land.” Digitized by v^,ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 183 AMUSEMENTS. CHEYENNE, WYOMING. Magic City Lodge No. 114, of the Brother- hood of Locomotive Firemen, held their an- nual ball last night at Library hall. It was a highly successful affair, the attendance being very large. Supper was had at the Opera House restaurant. The following were the committees: Arrangements— J. V. Ellis, Wm. McGuire, F. W. Dudley; Invitation— C. Mad- son, P. Durham, M. Artist, G. Dillenger, R. N. Wind: Reception— A. Heauan, E. Purtell, S. B. Ellis, E. 8. Emerson, John Dunn; Floor Managers— L. O. Ball, Wm. McGuire, L. Lib- by, F. A. Post. ELLIS, KANSAS. A grand success was the ball given at the Ellis House, on the evening of February 27, by Border Lodge, No. 32, B. of L. F. There were 86 couples present and the music, which was rendered by Wilcox A Co.’s Band, was splendid. One could see by the smlliug faces of the participants that they all enjoyed themselves. Great praise is due many of the members for the able manner in which the affair was managed. The sincere thanks of the Lodge are extended to the Master Me- chanic, Mr. J. B. Dailey, also to Mr. O. H. Dorrance, their Superintendent, for the cour- tesies extended by them to make the occasion a success. The thanks are also extended to the members of the B. of L. E. for the valu- able assistance they rendered. The ladies did themselves honer in getting up the supper, which was unanimously ap- preciated. The kindness of Mr. Stanton, pro- !>rietor of the Ellis House, was also the sub- ect of much comment and will not soon be orgotten 8T. PAUL, MINN. The Daily Globe, of St. Paul, gives the fol- lowing account of the ball of Minnehaha Lodge N o. 61 : “ It is aot extravagant to state that Market ball contained as large and happy an assem- blage last nlghtashas ever graced its spacious interior. The occasion was the sixth annual ball of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire- men, and it is weak praise to say that the af- fair was a brilliant social success. Delegates were present from every large city in the State, and a large number of outside cities were represented. The snow blockade was at first considered a drawback, but the immense crowd in attendance proved that had all the trains been running the hall would not have been large enough to contain half who ap- plied for admission, The hall presented a very rich and tasteful appearance. Stream- ers of red, white and blue bunting depended from the ceiling and the brilliant light of the chandeliers was magnified by a number of beautiful lanterns. The platform was occu- pied by the Great Union band, and the center of the stage was taken up by a magnificent headlight relieved by stringers filled with lanterns, the combined effects of which made the animated scene doubly brilliant. The gallery rail was handsomely adorned with a headlight and lanterns, below which was the motto, ‘Sixth Annual Ball,’ wrought in ever- green. During the evening the hall was vis- ited by a number of prominent railroad offi- cials. Much of the fine appearance of the hall was owing to the admirable arrange- ments of Mr. Steve Murphy, who had labored indefatigably to make the ball a success. The dancing programme embraced twenty- four popular numbers and the festivities lasted uutil a late hour. A substantial sup- per was served at midnight. The floor man- agers were Messrs. T. Cox, D. E. Casey, J. B. Miller, P. K. Sullivan, J. 1). Harrity, J. A. O’Brien, P. H. Murphy, W. J. Crocker and A. W. Merrick.” TERRE HAUTE, IND. Vigo Lodge, No. 16, celebrated her eighth anniversary on the 27th of February with a banquet and reception that will long be re- membered by those in attendance. The eat- ables were contributed by the families of the members, and the supper, which was most elegant, was prepared by the ladles them- selves, who took an active interest in the affair. The members of Division No. 25, B. of L. E. and their families were Invited and many of them were present. The Terre Haute Express contained the following report of the affair : On the 27th of Februaiw, 1875, the first Lodge of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen in this city was organized. Last night the eighth anniversary was celebrated at Dowl- ing hall, by a banquet and reception, to which none but the members of the Firemen and Engineers and their families were invited. The hall had been tastily decorated for the occasion with flags and festoons, and present- ed a very attractive appearance. The hall was very comfortably filled by the boys of the throttle, the pick and shovel, their wives, sweet hearts, and children. The tables had been tastefully fitted up in the rear part of the hall in three long rows, and with but a few exceptions the seats were all filled at nine o’clock, when the bannuet began. The Ringgold orchestra rendered an overture, by Scliacht, entitled, “Welcome Again,” after which Rev. 8. F. Dunham pronounced grace. Robert Ebbage made an address, reviewing the progress of the Lodge from the date of Its organization, and was followed by the orchestra with a selection from Boettiger. The menu of the banquet was then enjoyed. After this had been done full justice, danc- ing was commenced and heartily enjoy ed until a late hour. The committee in charge of the affair, and to which the credit of it* success is due, consisted of James Smith, Rob- ert Ebbage and Charles Bennett. TUCSON, ARIZONA. The Tucson Citizen gives the following re- port of the brilliant ball of Cactus Lodge. No. 44 Masonic Hall has scarcely ever presented a more brilliant appearance that it did last evening upon the occasion of the second ball of Cactus Lodge No. &4, Brotherhood of Loco- motive Firemen. The hall was gayly fes- tooned with flags, and the walls were deco- rated with the different and appropriate in- signia of the Order. Over the music stand a large and creditable painting of a locomotive / Digitized by C.ooQle

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184 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. and tender was suspended, bearing the mys- tic letters, ‘ B. S. & 1. R. R.,’ the work of Mr. J. Schwarz, of the 8. P. R. R. paint shops. Im- mediately beneath, a banner with tne word * Welcome ’ gave cordial greeting to the many guests. The walls were covered with hand- some banners bearing the words, * Benevo- lence,’ ‘Sobriety’ and ‘ Industry,’ the pre- cepts of the Order. To the right and left of the music stand two immense headlights were placed and shed an agreeable light over the otherwise brightly illuminated hall. The face of one bore the legend, ‘Cactus Lodge No. 94, B. L- F., of Tucson. Memberthip 50,’ and the other, ‘ Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, organized at Port Jervis N. Y.. membership 6,000.’ Beneath the several chandeliers were suspended various colored lanterns such as are used on railroad trains and their soft and pleasant light increased materially the general effect of the hand- somely decorated hall. The ball was largely attended, and the Lodge has reason to feel proud of Its second social effort. The ladies were dressed with most charming good taste, and many of the toilets were of rare elegance. After supper dancing was resumed, and It was not till the ‘cocks’ shrillclarion ’ betokened the rapid approach of morn that the dancing came to an end, and the now tired merry makers wended their way homeward, conscious of their indebted- ness to Cactus Lodge No. 94, B. of L. F., for having passed a most delightful evening. The following Is a list of many present : Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Melius, Mr. and Mrs. R. Fitter- lv, Mr. and Mrs. C. Holliday, Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Zeigler, Mr. and Mrs. U. Russ, Mr. and Mrs. Stollar, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Sargent, Mr. and Mrs. L. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Simp- son, Mrs. KerIey,Mrs. L. Rusk. Mrs. Breemer, Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. Judson, Mrs. E. Bowsers, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Harlow, Mrs. R. W. Gray, Miss Apple, the Misses Rusk, Miss K. F. Fitz- gerald, Miss Johnson and Messrs. W. W. Booth, J. B. Moore, J. R. Drake, Judge A. M. Bragg, L. Enricht. J. Pahl, Joe Betz, J. Bogan, Lou Luilcy, S. P. Hickok, J. T. Marr, C. Smith, B, Bonney, B. Bowers, J. C. Spalir, A1 Mann, J. Schwartz, F. Dietz. Mr. McGill, T. Noille, Mr. Strube, M. H. Gifford. Mr. Brady, H. Burns, H. B. Lighthizer, E. Follensby, Mr. Hoffman, Geo. Gibson. R. Caverly, Mr. Ray, Mr. La ugh 11 n, T. J. McCarty, C. Stewart. A. Ardis, E. Lockwood, Wm. Houselibe, E. Feil- der, PI. F. Weed, D. Y. Briggs and H. Apple. The following is a list of the committees who so ably managed the ball: Executive Com- mittee— G. W7 Fox, F. D. Simpson, F. Deitz, E. L. Bonney, H. H. Conner. A. W. McQueen, Geo. Williams, E. P. Sargent. Committee on Invitation, Reception and Introduction— J. C. Spalir, E. A. Kingsley, Jas. Miller, Wm. Houselibe, F. M. Wiley, C. W. Wilcox. Floor Manager— F. Deitz. Aids— C. W. Smith, E. L. Bonney, A. W. McQueen, F. Smith, J. B. Baker, M. H. Adams, O. J. Brown, T. L. Ardis.” LETTER OF THANKS. Brooklyn, N. Y., Jan. 28, 1883. To the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen : Gentlemen : I have received word from my brother, E. R. Cole, that he received from the Financier, W. L. McClure, the draft of one thousand dollars as payment in full of the policy of my late son, John C. Quarter- man. which I acknowledge with many thanks. I wish also to thank the members of Lodge No. 101 for their kindness to me. That prosperity may always atteud the Brother- hood of Locomotive Firemen, is the earnest wish of Mrs. K. R. Quarterman. BENEFICIARY STATEMENT. OFFICE OF THE GRAND SECRETARY AND TREASURER, B. OF L. F. Terre Haute, Ind., March. 1, 1883. To Subordinate Lodges : Sirs and Brothers: The following is a statement of the Beneficiary Fund for the month ending February 28, 1888: RECEIPTS. | Lodge No. X jfi *00 S*o n S *o • a a * Total. 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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 185 BEHEFICIARY STATEMENT. Continued. 6 Z & 3 ~2S* 11 <* e- I’d * A X 96 Total. 0 Z © 1 131 141 132 *14 00 *14 00 142 133 143 134 144 135 145 136 146 137 147 138 148 139 149 140 150 < c 2 96 Balance on hand February \ . $1,104 60 Received during month 4,607 00 Total $5,771 50 DISBURSEMENTS. By Claims, 24, &5, 86, 37 and 38 . Balance on hand March 1 Respectfully Submitted, EUGENE V. DEBS, G. S. A T. . $5^000 00 . *771 50 SPECIAL N0TICE8. John Pascoe, of No. 116, is requested to cor- respond with his Lodge. C. H. Ruber, of No. 78, Is hereby requested to correspond with his Financier, W. H. Clark, Box 1100, Sedalia, Mo. Messrs. John Kidd and A. W. Niles, of No. 84, are hereby requested to correspond with Geo. Kelly, Battle Creek, Mich, box 1084. F. C. LaMountain, M. Kennedy, M. McGov- ern, J. W. Armitage. W. Enos, J. J. Layton, T. F. Morse and J. 8. Young are hereby re- quested to correspond with the Financier of No, 77. Address \V. F. Hynes, Denver. Col., box 1588. ADMISSIONS BY CARD. 8 12 14 4 y 54 57 74 77 82 89 94 97 97 j 130 132 132 132 135 135 141 W. P. Panforth Henry Adams W. J. Pursel . Jos. Sincraft L. Sheppard . . J. Flarnartee . (4. H. Herron . P. O’Rourke. . C. K. Brown . . M. T. Coats . . Geo. W. Knox . W. P. Lowry . H. Davis .... H. L. Nichols . J. Keith F. M. Morgan . J. M. Miller . . F. B. Windiate C. E. Messenger R. M. Germain From No. is 67 49 44 54 73 32 63 105 89 97 87 86 95 34 25 95 87 94 47 EXPUL8ION8. Names. Wm. Lowry . . . Frank E. Warden W. H. Fisher . . H. Gorden .... Wm. Parker . . |C. Beck fort . . . Nova Walling . R. K.Hcott . . . Calvin Brewer . W. Hunsley . . . W. P. Utley . . . J. P. Leach . . . A. Roesch .... EM. Shanahan . Albert Wilcher . W. M. Qulmby . W. J. Blanchard . F. Sedgley .... J. Caswell .... Fred. Almy . . . Chas. Cullen . . W. J. Crocker . . J. W. F'ltzgerald . Wm. Kelley . . . J. D. Stewart . . Wm. Balfe . . . (Jas. P. Leggett . J. W. Holmes . . A. E. Blackman . Mat. Conners . . FM. DePew . . . Dan. Lehan . . . P. T. Mixer . . . Al. Northrup . . Sami. O. Clossin . P. W. Knight . . P. Ryan ... C. M. Wright Cause. 101 | FM. J. Bleat hen F. A. Chapman |G. M. Bouchard . J no. Newman. . Geo. Spicer . . . Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Defrauding Lodge. Non-payment of dues. Boarding House Beat. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment, of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Unbecoming conduct. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-nayment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Defrauding Lodge. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Defrauding a Brother. Non-payment of dues. Dishonesty. Contempt of Lodge. LIMITED WITHDRAWALS. Issued Locfge No. Names. To join Lodge No. 19 H. Draper 135 33 J. W. Brown 137 38 Wm. Ltoopc 01 39 F. A. Woodward 85 49 : W. Pursel 14 51 A. G. 8. Kagerstrom 123 58 | Chas. O’Brien 61 M. Billing 73 Jas. FMarhartee ’ 57 74 | J. 8. Wheeler | 135 74 W. J. Cahill 124 87 F. B. Windiate 135 93 W. D. Rchellinger 74 98 Geo. W. Knox 1 94 FINAL WITHDRAWALS. Lodge. Names. Lodge. Names. 7 A. M. 8m 1th. 83 J. McHasty. 8 W AWaddington 86 Samuel Collins. 8 Thos. Dollarhide. 86 David Danovan. 31 W. Green. Digitized by Google

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186 FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. REINSTATEMENTS. Lodge. Names. Lodge. Names. 32 C. E. McCourtie. 61 0. Cullen. 43 Harry Burton. 75 Charles French. 43 Chas. Patterson. 77 Thomas Hynes. 57 John W. Angell. RESOLUTIONS. Tucson, Arizona, January 6, 1883. At a special meeting of Cactus Lodge, No. 94, held Friday evening, January 5, 1883, the following resolutions were unanimously a(jKe*^red, That the thanks of this Lodge are hereby extended to Mrs. Georgia M. Bar- gent, wife of our worthy Financier, for the elegant altar and officers’ stand cloths which she kindly worked and presented to us as tokens of her appreciation and friendly feel- ing for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire- mRe'solv€d, That we fully appreciate these kind gifts, and will ever keep them in grate- ful remembrance of the donor and her devot- ed husband. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to Mrs. Georgia M. Bargent and also published in the Firemen’s Magazine. p A. W. McQueen,) C. W. W iloox, y Committee. E. F. Smith, J Tucson, Arizona, Feb. 6, 1883. At a regular meeting of Cactus Lodge No. 94 B. of L. F., at their hall in Tucson, the fol- lowing resolutions were adopted : Resolved , That the members of Cactus Lodge No. 94, B. of L. F., extend their sincere thanks to Mr. F. Littlefield, of Division No. 28 B of L. E., of Tucson, for representing their* Lodge in Ban Francisco at a convention of Locomotive Engineers called together to settle the trouble arising from a request of Mr. J. A. Filmore, Superintendent of the Central and Southern Pacific Railroad, for photographs and personal records of Engi- neers ana Firemen. Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be sent to Mr. F. Littlefield, also placed in the minutes of this Lodge, and published in the Firemeu ’s Magazine. L. Holliday, ) C. W. Wilcox, > Committee. J. T. Lucy. J El Paso, Texas. Feb. 24, 1883. At a called meeting of New \ ear Lodge No. 1.35. held Sunday evening, February 11, at Odd Fellows’ Hall, Bro. S. M. Stevens in the chair, the following resolutions were unanimously a Committee. W. F. Hynes, J London, Ont., Jan. 9, 1883. At a regular meeting of Beaver Lodge No. 117. B. of L. F., held on the above date, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted : Whereas, It has pleased our Heavenly Master to remove from our Brotherhood on earth to that Grand Lodge on high, our most worthy Brother, William Strongman, by in- juries received in a collision while in the dis- charge of his duties as Fireman, Resolved, That we, the officers and members of the above named Lodge, do feel that in the death of Bro. Strongman, the founder of our Lodge, the Order in general has lost a mem- ber of unusual zeal and untiring energy, and we do hereby testimony to the esteem in which he was held as a Brother and fellow- worker * Resolved , That we do extend to the sorrow- ing widow and friends of our late Brother, our heartfelt sympathy in this the hour oi their affliction, and may they look for con- solation to Him who hath promised to care for the widow and provide for the fatherless. A light from the household is gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place Is vacant at home Which never can be filled. Resolved , That copies of the above resolu- tions be sent to the Firemen ’s^Magazine for publication, also to Mrs. Strongman, and that they be spread on the minutes of this meeting. G. Ryder, ) E. Lowe, V Committee. S.T. Fletcher.) GRAND LODGE. F. W. Arnold Grand Master Room 2, Pioneer Block, Columbus, O. W. E. Burns Vice Grand Master 1726 Indiana Ave, Chicago, Ills. E. V. Debs . Grand Secretary and Treasurer Terre Haute, Ind. 8. M. Stevens, Grand Organizer and Instructor Terre Haute, Ind. GRAND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. H. Walton, Chairman . . . Philadelphia, Pa F. M. James, Secretary Centralia, Ills L. C. Hill Parsons, Kan D. E. Barry, Buffiilo, N. V 8. Vaughn Toronto, Can Digitized by tjOOQle

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FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. 187 GBAUD TRUSTEES. W. Maroney, Chairman Chicago. Ill W. F. Hynes Denver, Col D. Roes Stratford, Ont DISTRICT SECRETARIES. T. R. Baldwin, Drawer 854 . .St. Thomas, Ont J. M. Sheire, C.. St. P.. M. A O. R.R St. Paul, Minn J. McDonough, Ave K, between 96th and 37th Sts Galveston, Tex M. Shick Jersey City, N. J. A. P. Greene, 41 Kneeland St . . Boston, Mass G. W. Rae, Box 31 Fort Gratiot, Mich W. E. Sullivan, 2210 8. 6th 8t„ St. Joseph, Mo Will R. Dean, Box 365 . . . . Butte, Wyoming F. P. Sargent, Box 218 .... Tucson, Arizona T. E. Creen, Box 1278, . . . Galesburg, Ills 8. C. Myers, Box 22 Ravenna, O F. Ham in 111, Box 1911 Bamboo, Wls SUBORDINATE .LODGES. 1. DEER PARR; Port Jervis, N. Y. Meets alternate Sundays at 2 P. M. and Thursdays at 7:30 P. M . C. E. Bark man. Box 26 Master F. L. Smith, Box 516 Secretary A. J. Shiner, Box 1297 Financier C. E. Barkman, Box 26 ... . Mag. Agent 2. HAND IN HAND: Providence R. I. Meets 1st Monday and 3d Wednesday at 8:30 P. M. C. E. Clark, Valley Falls. R. I . . . Master A. H. Aldrich, Saylesville, R. I. Secretary A. H. Stevens, 60 Jewett St . . .Financier T. Powers, 80 Atwells Ave . . Mag. Agent S. ADOPTED DAUGHTER; Jersey City, N. J. Meets 1st and 3d Wednesdays at 1 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. E. W. Davis. 172 Pavonfa Ave . . Master E. Ely, Pavonla Station .... Secretary B. D. Maxwell, 814 E 23rd St. New York City, N.Y Financier E. W. Davis, 172 Pavonia Ave, Mag. Agen t 4. GREAT EASTERN ; Portland, Maine. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 1 P. M. A. E. Dennison, 85 Fore St ... . Master A. J. Reagan, 65 Alder St .... Secretary F. O. Mitchell, 23 Merrill St . . Financier A. J. Reagan, P.AR.R.R . . Mag. Agent 5. CHARITY; St. Thomas, Ontario. Meets every Friday at 8 P. M. G. D. Westfall, Box 33 Master T. R. Baldwin, Drawer 854 . . .Secretary M. J. McAndrew, Box 33 ... . Financier G. Utter Mag. Agent PRIDE OF THE WEST; Desoto, Mo. Meets every Monday at 1 P. M. Aaron Platt Master Wm. Hearst Secretary A. C. Huestis Financier M. Findlon Mag. Agent 7. POTOMAC ; Washington. D. C. A. N. Spamer, 44 Eager St Master M. Hurley, 1008 6th St.. S. W. . . Secretary T. W. Bowen, 160 6th St., 8. W. . Financier R. M. Smith, 130 Carroll St, 8. E Mag. Agent ft. BED R1YER ; Denison City, Tex. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 3 P. M. J. F. Mortimer. Box 99 Master T. H. Morter, Box 836 Secretary E. Flint, Box 336 Financier J. F. Mathews Mag. Agent 9. FRANKLIN; Columbus. Ohio. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7:30 P. M. C. H. Mason, 15 Summit St ... . Master J. G. McClure, 144 V£N. High St . Secretary C. B. Cavey, 407 N. High St . . . Financier F. J. Kelstler, 214 8. High St . Mag. Agent 10. FOREST CITY; Cleveland, Ohio. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. H. Holler, 17 Waring St Master A. H. Buse, 50 Bravton St . . . Secretary T. H. Sheppard, 154 Pelton Ave . Financier E. W. Crain, 431 Lake St . . . Mag. Agent 11. EXCELSIOR; Phillipsburg, N. J. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. W. W. Carling Master C. A. Stevenson, Box 106 ... . Secretary J. W. Sinclair Financier H. Lott Mag. Agent 12. BUFFALO ; Buflhlo, N. Y. Meets every Friday at 8 P. M. A. L. Jacobs, 543 S. Division St . . Master D. E. Barry, 510 Seneca St ... . Secretary C. W. Piper, 244 N. Division St . Financier D. E. Barry, 510 Seneca St . . . Mag. Agent 18. WASHINGTON; Jersey City, N. J. T. E. Kelton. Roscll, N. J Master P. 1). Mead, 24614 Van Horn St . Secretary C. A. Wilson, 185 Pacific Ave . . Financier G. Lewis, 250 Communipaw Ave. Mag. Agent 14. EUREKA; Indianapolis, Ind. Meets every Tuesday at 8 P. M. J. Farrell, 121 John St Master E. K. Whltslt, 292 Virginia Ave, Secretary Wm. Hugo, 79 N. Noble St . . . Financier H. C. Randall, 1. B. <fc W.Shops.Mag. Agent 15. ST. LAWRENCE ; Montreal, Can. Meets alternate Sundays at 2:30 P. M. H. Taylor, 181 Magdelane St ... . Master E. Upton, 42 St. Etienne St . . . Secretary J. Ryan, 211 Burgeols St . . . .Financier C. A. King, 477 Wellington St . Mag. Agent 18 YIGO; Terre Haute, Ind. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. O. E. Fox, 1326 Sycamore St ... . Master E. V. Debs Secretary J. Smith, 205 N. Eleventh St . . Financier F. Smith, 419 N. 12th St ... . Mag. Agent 17. OLD POST; Vincennes, Ind. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. H. M. Hogan Master T. A. Galloway, O. <fc M. Shops . . Secretary C. A. Cripps Financier C. A. Bruce Mag. Agent 18. WEST END ; Slater, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Saturday at 7:30 P. M. M. Short Master T. B. Crawford Secretary F. A. Briggs, L. Box 53 Financier J. B. Murpny Mag. Agent 19. TRUCKEE; Wadsworth, Nevada. Meets eveiy Friday at 7:80 P. M. G. Abbav, Box 8 Master J. Van Buren, Box 8 Secretary J. F. George, Box 8 Financier C. E. McBean, Box 8 Mag. Agent 20. STUART; Stuart, Iowa. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. C. L. Bunch, Box 247 Master M. C. Kimball, Box 71 Secretary C. K. Rost, Box 398 Financier E Cahow, Box 6 Mag. Agent 21. INDUSTRIAL; South St. Louis Mo. Meets every Thursday at 7:30 P. M. W. J. Edy, 2d and Blow Sts . . . .Master J. H. 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188 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 88. CENTRAL; Urbana, 111. Meets every Sunday at 2:30 P. M. W. Rundel, Box 345 Master R. C. Burns, Box 370 Secretary M. Stillwell, Box 64 Financier A. Barr, Box 64 Mag. Agent 88. PHCENIX; Brookfield, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays. L. R. St. John Master M. DeVoy . Secretary H. Mangol Financier J. D. Ray, Hannibal, Mo . . . Mag. Agent 84. GREAT WESTERN ; Parsons, Kan. Meets alternate Sundays at 2:30 P. M. J. Emefy, Box 112 Master C. M. Long, Box 840 Secretary J. Tierney, Box 701 Financier C Anderson, Box 367 Mag. Agent 86. CONNECTING LINK ; Boone, la Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2:30 P. M. W. H. Fuller, L. Box 814 Master C. A. Wheeler, L. Box 584 ... . Secretary J. D. Russell Financier T. A. Adams . . Mag. Agent 86. ALPHA; Baraboo, Wis. Meets every Saturday at 7:30 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. J. K. Hawes Master Geo. Howe Secretary W. G. Wallace Financier G. M. Dopp, Box 660 Mag. Agent 87. HAWKEYE; Cedar Rapids, la. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays. M. W. Cary, L. Box 504 Master F. D. Ford, L. Box 354 Secretary C. W. Phelps, Box 1010 Financier J. Humphrey Mag. Agent 88. ELKHORN; North Platte, Neb. M. B. Tarkington Master H. J. Clark, Box 177 Secretary P. H. Sullivan, Box 921 Financier S. Hartman Mag. Agent SO. CEBRO GORDO; Mason City, Iowa. Meota 1st and 3d Sundays at 7:30 P. M. A. H. Tucker, Box 107 Master F. McKay, Box 167 Secretary J. Shuster, Box 167 Financier F. McKay, Box 167 Mag. Agent 60. CEDAR TALLEY; Waterloo, la. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. C. O. Grassley, Box 416 Master R. A. Corson, Box 406 Secretary A. E. Girard, Box 796 Financier C. A. Clough Mag. Agent 81. R. R. CENTRE; Atchison, Kan. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. B. Walters, 109 Robert St Master A. Htuder, 203 South Liberty St . Secretary J. A. Sweeney, 417 R St Financier S. Walters, 109 Robert St . . . Mag. Agent 88. BORDER; Ellis, Kan. F. J. Schuyler. Box 138 Master J. D. Rippey, Box 243 Secretary A. H. Britton, Box 303 Financier A. H. Chapman, L. Box 12 . . Mag. Agent 88. SUCCESS ; Trenton, Mo. H. H. Stamper, Box 242 Master W. J. Her Secretary G. Atherton, Box 353 • Financier T. Sugg Mag. Agent 84. CLINTON; Clinton, la. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. H. W. Stephens, Box 189 Master J. W. Adams, Box 945 Secretary J. W. Adams, Box 946 Financier C. ». Keith, Box 114 Mag. Agent 86. ARBOY; Ambov. Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 3 P. M. C. R. Rosier, Box 420 Master G. W. Balnter, Box 498 Secretary A. Schermerhorn Financier J. E. McCormlc, Box 508 . . . Mag. Agent 86. TIPPECANOE; Lafayette, I nd. J. H. Brewer, 161 Union St Master P. Leindecker, Care L. E. & W. Shops Secretary W. S.Beemer, 153 North 8t . . . Financier F. Holt Mag. Agent 87. NEW HOPE; Centralia, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. E. L. Welton, Box 291 Master F. P. Morse, Box 291 Secretary F. M. James, Box 202 Financier H. G. Cormlck, Box 151 ... . Mag. Agent 88. AVON; Stratford, Ontario. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. Ben. Yapp, Box 318 Master G. Nursey, Box 318 Secretary F. Mlngay, Box 103 Financier E. A. Young, Box 318 Mag. Agent 89. TWIN CITY ; Rock Island, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. E. W. Mason, 520 E. 9th St., Daven- port, Iowa Master H. J. Frick, Box 1226 Secretary W. H. Gray, Box 191 Financier S. Nichols Mag. Agent 40. BLOOMING ; Bloomington, Ills. Meets every Tuesday evening. E. Browning, 720 W. Chestnut St . . Master C. Monahan, Jefferson House . . Secretary J. Devine, 911 W. North St . . . Financier J. Johnson, 708 E. Washing- ton St Mag. Agent 41. ONWARD; Mandan. Dakota. Meets every Saturday at 7:30 P. M. N. A. Ames, Box 27o Master J. W. McQuay, Box 275 Secretary J. F. Reilly Financier N. A. Ames, Box 275 Mag. Agent 48. ELMO; Madison, Wis. Meets 1st Tuesday and 3d Wednesday at 2 P. M. A. Morgan, Box 1903 Master W. D. Scarapton, Box 1725 . . . Secretary M. O’Loughlin, Box 1903 . . . .Financier C. Morgan, Box 1903 Mag. Agent 48. 8T. JOSEPH: St. Joseph, Mo. Meets 2d ana 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. C. Thomas, 2324 S. 6th St Master A. Haag, Cor. 6th and Hickory Situ SAProtArv H. Boyer, 2i35 8. 6th St *. . FinanctZ H. Dunn, Elwood, Kan . . . Mag. Agent H.P. Mann, 2226 8. 10th St . . Mag. Agent 44. F. W. ARNOLD; East St. Loots,! ils. Meets 1st and 3d Tnesdays at 8 P. M. T. Hal pin, Box 171 Master F. Quirk, Box 262 Secretary T. J. Hayes, Box 288 Financier C. Tlmblin, Box 116 Mag. Agent 46. BOSE CITY; Little Ro<Sk, Ark. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. B. Schi mmelpfennig, 208 S. Cross St. Master H. H. Burrus, 1223 \V. 4th St . . Secretary H. H. Burrus, 1223 W. 4th St . . Financier H. H. Lindenberger 819 E. 2nd St Mag. Agent 46. CAPITAL; Springfield, Ills. Meets 1st ana 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. J. Summergill. 1112 E. Monroe St . Master A. D. Hensley ,9th <fc Division Sts.Secretary H. Ettinger, Wabash Shops . . Financier B. Clark, Wabash Shops . . . Mag. Agent Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN’8 MAGAZINE. 189 17. TRIUMPHANT 5 Chicago, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Hundays at 2:30 P. M. Angus Menish, 8158 8. LaSalle 8t . Master M. J. Kelly, 1328 Stats St ... . Secretary John Devine, 1462 Indiana Ave.Financier J.W. Miller. 1323 State St . . . Mag. Agent 48. W. F. HYNES; Peoria. Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7:30 P. M. G. Gates, Box 50, Warsaw, Ills . . . Master A. Chapman, 615 1st 8t Secretary G. C. Watt, 617 1st St Financier T. W. Welch, 706 1st St ... . Mag. Agent 40. J. I. RAYMOND; Decatnr, Ills. Meets every Sunday at 3 P. M. A. H. 8utton, Box o60 Master F. R. Young, Box 560 Secretary F. R. Young, Box 560 Financier Wm. J. Purse 11, Box 560 . . . Mag. Agent 40. GARDEN CITY; Chicago, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Saturdays at 7:30 P. M. J. J. Hannah an, 3757 Dearborn St., Master J. J. Delaney, 4054 Dearborn St. . Secretary A. S. McAllister, 4004 a Dear- born St Financier J. J. Hanahan, 8081 Dearborn St. Mag. Agent 61. FRISCO : North Springfield, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Saturdays at 7:30 P. M. J. A. Dryden, Box 40 Master J. Hulse Secretary M. W. Burwell, Box 64 Financier W. Geister, Box 12 Mag. Agent 62. GOOD WILL ; Logansport. Ind. Meets every Saturday at 2:30 P. M. 8. Bricker, L. Box 626 Master A. Ross, L. Box 626 Secretary M. W. Jamison, L. Box (.26 . . .Financier F. E. Wolfkill, L. Box 626 . . Mag. Agent 65. EMPORIA ; Emporia, Kan. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 7 P. M. C. Rich, L. Box 600 Master C. Raymond, Box 957 Secretary G. E. Brooks Financier R. S. Means Mag. Agent 64. ANCHOR; Moberly, Mo. Meets every Tuesday at 2 P. M. G. Zang, Box 667 Master J. EverTtt, Box 667 Secretary F. Nebergall, Box 667 Financier M. C. Cavnaugh Mag. Agent 66. BLUFF CITY : Memphis, Tenn. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays. W. C. Nance, L. A N. Shops .... Master C. E.Ringwald, L. A N. Shops. . Secretary J. Fuchs, 16 Johnson Ave . . . Financier W. Buchanan, L. AN. Shops . Mag. Agent 66. BANNER; Stansberry, Mo. Meets every Sunday at 4 P. M. Levi Smith, Box 76 Master P. McDermott Secretary A. Coffenberger Financier J. B. Miller Mag. Agent 67. BOSTON ; Boston, Mass. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 10 A. M. A. W. Spurr, Henderson House, Hammond St., Boston High lands. Master R. P. S. Jones, 58 Washington St., Charlestown District . . . Secretary J. C. Edwards, 21 Salem 8t., Charlestown District Financier W. C. Green, No. 2 Smith St., Salem, Mass Mag. Agent 68. 8ACRAMENT0; Rocklin, Cal. C. C. Brown Master L. Jeardeau Secretary A. H. Curtis Financier C. W. Myers Mag. Agent 66. ROYAL GORGE; South Pueblo, Col. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. E. B. Mayo, L. Box 45 Master A. Wyhe Secretary L. E. Wade L. Box 76 Financier E. B. Mayo, L. Box 45 Mag. Agent 60. UNITED: Philadelphia, Pa. Meets alternate Sundays at 9:30 A. M. J. H. Fellers, 814 Dickinson St., 81st Ward Master T. McCann Secretary J. Shepherd, 2510 Alder St . . .Financier J. Shepherd, 2M0 Alder St . . Mag. Agent 61. MINNEHAHA; St. Paul, Minn. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. 8. J. Murphy, 491 E. 5th St Master J. J. Spellman, 573 Jefferson Ave.Secretary B. Bradley 714 Heaney St ... . Financier 8. J. Murpy, 491 E. 5th St . . . Mag. Agent 62. TINBERGEN; Carbondale, Pa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. W. Ellis Master J. A. Bryden, Box 70 Secretary O. E. Hlsted, Box 2H8 Financier O. E. Histed, Box Mag. Agent 65. HERCULES; Danville, ills. D. Morgan, Box 772 Master C. J. McGee, Box 9ll Secretary G. Shuster, Box 772 Financier F. Krauel. Box 772 Mag. Agent 64. SIOUX; Sioux City. Iowa. A. Canfield, L. Box 6 Master L. O. Webb Secretary H. W. Butterfield, Box 751 . . .Financier E. A. Bennett Mag. Agent 66. FORT R1DGELY ; Sleepy Eye, Minn. J. A. Ashworth, Box 84 Master L. A. Bullard, Waseca, Minn . . Secretary W. W. Williams, Box 26 ... . Financier W. W. Williams, Box 26 . . . Mag. Agent 66. CHALLENGE ; Belleville, Ont. Meets 2d and 4th Hundays at 2:30 P. M. E. L. Adamson, G. T. Ry Master T. Daly, Jr., G. T. Ry Secretary J. Logue. G. T. Ry Financier H. Lavoie Mag. Agent 67. DOMINION ; Toronto, Canada. Meets 1st and 3rd Sundays at 2:30 P. M. J. Scott, 24 Vanauley St Master H. P. Boulton, 554 Queen St. W. Secretary J. Pratt, 24 Charlotte St Financier J. Pratt, 24 Charlotte St ... . Mag. Agent 68. EAU CLAIRE; Eau Claire, Wls. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. J. H. Stinson Master A. McKay Secretary J. Kennedy, Box 77, Altoona, Wis Financier W. J. Edgar, Box 124, Altoona, Wis Mag. Agent 66. ISLAND CITY; Brock ville, Ont. Meets 2d Sunday at 2:30 P. M. R. J. Turnbull. Box 154 Master F. Barr, Box 294 Secretary F. G. Lawrence, Box 225 .... Financier T. Shields, Box 248 Mag. Agent 70. LONE STAR ; Longview, Texas. C. Reitch, L. Box 364 Master J. A. Greram, L. Box 361 . . . . Secretary J. A. Gremm, L. Box 364 ... . Financier J. A. Christman, L. Box 364 . . Mag. Agent 71. SUSQUEHANNA; Oneonta, N. Y. C. Houghton, Box 472 Master F. Speucer Secretary A, DeLong, Box 679 Financier E. R. Barnes Mag. Agent Digitized by Google

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190 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 72. WELCOME; Camden, N. J. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. J. Gibbs, 414 Hamilton St Master C. T. Burr, 683 Carman St ... . Secretary C. T, Burr, 083 Carman St ... . Financier H. Higgins, 426 8. 3d St. . . . Mag. Agent 78. BAY STATE: Worcester, Mass. Meets 1st Thursday at 7:30 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 1 P. M. D. R. Parker, 22 Houghton St . . . Master C. L. Dodge, Piedmont Court . . Secretary C. E. Bullard, 32 Plymouth St . Financier T. Loynd, 83 Green St, . . . .Mag. Agent 74. KAN8A8 CITY; Kansas City . Mo. Meets alternate Mondays at 7:30 P. M. J. Fleming, 1825 St. Louis Ave . . .Master W. Plercey, 1323 18th St Secretary M. Hurley, 1515 Genessee St . . Financier M. Hurley Mag. Agent 75. ENTERPRISE; Philadelphia, Pa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. E. H. Knowles, 3735 Elm St ... . Master C. H. Maul, 658 N. 4th St ... . Secretary F. Dupell, 422 N. 35th St Financier C. H. Maul, 658 N. 40th St . . . Mag. Agent 78. NEW ERA; Fergus Falls, Minn. Meets Jst and 3d Sundays at 7 P. M. B. F. Parks, Box 147 Master G. B. Dickinson, Box 67 Secretary W. R. Roberts, Box 252 Financier J. Lenahan, Box 252 Mag. Agent 77. ROCKY MOUNTAIN ; Denver, Col. A. II. Chnjpman, Box 1,588 Master A. Clark, Box 1588 Secretary W F. Hynes. Box 1588 Financier J. F. Bristol, 612 Lawrence St, Mag. Agent 78. GOLDEN EAGLE ; Sedalla, Mo. Meets 1st and 3d Saturdays at 7:30 P. M. W. H. Walters, Box 1091 Master C. T. Kelk, Box 1100 Secretary W. H. Clark, Box 1100 Financier J. Cost in, L. Box 958 Mag. Agent 79. J. M. DODGE : Roodhouse, Ills. Meets every Saturday at 7:30 P. M. V. B. Giddfngs. L. Box 1144 Master H. Adams. L. Box 1174 Secretary W. Donnelly, L. Box 1165 .... Financier E. H. Becraft, Box 48 Mag. Agent 80. SELF HELP; Aurora, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. C. F. Earl, Box 478 Master T. Byron, Box 375 Secretary G. Goding, Box 252 Financier H. Gass, Box 1717 Mag. Agent 81. PINE CITY; Brainerd, Minn. H. A. Boadecker, Box 624 Master C. S. Larison, Box 301 Secretary W. Wadham, Box 552 Financier A. McDonald, Box 458 Mag. Agent 82. NORTHWESTERN; Minneapolis, Minn. Meets 1st Saturday at 7:30 P. M. and 3d Sunday at 3 P. M. F. L. Harvey, L. Box 187 Master A. W. Dean, 310 19th St. N . . . . Secretary F. X. 1 tall, 207 13th Ave. S . . . Financier Z. G. Han scorn, 612 12th Ave.S, Mag. Agent 85. FARGO ; Fargo, Dakota. G. A. Kingsley Master 8. P. Olson, Box 1144 Secretary A. Bassett, Box 1796 Financier C. A. Wagner Mag. Agent 86. BLACK HILLS; Laramie City, Wyoming. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. P. Math Ison Master F. E. Roffee, Box 136 Secretary I. F. Chopper, Box 230 Financier J. Brebner, Box 219 Mag. Agent 87. SUMMIT; Rawlins, Wyoming. C. B. Hart Master J.C. Gunning, Box 142 Secretary G. A. Moncton, Box 198 .. . . Financier J. C. Gunning, Box 142 ... . Mag. Agent 88. MORNING STAR ; Evanston, Wyoming. Meets every Thursday at 7:30 P. M. P. Peterson Master J. J. LeCain, Box 89 Secretary E. W. Dennis, Box 124 Financier S. Blackham Mag. Agent 89. 8ILVER STATE; Carlin, Nev. Meets every Tuesday at 4 P. M. R. Trewick Master O. W. Holibaugh, Box 43 ... . Secretary O. Thompson, Box 42 .... Financier C. H. Oliver Mag. Agent 90. SAN DIEGO t National City, Cal. J. A. McNeil Master J. M. Dodge, Box 317 San Diego . Secretary J. P. Vasquc Financier R. V. Dodge, Box 817, San Dlego.Mag Agent 91. GOLDEN GATE: San Francisco, Cal. Meets 1st Sunday at 7 P. M. and 3d Sun- day at 11 A. M. J. W. Harrigan, 1476 5th St., West Oakland, Cal Master T. W. Martin. 212 ’2th St ... . Secretary J.C. McCreagn, S. P. R.R. Bhops.Flnancler A. J. Cunningham, 8. P. R. R. Shops Mag. Agent 92. INTER-STATE; Texarkana, Tex. J. R. McCartney Master C. B. Hall Secretary J. P. Kline Financier J. R. McCartney Mag. Agent 93. GATE CITY; Keokuk, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. Z. Moore, 713 Palean St Master M. J. Donahue, Box 651 Secretary J. H. Carter, Box 651 Financier George Sick, Box 310 Mag. Agent 94. CACTU8; Tucson, Arizona. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7 P. M. F. D. Simpson, Box 218 Master F. Smith, Box 218 Secretary F. P. Sargent, Box 218 Financier F. M. Wiley, Box 218 Mag. Agent 96. CHICAGO; Chicago, ill. Meets 1st Tuesday and 3d Friday at 7:30 P. M.; and last Sunday at 2:30 P. M. J. Leahy, 74 N. Sangamon St . . .Master J. Pierce, 171 W. Huron St . . . Secretary C. A. Miller, 643 N. Robey 8t . . Financier E. W. Wallbaum, 188 Milton Ave Mag. Agent 8S. TRINITY; Forth Worth, Tex. Meets every Friday at 8 P. M. J. Moynihan, L. Box 406 Master T. Tierney, Box 459 Secretary J. O’Mai iey, L. Box 406 Financier J. II. Smith Mag. Agent 96. ALEXIA; Wellsville, Ohio. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays. C. S. Given Master W. P. Scheets Secretary 8. J. Clark Financier W. P. Scheets Mag. Agent 84. CALHOUN; Battle Creek, Mich. Meets 2d and 4tli Sundays at 2 P. M. and 1st Wednesday at 7:3 ■ P. M. H. A. Beardsley. Box 455 Master J. l lghe, Box 1823 Secretary G. Kelly, Box 1084 Financier J. Randolph, Box 1084 .... Mag. Agent 97. ORANGE GROTE ; Los Angeles, Cal. Meets the 1st, 10th and 20th of each month at 7 P.M. C. Elton, Box 72 Master A. P. Keran, Box 72 Secretary H. E. Moore, Box 1294 Financier M. M. Smith Mag. Agent Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 191 98. PERSEVERANCE ; Terrace, Utah. Meets every Tuesday. E. A. Peck Master R. W. Shields Secretary G. W. Jacobs Financier E. B. Mandeville Mag. Agent 99. ROCHESTER : Rochester, N. Y. Meets every Sundays at 2.-00P. M. A. H. Sharp, 80Tappan 8t. Master J. R. Sproai, 182 North Ave . . . Secretary C. W. Beach, 28Foehner St . . . Financier Geo. Hartman, 122 State St . . Mag. Agent 100. ADAIR; Bowling Green ,Ky. Meets every Monday at v P. M. A. H. Green, Box 115 Master M. J. Collins Secretary M. J. Collins Financier G. Wilkes Mag. Agent 101. ADVANCE; Creston, Iowa. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. J. V. Cherrlngton, Box 812 .' . . . . Master A. E. Finley, L. Box 229 Secretary W. L. McClure, Box 393 Financier J. 8. Vickers, Box 18 Mag. Agent 102. CONFIDENCE; East Des Moln Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at J. Anderson P. Combs J. Musgrove J.Clarey, Box 159 es, Iowa. 2 P. M. . . . Master . . Secretary . Financier Mag. Agent 109. FALLS CITY : Louisville, Kv. Meets every Wednesday at 2 P. M. T. Pidgeon, 1518 12th St Master T. McGuire, 948 Dumesneil St . . Secretary H. Prout. Broadway Hotel . . . Financier J. T. Abeam, 1829 Rowan St . Mag. Agent 104. J. W. RICHARDSON ; Louisville, Ky. J. A. Hoke, Bender’s Drug Store, . Master F. Honnaker, 939 E. Green St . Secretary F. Honnaker, 939 E. Green St . Financier G. Buxe, 1128 Washington St. . Mag. Agent 105. PROGRESS; Galesburg, Ills. T. E. Creen, Box 1278 Master H. W. Walbaum, Box 1137 . . Secretary J. C. Herron, Box 1185 Financier H. W. Wallbaum, Box 1137 . . Mag. Agent 100. KEY CITY; Dubuque, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 7:15 P. M. W. McDonald, Box 1373 Master E. Adams, 137 High 8t Secretary T. Welch, 18th SL, between Washington and Elm Sts . . Financier E. Adams, 137 High St ... . Mag. Agent 107. ECLIPSE; Gallon, Ohio. Meets every Thursday at 7:30 P M. C. H. Ness Master J. A. Farnsworth, Box 283 .. . Secretary A. N. Jenkinson, Box 196 .. . Financier W. E. Armor, L. Box 33 ... . Mag. Agent 108. PIONEER; Chama, New Mex. W. Cline, Alamosa, Col Master K. B. Rhelm . Secretary J. C. McCabe Financier H. 8. Smith, L. Box 2622, Ala- mosa, Col Mag. Agent 109. PEACE; St. Louis, Mo. Meets alternate Sundays at 7 P, M. J. Hackett, 3101 Caroline St ... . Master W. J. Pourcellle, 2718 Gamble Ave Secretary Louis Fisher, 2811 Adams St .0. Financier W. A. Isbell, 320 Montrose Ave, Mag. Agent 110. OLD GUARD; Bucyrus, Ohio. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. W. T. Craig Master W. C. Bruce Secretary J. R. Gordon, L. Box 235 ... . Financier J. E. Brown Mag. Agent 111. BEACON; Mattoon, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Tuesdays at 7:30 P. M. J. F. Gt cason, Box 498 , Master F. S. Strickland, Box 833 ... . Secretary H. H. Klrchgraber, L. Box 142 . Financier L. Welsh, Box 295 Mag. Agent 112. EVENING STAR; Mt. Vernon, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. A. J. Randall, L. Box 128 Master C. Joyce Secretary J. Murphy, Box 568 Financier A. D. Isom Mag. Agent 118. CLARK-KIHBALL; Eagle Rock, Idaho. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. Wm. Hull Master G. H. Maitland Secretary Wm. Hull Financier E. B. Nye Mag. Agent 114. MAGIC CITY; Cheyenne, Wyoming. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 4 P M. A. Heenan, Box 229 Master C. Madson, Box 625 Secretary F. W. Dudley, Box 825 Financier W. McGuire Mag. Agent 116. GULF CITY; Galveston, Texas. Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. J. McDonough, Ave. K, between 38th and 37th Sts Master J. H. Steinhoff, Ave. N, between 19th and 20th Sts Secretary J. L. Praline, 216 West Ave. I . Financier J. H. Steinhoff, Ave. N, be- tween 19th and 20tli Sts . . . Mag Agent 118. ST. CLAIR ; Fort Gratiot, Mich. Meets 1st, 3d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. R. E. Allen, Box 57 Master E. G. Hibbard. Box 154 Secretary J. J. Rae, Box 31 Financier F. Minard Mag. Agent 117. BEAVER; London, Ont. Meets 2d Tuesday and 4th Friday 7:30 P. M. R. Gowanlock,364 South St . . . Master 8. T. Fletcher, 221 Maitland St . . Secretary J. W. Cox. 76 Hamilton Road . . Financier W. Temple. 109 Colborne SL . Mag. Agent 118. STAR OF THE EAST; Rich moud, Quebec. Meets first two Wednesdays at 8 P. M. and the last two Saturdays at 3 P. M. R. A. Leonard, Richmond Sta. P.O., Master J. Darnant, Richmond Sta. P.O., Secretary G. Scott, Richmond Sta P. O . Financier T. A. Bonner, Richmond Sta. P. O Mag. Agent 119. COLONIAL; River du Loup, Quebec. Meets every Wednesday at 8 P. M. R. Findley Master F. Gosselin Secretary Wm. Carmichael Financier F. Chenard, I. C. R’y, River du Loup Station Mag. Agent 120. FORTUNE ; Syracuse, N. Y. Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 P. M. 8. T. Vrooman, Care J. Doyle, 197 Seymour St Master F. H. Livington, 157 Madison St. Secretary G. J. Walters, 146 Butternut St . Financier S. W. Watkins, Jr., 58 Otisco St Mag. Agent 121. FELLOWSHIP j Corning, N.Y. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 4 P. M. O. L. Baker, Box 867 Master H. Krebs, Box 310 Secretary G. R. Quick, L. Box 35 Financier J. Krebs, Box 310 Mag. Agent 122. H. B. 8T0NE; Beardstowu, 111. 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192 FIREMENS MAGAZINE. 188. OVERLAND; Omaha, Neb. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. J. Casey. 608 13th St Master F. Crawford, U. P. Round House.Secretary T. F. Barry, 1112 Chicago St . . Financier G. T. Anderson, U. P. R. H . Mag. Agent 124. PILOT; Perry, Iowa. H. A. Draper Master M. Maloy Secretary’ E. G. Fox Financier M. Maloy Mag. Agent 186. GUIDE; Marshalltown, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. S. C. Cook, Box 1,507 Master G. S. Tubbs Secretary J. Burke Financier F. W. Snider Mag. Agent 186. COMET; Austin, Minn. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. F. A. Fairbanks Master F. McWhorter Secretary P. M. Chambers Financier C. Gllleece Mag. Agent 127. NORTHERN LIGHT ; Winnepeg, Manitoba. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. H. Cochran, 159 Ross St Master H. Curran, C. P. Ry. Shops . . . Secretary R. Bell Financier H. Lynes Mag. Agent 128. LANDMARK; Glendive, Montana. Meets 2d and 4th Suudays at 2 P. M. J. Flage, Box 55 Master J. H. Casey, Box 55 Secretary W. T. Field, Box 55 Financier F. J. Merserean, Box 55 ... . Mag. Agent 189. MINERAL KING; Escanaba, Mich. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays. J. Trotter Master T. Owens, Box 298 Secretary L. R. Blake Financier G. W. Parmeter Mag. Agent 180. GUIDING STAB; Milwaukee, Wis. Meets every Sunday at 7:30 P. M. J. Buckley, 305 Jackson St ... . Master J. Rhine, 715 Clybourne St . . . Secretary I. J. Holbrook. 235 Hanover St . Finartciei J. Buckley, 30o Jackson St . . Mag. Agent 181. GOLDEN RULE; Stevens Point, Wis. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. H. A. Brooks, Box 88, S. Side . . . Master L. F. Jackson Secretary E. Murray, Box 88, S. Side . . . Financier C. H. Eastwood, Box 74, S. Side.Mag. Agent 182. MARVIN HUGHITT; Eagle Grove, Iowa. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. F. M. Morgan Master Jno. Cau Held, Box 90 Secretary J. A. CorreJl Financier C. A. Bates * * ... Mag. Agent 188. SPRAGUE; Sprague, Washington Ty. Meets every Wednesdays at 7 P. M. T. J. Allen Master Wm. Madden Secretary John Nichols Financier M. J. Black Mag. Agent 184. EASTMAN; RIchford. Vermont. Meets 1st Sunday and 3d Monday. J. F. Simmons Master C. E. Jones Secretary W. J. Rumsey Financier H. E. Cowan Mag. Agent 186. NEW YEAR; El Paso, Texas. C. J. Lull, Box 182 Master F. B. Wiudiate Secretary A. C. Mast, Box 182 Financier J. B. Matthews, Box 182 .. . Mag. Agent 186. J. SCOTT; Port Hope, Ontario. Meets 1st and 3d Saturdays at 8 P. M. It. M. Johnston, M . Ry Master G. Campbell, Box 273 Secretary M. McNeish, M. Ry Financier S. B. Laidlaw, M. Ry Mag. Agent 187. PROTECTION; Eldon, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. P. J. Cook Master J. C. Nelson Secretary C. F. Strickland Financier C. W. Sheffer Mag. Agent 188. UNION s Freeport, 111. ^ _ _ , Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. C. F. Jones, 900 Centre St., Racine, W'is Master W. G. Powell, Box 1844 Secretary J. Braid, 90 Kraft Bros Financier P. Hayes Mag. Agent 189. MT. WHITNEY; Tulare, Cal. Meets every Wednesday at 2 P. M. J. Humiston Master 8. M. Storer Secretary W. L. Smith Financier W. H. Evans Mag. Agent 149. MOUNT OURAY; Sallda, Col. _ Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. S. S. Sanford • Master M. J. Ruland Secretary W. J. Cox Financier A. F. Duey Mag. Agent 141. A. G. PORTER ; Fort Wayne, Ind Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. C. S. Reid, 178 West Berry St . . . Master R. M. Jones, 84 Van Buren St Secretary W. R. Fredericks, 415 Lafayette St Financier Geo. Miller, 212 Francis St . Mag. Agent 142. C. B. WHIPPLE; Toledo, Ohio. H. Kelle>\ 1 15 Broadway St ... . Master F. Willlver, Cor. Dix and Western Ave Secretary G. W. Nesper, 196 Broadway . - Financier J. L. Allen, Cor Dix and Knower Sts Mag. Agent 148. E. C. FELLOWS; West Oakland, Cal. Meets every Sunday at 1 P. M. F. B. Hall Master G. W. Snook, 1760 Taylor St. . . Secretary F. S. Small. 929 Wood st . . . . Financier G. H . Vogel ey, 1760 Taylor St . Mag. Agent 144. ; Campbellton, New Brunswick. Master ] Secretary Financier ' ‘ Mag. Agent 146. DAVY CROCKETT; San Antonio, Texas. Meets every Sunday at 2:30 P. M. H. N. Norton Master Wm. Forbes Secretary Daniel Denton Financier H. N. Norton Mag. Agent 146. BAYOU CITY; Houston, Texas. G. D. Young, 196 Washington St . . Master P. Volts, 101 Houston Ave . . . Secretary G. P. Brown, 19 Young Ave . . Financier G. P. Brown, 19 Young Ave . Mag. Agent 147. MIDLAND; Temple, Texas. J. Stanton Master J. J. Easley Secretary T. Kelly* Financier J. J. Culpepper Mag. Agent 148. SUNNY SOUTH; Tyler, Texas. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. J. H. Duncan Master H. T. Massengale, Jr Secretary J. S. Ramsour Financier C. P. Jones Mag. Agent Digitized by Google

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VOL. VII. MAY, 1883. NO. 5. LONG FELLOW’S CREED. My work is finished ; I am strong In faith and hope and charity ; For I have written the things I see. The things that have been and shall be. Conscious of right, nor fearing wrong ; Because I am in love with Love, And the sole thing I hate is Hate : For Hate is death ; and Love is life, A peace, a splendor from above ; And Hate a never ending strife, A smoke, a blackness from the abyss Where unclean serpents coil and hiss! Love is the Holy Ghost within ; Hate is the unpardonable Nin ! Who preaches otherwise than this Betrays his Master with a kiss. Saved By Electricity. I wan telegraph operator and station agent on one of the western lines of rail- road when this adventure of which I am going to tell you happened to me. It was a wild and stormv night, and as the depot was nearly hall a mile out of town, the set of loafers which usually collected about the stove in the waiting room had eventually concluded to seek some place nearer home to spend the evening in, and, for a wonder, I was alone. The express from the west was due at 9:50. After that I should be at liberty, and I began to wish the evening was over long before the train came along, or else that I had some one to talk to, for the depot was in one of the loneliest spots that could have been selected ; and the wind kept up a dismal moaning in the woods close by, and every now and then seemed to be positively howling in the wires of the telegraph. I began to feel nervous and fidgety. At last the train came. I was also ex- press agent, and the express man on the train handed me a heavily sealed enve- lope, remarking as he did so, ‘‘Be careful of that, Branth waite. There's a big bo- nanza in that package, if it was yours or mine.” “ Money ?” I asked, noticing that there were but two passengers getting off — two men in shaggy overcoats and slouchy- looking hats, whom I concluded, without thinking much about them or paying but little attention to them, to be hunters re- turned from some upper country trip. “Yes; a trifle of $20,000, I believe,” answered Phillips. ‘‘Old Bowers is sending it down to his son, who’s putting up a mill somewhere near he, isn't he ? ' “ Yes ; on the other side of the river,” I replied. “It’s lucky to have a rich father, Phillips.” “ You’re right, there,” answered Phil- lips. And then the train started off, and I turned and walked toward the office. As I neared the door with the package in my hand one of the men who had been watching me, made a spring toward me. I don*t know why I happened to be on the outlook for them, but I must have been, for I jumped back almost the same instant that he made his move, and be- fore either one of them comprehended what I was about I had made a dive be- tween them and succeeded in getting into the office, and had the door bolted al- most before I knew what I was doing. I heard a volley of curses hurled after me, and then I knew by the sounds and the creaking of the door that both of the men were trying to break in. But I had no fears of their doing that. It was of hard wood, well seasoned, and would resist all their efforts in that direc- tion. I put the package in the safe and locked it securely, before I stopped to think Digitized by v^.ooQle

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1*4 FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. what was to be done. Then I sat down to think, while I could hear the men talking outside; I knew they were hold- ing a council over the means to be used to effect an entrance and obtain posses- sion of the money 1 had received. It was anything but a pleasant situa- tion to be in. Here was I alone, half a mile away from any assistance, at 10 o'clock at night — and a stormy night at that — and the probahilitv was that nearly everybody was already in bed. If they were not, no one would think of coming to the depot at that hour of the night. Outside were two desperate men, who knew I had a large sum of money in my possession, and they knew that if they could effect an entrance I would amount to but little in the accomplishment of their villainous purpose. Suddenly a thought occurred to me. The clerk at the hotel where I boarded had taken a fancy to telegraphy, and we had nut up a wire between the hotel and the depot. Why couldn’t I advise him of mv danger, and have him send me help ? I heard a new sound at the door just then, which sent the blood in great, frightened waves all over me. The men had begun to cut their way in with their pocket-knives. I rushed to the instrument and “called” George. What if he had gone to bed, or should be out? I turned pale at the thought. But pretty soon a response came. He was there. Go ahead. I began and wrote : “ 1 am in danger. Two men are trying to gain admittance for the purpose of robbing the express safe. Send help im- mediately, for God’s sake. Not a minute to lose ! ’f “Slower,” telegraphed George, who had not been practicing long enough to be able to read very well. I went over with the message again. But I suppose the excitement made mv writing “ blurred,” for again he sent back word : “Slower, and more distinct. Can’t make it out.” Good God! Before I succeeded in making him understand me they would be tli rough the door, I thought, with a cold sweat breaking out all over me. But I went over the message again, and this time he caught it and sent back a hurried “All right! Hold out for ten minutes! ” The men were digging away like bea- vers. I could see the points of their knives once in a while as they splintered away fragments of the panels. But I knew that it would take them some time yet to cut away enough for them to make an entrance through. How I wished I had a pistol. I waited in feverish impatience. Sud- denly there was a crash, and one panel was stove in by the foot of one of the men. “Aha!” he grinned with his leering face at the aperture. “ You see we mean business, dont you ? What are you go- ing to do, eh ?” I didn’t know. Die, I suppose, if they took an idea to put an end to me into their heads. Why didn’t George and the help he promised come? It seemed to me that they had had time enough to make a ten-mile trip. “ We’ve got the second panel almost ready to stave in,” said the man-, chuck- ling horribly over the cheerful informa- tion. “Then I guess Tom can crawl through. You might as well be opening that box of your’n an’ git out that bundle we’re after. It’ll save all of us considerable trouble an’ time.” Crash came his foot against the panel and it burst it into splinters; and my heart fairly stopped beating when I saw one of them thrust his head and shoul- ders through the opening. I seized the poker and struck him over the head with all the force 1 could mus- ter. He rolled out a volley of terrible curses, but I was master of the situation at that particular time. Suddenly there was a sound of voices, and then the man outside cried out that they were “ nabbed,” and tried to make his escape. But I knew by the sound that he was caught, and was struggling with his cap- tors. There were several pistol shots fired, and eager cries, during which the poor wretch in the door made no effort to es- cape, but lay there limp and motionless. I began to fear 1 had killed him. I drew back the bolts and got the door opened iust in time to see the other over- powered, a prisoner in the hands of half a dozen of the boys from town. Then we got the man out of the door. He wasn’t dead, but he was insensible ; my blows with the poker had been too much for him. I bought me a pistol the first thing the next morning, and was on the lookout for robbers and adventures after that; but Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 19S that was the only adventure of any ac- count that happened to me while I stayed in that vicinity. If it hadn’t been for that telegraph which George and I had put in operation, I rather think I should nave finished up all my earthly adventures that night. Yery Mysterious! Youths’ Companion. In one of our Eastern States, hidden away in a nook of the hills, is a little vil- lage where grass grows in the very streets, and the birds build fearlessly in the trees that shade the “ main buildings.” These buildings comprise a grocery, a store where dry goods and 14 notions ” are sold, and a postoffice which is also a book store. A dreamy quiet hung over the little town. There were some days in the spring-time, when the lilacs were in bloom and the bees kept up a perpetual hum about the flowers ; when no nreeze was stirring, and the air was warm and soft, that a stranger coming there would deem it a veritable Sleepy Hollow, and be al- most sure that Rip Van Winkle lived hard by. Well, everything was so pleasant and peaceful, that it was no wonder people did not care to change. They entertained the most intense respect for the ways of their ancestors. When a man had fought through the Revolutionary War, and had his toes frost-bitten at Valley Forge ; when he had signed the Declaration of Independence, or been one of the first settlers ; or, as some of the mossy tombstones stated, had been 44 captivated by the Indians, and safe returned by Divine Providence,” — why, then, it was not at all likely that his great-grandchildren could improve on the pattern. And very probably, so far as good sense and sound principle go, they could not have surpassed their ancestors. But a hundred years is a hundred years, and it takes even less time than that to change materially the coast-line of knowledge. Our little village was so securely planted among its hills, that as the years went on, and the waves receded, it almost forget there was an ocean beyond. 44 Eddication, now,” said Deacon Green; 44 what on airth duz a boy want with more eddication *n he gets in the deestric school? Ef he kin read, an’ write, an’ cipher, what more duz he want? He don’t want nothin’ more!” And such was the general opinion. But it must be owned that this belief bore hard on the deacon’s youngest son, William Green, who was thirteen years old, and who had a passion for what his father called tomfoolery, and his mother said was 44 pesky nonsense.” From the time he was able to run about he had laid hands on everything that he could find in the insect and small animal line. He was forever watching beetles and spiders, carrying around snakes, and catching young birds and tadpoles. As he was the only boy in the family, he might have been quite useful in the farm-work. But no; as the deacon re- marked, 44 he haint no head at all for what’s useful. He’ll let the pig walk right into the corn, an’ never notice it ; an’ ef I put him to milkin’, he’ll more ’n like strip two teats, an’ forget the other two. But jest let a thing have half a dezen legs, or do somethin7 that nothin’ else of its kind ever thought of doing’, an* he’s all attention ; he can’t look too close.” And, indeed, his deed t were the source of much vexation. His mother’s pins went to impale 44 specimens,” her boxes to encase them; and when later, under the young doctor’s influence, he began to collect bones, and stuff birds, the poor woman was almost distracted. All this was bad enough; and. as the Widow Tucker put it, “That boy was a dreffle dispensation to his parients.” But worse was to come, for the 44 dispensa- tion” found an ally and upholder in the new doctor. The old doctor was credited with thoroughly understanding the con- stitution of every child born in the village during the last fifty years; yet all his knowledge could not keep his own con- stitution from breaking. Accordingly, as strength and eyesight began to fail, he called in an assistant. The young man was fresh from the Har- vard medical school; and having more ideas than money, took the first place of- fered him, and brought his science to our little town. One result of this move was that he had a fixed though small income, and another, and more important result, was that he met William Green, liked him, and by his books and talk and ad- vice, confirmed the boy’s natural bent. There is no saying what the end would have been, had matters gone on in their usual erven channel. Perhaps in time the deacon would have reconciled him- self to Will’s inclinations, and even aided them. But for once it was clear that destiny was averse to slow measures, and meant to give the deacon short space for reflection. As the means of fulfilling her purposes, she chose the crock wherein Mrs. Green Digitized by v^.ooQle

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196 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. kept the milk of a favorite cow. She also selected an active agent, which shall be for the present an unknown quantity. There was no cellar in the neighbor- hood like Mrs. Green's,— so cool, and airy, and large, with its brick floor and rough stone walls. It was enough to coax cream from the poorest milk. Neither was th.sre any butter in the neighborhood like Mrs. Green's. Her skill was beyond a doubt, and brought her ready purchasers. Within the last few weeks, however, she had been annoyed bv finding one particular crock of milk often disturbed. Every morning some of the cream was gone, and what was left was broken and stirred up. Being a prudent woman, Mrs. Green said nothing for a while, and quietly watched to detect the thief. Her suspicions fell first on Jane, the kitchen “help;” but when she spoke to her, Janey sobbed till she had a head- ache, and almost choked herself by the energy of her denials. Moreover, the cream was disturbed one day when Janey was at a neighbor’s. Mrs. Green now turned her attention to Mike, the hired man. But Mike said, coolly, “Ye’ll have to look elsewhere, misthress, for the thafe. Mike Dewine is none so fond of cream as to be afther stalin’ it from yer pans.” And in his case, as in Janey’s, an alibi was so clearly E»d that the black cloud of suspicion at once, and now hung ready poised to descend on some one else. The deacon was, of course, out of the uestion. In the first place, he was a eacon; in the second place, he did not like cream ; and lastily, if he had wanted it, he had a right to it and would not have denied taking it. Once or twice he suggested to his wife the Pinafore solution,— it was the cat, but she dismissed that idea with scorn. “I’d like to know now,” she said, “ can a cat take off a board kiver an’ put it back agen all right, an’ besides that, leave no tracks of itself ? ” The deacon acknowledged that it was not likely. “ Of course it aint,” she answered, sharply; so this explanation also was given up. Not so the cream ; it continued to dis- appear as though it had legs of its own and a ticket-of-leave. The cloud of doubt still hung over the old farm-house, till one fine day, it made its last descent and alighted on the luckless head of William Green. That morning, as usual, Mrs. Green skimmed the milk and examined with a careful eye the last night’s pans and crocks. The crock, the source of so much trouble, was, she rejoiced to see, all right; and in her own mind she resolved to use the cream for dumplings at dinner. Having made this decision, she went about her work. The deacon was read- ing the weekly paper, Mike had gone with a grist to mill, and Janey was in the kitchen. William was off— the Lord alone knows where, thought his mother, with vexation. She was in need of chips, and found no one to pick them up but herself. Perhaps an hour had gone by, when, looking out from a window that com- mands the outer cellar steps, Mrs. Green beheld her missing son cautiously skirt- ing the house and entering the cellar. This means something, thought she; and she stood watching at the window, as a cat watches a mouth. In a little more than five minutes, William came out, and with the same caution disap- peared round the corner of the house. Then Mrs Green, in her turn, visited the cellar, and walked straight up to the ill-fated crock. She raised the cover, she looked within, she groaned in anguish. Her fears were realized. The crei m had been broken and. some of it was gone. Poor woman ! she really felt more deeply than William or any one else would have supposed possible. Und* r a brusque and terribly energetic manner, she concealed a good, warm heait, where- in William held the largest place. She knew he liked fun and could not resist a practical joke, but she did not think he would tak? what did not belong to him, or tell a lie about it. Now here was the fatal proof. It was with a heavy heart that she called the deacon, and laving the case be- fore him, waited his verdict. It came, — swift condemnation, and retribution to follow as soon as the offender should be caught, — all this expressed in as strong terms as an elder in the church could use. Both the deacon and his wife held firm to what was, or should have been, the Puritan motto, — let justice be done though the heavens fall. Like their ancestors, too, they were apt to think that if the heavens fell, justice was surely done. When William next appeared that day, it was almost noon, and he came with the evident purpose of getting his dinner. A twinkle was in his eye and a light- hearted pucker on his lips. “William!” called the deacon, from the sitting-room, “come in here. I want to speak with you.” Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. 197 William’s hilarity left him at once ; too many a “ talkin’-to," or worse, had been prefaced with like words. However, he answered, “Yes, sir," and walked promptly in. A long switch stood in the corner, and his father was regarding it with an eye full of intention. The intention was soon apparent, and in one way decisive. William acknowl- edged that he had been in the cellar, but would not say what he went for ; only, he solemnly declared he had not touched the cream. Circumstantial evidence be- ing against him, there followed a sound whipping, after which he was sent din- nerless to his room, to stay there till he confessed. His mother brought him his supper of bread and water at evening, but the lad was smarting under the in- justice more than the punishment, and would say nothing. Morning, noon, of the next day passed in the same manner. About dusk, the deacon came up stairs, and after some fruitless questioning, lost patience. “ I’ll give you till to-morrow noon to tell the truth," said he; “and ef you’ve nothin’ to say then, I reckon you know what to look for." “Very well, sir," replied Will, in a stubborn way, that seemed to the deacon to the last degree unregenerate. Later on, when her husband was asleep, good Mrs. Green stole softly up and tried to coax confession from her boy. “O Will," she said, “I’ve never seen your father so put out. Do own up. an’ then perhaps things will come right." “ Mother," answered Will, desperately, “I can't, and I won’t, own up to what* I never did ; and if father won’t believe me to-morrow, I’ll get where he won’t have a chance to doubt me again." This was all she could get from him. His bread and water was taken up the next morning, as usual, and received in sullen silence. At the breakfast-table in the room below, the family could hear him tramping back and forth restlessly. Gloom overspread them all. The deacon was so sore at heart as to be glad of a chance to scold, when he found no cream for his coffee. “’Pears to me, Samanthy, I wouldn’t call folks to breakfast till the things were on the ta- ble " “Mercy, father I aint there any cream ? I'm that upset I can’t think of anything," and off she hurried to the cellar with the empty jug. But hardly was she there before they heard her give a curious, agi- tated cry ; and the next moment she came running up stairs panting, almost speech- less from excitement. “Well," snapped the deacon, “can’t ye speak, Samanthy? Are ye tuk , I’d like to know ? " Three pair of eves, fixed on her, dilated and then grew blank, as she gasped in answer, with her first and only attempt at a pun, — “ No, Elnathan — /—aint tuk — but — the cream's— tuk. It’s stirred all up agin." There was a dead silence, interrupted only by the tramp of the guiltless and much-wronged William overhead. Then the deacon rose from his unfinished breakfast, and gave an exasperated push to the chair he had been sitting in. “ Be ye goin’ to fool the whole mornin' away?" he said to Mike; then, turking to his wife, — “ Mother, I’m a-goin' to the old orchard lot, an’ sha’n’t be back afore dinner- time." Here he put on his hat, and sought the door, preceded by Mike. With his hand on the knob, however, he turned to say, in the gruffest of voices,— “I s’pose ye might as well call Wil- liam, an’ get done eatin’ some time to- day." With this, he walked out and closed the door behind him. It is to be presumed that William en- joyed a warm breakfast, and forgot to some degree his wrongs in the various dainties nis mother brought him. Still, there was considerable stiffness when they all met at dinner; and this was in- creased by his father’s remarking that though he was not guilty this time, he might have taken the cream before, and he meant to keep an eye on him. But the course of events was already bringing to light the real criminal. The next morning, when her work was done up, Mrs. Green took her knitting, and sat down on the cool, shady stone steps that led out-doors from the cellar. William sat down by her, busy with some device of his own, and some time passed in silence. All at once Mrs. Green, who was drowsily and mechanic- ally knitting, was roused by a cautious touch from Will. He motioned her, first to be silent, then to look, pointing for- ward with his finger. What she saw, shall be told in her own words, as she recounted the affair to the deacon, the “help," and one or two neighbors who dropped in during the afternoon. “ No," she said, “ I’d never a believed it, ef I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes. I was kind of noddin’ over my needles, when Will, he grabbed me. There he was, a-p’intin’ with all his might; an’ so, Digitized by CjOOQle

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108 FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. as my specs were on, I tuk a good look. 41 You see, that crock— the one I kept the Alderney's milk in— it stood nigh on to the end of the shelf, an’ as I was short of kivers, I jest tuk a square piece of board for that one. I declare, I dunno how 'twas I never noticed it afore, but when I come to look arterwards, I saw there was just a bit of a knot-hole in it, 'bout as big round as your two fingers. 44 Well, now. ef you'll believe it, when Will p’inted, there was a big gray rat a- snoopin’ up along the shelf. He kep’ a- sniffin' an1 lookin' round, but we wuz still as death; an' moreover the cellar- door kind of slanted between ; an’ so he snooped along till he got up on that crock. 44 He looked dreadful knowin’, an’ pot- tered about awhile, to make sure, I s’pose. that nobody was a-noticin' ; an’ then, all at once, he put his tail right down through that knot-nole, an' wiggled it round. Then he jerked it up, an* ef you’ll be- lieve me, it was jest kivered with cream. 44 Well, well," thinks I to myself, as I see him begin to lick it off, 4ef it don’t beat all 1 ' Well, when he’d got the cream off, down he soused it agen; an’ he kep’ a- dippin’ an' a-lickin' an' a-dippin’, till William he couldn’ stand it no longer, an' he up an' giggled all to once. 44 1 wish you'd a seen that rat ! He was off the pan, an’ across the floor, afore you could so much as wink. An' William, he lay back on the steps and laughed till he was black in the face, and I had to pull at him an’ say, 4 Aint you ashamed or hourself, William ? ’ But he only kep’ on a-chokin an’ laughin’, till at last I hed to give in ; an' I laughed too, it was that comical." In the course of the afternoon, the dea- con found William at the barn ; and being a good man at heart, and not unable to appreciate a joke, he walked up to his son, and said, — 44 1 s’pose you wouldn't a cared ef the rat had got your whipping as well as the cream." William’s dignity broke down under this, and they laughed together. The deacon was the first to recover. 44 What does hurt me, my boy," said he, 44 is that I didn't believe you. Now, I’m sure it was all right, an yet I’d like to know what you were after that day in the cellar." 44 Father," answered Will, earnestly, and with emotion, 44 1 never lied to you, indeed — and it was almost nothing at all I went for. I might have told you as well as not, only you'd said you wouldn’t have me fooling around when I ought to be at work. I’d got a tree-toad in the corner by the drain, and I wanted to see if it would turn red, from the bricks, if I kept it there long enough." Will was quite crimson by the time he finished his explanation, but his father did not seem displeased — only thoughtful. Some weeks later, the deacon, who in the meantime had long interviews with the young doctor, announced to Will, that if he was going to fool round all his life, he might as well make a business of it; therefore, as soon as fitted for it, he was to go to a scientific school. He has now been several years at such a school, and looks forward confidently to the day when he shall discover a new species and see it go down to posterity, labelled — Greenensis. And to support his hopes is the fact that his professors speak very highly of a paper on ‘‘The Brain of the Wood- chuck," which— says the title page — is written by Gulielmus Green. Success in Life* Anon. There are people who seem foreor- dained to failj as there are those who seem foreordained to succeed. Whatever one man touches turns to a cinder; what- ever another man touches turns to gold. One man fishes all day without getting more than a nibble ; another fishes in the same stream, and catches more than he can carry home. Our good friend whom we all respect, gets into Parliament, and gives promise ot becoming a great orator and statesman ; but in a few months we hear of him no more. Esquire C. buys a green bag, and shows himself at the courts, but gets no cases. The Reverend Mr. D. closes his course of study, and is ordained, but there is no place for him in the vineyard. Professor E. tries to get a living by his pen ; but whatever he writes no one cares to read. Mr. F. opens a shop, but he does not get custom enough to pay his rent. It is a sad thing to fail, but there is no recipe which will insure success. There are, however, certain conditions, upon our compliance with which success or failure may be contin- gent. A radical mistake in the choice of a profession generally proves fatal. A man ought to find out what he is fit for before he starts. If he enters upon a vocation that is above his capacity, he is sure to fail. No amount of industry can supply the natural defect. Some people will tell you that if you will only 6tick to it, no matter what line of life you have chosen, Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. 199 you are certain to succeed in the end. Many a poor, disappointed, overworked man will tell you this is not true. He has done his best, and failed. In every profession there is a large per- centage of failures, simply because there are so many who strike higher than they can reach. It may be said that a man can not tell what he is fit for until he has tested his powrers. There may be some truth in this, but in many other cases people can tell beforehand what we are fit for. It requires no great amount of foresight to predict that certain persons whom we know can never be artists, or poets or good public speakers. On the other hand, if one has a real genius for any particular profession, it will manifest itself soon enough. If the fire is in him, it will soon blaze out of itself. But whatever profession we choose, success is impossible without labor. A fortune is not made without toil. Money seems to come very easy to a few fovored people, but the world may not know now hard they had to work in the begin- ning. Newton said that all he had ever accomplished was the result of industry, but it was his genius that made him in- dustrious. With the impulse that lay behind he could not help working. The wind blew, and the mill must turn. A man of good parts may have his lazy fits, but he loses just so much because of this. His success is determined by the time he rives to his work and the degree in which he concentrates his faculties upon what is before him. The habitual loiterer never brings any- thing to pass. The young men whom von see lounging about waiting for the weath- er to change bef6re they go to work, break down before they begin— get stuck before they start. Ability and willing- ness to labor are the two great conditions of success. It is useless to work an elec- trical machine in a vacuum, but the air may be full of electricity, and still you can draw no spark until you turn the machine. The beautiful statue may ex- ist in the artist’s brain, and it may also be said in a certain sense to exist in the marble block that stands before him, but he must bring both his brains and bis hands to bear upon the marble, and work hard and long, in order to produce any practical result. Success also depends in a good measure upon the man’s promptness and skill to seize opportunities, and take advantage of the rise of the tide. A great deal of what we call luck, is nothing more nor less than this. It is the man who keeps his eyes open, and his hands out of his pockets, that succeeds. “I missed my chance,” exclaims the disappointed man, when he sei-s another catch the ball and ‘‘go in.” If be had been as alert as the other he might not have missed. But something more than alertness is needed ; we must know how to avail ourselves of the emergency. An elastic temperament, which never seems to recognize the fact of defeat, or forgets it at once and begins the work over again, is very likely to insure suc- cess. Many a great orator has made a terrible break-down in bis maiden speech. Many a merchant loses one fortune only to build up another and larger om*. Many an inventor fails in his first efforts, and is at last rewarded with a splendid triumph. Some of the most popular novelists wrote very poor stuff in the be- ginning. They w ere learning their trade, and could not be expected to turn out first-class work until their apprenticeship was over. One great secret of success is not to be discouraged. A Thousand Million Suns. Prof. Proctor. But as astronomers increased their esti- mates of the sun’s distance, and as, ob- serving more and more carefully the stars’ positions, they diminished the possible range of the as yet undissected apparent motions, men’s conceptions of the gran- deur of the material universe increased. With Briarean arms science thrust back the stars into the depths of space, until the glories of the nocternal heavens were changed from so many thousand points of light to as many suns, many as grand as our own, many far grander, some, like Sirius, Vega and Canopus, so much vaster than he is that by comparison w ith them lie seems the merest miniature of a sun. But even this, stupendous though it seems, is little compared with the scene presented when we sightly interpret what the telescope reveals respecting the depths of space beyond the domain of the visible stars. For each star we can see. thou- sands were made visible by the telescope of Galileo, in later times tens of thou- sands, and in the days of the elder Hersch- el hundreds of thousands. With the best telescopes in our own time it is probably that as many as a thousand millior stars could be seen were every part of the celestial sphere examined. A thousand million suns, a thousand million repeti- tions of the glories and the wonders which moral science reveals in the cen- tral orb of our system ! Digitized by CjOOQle

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200 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. BOTH VIEWS. Kokomo Tribune. The weary train went thundering by The field where John was turning The long, straight rows of emerald sod, • With crimson fire weed burning. He raised his hat from heated brow, And murmured “ thus ’tis given ; To me old Adam’s curse of toil, To others peace of Heaven.” While glancing from the moving train Old Money-bags was saying : ** Ha! look upon that rustic king, His work is only playing. “ While I must toll in feverish mart, In streets that’s dark and narrow ; He winds the silvery skeins of life, Contented as a sparrow.” And thus it is we read Life’s psalm Each in a different measure ; If one has rest he sighs for work, If one has work for leisure. Going Aloft. One evening a party of old shipmasters met at a social supper. After the cloth was removed and the wine began to cir- culate freely, some of the older captains commenced spinning yarns about their own adventures at sea. Among the num- ber was Captain Sutter, as fine a man and good a sailor as ever trod a deck. It was observed that he drank nothing but water ; and when it came hiB turn to en- tertain the compan}’ with a story, he be- gan as follows: Well, shipmates, to show you why I don’t and can’t drink with you, so that you won’t take my refusal as a mark of coldness or disrespect, I will give you a chapter from the story of my early sailor life. It is a very important chapter, too ; for on the incident I am about to relate the whole of my subsequent manhood was built. I was very young when I first went to sea. When I was eighteen I was shipped on board an East Iudiaman for a long voyage. There were six of us on board of about the same age, and had about the same duties to perform. The ship, the Lady Dunlop, was a large one and our crew was large in proportion, there being fifty-two all told. Our captain was a noble hearted, honorable man, kind and generous, but yet very strict. Now, we boys had learned in the course of our travels, to drink our grog as well as any sailor. When we could get on shore, we would invariably indulge in our cups, and not unfrequently we would come off in a state anything but sober. I said “we;” but there was one of our number who could not be induced to touch a drop of anything intoxicating. His name was John Small. Now’, Jack Small not only refrained en- tirely from drinking himself, but he used sometimes to ask us to let the stuff alone. He gave the job up, however ; for we made such sport of him that he was glad to let us alone. But our captain had sharpeyes; and it was not long before he began to show Jack many favors which he did not show us. He would often take him on shore with him to spend the night, and such things as that, while we were kept on board the ship. That wasn’t all. He learned faster than wTe did — he was a better sailor, and had learned more naviga- tion. It got so at length that Jack was called upon to take the deck sometimes when the officers were busy; and he used to work out the reckoning at noon as reg- ularly as did the captain. Yet Jack was in our mess, and he was a constant eye- sore. We saw that he was reaching rap- idly ahead of us in everv useful particu- lar, and yet we wouldn’t open our eyes. We were envious of his good fortune, as we called it, and used to seize every op- portunity to tease him. But he never got angry in return. He sometimes would laugh at us, and at others he would so feelingly chide us that we would remain silent for a while. At length the idea entered our heads that Jack should drink with us. We talk- ed the matter over in the mess, when Jack was absent and we mutually pledged each other that we would make him drink at the first opportunity. After this de- termination was taken, we treated Jack more kindly, and he was happier than he had been for some time. We were on our homeward bound passage, by way of Brazil and our ship stopped at* Rio Ja- neiro, where we were to remain a week or so- One pleasant morning, we six youngsters received permission to go on shore and spend the whole day; and ac- cordingly we rigged up all our best togs and were carriea to the landing. Now was our chance and we put our heads together to see how it should be done. Jack’s very firet desire, as soon as we got on shore, was to go up and exam- ine the various things of interest in the city. He wanted to visit the churches and such like places, and to please him we agreed to go with him if he would go and take dinner with us. He agreed to this at once and we thought we had him sure. We planned that after dinner was eaten, we would have some light, sweet wine brought on, and that we would con- Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIKEMEN’8 MAGAZINE. 201 trive to get enough rum into what he drank to upset him ; for nothing on earth would please us more than to get Jack drunk and carry him on board in that condition. Then we fancied the captain’s favoriteism would be at an end, and that he would no longer look upon our rival with more preference than upon our- selves. Dinner came at length. It was a capital dinner and we came to it with sharpen- ed appetites. But when the wine was brought in, Jack not only refused to taste it, but declined to remain in our company. We cried out against him as a mean, stin- gy fellow, who thought himself too good to associate with us and accused him, at last, of trying to step over our heads on the ship and all the unpleasant things we could think of to make the poor fellow unhappy. At first, he seemed to be in- clined to leave us and return to the ship alone; but suddenly, in a quiet tone he said: “Shipmates, listen to me a mo- ment. Since matters have come to this pass, I have resolved to tell you some- thing which I never meant to reveal. My story is short. From my earliest child- hood I never knew what it was to have a happy home. My father was a drunk- ard ! Once he was a good man and a good husband, but rum made a brute of him. I can remember how cold and cheerless the winter used to be. We had no fire, no food, no clothes, no joy, no nothing- nothing but misery. Oh ! how my mother prayed to God for her husbana ; and I, who could not prattle, learned to pray, too. “ When I grew older, I had to go out and beg for bread. All cold and shiver- ing, I waded through the deep snow, with my clothes in tatters, and my freezing feet almost bare. And I saw other child- ren of my own age dressed warm and comfortable and I knew they were happy; for they laughed and sang as they bound- ed along to school. These boys had so- ber fathers. I knew that their fathers .were no better than mine once, for my mother had told me how noble my father could be if rum were not in his way. “Time passed on and I was eight years old — and those eight years had been years of such sorrow and suffering as I pray God I may never again experience. At length one cold morning in the dead of winter, my father was not at home. He had not been at home through the night. My mother sent me to the tavern to see if l could find him. I had gone half the way when I saw something in the snow by the side of the road. I stopped and a shudder ran through me, for it looked like a human form. I went up to it and turned the head over and brushed the snow from the face. It was my father, and he was stiff and cold! I laid my hand upon his pale brow, and it was like solid marble. He was dead ! “I went to the tavern and told the peo- {)le there what I had found, and the land- ord sent two of his men to carry the froz- en body of my father home. O, ship- mates! I cannot tell you how my poor mother wept and groaned. She sank down upon her knees and clasped that icy corpse to her heart, as if she would have given it life from the warmth of her own breast. She loved her husband through all his errors, and her love was all powerful now. The two men went away and left the dead body still on the floor. My mother whispered to me to come and kneel by her side. I did so. ‘My child,’ she said to me, and the big tears were rolling down her cheeks. ‘My child, you know what has caused all this. This man was once as noble and happy as man can be ; but ! see how he has been stricken down ! Promise me, my child, oh ! promise, here, before God and your dead father and your broken-hearted mother that you will never, never touch a single drop of the fatal poison that.has wrought for us all this misery! ” Shipmates, I did promise all my moth- er asked, and God knows that to t his mo- ment that promise has never been broken. My father was buried and some kind neighbors helped us through the winter. When the next spring came I could work, and I earned something for my mother. At length I found a chance to ship, and every time I go home 1 have some money for my mother. Not for the wealth of the world would I break the pledge I gave mother and my God on that dark, cold morning. This is all, shipmates. Let me c:o, now, and you may enjoy your- selves alone, for I do not believe that you will again urge me to drink.” As Jack thus spoke he turned towards the door, but one of us stopped him. “Hold on, Jack,” said he, wiping his eyes. “You shan’t go alone. I have a mother and I love her as well as you love yours, and your mother shall not be hap- pier than mine; for I swear that she shall never have a drunken son. I’ll drink no more ! ” “Give me your hand, old fellow ! ” ex- claimed the rest in chorus, starting from our seats, and before many minutes we all agreea to imitate Jack’s noble reso- Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. m lution. We called for pen, ink and paper and made Jack draw up a pledge. He signed it first, and we followed him, and when the deed was done I know we were far happier than we had been before for years. The wine upon the table was not touched and the liquor we had drank during the forenoon was now all gone in its effects. Toward evening we returned to the ship. There was a frown upon the captain’s brow as we came over the side, for he had never known us to come off from a day’s liberty sober. But when we all came over the side and reported our- selves to him, his countenance lighted up. He could hardly give credit to the evi- dence of his own senses. “Boys,” said he, “what does this mean?” “ Show him the paper,’* whispered I. J ack had our pledge, and without speak- ing he handed it to the captain. He took it and read it, and his face changed its expression several times. At length, 1 saw a tear start to his eye. “Boys,” he said, as he folded up the paper, “ let me keep this, and if you stick to your noble resolution you shall never want a friend while 1 live.” We let the captain keep the paper and when he had put it in his pocket, he came and took us each in turn by the hand. He was much affected, and 1 know that the circumstance made him happy. From that day our prospects brightened. Jack Small no more had our envy; for he took hold and taught us in navigation, and wre were proud of him. On the next voyage we all rated as able seamen and received full wages, and we left not that noble captain until we left to become officers on board other ships. Jack Small is uow one of the best mas- ters in the world, and I believe the rest of our party are still living, honored and respected men. Three years ago we all met, the whole six of us. at dinner again, and not one of us had broken that pledge which we had made in the hotel at Rio. We hud all stuck to the sea, and were then commanders of good ships. That is my story; and now you know why I don’t drink with you, and, as I said at first, you will not take my refusal as a mark of disrespect or want of good fel- lowship. It doesn’t follow that you must do a mean thing to a man who has done a mean thing to you. The old proverb runs: Because the cur has bitten me, shall I bite the cur ? THE FACTORY GIRL'S LAST DAT. Robert Dale Owen, in one of the chapters of his autobiography, published in the Atlantic Month- ly, reproduces the following poem, written many years ago to illustrate an incident of English fac- tory life. TwftB on a winter morning. The weather wet and wild. Two hour* before the dawning The father roused his child ; Her daily morsel bringing, The darksome room be paced, And cried, “ The bell Is ringing ; My hapless darling, haste I ” “ Dear father, I’m so sorry ! I can scarce reach the door; And long the way and dreary ; Oh, carry me once more ! ” Her wasted form seems nothing; The load is on his heart; He soothes the little sufferer, Till at the mill they part. The overlooker met her As to her frame she crept ; And with his thong he beat her, And cursed her when she wept. It seemed, as she grew weaker, 't he threads the oftener broke; The rapid wheels ran quicker, And heavier fell the stroke. She thought how her dead mother Blessed her with latest breath, And of her lit He brother, Worked down, like her, to death ; Then told a tiny neighbor A half-penny she’d pay To take her last hour’s l abor, While by her frame she lay. The sun had long descended Ere she sought that repose ; Her day began and ended As cruel tyrants chose. Then home I hut ofi she tarried ; She tell, and rose no more ; By pitying comrades carried, She reached her father’s door. At night, with tortured feeling. He watched his sleepless child ; Though close be>ide her kneeling, Siie knew him not. nor smiled. Again the factory’s ringing Her last peiceptlons tried ; Up from her straw-bed springing, “ It’s time ! ” she shrieked, and died. That night a chariot passed her, While on the groand she lay ; The daughters of her master An evening visit pay. Their tender hearts were sighing, As negro’s wrrougs were told, While tlie white slave was dying Who gained their father’s gold. A bugaboo once crawled down a chim- ney to run away with a child who had the afternoon previous been detected in one of the prevarications peculiar to youth. “ Pray, do not barm me,” cried the terrified youngster. “ But if you in- sist upon wreaking your revenge upon a liar, please step into the next room and tackle my parents, who have been giving me the traditional stiff about Santa Claus.” — Detroit Free Prm. Digitized by v^.ooQLe

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FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. 203 Remarkable Nerve. A one-armed and aged soldier was found by the first Napoleon wearing a faded uniform, with a sword by his side, and breaking stones in the road. The Emperor stopped his horse and inquired of the veteran, who had lost his left arm, why the government neglected him and allowed him to work on the road for a living. The soldier refused to hear a word said against the justice and liberal- ity of the Emperor, and when the well- pleased Napoleon revealed himself, the man was frantic with delight. The Em- peror took from his breast an order which ne wore and fastened it to the veteran’s tattered coat. “This is for your lost arm,” said he ; “ when you lose your oth- er hand I will give you the cross of the Legion of Honor.” “ Is that a promise, my Emporer, ex- claimed the veteran.” “ It is,” replied Napoleon. Quick as thought the brave old soldier drew hissword, and severing the remain- ing hand from his arm, at the wrist, drop- ped on his knees before the Emperor and claimed the redemption of his pledge. Daniel O’Connell’s Birthplace. Exchange. Just before you reach Cahirciveen, in Kerry, fifty miles from Killarney, the nearest railroad station, you come to a turn in the road. To the left is an old mill, with a broken water-way upon shaky trestlework that once carried water to the dismantled wheel. On the right is a ruined house, whose roof has long since fallen in, and whose stone walls are now covered with a mass of ivy. Two parallel lower walls reach out to the road ; the others show the house to have been a large, square structure. This old ruin, now completely neglected, was the birth- place and early home of Daniel O’Con- nell. To the left rises barren hills. Far to the right are mountains, generally ob- scured by rain or mist. Between these a person gets a silver glimpse of Cahirci- veen Bay, with the low hill of Valentia Island in the horizen— the island that sends European news to America — and, by the way, the four big wires that con- nect the island with London pass over the ruins of Dan’s house. By the side of the bay the roofs of squalid Cahirciveen can be seen. In that village of one long, straggling street, I found nearly every second name to be O’Connell. On the magisterial bench, while I was there, sat Daniel O’Connell, successor and grandson of the patriot. Daniel the present is a ! landlord and, I believe, does not look with favor on the teaching of the Land League. I intended to interview him, but could get no opportunity of doing so, unless I chose to appear before him as a “drunk and disorderly.” *1 understood that several O’Connell’s in the district are landlords, all related to the great Dan- iel. One O’Connell was very highly spo- ken of. He had made great reduction in the rents, and had only the day before forgiven a poor woman three years’ rent, as her husband had died. Some of the younger O’Connells, however, are fierce I^an4 Leagures. In fact, Dan has so many descendants that they probably repre- sent all. shade of political opinion. Dublin has just erected a beautiful monument to Daniel O’Connell. A gi- gantic bronze figure of the patriot stands, looking across the O’Connell Bridge, the finest bridge in the city of fine bridges. Below him are grouped life-size figures, but who they were — like little Peterkin — “ I could not well make out.” “ But everybody says, auoth he, it’s a famous piece of statuaree. Aaron Burr as a Cross-Examiner. A writer thus describes the conclusion of a case in which Burr was one of the lawyers: The evening session opened and Burr resumed his cross-examination of the witness. It was a test of the pro- found skill and subtlety of the lawyer, the self-possession, courage and tact of the witness standing on the very brink of a horrible gulf calmly and intrepidly re- sisting the efforts of the terrible man to topple him over. At last, after dexter- ously leading the witness to an appropri- ate point, Burr suddenly seized a lamp in each hand, and holding them in such a manner that their light Fell instantane- ously upon the face of the witness, he exclaimed in a startling voice, like the voice of the avenger of blood : “Gentle- men of the jury, behold the murderer 1” With a wild, convulsive start, a face of ashy pallor, eyes starting from their sock- ets, lips apart, his whole attitude evinc- ing terror, the man sprang from his chair. For a moment he stood motionless, strug- gling to recover his self-possession. But it was only a momentary struggle ; shak- ing every nerve with paralyzing fear. Conscious that the eyes of all in the court room were fixed upon him reading the hidden deeds of his life, he left the wit- ness stand, and walked shrinkingly to the door of the court room. But he was Digitized by CjOOQle

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204 FIREMENS MAGAZINE. prevented from making his escape by the sheriff. The effect can be better im- agined than described. It struck the spectators with silent awe, changing the whole aspect of the trial in an instant, overthrowing the hypothesis of the At- tornev-General, which he was convinced would send the prisoner to the gallows, saving an innocent man from the death- ful hands of a bold and skillful perjurer. The false witness was arrested, two in- dictments were found against him, one for murder, another for perjury. He was acquitted for murder, but subsequently convicted for perjury and sentenced to a long term of imprisonment. y An Affecting Scene. . Texas Siftings. An Austin young lady who has enjoyed the advantages of a classical education at a Northern female college, happened to beat home when her aged grandmother was stricken down with a fatal illness. The entire family gathered around the death-bed of the old lady, who, in a feeble voice, said : “Good-bye to you all, I am gwine to peg out.” “Grandmother 1” exclaimed the young lady, in a tragic tone of voice, “please don’t say that. Don’t say you’ r gwine to peg out. Say that you are going to expire, or that you contem- plate approaching dissolution. It sounds so much better.” Frankly Expressed. Brooklyn Eagle. Some children are singularly dull at the very moment when they are expected to make the best showing. A nurse in a ious family who took occasion to put er little charge through a sort of cate- chism every night, called in her mother on one occasion to let her see how nicely her pupil was getting along. “Come, now, darling,” sne said “ wno is it you love better than father, or mother, or brother or sister — better than all the world put together?” With a look of innocence that might have been borrow- ed from the angels, the Christian cherub responded — “ Pie.” “Don’t swear so, John. What if you should be struck dead with such horrid oaths on your lips,” said his wife, sooth- ingly. “Swear so? Jimminy crickets, by all that’s great, I am not swearing, but I’m going to express my opinion of this confounded, nine-cornered bazoo of a blamed rickety infernal bit of a stove- pipe ” Exit the wife with her hands over her ears. The “Don’t-You-Know” Young Man. One of the most conspicuous objects in certain circles of society at the present time i6 the “ don’t-you-know ” young man. He ranks along with the youth who carries his coat on his arm and smokes cigarettes on the back platform of street cars. If you meet him in the morn- ing he greets you by remarking. “ This is a fine day, don’t you know.” His last salutation at night is to the effect that he wishes you “a very good evening, don’t you know.” He goes down street just before noon, and tells his broker to “ buy me some Wabash, don’t you know.” It matters not where he goes, his “don’t you know” ^oes with him. He beams down upon his partner at the ball, and as he passes his arm around the butterfly’s waist remarks, “ I’m very fond of waltz- ing, don’t you know.” He bows graci- ously to a friend in the pew behind him after service is over on Sunday, and thinks “ the sermon was rather tedious, don’t you know.” When his fond parents con- clude it is about time he honors society and some millionaire’s daughter by get- ting married, he broaches the matter to the girl in question by informing her that “I love you, don’t you know.” Everybody knows him by his “don’t you know,” and those who are sensible of the ludicrous as well as the ridiculous, have his expression for a by-word and get lots of fun out of him. But he is oblivious to it all. He deems his phrase very neat and fashionable, and would not drop it for the world, “don’t you know.” So he dons his stitched back gloves, twirls his natty little cane, and starts out to see what is “going on down town, don’t you know.” He is one of the features of the time and be recognized in any summary of the oddities of humanity. The “ donft you know” young man must be heard to be appreciated, in one way or another, when he is heard. For he is a character, “don’t you know.” Hr was seeing the girl he liked best home from the theatre, and as they walk- ed slowly along the beauty of the night inspired him to say: ‘‘Of all the handi- works of nature, none are more varied and beautiful than the frost works on — ” At that moment his feet flew from under him and he went down with a cold, calm thud on the frosty sidewalk. “ How came you to fall? she asked in sympathetic tones. “Oh, I wanted to,” he answered carelessly; “I was just yearning to go down.” — Detroit Post and Tribune, Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 205 Grant’s Gloomiest Day* Boston Traveller. Gen. Grant, in a recent conversation, said: “ The darkest day of my life was the day I heard of Lincoln’s assassina- tion. I did not know what it meant. Here was the rebellion put down in. the field and starting up again in the gutters. We had fought it as a war, now we had to fight it as assassination. Lincoln was killed on the evening of the 14th of April. I was busy sending out orders to stop re- cruiting, the purchase of supplies, and to muster out the army. Lincoln had promised to go to the theater, and wanted me to go with him. While I was with the President a note came from Mrs. Grant, saying that she must leave Wash- ington that night. She wanted to go to Burlington to see her children. Some incident of a trifling nature had made her resolve to leave that evening. I was glad to have it so, as I did not want to go to the theater. So I made m> excuses n Lincoln, and at the proper hour we started for the train. As we were driv- ing along Pennsylvania avenue, a horse- man drove past us on a gallop, and back again around our cai riage looking into it. Mrs. Grant said . ‘ There is the man who sat near us at lunrh to-day, with some other men, and tried to overhear our con- versation. He was so rude that we left the dining-room. Here he is now riding after us.’ I thought it was only curiosity, but learned afterward that the horseman was Booth. It seemed that I was to have been attacked, and Mrs. Grant’s sudden resolve to l ave changed the plan. A few days after I received an anonymous letter from a man saying that he had been detailed to kill me, that he rode on my train as far as Havie de Grace, and as my car was locked he failed to get in. He thanked God that he had failed. I remember that the conductor locked our car, but how true the letter was I cannot say. I learned of the assassination as I was passing through Philadelphia. I turned around, took a special train, and came on to Washington. It was the gloomiest day of my life.” The Wear and Tear of American Life. Herbert Spencer. Thus, though it seems beyond doubt that the removal of all political and social barriers, and the giving to each man an unimpeded, career, must be purely bene- ficial, yet there is, at first, a considerable set-off from the benefits. Among those who, in older communities, have by la- borious lives gained distinction, some may be heard privately to confess that “the game is not worth the candle,” and, when they hear of others who wish to tread in their steps, shake their heads and say, “If they only knew!” With- out accepting in full so pessimistic an esti- mate of success, we must still say that very generally the cost of the candle de- ducts largely from the gain of the game. That which in these exceptional cases holds among ourselves holds more gen- erally in America. An intensified life, which may be summed up as a great la- bor, great profit, great expenditure, has for its concomitant a wear and tear which considerably diminishes in one direction the good gained in another. Added to- gether, the daily strain through many hours and the anxiety occupying many other hours — the occupation of conscious- ness by feelings that are either indifferent or painful, leaving relatively little time for occupation of it by pleasurable feel- ings— tends to lower its level more than its level is raised by the gratifications of achievement and the accompanying ben- efits. So that it may, and in many cases does, result that diminished happiness goes along with increased prosperity. Unquestionably, as long as order is fairly maintained, that absence of political and social restraints which gives tree scope to the struggles for profit and honor con- duces greatly to material advance of the society — develops the industrial arts, ex- tends and improves the business organi- zations, augments the wealth ; but that it raises the value of individual life, as measured by the average state of its feel- ing, by no means follows. That it will do so eventually, is certain ; but, that it does so now, seems, to say the least, very doubtful. At a Railway Station. What is more painful to witness than the parting of friends who do not know how to say good-by at a railway station. It is generally women who prolong this lukewarm leave-taking to which I refer, but occasionally a verdant youth or an uneasy old man acts the part of the bereft one. The last I saw were women, how- ever. After an affectionate kiss one came into the car, saying, “ Give my love to all the folks” (whom she had just left); “tell George to write to me.” Taking a seat, tug, tug, and pound, pound, “ Oh, dear, what does ail this window ? ” And then with a loud voice, face to the glass, and intense mouthing of the words to make herself understood, she says, “ Almiry, I can’t get the window up.” Almiry says Digitized by CjOOQle

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205 FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. “ never mind,” and then they smile at each other. Five minutes elapse, during which our passenger arranges her belong- ings to her mind, and then says to her atient friend on the platform, who is ound to stand there until the cars leave, if it takes all day: “ Tell Jim I sha’n’t forget what he said last night— you know.” Then both nod and look wise, and smile. “ It seems to me that I have forgotten something, but I don’t know what it is.” A long interval, during which Almiry fits the toe of her shoe in a crack in the floor, and occasionally . looks despairingly down the long train of cars, and wonders if it will start. Then a thought strikes her, and she comes close to the window. “ Say, Lizzie, did you see Mary Phetplace look as we came out of church ? You know what she said to Jim that day? I guess she thought it was so.” This remark creates a mo- mentary excitement, but they both get discouraged again as another five minutes goes by. Their visit is over, and they do not know how to end it. Another long minute, more ghastly smiles, and both breathe a sigh of relief as the warning bell strikes. Just as the train begins to move, “ Oh, my good gracious ! ” and our assenger starts for the door, then we ear her shouting, “ Almiry, I left my best black dress hanging in the closet un- der the stairs; send it by express.” Then back she comes to her seat, red in the face, and all in a flutter, and some horrid drummer growls audibly, “ That’s a reg- ular woman.” Perhaps she is. The Cynic. Texas Siftiugs. One of the most disagreeable human beings is the cvnic who does not believe in good or disinterested motives. He distrusts everyone. He is skeptical as to the sincerity of all men, and he believes that Relf-interest prompts all their actions. Whenever you see one of these men, you see one who is so filled with selfish- ness that there is not room enough inside him for it, and for all the egotism he tries to carry, and you will see it oozing out of him at every pore. These two attributes crowd his soul into a small compass, press on his heart until there is not room for it to develop a generous impulse, and take possession of his mind until liberal or noble thoughts cease to exist there. He is liberal enough in one way — lib- eral in unbeliefs — but a narrow-minded bigot in his beliefs. When he hears of some apparently unselfish act, he begins hunting for a selfish motive, and should he fail to find it, he says: ” Well, I can not understand what he does it for, but he must expect to benefit by it some- how.” Certainly, he can not understand a disinterested act of kindness, because all his own motives are prompted by self- interest I le knowTs of no higher motives. The cynic is simply what he believes all other men — who are not fools — to be. His heart is not large enough to conceive a chivalrous act, his brain not of sufficient dimensions to beget or be delivered of a noble or generous thought, and his little soul so shriveled that if it were possible that it could ever get to heaven, and if Peter should smile a welcome as he let it in, it would immediately' suspect the saintly gatemen of having some interested motive in being so friendly. Whenever you meet a man of this kind, who suspects that everybody in the world is trying to take advantage of him, you may be sure that that man would beat everybody in the wrorld if he could. Whenever you see a man attiibuting mean or sordid motives to others, you have found a man who himself is mean at heart, and you have discovered a man who may have many acquaintance, but very few friends. Snakes, even the most venomous, are supposed to have been created for some useful purpose, and so the cynic has doubtless a place in the economy of na- ture that it is necessary he should fill, but he is a very disagreeable necessity. Impress on the Boys. Teach them to respect their elders and themselves. Teach them that a true lady may be found in calico as frequently as in velvet. Teach them that to wTear patched clothes is no disgrace, but to wear a black eye is. Teach them that one good, honest trade well mastered is worth a dozen beggarly professions. Teach them that a common school edu- cation w ith common sense is better than a college education without it. Teach them that, as they expect to be men some day, they cannot too soon learn to protect the weak ones. Teach them that by indulging their de- praved appetites in the worst forms of dissipation they are not fitting themselves to become the husbands of pure girls. Teach them by your own example that smoking in moderation, though the least of vices to which men are heirs, is dis- gusting to others and hurtful to them- selves. Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMENS MAGAZINE. 207 A New Kind of a Table Knife. Texas Siftings. When the blade of a knife exceeds a certain length, it becomes a dangerous weapon, and the party carrying it be- comes liable to the law. An Arkansaw man, who did not know this, and who in en route to the Rio Grande in a wagon, with his family, camped on Shoal Creek, in the suburbs of Austin. After he had eaten his frugal meal, he thought he would stroll over to the Capitol and see the animals in session. He did not seem to know that it is contrary to law to carry weapons in Texas, for he pulled a huge bowie knife from his boot, with which weapon, the kniie, he proceeded to ex- cavate the debris of his breakfast from between his tobacco-stained tusks. When a policeman arrested him, he was sur- prised. He explained that it was the knife he used in cooking and eating, but the policeman was inexorable. Turning to his boy, the Arkansaw man said : “ Billy, run back to camp, quick, and throw the frying pan and the tin cups in- to the creek, or they will hang us, sure.” It seems to be a hard case, that the man should be fined, although the weapon is a murderous one, but that is the only kind of knife they use on the table in Arkansaw, so we have been informed. People in that State do not care to lose time swapping jack-knives when they have a falling out at the table. The Brakeinan. New Orleans Democrat. The brakeman is a man who is employ- ed by a railroad company to stand upon the top of a freight car, and work both hands at the engineer, and to help stop the train when it is necessary. Next to being a bare-back rider in a circus, the small boy pants to be a brake- man, so he can sit on the wheel of a brake and chew tobacco while the train is run- ning at full speed. The fact that a brake- man is often seen pegging broadcast over the land on a wooden leg or minus one arm, often causes people to believe that he is an old soldier, or has served a term in a base ball club. There are two kinds of brakemen — the passenger and freight. The passenger brakeman is a gentleman of considerable leisure, and by the non-chalant way in which he comes through a car and tramps on the passengers’ feet is often mistaken for the conductor. He does not have much else to do but slam doors, growl at the porter, and when the train arrives at a station to yell “ Ponooyah ” when he should say “ Pont- chatoula.” The freight brakeman is an entirely different man. He is grim, silent and dignified. He seldom speaks except to curse the green hand on the rear end of the train, whom he affectionately refers to as a “pudding.” Despite his faults, iiowever, he works hard and very often arises to a position of importance, unless some day he tries to use his body as a coupling pin and fails. At night, when a freight train is side- tracked at a meeting point, and all his companions are squatted on a pile of cross-ties, the brakeman is in his glory. He then discusses ad libitum the affairs of the road, and criticises every one from the President do\yn to the most humble official. He does not hesitate to say that if the President can’t run a road any bet- ter than he does he should go off some- where and drive a canal boat. Tlu* brakeman is to be admired for the remarkable manner in which he gets wind of various and sundry plans which the management intend to place in oper- ation and wish to keep quiet. The brakeman will sit on the end of a cross-tie, swap opinions concerning the wisdom of the President in concocting such a plan long before the la-de-da clerks in the general office obtained the merest inkling of it. If an appointment is to be made he will tell you the name of the man and the time the appointment is to go into effect. “ It may be news to vou since you have invited me to ‘smile,”' said Mr. “Bob” Burdette, the humorist, to a Pittsbuig Post reporter the other day, “that I have become a total abstainer. I reduced the matter to figures and found out that to each man is allotted one barrel of whisky ; and by close calculation I discovered that I had drunk a barrel and a half. In other words I had drunk my own and half of some other man’s barrel. I am too honest to rob anybody, especially of the whisky we get nowadays, and there- fore have quit drinking whisky entirely.” “ Hannah,” said a lady to her servant, “ when there’s any bad news, always let the boarders know it before dinner. Such little things make a great difference in the' course of a year.” The man who is always behind will havt no followers. Digitized by CjOOQle

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208 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Uses of Whalebone* London Times. The principal application of whalebone now is that in making whips and corsets. Steel has mostly displaced whalebone in umbrellas and parasols. Some years ago umbrella ribs were made in France of an excellent imitation of whalebone (not distinguishable, indeed, till frac- tured), but it is no longer heard of. Genuine whalebone is often made white and used with garments of muslin or the like, not being seen through these so easily as the dark sort. The newest application of whalebone is that to hats ; it is cut into fine strips and interlaced with straw. Such hats are very dear. Another novelty is “ whalebone rib- bon.” For this white whalebone is gen- erally used, and the shaving is so thin that ordinary print can be read through it. It is often colored blue, red or green, and used by saddlers in making rosettes. Walking sticks of whalebone are also in good demand. The exceptionally thick strips cut for this purpose are rounded by beingdrawn through holes in a steel plate. Billiard pads of whalebone must be very smooth and cut of a certain exact thickness. Fishing rods are made of two carefully worked strips of whalebone with thick silk thread wound round them. Pen- holders and other small articles are made of whalebone at the lathe. The hair cut off the raw whalebone was formerly used for brushes, but is now mostly replaced by other materials. It is largely crisped and used as a filling for mattresses. This list by no means ex- hausts the uses of whalebone, which is continually being applied in new ways. Society of a Lamp Post* Billy Copeland. See the man. He is holding on to the lamp-post. How the wind whistles and blows. It is very cold. The man is full as a boiled owl. If he goes home will his wife greet him with a kiss? No, but she will search his clothes for loose change and appear at the matinee next Saturday. The man knows this and does not go home. He prefers the society of a lamp- post to that of his wife. This man has a great head.— Wages in India* Men In the India cotton mills get as much as seven shillings a week. Women can earn about two-thirds as much, while children do not make more than about 50 cents a week, and yet these wages are about twice those paid to farm labor. Self-Made. Boston Globe. “ Do you see that old man near the frog pond on the Common ?” “Thirtv-two years ago that old man came to Boston with one suspender and a sore toe. He also had a basket of apples which a farmer in Lexington had given to him. He peddled the apples on Wash- ington street and netted eighteen cents the first day. How much do you suppose he’s worth now?” “Oh, a million and a half,” said one. “Two millions” cried another. “Six millions three hundred thou- sand,” was the estimate of a third. “ I give it up,” remarked No. 4. “ How much is he worth ? ” “ Not a red cent, and he still owes for the basket.” 187 Miles in 180 Minutes. An account is given in English jour- nals of the performance of a locomotive on the Great Northern Railroad, which recently carried the Duke of Edinburgh from teeds to London, 180} miles, in three hours, or at the rate of 62 miles per hour. This speed has frequently been equaled, and sometimes surpassed for short distances. The engine had driv- ing-wheels eight feet in diameter, or two feet larger than the wheels of American engines. ^ Key of the Richmond Slave Pen. Harper’s Magazine. In a drawer of his writing-table the poet Whittier still keeps the large iron key of the slave pen at Richmond, which was sent to him when the city was cap- tured bv the LTnion troops. The key is made of wrought iron, is about five inches long, an l has been broken and welded together again. It was as appropriate a gift to the poet as the key of the Bastile to Washington, both marking a new era in the liberties of man. High Classics and Low. Boston Advertiser . High classic — “Can you comprehend me?” “I am perhaps a little obtuse; but you may be assured that I shall get your meaning presently.” Low classic — “Can vou catch on?” “Well, perhaps I don’t drop as suddenly as some ; but you bet I’ll tumble about as quick as the average.” Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 209 A Reminiscence of Parepa. Detroit Post. The New York season of music was closing. Satiated with praise, Parepa Rosa drew her fur wrap around her shoulders, and, stepping from the private entrance of the Academy of Music, was about to enter her carriage, when “Please, my ladi,” in low, pleading ac- cents, arrested her attention. It was only the shrunken, misshapen form of little Elfin, the Italian street-singer, with his old violin under his arm ; out the face upturned in the gaslight, though pale and pinched, was as delicately cut as a cameo, while the eager, wistful light in the great brilliant eyes, the quiver of entreaty in the soft Italian voice, held for a moment against her escort’s endeavor to save her the annoyance of hearing a beggar’s plea. “ Well,” said the jp*eat singer, half im- patient, yet full of pity. “ Would mi ladi please,” in sweet, broken English, and the slender brown hands of the dwarf held up a fragrant white lily, with a crystal drop in its gold- en heart. “ Do you mean this lovely flower for me?” A passionate gesture was her an- swer. Taking the flower, Parepa Rosa bent her stately head. “ You heard me sing?” ‘ Mi ladi, I hid under the stair. ’Twas yesterday I heard the voice. Oh, mi ladi, mi ladi, I could die! ” The words came brokenly from quivering lips, pas- sionately in earnest. The loud voice of the world she had just left had never showu Parepa Rosa the power of her grand voice as she saw it now in these soft, dark eyes aflame and in the sobbing, broken words: “ Mi ladi, oh! mi ladi— I could die.” “Child,” and her voice trembled, “meet me here to-morrow at 5,” and holding the lily caressingly to her cheek, she stepped into her carriage and was driven away. It was Parepa Rosa’s last night. In a box near the stage sat little £lfin, like one entranced. Grandly the clear voice 8 welled its triumphant "chords and rang amid the arches with unearthly power and sweetness. The slight frame of the boy swayed and shook, and a look so wiipt, so intense, came on his face, you knew his very heart was stilled. Then the wondrous voice thrilled softlv like the faint sound of bugles in the early morn ; again its sweetness stole over you like the distant chimes of vesper bells. Encore after encore followed. The curtain rolled up for the last time, and as simply as possible the manager told the audience of last night’s incident, and announced that Parepa Rosa’s farewell to them would be the simple ballad w*arbled many a bitter day through the city streets by little Elfin, the Italian musician. Long and prolonged was the applause, and at the first pause, sweeping in with royal grace, came our queen of song. At her breast was the fragrant lily. Queen, too, by right of her beautiful, unstained womanhood, as w ell as by the power of her sublime voice, she stood a moment, then sang clearly and softly the ballaa with its refrain of “Farewell, Sweet Land.” Accompanying her came the low, sweet wail of little Elfin’s violin. There was silence in that great house at the close, then a shout went up that shook the mighty pillars. A whisper being heard that Parepa Rosa meant to educate the boy musically, the generous hearts of a few had opened the gates of fortune for little Elfin. To- day ne is great and famous, and they call him to plav before Princes. Parepa ftosa! God called thee in thy perfect woman hood, but thy voice lives in our hearts, and at the last great day it shall be written in shining letters on thy name : “ Inasmuch as ye did it unto the least of these, ye did it unto Me.” MY WIFE. I heard her. O, how cautiously, Open my bed room door ; I heard the step as nolseleasly To my couch across the floor; I felt her hand my temples press, Her lips Just touching mine ! And in my anguish and distress Twere sinful to repine. Our pilgrimage is nearly through— We’ve passed life’s mountain brow ; I thought I loved her years ago— I know I love her now. Her face was hovering over mine, Her warm tears on my cheek ; Her whispered prayer of thought divine Rose frequently, but meek. Her bosom rested on my arm, I felt its tremulous throe; I knew the cause of its alarm, And felt its source of woe. And then the blood my system through, Came pressing on my brow. I thought I loved her years ago— I know I love her now. Thus watched that tired and patient one By night as well as day: In sadness and almost alone, Till weeks had passed away. Bereft of sleep, deprived of rest, Oppressed, borne down with care; Till O, her labors have been blest. For God hns heard her prayer, Her cheek resumes its’wonted glow, And placid is her brow ; I thought I loved her years ago— I know I love her now. Digitized by C.ooQle

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210 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. A monthly Journal devoted to the social, moral and Intellectual advancement of Loco* motive Enginemen. Tkrms : One Dollar per year, In advance. Advertising rates given on application. Entered at the Post office at Terre Haute, Indiana, as second class matter. EUGENE V. DEBS Editor Terre Haute, Indiana. WM. F. HYNES Associate Editor Denver, Colorado. MAY, 1883. The Tehaehapi Calamity. The newspapers throughout the coun- try have had much to say about this dis- aster. Some of them have been ill-tem- pered, some sensational, while some have taken the higher stand of fair inquiry. The appalling runaway of a great train of cars, filled with human beings, down the declivity from Tehaehapi Summit, Cal., on the morning of the 20th of last January, very naturally and properly startled the whole country with alarm. It was a pub- lic calamity, and the public should know the whole truth about it. It is not a time or place for trifling. The case must be fairly tried. For this purpose, conscience is the only court of competent jurisdic- tion, the solemn presence of the dead the cause for trial, truth the advocate and reason the judge. At such a tribunal the real issue only will be considered, the verdict impartial, and the popular judg- ment upon it without error. We have explored and carefully meas- ured every source of information we could obtain on the subject. We have reached a conclusion, which we know is impartial, and which we believe will bear the best tests of enlightened judgment. In the first place all versed in railroad history and statistics will agree that the Central Pacific Railroad is one of the best managed in the world. It pays its employes the largest wages of all American railways, and, as a consequence, commands the choicest men. The record shows that this company and its leased lines, in the seven consecutive years ending Decem- ber 31, 1882, carried 48,163,245 passengers. Of all this vast number but twenty-seven were killed, and nearly every one of these, as legal investigation has proved, with- out the negligence of the company or its employes. Not one life, before the Tehaehapi accident, was ever lost by de- railment of cars or insufficint equipment What railroad, of any country, can show a more enviable record? But the accident did occur at Tehaehapi on the 20th of January, 1883. It was a sad accident, and many precious lives were lost The topography of the coun- try in that locality is remarkable. Going south the grade begins at Sumner and extends thirty miles to the mountain Summit, at or near Tehaehapi. Mr. S. M. Stevens, our Organizer, has recently passed over the ground, and has furnished us facts which are reliable. From Sum- ner to Tehaehapi, the steepest grade on any standard guage road in the world is overcome — 116 feet to the mile, or about 24 inches of altitude for every 1,200 inches of length. This is monstrous, but only so because the mountains are. The genius of our age demands the railroad, and it must be made over the mountains or under them, whichever is the nearest possible. Mountain ranges are not as propitious as level plains for railroad grades, but as the demand extends from sea-board to sea-board the country, as nature made it, must all be traversed alike. Extraordinary precautions, it is conceded, must be observed in extraor- dinary and dangerous places. The pub- lic safety chiefly demands it. The capi- tal employed in the enterprise arbitrarily demands it also. The facts in the case now under review, show that a helper was joined to the regular engine at Sum- ner and assisted it to the mountain Sum- Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMENS MAGAZINE. 211 mit There the grade becomes nearly level. Mr. Stevens says both engines, one just behind the other, were detached from the train, and moved forward so that the helper, always in the rear, after passing over the switch, could be backed on the side track out of the way of the regular train engine wishing to back down again to its train. When the mountain Summit was gained, as the air brakes were cut off by the exigency of the engine going forward to release the helper, the car brakes were set, and for years have proved sufficient to hold the train. At this particular time the engines were cut off as usual and the chain brakes set The ill-fated train did not begin its de- scent immediately after the air brakes and engines were cut off. This proves conclusively the employes of the com- pany had done their duty — all they were required to do and all they could do to make the stop. A young lady, it appears from the evidence, was to alight from the train thatmorning. The night wasstormy and dark. Somebody was required to aid and protect her. The conductor was at the telegraph station looking after his orders, as he should have been. The brakeraan had set his brakes and then went forward to aid and shield the alight- ing passenger. Such was duty as an em- ploye— still more his duty as a gentle- man. Somebody relaxed the brakes. Nobody will say it was the train men. Who did it? Let that question be an- swered and the mystery is solved. The evidence, at most, can now be only cir- cumstantial. Rationally considered, what is it? Charles K. Pearson was the ex- press messenger. In the wreck he was found in his car with a fractured skull. The fracture was small. The evidence shows it was done, in all human proba- bility, with a small deadly instrument. A strange man was found in the express car with Pearson. He was a stranger. The papers found on his person show he was a bad man, who had been dismissed from the army of the United States in Arizona in disgrace. What was he doing in the express car ? Was he a proper or safe man to be there ? Does the evidence show that Pearson was the type of man to keep such company voluntarily ? Con- nect this fact with the particular wound found on Pearson’s head? Two un- recognized roustabouts were found among the killed in the wreck. A number of the same sort were found further down the grade. It appears from the evidence at the inquest some of them had money and jewelry supposed to have been taken from the dead. It makes an ugly show- ing. It looks like the work of an organ- ized gang of train robbers. Their plans had (piled. In the abscene of the con- ductor and brakesman they had relaxed the brakes. The two men assigned to the work had not been able to accom- plish their part as surely as the desperado in the express car had his. The train broke away from them and they had perished with the victims they and their confederates in ambush further down had only intended to rob. This seems to be the real situation of this dark disaster. Benjamin F. Reid and Richard Horton, the conductor and engineer of the train that night, were exceptionally experi- enced and prudent men. They knew their business — they made no mistakes. Weigh all these facts and form your own conclusions. Let the verdict be impartial and it will be just. Samuel M. Stevens. Our modest, conscientious and efficient Organizer and Instructor has just returned from a two months’ canvass of the South- west, including a limited tour of the Pa- cific Coast of California. He has accom- plished much, and he brings us an en- couraging list of subscribers to the Maga- zine. This, however, though essentially important to our cause, is not the best of his work, ne has organized a number of new Lodges, and by his characteristic energies and earnest appeals rejuvenated many old ones. Digitized by CjOOQle

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212 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. We cannot exaggerate the importance of such work. Human nature is the same all over the world. It is vitalized by en- couragement— it repines and languishes under neglect. Our Brotherhood in the Eastern and Middle States, where all is life and vigor, does not quite comprehend, perhaps, the real situation in the more sparsely settled districts of the South- west. Some of those localities are pioneer now, but they will not long remain so. Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and the ad- jacent territories are developing rapidly. They are comirg to the front like an ad- vancing army under forced marches. Texas is a giant already. The hosts of Xerxes, which once darkened the chores of the Hellespont, will some day dwarf by comparison with the mighty race of the brave, earnest, thrifty people who will inhabit this Southwestern railroad empire. This is not idle speculation. It is truth based on mathematical certainty. It will undoubtedly become the greatest railroad district in the American conti- nent. Mr. Stevens fully realizes this fact. It is one of his favorite theories. His idea is that our Brotherhood should an* ticipate it and provide for it. There is great force in his arguments. Can we afford to ignore and neglect such a field ? If we do we will be the chief losers by it. If we do not organize them now, they will surely organize themselves. The forces will be there, and the necessities of fraternity will be overpowering. Shall they be a part of us, or a new and different organization ? The spirit and genius of our fraternity is as broad as humanity itself. It incul- cates temperance, intelligence, charity and fidelity. And who, of our common industry, does not want to be included? American, Canadian, Mexican or South American, whatever the nationality that sets foot upon our enchanted foot-board anywhere on this entire continent, from North to South and from sea to sea, should wear the decoration of one and the same Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. What a magnificent, powerful, omnipo- tent influence! That is Mr. Stevens’ hope, and God grant that it may be fully realized. We set out especially to tell our read- ers about Mr. Stevens personally. We want them all to know him as we do. Few persons realize what a great work he is doing. It would be scant praise to say such a man is an honor to our fraternity alone — he is an honor to humanity. He goes into strange places, where he knows nobody ; there he hunts up railroad fire- men ; huddles them together, as best he can, in out-door conventions ; shows them the necessity of organization, brotherhood and co-operation ; and by rapid, earnest, eloquent appeals leads them to band to- gether and organize under the shield of our great industrial franchise. At other places he finds organized Lodges luke- warm; divided and distracted, it may be, by feuds and personal misapprehensions. These he warms up and placates by such sincere, honest, cogent entreaties so char- acteristic of the man. He is a revivalist as well as an organizer. It is hard work — often unpleasant and wearisome, but who can deny its importance ? Such are some of the fruits of Mr. Stevens’ noble work. He is a rare man — the personification of honor, truth, cour- age, good faith and consistency. He goes about with but a single thought — the welfare of our Order and the complete personal unification of all its members. One of the noblest acts of this remarka- ble man consists in the fact that he has provided a way for his own speedy remov- al from office if by any act of omission or commission the Brotherhood does not approve his official conduct. Mr. Stevens, at the Boston Convention in 1881, origin- ated the idea of a Grand Executive Com- mittee. This committee has power to re- move at anytime any Grand Officer guilty of the slightest dereliction. This law, as we have said, embraces himself, and supervises every act he performs in all the rounds of his arduous and responsi- Digitized by Google

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 213 ble duties. He works in an open field. His conduct may be challenged any day by anybody. What a comment on the work of a just man ! Who could take his place ? While in California Mr. Stevens ex- plored the mysteries of the Tehachapi accident. Some of the public journals jn that State had endeavored to place the responsibility on the engineer of the ill- fated train. He was one of the oldest and most prudent in the service. Mr. Stevens very wisely thought if he was blameless be ought to be vindicated. His investigation was thorough. It was made on the ground. His theory of this sad misadventure and appalling wreck is the best yet published, and will un- doubtedly be accepted by the country. In this connection we also desire to make honorable mention of F. W. Arnold, of Columbus, Ohio, our faithful and ac- complished Grand Master, who lends us a willing, helping hand on every proper occasion. He is the right man in the right place. Mr. Arnold’s splendid ad- dress at our last National Convention, so replete with sound, practical suggestions, has given him an abiding place in the hearts of the entire Brotherhood. He was required to speak from the same platform with some of the most eloquent orators of the nation, and that under such trying circumstances he should have en- hanced his reputation is no small com- pliment to his zeal and talents. We are proud of these leaders. The Brotherhood is proud of them, and we shall lose no opportunity to hold up their hands in every effort they make to develop, purify and enlarge the influence and power of our consecrated Brotherhood. Self Respect. The man that respects himself will meet with the respect of others. As we measure ourselves so do others measure us. This is exemplified every day. The loafer, the bully and the dead beat are depised by all. Why? Because they have drawn their own measure and men accord it to them. The diligent, sober, honest citizen meets with the applause of his fellows. Why ? Because he too has measured himself and men accord him the measurement. If one desires to be respected, that one must respect himself. Be proud ! Pride yourself on your integ- rity, on your sobriety, on your industry, and self respect, and the respect of others will follow. , The man who slouches through life, who evades his duty, who dead beats his friends, never attains any one’s respect, not even his own. A sneak can’t respect himself ; how then can he, in reason, ex- pect others to do so ? The manly man, the man of broad views, of liberal action, of fearless conduct, the world hastens to do honor, while the coward, the dishonest man and the lazy meet with swift con- demnation. Self respect does not belong to the rich. Many a man who wears fine clothes is a dog at heart. The engineman, with the stain of smoke and grease on his face, is just as capable of commanding respect as is the man in broadcloth and fine linen ; it is a question of conduct and not of clothes. We desire to enforce upon our mem- bers the necessity of self respect. Re- spect yourselves too much to get drunk, too much to neglect your duties, too much to play the dead beat. Ours is an honorable calling, and we can make it more so by acting honorably. Scorn lit- tleness! Turn from dishonesty as you would from a snake. Pay your way. Help the needy. Be true to your friends. These things, well done, will make you honorable, self respecting citizens. THE TRUSTING ONE. Do you dream sometimes, with a sudden thrill. Of one whose pulses stir At thought of you and your brave, strong will To bless and comfort her? Ah, life of my soul ! it is better to know There is one in this wide, wide world, No matter how far or how free we may go, Or what fable we may have told, That belongs to us, as the earth to the sun Or the spirit to God who gave ; And this If as certain that we are one As life and death and the grave. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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214 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. wmm Written for Firemen's Magazine . The Recent Flood and its Lessons. BY HENRY C. LORD. I. I commence writing this letter sitting at a front window overlooking the Ohio river, which is now at a height never known before in the history of the State, and whose waters are now causing un- precedented individual distress and loss of property, and the greatest loss is being visited upon the poor families and the laboring men who cannot make it good except by toil and the scanty earnings of years, it is a pleasure, of course, to the wealthy man to send in his check of re- lief for a thousand dollars, less or more, but it is agony to the poor man or wife, even while accepting tne loaf of charity, to see their humble home moving from its foundations, their furniture, clothing and the little savings of years disappear- ing before the relentless rush of the waters. It is a relief to the writer to leave his chair by the window every half hour to go to his favorite porch fronting north- ward. Near by ana from the door of an open carriage house can be seen suffering humanity, as represented both by old and young, coming for relief. Within the large room may be seen piles of bread, of provisions, of tea and coffee so necessarv to the comfort and health of overtasked, weary and almost panic-stricken persons receiving from the hands of young lads the stores so generously provided by the authorities of a small village, with the unanimous consent of its population. The expression on the faces of the boys is, however, quite different from that ap- pearing upon those of the recipients of necessary food and bounty; that of the latter might, perhaps, be better described as a startled one, while that of the former is a steady one of satisfaction and pleasure that they should have been selected as the faithful guardians of the precious property and the discreet dispen sere of it. Those boys were having iust the best les- sons that were ever taught by either hu- man lips or human experience, and they will use them hereafter in instruction and narrative to their own children. The thought occurred to my restless imagina- tion that as Christian charity was born in a stable, it might after all and in the end assert its power from another. Taking history for my instructor and guide my sketch is not overdrawn. But to return to my front window and try to complete the picture. The writer has sat by it and looked, thought and written for many weary years. His eyes fail to witness any familiar objects except the slope of the hill in front of him with its trees; in summer, beautiful in their verdure; in winter, shorn of that beauty and looking like skeletons never to be reclothed and bear fruit to give pleasure to the eye, and even the music of the winds, as they blow through them, sounds like a funeral dirge. All the way in front of me are what were the homes of labor, standing to their very necks in water and the under- current is strong and rapid. Hard- ly more than roofs can be seen where, a few days since, foundation walls greeted the eye. Most happily the occupants of these homes have escaped with their lives, few of them with their clothing and other necessaries of life. The “well-to-do” have lost their pi- anos and cherished furniture, the poor their clothing, their almost all, and the widow even her mite. Far to the east and west and on higher and therefore safe ground appear many homes of those in one, but often mistaken sense, more fortunate, the doors of whose houses are all at once opened as charity knocks or rings the bell. Almost every neighbor vies with all his fellows in the discharge of the most sacred duty ever intrusted to man or woman. The village officers stand by labor and appeal to capital. The latter responds with true nobility of heart and purpose. Law must direct and en- force its methods by execution, will and discretion. Capital replies: “I have laid in store neither bread or meat, and can not labor.” Labor answers back : “Give us the money and we will furnish both meat and bread for you and ourselves and give you the benefit of our strong arms without charge;” and the whole people say, “ Amen. Labor and capital thus join hands, and that glorious sense of mutual dependence springs up and de- velops, essential to a pure individual and national life. My readers can realize the truth of my idea as applicable in a township as a state. Here, then, is the combination : 1. Hu- manity arrayed in all the glorious colors of charity; just as conspicuous in the cottage as the palace, and too often more so in the former. 2. Capital offering its aid with generous kindness. 3. Labor Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 215 tendering its time and its muscle. The gold of the capitalist is often of infinitely less value to itself than a loaf of bread, for the latter saves life or relieves suffer- ing, which no coin, diamonds or emer- alds can do. Just one mile east of my desk is a great city. She calls herself a Queen City. She has for days been al- most isolated from the world outside. In front of my eye flows a swollen and angry river, the current of which even great steamers dare not attempt to stem. Be- tween me and that river are submerged two trunk railroads connecting Cincin- nati, City of the Queen, with her greater sisters, the one on the coast of a great lake 300 miles distant, and the second on the bank of the mighty river that runs to the gulf. The music of the locomotive whistle and bell which after a long period of years become dear to a railroad ear, is hushed as if forever. The writer cannot go to the city, being forbidden to do so by the power of that water, which has shown itself more than the equal of man. legislation and modern engineering, ana his only current information comes from the weary carrier who climbs the hill and wanaers over uplands to distribute his gifts of the press and the electric wires which sustain it, and the messen- gers dispatched by wisely exercised au- thority, men most willing and skilled in the use of the oar, to obtain supplies ab- solutely needed to relieve general want and distress. It would be hard to dis- criminate where all behaved so nobly, but I venture to refer to one, not by name, but who will be locally recognized as the brave, kind-hearted saloon-keeper, who, at a recent election, upon the open- ing of the ballot box, found every vote recorded for him. So he writes from hearsay and his own imagination, which may or may not be right or well regu- lated. He, however, thinks that the lat- ter may be as reliable, as he has lived almost upon the bank of the river, and has not carelessly watched its tricks and coquetries. But to the city and what dawns upon his view through the medium of his own eyesight and that of the press. He has said in former lines that he could not reach it, 'great as was his curiosity and anxiety. Others did, with much labor and difficulty, to purchase necessary sup- plies for rich ana poor alike, and as each relief boat would arrive, a sigh of safety (my readers will excuse the expression) could be heard and felt also in every re- sponsive heart, and all hearts were re- sponsive. The writer never before, and being a close eye and ear witness, so thor- oughly realized the truth of the text, “ The rich and the poor meet together ” — bound to do so, compelled to do so, both by the force of water and a common ne- cessity for bread. So the people meet at the same stable and upon the same er- rand, where charity dealt out her precious rations to all alike, and her sweet smile blessed each loaf to whomsoever it was given, and she could not have been bought or tempted by gold or jewels to prefer one to another. Hunger is a great leveler, but at the same time a great equalizer. Its tendency is to level upwards, not downwards, and it develops charity except in the case of a miser or an ingrate. Capital waist deep in the flood has no advantage over labor at the same depth and in the same cur- rent On the other hand, the latter has the physical strength, the courage and the willingness to exercise it and rescue the f roud rich man who cannot help himself, t is there that capital, allegorically speaking, cries out to labor in its agony : “Help me, Cassius, or I sink!” Labor holds the purse strings, and can alone unlock the safe and transfer its contents to security. Muscle, courage, labor, and that sympathy which is the natural fruit of all, comes to the front and asserts alike its rights and its power. Oh, what a les- son to a thinking mind ! Pray tell me, does not labor think and act, not accord- ing to prescribed rules and methods, the teachers of spelling and grammar, or the miserable technicalities of conceit, but in conformity with the promptings of hu- man nature, aye, my readers, and animal nature too, for how' often does it not hap- pen that a faithful dog has saved the life of the child which has fondled and fed him when a coast signal crew would have given him up for lost. Don’t any more talk to me about instinct. It is an unde- fined and undefinable word. Yet after all it represents the working of a brain and therefore reason. Its conclusions are generally reliable. A deaf, dumb and sightless child possesses all the while his brain, and if kindly taught can communi- cate his thoughts, his wishes and his wants to those who will understand and supply them. This is, of course, a dis- cursion, but the writer travels along in the way of his thought, and of course ex- poses himself to criticism. About this he cares nothing. Such a flood of water as is sweeping in front of him. finding in its grasp familiar homes, while in the rear of his own, their occupants are wearily climbing their way to the only village Digitized by Google /

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216 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. grocery left, and that an impromptu one, where no charges are made and from which no bills for instant collection are issued. The village mayor is too busy in issuing orders for bread to bother himself about issuing writs against debtors. Charity pays all. Hope, half frightened, still lingers and gladdens itself; faith then puts in its claim, and imagines rest; charity, greatest of all, is a sentiment, aye, a reality, and enjoyed by every hu* man being. ’ How often do yo.u hear one person say “ I still hope,” and “ As long as there is life there is hope.” How often another, “ I have lost all faith ! ” But whoever heard genuine charity complain of fatigue or weariness in well doing? If her purse gives out, she offers her brawny arm ; if that fails, the tender care of the nurse. She is no longer the stout broth- er, but the loving sister; she never dies; she is immortal. How perfect in illustra- tion of daily life, as we all have had occa- sion to experience it, is the Scripture allegory of the Levite and the Good Sa- maritan. The former represented pride, conceit, avarice, fashion and greed all combined in one odious miserable crea- tion and the latter, charity, illy clad, per- haps, but never weary and never failing in his supply of love*, sympathy, and of that delicious oil which heals all wounds, whether of the suffering body or the bruised heart. My ever indulgent read- ers will excuse me for some personal al- lusions, just as true of my kind neighbors as of myself. I am waiting not only a true sketch, but trying to enforce a prin- ciple ; a law. I am now writing after the hour of midnight. All is still, but silence is itself suggestive. In the house in which I write, and my own is simply a true type of others east and west, but upon nearlv the same level, and that far above the flooded district. In one room is a Welshman, with his pleasant young English wife and an infant of only two months’ experience in this life of crosses and so called discipline and preparation. In another is a Scotch-English family of man and wife and three children of ten- der years. In another an Irish family, grandparents, children and grandchil- dren, kind, helping and efficient in the days of trouble. In two other rooms can be found the mayor of the village, of New Hampshire birth, his wife born in Kentucky, and his five stout boys, wdio drew their first breath in Ohio, and upon the banks of whose treacherous rim they have escaped in good time and at high speed. In still another is the village en- gineer and his lady, he having located and built his pleasant home below high water mark, his first, and as I think it will be, his only mistake. There is a wonderful difference between the modest Merrimack rivulet in New Hampshire, where he and I were born, and the mighty Ohio river. The former runs a few cotton mills, the latter is a great ave- nue of interstate commerce w hose waters are burdened with precious freight. My friend and cousin will pardon me the al- lusion, which I would not make if he were a stranger. It just occurs to me that my own house, in its present mid- night peace and rest, is modestly illus- trative of a Union such as ours, where the representatives of almost all nations live in harmony and as a rule exercise similar indulgence and charity. I have made my personal references, and doubt- less any one of my neighbors could have made similar ones for a purpose and as the text of an argument to which I will come by and by. Before taking my readers to the city, the steeples and towers of whose churches are in sight, the writer wishes to make a final reference to Riverside, for it has been his home for nearly tw'enty-five years. As far as he knowTs or can learn, every man and every woman, not an in- grate, have done their duty, and even the youth of both sexes have tendered their willing, useful hands, little children, in- deed, “of such is the kingdom of heaven.” It is curious to wratch human nature in its various phases at such a time. How dif- ferent its manifestations through each and every sense. I don’t want anybody, professing to be an ordained link of the long chain of apostles or preachers, ever again to tell me that all humanity is gov- erned by and must submit to one inexor- able law, dogma or creed. A sudden rise in the Ohio river upsets their whole theory just as exactly as my neighbor’s barn shews to-day, off its foundations and floating away, and nearly bottom side up. There are just as many varie- ties of human nature and temperament as can be found in either the animal or vegetable kingdom, and you cannot apply the same rules, treatment or discipline, civil or religious, to all alike. You might as well attempt to make every being adopt the same faith? or require justice to discriminate in passing its sentences up- on all persons brought to its bar. Said one, as he left the store-room with his basket, “ I don’t think I got my share.” He was a lazy fellow. Said another : “ I got less than you, but am very thankful tor it,” and away he went to work, and Digitized by v^.ooQLe

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 217 that a labor of charity. Said a woman, one construction of parables and the in- noted for her stringent faith : “ Mr. structions of Scripture for one class of Lord, don’t you think we ought to be people and a different one for another, thankful to Providence that the river has The means that genuine charity employs commenced to fall?” I could not help should always correspond with all the asking her in reply if she did not think worthy demands made upon it and in we ought to be grateful to Providence for dealing with all humanity in its varied everything ? “Indeed I do,” said she, necessities and that whether in a case of “ I am, to be sure.” “ Well,” said I, a physical want or a mental conviction, “were you thankful when the flood was There are a great many highways to rising up to your first floor? ” “ Indeed Heaven and entrances to it besides John I was not ! ” she exclaimed, but soon see- Bunyan’s wicket gate. Again, why is it ing she was caught, said : “ Mr. Lord, that capital is forever complaining of ex- you are a Pagan. This ended the con- cessive taxation, while labor is relatively versation. Let my readers apply the silent and submissive upon the subject, three illustrations (facts as well) to their Yet many a man of large wealth and re- own experience in life, and they will get joicing in luxury all over the country mypoint exactly. during the few days which precede the The writer regretted to notice the ever stated day for a sworn list of his property various explanations of the flood from an subject to taxation, turns his balance in excited clergy, and they will j>ermit me bank into government bonds, untaxable, to rebuke them in all charity. The gen- and the day after sells them, perhaps at a eral notion of these excellent men seemed premium, and restores his bank account, or seems to be that it was a special visita- and then comforts his conscience by a tion of infinite love and kindness to pun- check for $100 payable to the order of ish the people for their sins both of omis- some relief committee or a church meet- sion and commission. Now, if this be ing. To make a local application of my true, I would like to put a few questions last question. The only road in front of to my clerical friends. If it was the Di- me and my neighbors, and there is none vine purpose to punish the valley of the to take its place in the rear and on high Ohio for the sins of the people, why con- ground. So the great mass of the people fine the ravages of the flood to the low of the village for a lineal distance of four streets and bottoms, where labor mostly miles resolved, if possible, to construct earns its bread? Why should it not an avenue, and the State came at once to have been permitted to climb the hills their assistance, ordering the proper offi- and cover Clifton, Mt. Auburn, Walnut cers of the county to levy a tax to nearly Hills, and even the “ Garden of Eden ? ” the whole ascertained cost. Then a few, Perhaps, however, I err in supposing a very few, jealous persons, grumblers that the people residing in those favored about every reasonable project for the retreats of allied fashion and humility public benefit, employed able counsel to needed any purification. Again, why postpone, and, if possible, defeat the iin- should one assumed exponent of divine provement which might and ought to will or plan tell in a voice not of charity have been completed. The technicalities for all, but of doleful warning, “you are of the law were appealed to; its spirit ig- meeting the consequences of your mis- nored. Now the result. The rains de- deeds,” while another, addressing a hill scended and the floods came and beat top congregation, would say, “ we should upon that river road and it was drowned be thankful that we are where we are, out, and the able attorney could not get that we are on dry ground and above even to his own house on horseback. He high water mark.” We commend you, will excuse me for congratulating him however, to be charitable to the sinners alike upon his temporary professional suc- who are being dealt with down on the cess and his individual discomfort. It low grounds, and the contribution box is will not do in this country of quiet de- paased around. Herein is a great incon- rnands and rapid improvement for any Bistency, both in point of logic, political citizen to stand in the way of an enter- or scriptural. Again, what is the mean- prise demanded by a public necessity. I ing of the story of the wealthy young have never seen this growing maxim gentleman who, getting somewhat anx- more perfectly illustrated than by the ious, approached our Savior with the present flood. The road to which 1 refer question, “ What can I do to inherit the has been an inlet and outlet of country kingdom of Heaven ? ” My readers are produce and city supplies not only from fannliar with the divine reply which fell the country but the adjacent counties in from His tips. It will not do to have Kentucky, and yet not a market wagon Digitized by v^.ooQle

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218 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. has been seen upon it for more than a week, and the loss to both the local popu- lation and the farmers far beyond. nas closely approximated the whole cost of the proposed safe avenue to the city. I am stating a fact as well as a principle which all will recognize, and have more charity than the learned attorney to whom I refer. He has with eminent suc- cess often argued the same points in behalf of corporate interests. The indi- vidual, however, attached to some favor- ite home must get out of the way at the sound of a locomotive whistle or a public requirement. This is one of the lessons of the flood, and it is of these that I am thinking. It is one universally applied and always in any final result accepted. I will continue the subject in its applica- tion to other cities. Cincinnati, her claim to be the center of high art, and compare the tones of her great organ with the echo which has come back from her great river. [to be continued.] For Firemen's Magazine. The Kicker. BY J. O. 8. As one of the fine arts of railroading, the Kicker is becoming “ much too nu- merous, not to mention ! ” Some have practiced it incessantly, and have become experts — in fact are considered “kickers of high degree.” They kick at everything in or out of reach, at their luck, at home, on the road, at their meals, their runs, their pay, and when sleeping, dream that they are kick- ing the General Superintendent all over the line, and upon awakening, kick themselves because it was “ only a dream.” I have a mental photograph of one of the mentioned chronics at hand. He has cultivated the talent so assiduously that the whole expression of his countenance plainly reads “ I kick ! ” He kicks against everything and everybody on the line. Even some of the thoroughbreds cheer- fully accede that he is the “ boss kicker.” In his own estimation there is only one first class man on the line — himself. . He monumentally stands alone in said view. A “ serious chronic kicker” is continu- ally kicking himself into trouble, and generally has to kick like a mule to get out of it. A kicking, employe, no matter how valuable he may be, makes himself disa- greeable to the company, to his co-labor- ers, and to himself — if decency has any part in his composition, and if he ever “thinks it over^’ afterwards. He most certainly lessens his chances for prefer- ment, and seeing his failure, he kicks again, thereby unwittingly adding anoth- er knot to the rope holding him down. He forgets that cheerful obedience to the company’s requirements, as interpreted by its various officials in the instructions they issue, is a straight duty he owes the company in consideration of the pay he receives. He is neither coaxed, drafted nor forced into its service, and can retire at his pleasure, and in such event figura- tively become “bigger’n old Grant.” This moment my memory recalls a case in particular, of a man thoroughly competent in his line of duty. The pros and cons were being agitated relative to prospective promotion for him. It was nearly if not quite settled in his favor, when a bomb-shell fell in their midst in- scribed “ Kicker.” He was labeled — “ Irrecoverably sick, Self-Inflicted kick!” and he is still plodding. There is a very broad nnd distinct line between kicks and decent complaints. Kicks are made through envy, jealousy, and “ I’ll get even ” and without good cause. The propeller of them is gener- ally very loth for them to be heard of outside of his immediate audience. There is a little leak, which widens into a flow- ing stream, and the kicker later on, has the pleasure of debating in his mind as to which one “ gave it away.” A legitimate complaint, with a fair frontispiece and a background of facts, when courteously presented, seldom fails to receive attention or redress, and vpry often is the means of correcting for the good of all, grievances of a serious nature. We are all prone to do a little kicking at times, but honestly, is it good policy, or is it right, one time in twenty? If courteous ourselves, are we not treated courteously and frequently with unex- pected and liberal kindness? The ex- ceptions are very few and a long time “between trains.” It is always best to be upright and manly in every action ; to bear no malice, nor encourage envy of others; to be strictly and honestly, but not criminally, loyal to the company and our superiors in responsibility and authority, as the promotion crank frequently turns and some one of you gets a “set up,” and then you will know how it is yourself. A good, clean record will count on a long run, and is often more valuable in the Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 219 end than rapid and wonderful advance- ment. Do not for a moment allow your- selves to think that good company ser- vice and dissolute, corrupted private life will good naturedly go hand in hand very far; one or the other will soon “kick/’ Boys (as we call each other in railroad parlance), I trust I have succeeded in starting your 44 train of thoughts” on time, and given you some good signals ; and to those who say nay, I respectfully arise and remark : “ I do not kick.” I DIDN’T MEAN TO TELL. Ye*. my lips to-night have spoken Words I said they should not speak ; And I would I could recall therm— Would I had not been so weak. Oh, that one unguarded moment; Were It mine to live again, All the strength of its temptation Would appeal to me in vain. True, my lips have only uttered What Is ever in my heart — I am happy when beside you, Wretched when we are apart. Though I listen to your praises Always longer than I should, Yet my heart can never heal them Half as often as it would. And I would not. could not, pain you, W ould not for the world offend ; I would have you know 1 like you As a brother, as a friend ; But J meant to keep one secret In my bosom always hid, For I never meant to tell you That I loved you— but I did. WHAT CAN HONOR BE I Charles Dickens. The chtld and the old man sat alone In the quiet, peaceful shade Of the old green boughs, that had richly grown In the deep, thick forest glade. It was a soft and pleasant sound, That rustling of the oak, And the gentle breeze played lightly round, As thus the fair boy spoke :— A‘ Dear father, what can honor be, Of which I hear men rave? Field, cell and cloister, land and sea, The tern pest and the grave,— It lives in all, ’tis sotfght in each, Tis never heard or seen, Now tell me, father, I beseech, What can this honor mean ? ” “ It is a name— a name, my child— It lived in other days, Wrhen men were rude, their passions wild, Their sport thick battle-frays; When in armor bright the warrior bold Knelt to his lady’s eyes— Beneath the abbey’s pavement old “ The iron hearts of that old day Have mouldered in the grave And chivalry has passed away With knights so true and brave ; The honor which to them was life Throbs in no bosom now— It only gilds the gambler’s strife. Or decks the worthless vows.” PATRIOT, THE OKAW PREACHER. The Learned Difine Rides on an Engine. He Is Aeconpaaled by His Veaerable Spot* tie Their Obsenrstioas of the Snitch, the Frog, aad Parallel Rod— Humanity , Hell aad Hanor —Cariosity More Than Satisfied. Oak aw, Ealanow, March 31, 1883. Mistur Editor: I cum over to Terry Hut the other day on the steem ingine, and es we wus ridin along, I hed the queerest feelins I ever hed in my life. I felt es if I wus in the clouds, and that the earth wus rollin up es a scroll under my feet. My spouse Cozier was along, ana she made herself redieklus. The man that guided the ingine, and the young feller ne hed with him to keep up the fire in it, wus both disgusted with Cozier, and at first they ’peered to be afeered of her. She axed so menny fool questions. AVhat that woman cant find out, aint wuth knowin. She sed she “ hed always heerd the steem ingine called the 4 iron boss,’ but it ’peered to her more like a mar, et kept up sich an everlastin whin- ien, es though it hed a young suckin colt round somewhar.” The young man that hed the scoop laid it down and tuck one more straight look at her, and sed he’d 44 resign at the next station, ef that crazy woman did not git off.” But Cozier giv him sum cakes and apples she hed along, and he wus reconciled. The steem ingine is a wonderful thing. Davy Crocket used to say et wus 44 hell in harnu88.” But Crocket wus an igno- rant man, and did’nt know much about Scriptur, or he would’nt hev sed that. Hell never could hev bin one-half es hot es the insides of that steem ingine, or the rich man thar who axed Lazarus to giv him a drap of water to cool his tongue, would’nt hev hed enny tongue. Et would hev bin biled into a cracklin in a minit. I hev preeched the gospull for forty odd yeer — but I’ve never bleeved that hell fire is es hot es it might be, or even es hot es sum peeple think it is. Whar would the fuel cum frum? Et dont stand to reason that thar kin be sich a hot fire kept burnin so long with- out fuel. Thar may be a limited hell sumwhar, but et never wus, and never Digitized by v^.ooQle

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220 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. kin be, es hot es the insides of the ingine that pulls them steem keers. Cozier hes | pretty good Scripturall notions, and she told them railroad boys that “ef King Nebukudnezzur hed put the Hebrue children in that ingine fire, they’d never hev bin lieerd tell of agin, neither in this wurld, nor enny other wurld. They’d bin burnt up teetotally — coat and breeches, body and sperit.” Cozier kept pilen in her questions so lively, that one of the boys told her, ef she did’nt sliet up, he’d “ switch her off.” This seemed to rile the old woman’s tem- per mightily, and she told the man ef he “ever struck her with a switch, she’d rally the whole horse thief association of the Blue Fork Bottoms, and hev him tar’ed and feathered.” Her “son Abi- jab,” she sed, wus “the presidunt of the association, and he know’d better than not to do everything she told him.” Thar wus’nt enny more talk about switchen the old woman off after that. 80 she lit her pipe and went to smokin— pretty mad, but that’s all she sed about it. The scoop man looked wild, and he eyed Co- zier pretty close, but he chaw’d his tor- baccer, spit shy like, and minded his oven. Es we wus comin round a little elbow into a small town, the steem ingine all at once heeved, and lurched, and shuck all over. Et reminded me exactly of the earthquake of 1823, wThich turned over my barn. Cozier tried to jump off, but one of the men ketched her by the girdle, and heeved her back on the coal pile. She fainted pine blank, and lost a full sett of brand new teeth, which hed cost $25. She thought she hed bin struck with lightenin. When she cum to, she axed ’em What hed “bin the matter.” They told her they hed “only run over a bad frog.” “ My God, men,” says she, “ you don’t tell me et wus a frog!” “Yes, a verry dangerous frog — ana ets a Gods w under it did’nt destroy the whole train.” Cozier got wild. She did’nt un- derstand it. She hed never heerd of sich a frog. She wus pretty nigh skeerd to death. But after while it wus all ex- plained to her — that it wus not a bull frog, but a railroad frog, and she got easy agin. We got until all at broke loose, and the devil wus on the war path. 'The engeneer sed the “ par- allel rod wus broke.” Et broke on the fireman’s side, whar Cozier was settin. Et everlastingly knocked the bottom out of the whole ingine. Forty mauls, all along pretty well after that, once et seemed es if hell bea slash in away at one white oak glut, would’nt hev bin a patch in to the thumpin Cozier got. She kin never set down agin. That “parallel rod” done the work. Give me Ingines, tommyhocs, bears — ennything else on earth, but save me from a seat over a broken “parallel rod.” Ets the devils own fiddle at hells anniversary ball. That’s the last ride, Mr. Editur, me or my spouse will ever take on a steem in- gine. The old fashioned mules and spring wagon shall hereafter be our por-. tion to the close of our earthly career. I cannot close thisepistull, without ex- pressin the hope that you and all the Firemen may always live a Godly, righteous and sober life, to the end that you may hereafter hev a part and lot in that mansion not made with hands, eter- nal in the heavens. In all gospull truth and apostolic doctrin, I am Yours affec8hunately Patriot. THE GOAT AND THE HOT. Chicago Inter-Ocean. The goat stood by the bill-board, And he tore a yard or so From the gaily-colored bills which were To advertise the show ; And as he chewed reflectively, With a quiet, soulful joy. Another person there appeared— An unsuspecting boy. He did not see the animal, Which rampant doth appear With forefeet on the oaken keg Which holds the springtide beer ; But he gazed upon the posters, And his young heart filled with glee, For his means would gain him entrance To the upper gallery. The capricorn, however, Saw the boy, and straightway he Left his meal and hied him thitherward With great velocity. The boy went through the bill board, But the goat, unmoved by that. With placid raelne stood still and ate The boy’s abandoned hat. THE TENDER TOUCH. A youth entranced a radiant maid ; An old man lingered in the shade. “ From thy stern parent let us fly,’* The fond youth murmured with a sigh ; “ We’ll dwell within an humble cot, 1 Two souls with hut a single thought.’ ” Then up the old man softly stole, 44 I’ll Just thrown in another sole.” He lifts the number ’leven shoe. 44 Behold one soul that beats as two ! ” The young man felt its tender touch, And did he tarry ? No, not much. Digitized by tjOOQie

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 221 Benevolent Institutions. Indianapolis Sentinel. We have on our table several numbers of the Firemen’s Magazine, published at Terre Haute, Ind., under the editorial management of Eugene V. Debs, who is also the Grand Secretary and Treasurer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire- men of the United States and Canada. We do not suppose, all things considered, there is a more important benevolent Brotherhood than that of the Locomotive Firemen, or one in which the public gen- erally, when the facts are known, should take a more lively interest It should be understood that when a man takes the position of fireman on a locomotive en- gine he is in the direct line of promotion to the position of locomotive engineer. It is stated that for every 100 miles of railroad track in the United States there are fifteen passenger cars. If we put the railroad track of the country in round numbers at 100,000 miles, we have 15,000 passenger cars. If we divide the cars into trains averaging six cars each, we have 2,500 trains, each requiring an en- gi neer and a fireman. In t h i s calculation we omit freight locomotives and those employed about depots. We are simply considering the public interest in engi- neers and firemen in connection with passenger transportation. On the 2,500 passenger trains millions of people are transported annually. To a certain ex- tent their lives are in the hands of the engineers, and since firemen are certain to become engineers, the public has a deep and abiding interest in all matters pertaining to their welfare. No other class of men, not even those who work in powder and dynamite factories, are so constantly exposed to danger. Their lives are forever in jeopardy. The public is interested in knowing all about men who occupy positions of so much trust and danger. Are they men of unexcept- ionable' good habits, sober and trust- worthy? quick, energetic and courageous? Will they stand to their post? In a word, can they be trusted with a machine in storm and shine, in daylight and in dark- ness? Such questions the great public ask about no other class of men; hence the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Locomotive Engineers are organi- zations in the welfare of which the public ought to feel a lively concern. During the years 1879, 1880 and 1881 there were in the United States 3,197 railroad acci- dents, in which 881 persons were killed and 3,281 injured. Such facts emphasize the public interest in those who have charge of the locomotives. As w e under- stand it, the purpose of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen is not only be- nevolent, but it also vigilantly watches the character of its members. They must be sober, circumspect, trustworthy men, distinguished for courage and fidelity, and in glancing through the pages of the Fire- men’s Magazine we notice with real satis- faction a purpose to elevate and ennoble the members of the Brotherhood. Sobri- ety, morality, probity and high sense of duty are virtues constantly inculcated and enforced, and the fact that the Maga- zine, under Mr. Debs’ control has reach- ed a monthly circulation of about 16,000, is convincing proof that the publication is popular with the Brotherhood and is doing good work. But there is some things which strike us as peculiar. We refer to the number of expulsions from the various Lodges. It appears that the Brotherhood now has 148 Lodges, and we find that for months of January, Febru- ary and April there w’ere 162 expulsions, of which 147 were for non-payment of dues. This feature is not a pleasant one to contemplate, since the anility to pay benefits depends upon the prompt pay- ment of dues. But the quick expulsion of derelict members relieves the Brother- hood of dead weights, and in the long run will give it far greater strength and efficiency. It is also noticeable that drunkenness is not tolerated, and that becoming deportment and strict honesty must characterize the members of the Lodge. In such matters, as we have re- marked, the great public cannot fail to be profoundly concerned, and it occurs to us that railroad officials, whose duty it is to employ efficient men as engineers and firemen, will be led to consult the tables published in official organs of the Broth- erhood to find the right kind of men to place in control of their locomotives. With an organization of 8,000 members, the great majority of whom are devotea to its permanency and success, the future of the Order need not be a matter for special solicitude, and since in taking care of its own interests it is equally devoted to the welfare of the traveling public, it is destined to grow in favor not only with th# people but with the railroad kings of the country. Digitized by CjOOQle

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222 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Dunlap Lodge, No. 152. Wells (Minn.: Advocate. On March 18th, a branch of “The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen” was organized in the I. 0. O. F. hall, un- der the name that heads this article. The Lodge organized with fourteen char- ter members, who were highly compli- mented by the Grand Organizer, S. M. Stevens, for the ready and intelligent manner m which they took hold of the work. The following officers were elected for the first year : John T. Ryel, Master. F. E. Howe, Vice Master. Don Dunlap, Secretary. A. E. Diddle, Financier. Rolla Hazelline, Conductor. Clem Ellingson, Magazine Agent. Those who are familiar with the boys on the road will see that excellent judg- ment was used in selecting officers, and with such a set of officers at the helm, Dunlap Lodge is bound to be a success in the fullest sense of the word. In connec- tion with the Order every fireman’s life is insured for $1,000. The plan of insur- ance is similar to that of the A. 0. U. W. On this division there are thirty-four fire- men, all of whom will no aoubt join sooner or later. In addition to those on this division there are a large number on the B. C. R. & N. and M. & St. L. roads, that run into Albert Lea, who have sig- nified their intention of joining our boys as soon as they are ready to receive them. The motto of the Order is Benevolence, Sobriety and Industry. Section 6 of the by-laws of subordinate lodges reads as follows : Any member dealing in , or in any way con- nected with the sale of intoxicating liquors, shall be expelled. Any member found guilty of drunkenness, shall be suspended for the first offense. A repetition shall be punished with expulsion, and under no circumstances shall a member so expelled be reinstated before the lapse of one year. It will be seen by this that the influ- ence of these Lodges will be for good rather than otherwise. The Grand Or- ganizer, S. M. Stevens, made the Advo- cate a pleasant call, accompanied by Don Dunlap, who was tne chief mover in get- ting up the Lodge at this place, and from whom the Lodge took its name. They left with us a copy ' of the constitution and by-laws, also a copy of the Firemen’s Magazine, published at Terre Haute, In- diana. It is a well gotten up magazine, and reflects credit on the Order that it is published for. The Advocate is pr^>ud of Dunlap Lodge, and promises to dd all in its power to build it up and keep it be- fore the people that all may know the firemen on tne S. M. division have aspi- rations above heaving coal and rubbing brass. The boys are talking of renting a room and furnishing it, so as to have a place where members of the Order can spend their leisure time. It is the inten- tion, if this is done, to have the room supplied with all the leading periodicals in the United States. This is a good idea, and we hope to see it brought about be- fore many weeks. A Presentation. A short time ago, at a meeting of Law- rence Lodge, No. 15, immediately after initiation of candidates, Bro. Ed. Upton took the chair, and calling on FBro. John Ryan, presented him, on behalf of the Lodge, with a splendid solid gold badge, emblematic of the Order and hearing the following inscription: “Presented to Mr. John Ryan by the members of St. Law- rence Lodge, No. 15, B. of L. F., February 18th, 1883, and also with a beautiful and artistic meerschaum cigar holder. In doing so, Bro. Upton said : “ Bro. Ryan, on behalf of St. Law- rence Lodge, No. 15, I take great pleas- ure in presenting you with these small tokens of the esteem in which you are held by this Lodge. Your services are too many and too well known to all of us to require any mention from me. It will, however, be a satisfaction to you to know that although they can never be repaid, still the Lodge re- cognizes them and shall ever feel grate- ful for the untiring zeal with which you have discharged the arduous duties of Financier of this Lodge. Your honesty is proverbial, and the prompt, considerate and business-like manner in which you discharge your duties call forth at once our admiration and our gratitude. We hope, Bro. Ryan, (although it may seem selfish to us) that this Lodge may, for a long time to come, be able to point with pride to you as our worthy Financier, and we wish you all prosperitv, and that when you have finished your duties here on earth you may bear from our great Grand Master above the words, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.” Brother Ryan was quite taken by sur- prise, having had no previous intimation of the affair ; but his natural eloquence came to his assistance, and he replied in a very suitable and well delivered speech, expressing the great pleasure he felt in receiving such tokens of regard and es- teem of the Lodge, and assuring them Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. 223 that the interest he took in the Order, and especially in his own Lodge, was constantly on the increase. It is now an established fact that Bro. Ryan is the best man in one of the best Lodges in Canada. The Milburn Manufacturing Company. This excellent company is represented at St. Louis by L. C. Hill, of our Order, formerly of Parsons, Kansas. Bro. llill is well experienced in this business, having served in it more than ten years in the various parts of the East. He is an adept in both the wholesale and retail trade, as his long and varied ex- perience has enabled him to familiarize himself with every department of the business. Besides the business qualities he pos- sesses, he is an agreeable and pleasant gentleman, who makes friends wherever ne goes. He is a man of the strictest in- tegrity and the highest moral worth, and the Magazine wishes him an abundance of success in whatever enterprise he may engage. Magic Power of Shorthand. When the martyred President Gar- field lay at death’s door for so many weeks, and the whole nation eagerly read every word that came from the sick chamber, the shorthand secretary of the President, Mr. Stanley Brown, was the medium through whom those important messages were given to the public. Only two or three years before that young Brown was working for his father in Washington, as a carpenter, with hard hands and sunburnt face, earning a mere Cittance the year round. But he had card of the magic power of phonog- raphy, spent a dollar of his scant pocket money for a manual of the art, and dur- ing his evenings and rainy days had ac- quired some proficiency in the use of it. Then he began writing from dictation, in shorthand, for members of Congress, at fair remuneration. His ability in this kind of work reached the knowledge of Senator Garfield, and he employed all the boy’s time as a shorthand clerk ; then when the American people made his em- ployer President, young Brown went with him to the White House as shorthand secretary, on a liberal salary. Other senators are wanting shorthand clerks, and other Presidents will need shorthand secretaries; the presidents of railroad companies, insurance companies, manufacturing companies, and the like, are daily calling for shorthand clerks, and the supply is not equal to the demand. Boys who have the capacity to see be- yond their noses, should at once procure the latest and best manual of phonog- raphy, and begin its study, in earnest, as they would the study of law or of medi- cine. There is not only “ money in it,” but influence, position, and power. We know of no better work for this study than the “Eclectic Manual of Phonog- raphy,” by Elias Longley. Cincinnati, Ohio, a copy of which now lies upon our table. The price is only 75 cents, and it would be cheap at twice that. Mr. Longleya books on phonography are published by Robert Clarke & Co., 61, 63 and 65 West Fourth street, Cincin- nati. For Firemen's Magazine : FIRRXEH’S BROTHERHOOD. I live in Brandon City now, and along the track I fly, And none are so happy, merry and free; for a knight of the scoop am I. I knew not what contentment was; be happy I never could, Until I became a member of the Firemen’s Brotherhood. Chorus.— The Locomotive Firemen’s Broth- erhood Every one should joi n who could ; Be one of us, and then you may Make shelter for a rainy day. I Joined my Lodge three months ago, and better am I by far Since l entered that Lodge of the Brother- hood, called the Northern Star. Our motto makes us better men, it stands in evidence For the very first word upon our flag, is true Benevoleuce. Chorus.— The Locomotive Firemen’s Broth- erhood, etc. Our rules and precepts teach us all our duty first to do, Before we think of fun or frolic, and then keep sober too. They show the road that we should take to be faithful men and free, For to be good and true they say, we must practice Industry. Chorus.— The J locomotive Firemen’s Broth- erhood, etc. We give attention to our work, and think less of the bottle ; Hence, soon are called to drop the scoop and take hold of the throttle ; So enginemen and stokers too, come every one who would, Enroll your names as members of this happy Brotherhood. Chorus.— The Locomotive Firemen’s Broth- erhood, etc. Digitized by tjOOQle

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224 FIREMENS MAGAZINE. Harry Barnes in the Northwest. Brainerd, Minn., March 23, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : As I am located here for the present, I thought I would write a few lines for the Magazine in regard to Brotherhood mat- ters in this locality. I am very glad to say that Pine City Lodge, No. 81, is pros- perous and the members correspondingly happy. Bro. Bodecker occupies the po- sition of Master and does splendid work in that capacity. He is leading the boys to the front in fine style. The member- ship is increasing rapidly — from two to three members joining at every meeting. I am told that No. 81 has now some fifty members, with prospects of getting many more in the near future. They are a fine lot of men and you have my word for it that they are a credit to the Order. They stand well with their Master Mechanic, Mr. H. J. Small, who is pushing them forward in the line of promotion as rap- idly as he can. Bros. Wm. Wadham, Bodecker, Lon. Smith, Gavin, Curry, Far- rar and others are now in charge of en- gines and getting along writh great success. It is with pleasure that I inform you of the fact that the engineers and firemen here have had their wages raised— twice in one month . The engineers were raised 25 cents and the firemen 20 cents per day, to take effect February 1st. It was thought by the men that the raise was not quite sufficient, so the engineers ap- pointed a committee to wait on the of- ficials and requested them to adopt the following scale of wages, viz: Engineers $4.00 per day and 40 cents per hour for delayed time on the road, and firemen $2.25 per day and 25 cents per hour for de- layed time. The committee proceeded to St. Paul and presented their request to Mr. Haupt, the General Maftager, and Mr. Cushing, the Supt. of M. r. & M.. who received them with the utmost courtesy. The result of the interview wras that they “split the difference ” and adopted the following schedule of wages, viz: Freight runners $3.90 per day and passenger runners S3. 70 per day; freight firemen $2.25 per day and paasenger fire- men $2.00 per day; engineers to receive 35 cents per hour and firemen 25 cents per hour for delayed time, The allow- ance for delayed time is quite an item at this season of the year, for when we start out on the road now, there is no telling when we will get back, as the snow is extremely deep. Before closing, I must not forget to thank Bro. Dennis for taking the pains to advertise my “ laundry ” in the Magazine. He is a very clever fellow, but I advise him not to attempt another interview with an Indian squaw until he knows the difference between the Irish brogue and the Indian dialect. Should he fail to heed my advice you may hear of his scalp dangling from the belt of some noted warrior, which would be sad news to his many friends in the Brotherhood. But, laying all jokes aside, he is a genuine Brotherhood man, and as such, he is known throughout this vicinity. Yours in B. S. and I. Harry Barnes. The Officers of Spragne Lodge. Sprague, W. T., March 25, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : We have now been organized several months and I thought you might be in- terested in knowing how we are getting along. Our roll of membership shows twenty names already, with prospects of increasing the number in the near future. Bro. T. J. Allen, late of Morning Star Lodge No. 88, occupies the Master’s chair and fills it with credit to himself and his Lodge. He is a thorough Brotherhood man, and we are bound to prosper under his administration. Bro. John Nichols is our Financier, and attends to his duties with the utmost zeal and fidelity. As Secretary, Bro. Wm. Madden is a success. His records are neatly kept and he is ever on hand when he is needed. Our Magazine Agent, Bro. M. J. Black, has already made tor himself a record of which he may be proud. He has been the means of placing the Magazine in nearlv one hundred and fifty homes in this locality. With such officers we are sure to prosper in the work of the Broth- erhood. Yours fraternally, Sprague. A Fatal Accident. Buffalo, N. Y., March 9, 18S3. Editors Firemen's Magazine : A fatal accident occurred on a branch of the N. Y. L. E. & W. R.R. between engines 207 and 401, in which four of the members of Buffalo Lodge, No. 12, were prominent participants, viz: A. L. Jacobs, engineer and Master of No. 12, Wm Oli- Digitized by v^ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 225 ver, engineer, and Geo. Bond and Nick Ruch, firemen. The wreck resulted in the death of Bro. Ruch . Engines 207 and 401 were switching at Black Rock at about 11:20 a. m; Engine 401 came around a curve in the yard at Bird Avenue, strik- ing engine 207 from the rear, driving her tender into her cab. Bro. Jacobs, seeing engine 401 approach, took in the situation ana said to Bro. Ruch “ Look out for yourself,” to which the latter made no reply. Bro. Ruch was caught between the tender-frame and the deck and was badly crushed. Bro. Jacobs took him from the wreck and all that could be done to alleviate his sufferings. He was con- veyed to his home, where Drs. Dayton, Daggert, Markerly and Warren did every- thing they could to save him. Their ef- forts were futile, however, and death came to his relief at 6:25 p. m., in the resence of his father, mother, sisters and rothers and a large number of the mem- bers of No. 12. The funeral was largely attended and the service of the Brotherhood was per- formed at the grave. A beautiful floral pillow, with the initials of Bro. Ruch in the centre, was presented by Buffalo Lodge, No. 12. The following members acted as pall-bearers: Dan. Dugan, Tom Dawson, Jas. Welch, V. Gailsdoffer, John Ray, Wm. Bloomer, John Kelty and Bro. Kinkade. Bro. I. H. Crossman acted as Marshall. Fraternally yours, Buffalo. Presentation Entertainment. Philadelphia, Pa., March 24, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : I must give you an account of an enter- tainment given by Enterprise Lodge No. 75 to its members and invited guests on the evening of March 22. There were present 294 persons, chiefly members and their families. The entertainment consisted of recitations, singing, and in- strumental music. During tne evening a handsome set of officers’ and three dozen members’ regalia were presented to the Lodge by their lady friends. They were ably presented on behalf of the ladies by Mr. B. Frank Keffer, and as well received on behalf of the Lodge by Bro. Charles Taylor. Bro. Taylor presented a hund- some portrait, beautifully framed, of our deceased brother, Thomas D. Young, which was received on behalf of the Lodge by Bro. Samuel Drinkhouse. Mr. Keffer, also Violet Knowles (a little Miss of less than four years, a daughter of our Master), gave us some recitations, and Bro. Allison and Mr. Ellis some singing. A volunteer orchestra also served to en- liven us with delightful music. Refresh- ments were bountifully served, and the evening’s entertainment closed at about 10:30 p. m. with a little dancing. Every- body seemed pleased and satisfied, and went home with a merry heart. The following notice of the affair is clipped from one of our papers : 44 One of the most enjoyable entertainments heard of this season was that of the Enter- prise Lodge, No. 75, Brotherhood of Locomo- tive Firemen, which took place at Jones4 Hall, Lancaster avenue, below Haverford street, last Thursday evening. The lady friends of the Order purchased a full set of regalia for the officers and members of the Lodge. The latter concluded to make the oc- casion of their presentation an enjoyable affair, and engaged the above hall, secured lots of refreshments and Invited their friends to be present with their families. There were fully 400 people in attendance on the occasion. The entertainment consisted of Instrumental and vocal music, recitations and addresses, after which refreshments were served. It is seldom in affairs like these that the refresh- ments go around, but in this case there was abundance and plenty to spare. The mem- bers evidently believe in treating their friends properly.” We have been talking regalia for some time, and now we will proudly wear them. Should any of our traveling mem- bers come this way, give us a call, and you can see them, ana be sure of a cor- dial reception by No. 75. Yours in B., S. & I., Chas. H. Maul. Return From Abroad* Toronto, Ont., March 10, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine: I have just returned from a three months’ absence in Europe, and on look- ing over the Magazines issued since I have been away, and seeing nothing from Dominion Lodge. I thought I would just give you a few oi my impressions on the state of railroad men in England and let ou know at the same time a little about ow things are here. In the first place I think the English engineers and firemen are, in a social sense, very inferior to the Americans. The wages are very low, scarcely any engineers receiving more than $1.75 per day and firemen very little over half that amount. Whilst in France, I made enquiries and found that the French engineers and firemen are even worse paid and less satisfied than those in England. I showed some of the men our Magazine for December, which Bro. Pratt had kindly sent me. At the same time, I explained the system on which our Order was worked, and they agreed / Digitized by v^.ooQle

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226 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. that it wasa pity that they could not form such an Order and such an ad locate as our journal in England. I visited most of the places of interest in England and France, and although I will admit them superior in 6ome respects to America yet they are not the countries for working- men, either in their laws or customs, and are infinitely inferior in their chances of success. I left with regret my friends in the beautiful Isle of Wight, some times called the Garden of England, where, in spite of the constant wet weather, I en- joyed myself immensely. Our Lodge here is nourishing, and I was agreeably surprised to find, on my re- turn, that promotion was on the 14 boom ” and that Bros. Wallace, Hushin, Stuart. Reed, Shields, Weston and Pratt had stepped from left to right. A few weeks ago Bro. Scott organized a Lodge, in Port Hope and to-morrow he goes to Hamilton to organize one there, so that I think that we shall shortly re- quire an Organizer altogether for Canada. With the assurance that my experience of the last four months can, if possible, only increase my respect and admiration for the B. of L. F., I remain Yours fraternally, Sid Vaughan. Nicodemus Attends a Meeting. St. Joseph, Mo., March 11, 1883. j Editor s Firemen's Magazine : Sitting in my easy chair this evening, I am thinking of the splendid meeting we had this afternoon. Not being a regular attendant, I rarely enjoy the pleasure of meeting with the boys. To-day afforded the opportunity, so off to the Lodge I went. The first thing on the programme was the initiation of Eugene Turner, which was done in fine style. Every member did his part well, thus showing that a proper interest was taken in the work of the Order. Among other things, the new banner made its appearance. It is a beauty and was obtained at a cost of $75.00, which was netted at our last ball. One of the good features of our Lodge is a burial fund, which has lately been created. It contains $100.00, in case of emergency, so that the heirs of a Brother receive the net amount of insurance with- out deduction for burial expense. Little Hiram Ross has taken unto him- self a wife and now thinks he is the only married man on the C. B. road. Geo. Hall and Ed. Patterson have followed suit. Bro. J. Leach is running on the Narrow Guage and thinks he can pull more 44 peanut shells” than any other man on the line. Among our late promotions are Ed. Patterson, E. Lawless, Billy Farwell and Joe Grollmunt. Our Financier is ably assisted by Joe Grollmunt, who gets money out of the boys in great shape. He hardly ever meets one without saying 44 Got a dollar for me, Nicodemus ? ” He says it in such a persuasive way that he generally gets the dollar. We now have a law providing for the roll call of members at every meeting, and if one of them fails to present him- self at least once every three months, he is expelled. This is right, for a member who doesn’t think enough of his Lodge to attend meetings at least four times a year is of no benefit to us, Nicodemus. Black Jack’s Lamentations. Laramie, W. T., March, 3, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : Here I am again. I suppose you thought you were rid of me ; well, if you did, you were mistaken. Our Lodge is still in a prosperous con- dition, thanks to an efficient body of offi- cers, and especially our worthy* master, who is a rustler* from 44 way up the gulch.” This company is stocking this part of the road with consolidated engines, and sending our old ten-wheelers to the O. S. L., and the following is an expression of how the boys feel about it : There are times when I say Bad luck to the day When first I took hold of a scoop ; Wliat with scourin’ and stokin' My back’s about broken, And my shoulders have got a bad stoop. Sure my back once was straight, And my figure quite nate, But that was before I went stokin'; But now I am tould 1 begin to look ould. And in troth I'm afeared it’s no Jokin'. Bad luck to ould “ Perrin," I’m dead as a h errin’, Heavin’ coal In this bloody ould kettle. I know that it’s wrong To make a lire-box so long \ As twelve feet ; it’s a clear waste of metaU^ One can tell at a look That ould “ Baldwin ’’ and “ Cook *' And ould “ Perrin ’’ have all concentrated To give stokers more trouble, And make them work double, On those “ bulljines ’’ called Consolidated. Once again 1 must say Bad luck to the day That I lost my ten-wheeler so handy ; Sure I’ve had my fill Of this bloody ould mill. For in troth she’s not much of a dandy. Black Jack Tweed. Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 227 The Last Sad Rites. Covington, Md., March 16, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : We have again been called upon to perform the last sad rites and pay the last tribute to a dead Brother. On the 24th of February Bro. Edward Riley departed this life, leaving a family' and a large cir- cle of friends to mourn his untimely death. How forcibly we are reminded, in the death of Bro. Riley, of our own mortal existence. It will only be a few days until we, too, will have to lay aside the scoop and the pick and enter upon “ that bourne from which no traveler returns.” Bro. Riley led a true and noble life and did not fear to meet his fate. His dying message was in regard to the Brotherhood — the theme seemed to fill his soul and depart with it to the other world. “Tell the boys,” he said, “to be true to the Brotherhood, for it is their best friend. I have been from Maine to Texas and found friends everywhere.” Brothers, these words were uttered by a true brother who loved the Brotherhood while living and did not forget it even at death. The family of Bro. Riley wish to ex- press their sincere thanks to the mem- bers of No. 79 for their kindness to them in the supreme hour of their affliction. “ To meet, to part, to shed the loving tear, To meet, to part, this is our record here ; To find the rose that no dark blight has riven, To meet and never more to part, is not of earth but Heaven.” V. B. Gidding. Progress of the Heathens. Eagle Rock, Idaho, March 7, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine. Our Lodge has been organized about nine months, and I have observed noth- ing in the columns of the Magazine from 113, so I think I will make my debut as a “jim-crow” reporter. Bro. 8. M. Stevens took a trip of about eighteen hundred miles, through the sagebrush, sand and cactus, to the city of Eagle Rock for the purpose of introducing the principles of B. 8. and I. to the be- nighted heathens who manipulate the scoop, on the Utah and Northern. Our Lodge is progressing slowly but surely. We have seventeen members and four applications. Bro. Hull, the Master, also ' keeps a sharp eye on the almighty dollar, as is displayed by his accounts as Finan- 1 cier. Bro. Maitland is our quill driver. Bro. Nye uses his extraondinaiy elo- quence "in* obtaining subscribers for the I Magazine, and in dialating upon the mer- its of Mogul No. 3. Bro. Dean, our ex- Secretary is the presiding genius at Butte. Bro. Downs despatches the Moguls at Spring Hill. Bro. Owens is at Beaver Canon, doing good work with the helper. At Eagle Rock you will find Bro. Grant taking them over the table with great regularity. Bro. Milligan does the hon- ors at Battle Creek and his “ B.” looms up like a head light. Bro. Adams gets them in on time with the 41 as regular as the time card. Bro. Burt thinks his engine is the Boss of the road and judg- ing by the way the passenger train comes injbe is not tor out of the way in his opinion. Bro. Harris thinks water work- ed expansively is cheaper than steam, taking into account fuel and crown sheets. Hoping some member of this Lodge, possessing greater ability than I, will be stimulated by this effusion to write a good letter, I beg to remain Yours m B. S. and I., No. 113. Good Fellowship at Corning. Corning, N. Y., March 14, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : If you will allow me, I would like to speak a word for the boys in Fellowship Lodge, 121. Through their kindness they have placed on file m our rooms the Fire- men’s Magazine and they come in and look at it and then there are others who come in and read it with interest. I for one am glad they put it in our rooms, not only because it adds to our list of papers, but because it draws the R.R. boys in and we have an opportunity of getting acquainted with them. The Lodge here, although a small one, seems to be in a flourishing condition, from what I hear. I have not taken any pains to get any in- formation concerning it but there seems to be a bond that binds the boys together, which will be lasting. Mr. Rudy, the Chaplain, who is a fireman on the S. G. & C. R.R., is suffering with the sciatic rheu- matism. The Financier, Mr. Quick, is the right man in the right place and he knows how to handle the finances to the good of the Lodge. This is a place that is quite lively on account of the many railroads that run through here and we have in our Associ- ation not a few of the employees of these roads. I write these words for the en- couragement of the boys and wishing the Lodge here all success imaginable. Yours very truly. W. D. 8. s Digitized by v^.ooQle

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228 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. A better half fell to the lot of J. W. Crist and W. F. Wright, of 22. A bright young son has been added to the family of Bro. M. Lennon, of Jer- sey City. John Wellington, of 127, is busy breaking in a new Fireman. The boys say he weighs twelve pounds. G. W. Vaupell’b promotion is a mat- ter of much pleasure to the members of his Lodge. He is fully deserving his success. A member of No. 56 says that Bro. Wm. Browning is deeply interested in the mil- linery business. How is it, Billy ? The boy of Bro. Botsford is said to be a “ chip of the old block.” Billy appre- ciates the honor of being called papa. Any indifference or absence of mind on the part of B. DeHaven, of 122, must be overlooked. He is newly married. Thomas C. Grant, Secretary of No. 127, and Geo. Spooner, of same Lodge, who have been on the sick list are both con- valescing. Tom Kendall, of Mattoon, is now lo- cated at Terre Haute, and the members of No. 16 are glad to have him attend their meetings. Al. Kleckner, of No. 16, is a new en- gineer, and is running a road engine on the Logansport Division of the Vandalia. Mrs. J. K. Rathbone, No. 124’s com- petent Magazine Agent, is going to make a tour of Kansas, on her new traveling card. No. 127’s goat has gone to the closet for repairs. They are getting him in good shape, preparatory for a heavy spring traae. S. M. McGaffey has left Stansberry, and the members of No. 56 regret to lose him. Sam has the good wishes of all the boys wherever his lot may be cast. The Escanaba boys report that Bros. Tom Collins and Geo. Simonson are re- joicing over a couple of young ladies that nave recently been added to their re- spective families. Since the organization of 137 four of her members have been promoted. They are Bros. Phillips, Shefler, Holsey and Weygandt. This is a good recommenda- tion for a new one. A. McNabb, of 127, attended a meet- ing lately, the first one for a long time, as he has been very ill. Many thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Perley’s kind attentions to him during his sickness. St. Lawrence Lodge, No. 15, reports the promotion of Wm. Ferguson, Hy. Taylor, C. Costigan and T. Dickson, who promise to prove as efficient at the throt- tle as they were at the scoop. Cupid’s pranks are asserting themselves among the boys of 44. They say that the Master, Bro. Halpin, and tlie Financier, Bro. Hayes, have yielded, and that Bro. O. Hennel is about to follow. The genial John Delaney, of Chicago, honored us with a short call lately, and we were highly pleased to see him. He is one of nature’s noblemen, and has a welcome here as often as he chooses to come. Joe Coppinger, more familiarly known as “Calamity Joe,” is now running an engine on the St. P., M. & M. He is still on the rolls of Hercules Lodge No. 63 and stands among her most prominent mem- bers. We are very sorry to learn of the re- signation of Bro. G. J. Walters, Financier ofl20. For want of time, he was obliged to tender his resignation. He served nis Lodge well and is an example for his suc- cessor to follow. George Cook, of Vigo Lodge, No. 16, was recently married to a very estimable lady and the young couple will make their residence in Brazil, Ind. The many friends of Bro. Cook extend their con- gratulations upon the happy event. C. H. Brown, of No. 82, had a close call a few days ago. He stepped from a passenger train on to a side track and was struck by a switch engine. He has been laid up since, but will soon be out again. We congratulate him upon his escape. 11 Bony Miller now handles the switch en- gine In the yard, vice L. W. Smith, who goes out on the road. “ Bony ” has served the W. St. L. & P. long and faithfully, and his pro- motion la well deserved. The News congrat- ulates him on his success.— Otanberry Areic*». The two above named are members of No. 56, and we join the News in wishing them success. Married — By the Rev. Roach, of Vir- ginia, on the 6th of March, at Beards- town, III., B. DeHaven to Miss Kate Leonard, both of Beardstown. In the happy event above announced the mem- bers of No. 122 extend their congratu- lations to the contracting parties. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 229 Wm. McLeod, of 127, is taking a vaca- tion. He says he believes British Col urn- bia has a finer climate than Manitoba. Who knows what there may be at the bottom of this decision, hoo nose t We have received cards announcing the marriage of Bro. Geo. Hartman, of Rochester Lodge No. 99, to Miss Georgie J. Frauenberger on the 14th of March. Bro. Hartman is a highly honored mem- ber of his Lodge, and the boys all join in extending their congratulations upon the event above mentioned. The worthy Master of Industrial Lodge No. 21, Bro. Wm. J. Edy, has resigned his position as engineer on the Iron Mountain to engage in the floral business at Kimswich. The boys will all look for a buttonhole-bouquet every time they pass there. They wish him much suc- cess in his new departure. We are reliably informed that Bro. John Kelly, of No. 50, recently made an investment in an auction sale’at Chicago that will amass a fortune for him. The j nature of the investment is not generally known yet, but his friends feel justified in saving that it will prove a big Ixmanza. We await further developments with great anxiety. The boys of Calhoun Lodge No. 84 had the impression that Bro. JP. Courtney was 44 laying off” on account of sickness. Their surprise can be imagined when it was announced that he had taken unto himself a better half. G. K. says : 44 He was so sly about it that the knot was tied long before we had wakened from our dreams.” The Express Company recently brought us a fine lot of buffalo’ meat, for which we are indebted to our generous friend Harry Keler, of Big Springs, Texas. If Harry is the recipient of only half as many favors as he confers he is certainly a happy man, for he is always engaged in doing somebody a pleasure. His gener- ous nature makes him the warm friend of all who know him. John Clair, of the L. E. Committee, C. Dugan. j >* Digitized by C.ooQle

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230 FIKEMEN’S MAGAZINE. SPECIAL NOTICES. Harry King, G. A. Band ham, Fred Sexton and Thomas Daley, of No. 83. are hereby re- quested to correspond with the Financier of tneir Lodge. By so doing they will avoid trouble. Bro. John Pascoe, of St. Clair Lodge, No. 116, is hereby requested to correspond with the Financier of nls Lodge. James M. Hamm ill, of Clark-Kimball Lodge. No. 113, is requested to correspond with the Financier of his Lodge. The Financier of Peace Lodge, No. 109, would like to hear from Bros. Amos Mc- Donald, McSorley and Gibson. John Curtis, of Hercules Lodge, No. 63, is requested to correspond with the Financier of his Lodge. Henry True, of R. R. Centre Lodge, No. 31, is hereby requested to correspond with the Financier of his Lodge. H. E. Cantlln, A. Kellum, F. Lambka, J. Johnson, B. H. Raynor, J. K. Ross and R. M. Btout, of Summit Lodge, No. 87, are requested to correspond with the Secretary of their Lodge. H. Young, of No. 56, is requested to corre- spond with his Lodge at once. Win. Maher, of Success Lodge, No. 33, is re- quested to correspond with the Financier of his Lodge. P. H. ROWAN. This man was recently expelled from Cerro Gordo Lodge, No. 29, at Mason City, Iowa, on geueral principles. He managed to sell fifty- nine tickets for the ball lately given by that Lodge, and then pocketed the money and left for other parts in search of new victims. After his departure, which was rather sud- den, an abundance of facls were developed that showed him to be a notorious dead beat. He remained at Mason City long enough to deceive everybody that trusted him, and is probably now engaged in the good work elsewhere. We caution everybody against him, for he is utterly unworthy of confidence, and will cheat to the extent that he is trust- ed. The Magazine has no mercy for these lying, treacherous dead beats, and tears the masks of hypocrisy from their faces as soon as they are known. DEATHS AND DISABILITIES. GKO. LARSEN, of Minnehaha Lodge No. 61, died January 19 from injuries received by his engine being thrown from the track. His policy Ib paya- ble to his legal heirs. A. V. MAXFIELD, of Hawkeye Lodge No. 27, died of Congestion of the Brain February 11. His policy is pay- able to Mrs. J. H. Sibley, his sister, of Pane, 111. ASA M. SPROAL, of Mt. Whitney Lodge No. 139, was killed February 13 by his engine leaving the track. His policy is payable to Mrs. Louisa Sproal, his mother. N. RUCH, of Buffalo Lodge No. 12. was killed in a col- lision February 20. Being in arrears on the January assessment ut the time of his death, his claim was rendered null and void. FRANK OLI8SON, of Enterprise Lodge No. 75, died of Pneumonia February 23. His policy is payable to Mrs. Sarah Gllsson, of Philadelphia, Pa. EDWARD REILLY, of J. M. Dodge Lodge No. 79. died of Consump- tion February 24. His policy is payable to Maggie and Mary Reilly. MACK VICK, of Vigo Lodge No. 16, died March 8 of a gun- shot wound inflicted by himself with sui- cidal intent. The suicide was doubtless the result of insanity. His policy is payable to his wife, Mrs. Phoebe Vick. JOHN a. BREWBRTON, of Clinton Lodge No. 34, died March 19 from Injuries sustained by beiug run over by a train of cars while stepping from bis engine on to a side track. His policy Is payable to his mother, Mrs. K. Brewerton. WM. BURGOYNE, of Industrial Lodge No. 21, was killed March 19 in a railroad accideut at Pilot Knob. His policy is payable to Mrs. Lizzie Burgoyne, of Mineral Point, Wis. ^ LETTERS OF THANK8. Mineral Point, Wis., March 26, 1883. To the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen : Gentlemen: In the great affliction w© have pussed through, by the loss of our dear son and brother, we may try to, though we never can, express our heartfelt thanks to the members of the Brotherhood and the many kind friends for their loving kindness to him and us. To you all we extend our thanks, and our daily prayer to God will be that He may guard and protect you from a similar fate, or if it be otherwise willed, that vou all will be prepared, and have kind friends to do for you what you did for our darling son and brother. very respectfully, Mrs. Lizzie Burgoyne and daughters. t. e. stoneman, of Forest City Lodge No. 10, was killed in a collision January 27. His policy is payable to Mrs. Hannah Stoneman, of Cleveland, Ohio. J. BELLAIRE, of Alpha Lodge No. 26, was disabled February 7 by his engine running over his hands as he was cleaning his ash-pan, resulting in the amputation of his left forearm and his right hand. He will be entitled to the full insur- ance, as provided in the Constitution. Chicago, III., Jan. 31, 1883. 2b the officers and members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen : Gentlemen— I have this day received through the handsof Chas. A. Miller, Finan- cier of Chicago Lodge, No. 95, the sum of one thousand dollars, the above amount being due me upon the policy of my son Thomas Normile. Please accept my most Bincere thanks for the prompt payment of same. Hoping that the sun of prosperity may al- ways shine upon your Order, I remain Respectfully yours, Mrs. Mary Normiul Digitized by C.ooQle

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231 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. BENEFICIARY STATEMENT. OFFICE OF THE GRAND SECRETARY AND TREASURER, R. OF L. F. Terre Haute, Ind., April 1, 1883. To Subordinate Lodges : Sirs and Brothers: The following Is a statement of the Beneficiary Fund for the month ending March 31, 1883: receipts. o’ fc & a 3 fi

51 00 52 00 30 7 do 18 00 25 00 95 36 00 62 00 98 00 81 29 00 50 00 79 00 96 22 00 22 00 32 600 32 00 38 00 97 83 3 00 47 00 *4*00 54 00 »&; *29*00 29 00 34 32 00 32 00 99 15 00 ! 38 00 53 00 85 18 6b 17 00 36 00 100 2 00 12 00 *14* 00 28 00 w 14 00 45 00 59 00 101 4 00 57 00 50 00 120 00 87 11 00 52 00 63 00 102 22 (X 22 00 88 3 00 57 00 60 00.1103 *20* 00 *20*00 18 00 58 00 89 *46 00 46 oo! iw 3 00 3 00 6 00 40 54 00 54 00 105 28 00 28 00 41 *13 00 *8* do 21 00 106 21 00 21 00 42 1 00 19 00 20 001107 *4*00 28 00 27 00 43 4 00 1 00 56*00 61 00, 108 8 00 16 00 24 00 44 23 00 JW 00 109 *21* do 21 00 45 17 do 56 00 73 00. no *13* 00 13 00 46 4 00 27 On 31 00 111 *5*00 18 00 23 00 47 1 00 87 00 88 00, 112 89 00 89 00 48 1 00 31 00 32 00 1 113 18 00 18 00 49 17 00 14 00 31 oo; 114 18 00 18 00 50 9 00 34 00 43 00] 115 27 00 27 00 51 39 00 39 oo; 116 21 00 21 00 52 *2 00 44 00 46*00 92 00| 117 40 00 40 00 58 23 00 23 00 46 001 118 11 ob 9 00 20 00 54 *3 00 64 00 67 001 119 *11 00 a oo 55 17 00 17 001 120 *27 00 27 00 56 *12 00 22 00] 34 00 121 67 40 001 1 0b oo; 145 00 122 *28 00 *28* Ob 58 22 00 22 00 44 00 128 *30* do 32 00 62 00 59 80 00 80 00 124 *6 ob 10 00 11 00 26 00 60 12*00 56 00 68 00 125 2 00 13 00 15 00 61 18 00 66 00 84 00 120 25 00 25 00 62 1 00 27 00 25 00 53 00 127 24 00 *22 00 46 00 68 11 00 37 00 48 00 128 64 27 00 31 00 HR 58 00 129 • .. 17 ob *17* OO 2 00 29 00 HU 31 00 1130 13 001 18 00 26 00 BENEFICIARY STATEMENT. (Continued.) c Z « t* 3 £8 8*0 $ c $ « Is1 $*c i* <* N Total. 6 Z ® 3 I s S 08 f *d 2 fi ft ec CM 3 H 131 7 00 7 00 mi; .... 914 00 914 00 132 916 00 16 00| 1142 .... 138 143' .... 134 - 144 135 - - - 145 136 . 146 137 * 16 do 16 00 147 138 20* 00 20 00 148 189 149 140 *12 00 *12* 001 150 Balance on hand March 1 $771 50 Received during month 5,771 00 Total 96£42~50 Balance on hand March 1 $771 50 Received during month 5,771 00 Total 96£42~50 DISBURSEMENTS. By Claims, 89, 40, 41, 42 and 43 95,000 00 Balance on hand April 1 . . . . 91,512 50 Respectfully Submitted, EUGENE V. DEBS. U. 8. A T. REINSTATEMENTS. Lodge. Names. bC 3 Names. 49 Geo. Livingstone. 61 Wm. Kelly. 54 ! las. Hyndman. 61 Fred. Almy. 58 | F. Hedgloy. A. B. (<dlum. G. W. Moore. 71 Dave Ricn. 60 j 60 | 82 Ed. E. DePew. LIMITED WITHDRAWALS. Issued Lo3ge No. Names. To Join [.odge No. 10 J. N. Erwin 96 27 W. 8. Davis 82 G. H. Herron 74 47 Thos. McKee 127 52 L. 8. Hood 150 53 Homer Davis 68 66 C. A. Cost 14 59 James Fayhe 106 59 James W. 8hay 108 59 Chas. Brennan 106 59 72 E. A. Hughes Samuel Fowler 140 81 75 T. A. Charmley 8 76 Frank Ittghter 61 84 Ja*. Brownlee 127 95 T. E. Klehin 130 96 M. Pillou 180 96 James Casey 61 102 W. E. Ennis 106 106 T. G. Berry Wm. B. Ritter *80 80 115 Jas. Stanton 147 115 J. J. Culpepper 147 115 T. Kelly 147 115 A. A. Riche 147 115 John Jav Jas. Easley L. MoAuluTe 147 115 147 115 147 Digitized by v^.ooQle

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232 FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. PINAL WITHDRAWALS. RESOLUTIONS. © bfi l Names. © be 1 Names. 24 L. E. Lester. 95 Jno. Clancy. 82 Matt Cain. 95 Theo. Emerlcb. 83 J. C. Burns. ADMISSIONS BY CARD. <5 Name. From No. 8 Thos. A. Charmley 75 28 Chas. O’Brien 68 59 J. Galtlgan 21 81 Wm. Tracy 81 81 Wm. Roope 38 81 F. Righter 76 80 T. G. Berry 105 80 W. B. Ritter 105 98 J. N. Irwin 10 124 W. J. Cahill 74 132 Frank Parkhurst 25 135 Jas. 8. Wheeler 74 135 H. Draper 19 137 J. M. Knox 33 137 Silas Phillips . . 83 137 John M. Brown 33 137 P. J. Cook 83 139 Ed. Yale 90 150 L. 8. Hood 62 KXPUL8ION8. & bo 2 Names. 8 C. M Hibbard . . 12 H. Brewer .... 22 R. A. Holmes . . 22 8. Cunningham . 28 T. C. Brown . . . 28 Chas. Blxby . . . 28 James Scott . . . 29 8. H. Sanford . . 29 P. H. Rowan . . 32 W. E. Walsh . . 48 Rufus Stone . . . 48 J no. Rvan .... 81 W. J. James . . . 61 T. McNamara . . 88 Wm. Campbell . 89 Geo. Gascoigne . 71 A. Gardner . . . 71 J. J. Madden . . 71 Dave Rich .... 75 Jos. Brown . . . 81 J. Collins . . . . 82 Leon Ackley . . 83 Jas. McGuire . . 90 A. M. Woods . . 90 Frank West . . 90 J. L. Louis . . . 95 F. C. Hildebrand. 95 L. Nierison . . . 96 Jno. R. Burk . . 95 M. W. Hayes . . 95 100 M. Foley Adam Bigleben . 103 Thos. Bates . . . 107 W. M. Kirk . . . 107 Phil. Metzger . . 118 Wm. Eubanks . 124 MikeMaloy. . . Cause. Expelled. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Contempt of Lodge. Defrauding Lodge. Defrauding Lodge. Non-payment or dues. Non-payment of dues. Defrauding Lodge. General Principles. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Drunkenness. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Drunkeuness. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-nayment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Dishonesty. Defrauding Lodge. Mason City, Iowa, February 24, 1883. Whereas, Cerro Gordo Lodge, No. 29, B. of L. F., has been presented with a fine large steel engraving entitled “ Off Portland ” by our highly esteemed townsmen. 8. 8. Bagley and J. A. Farrell ; therefore be it Resolved, That we tender to Messrs. Bagley and Farrell our best wishes and sincere thanks for their kindness. Resolved , That we will ever do our utmost to so live and conduct ourselves as to be worthy of the continued good will and friend- ship of the esteemed donors. Resolved , That these resolutions published In the city papers and Firemen’s Magazine. Frank McKay, ) Geo. D. Taylor, }• Committee. 8. 8. Burroughs,) Tucson, April 23, 1883. At a regular meeting of Cactus Lodge, No. 94, the following resolutions were unani- mously adopted : Whereas, This Lodge has been munifi- cently assisted at our ball, held February 7, 1883, by our worthy M. M., W. F. Smith, Esq., and our esteemed Supt., Col. A. A. Bean, the former by showing every favor and granting every request solicited from him, and the latter by running trains so that as many as possible could be in attendance. Whereas, Our esteemed lady frleuds, Mrs. F. D. Simpson, Mrs. F. P. Sargent, Mrs. R. W. Gray, Mrs. E. Harlow and Mrs. Geo. Aldrich, lent willing hands in assisting in decorating our ball room, and Committees with appro- priate rosettes ; therefore be it Resolved, That the thanks of Cactus Lodge, No. 94, be extended to these ladleB and gen- tlemen and that we, by our actions, will try to show our appreciation of their kindness more than we can here express in words. Resolved , That these resolutions be placed on the minutes of this Lodge, a copy be pre- sented to said W. F. Smith, Esq., and Cof. A. A. Bean, under seal of the Lodge, and that they be published in the Firemen’s Magazine*. A. W. McQueen,) J. B. Baker, V Committee. Ed. Harlow, ) Terre Haute, Ind., April 10, 1883. At a regular meeting of Vigo Lodge No. 18, of the B. of L. F., the following resolutions were adopted : Whereas, Brother Wm. Stewart, of this Lodge, one of its most respected and esteemed members, was killed at Brazil, Ind., on the night of March 30 by his engine being struck by a detached train of cars, therefore be it Resolved, That in the death of Brother 8tewart this Lodge has lost a most worthy member, his family a devoted son and brother and his employers a faithful servant. Resolved, That the most sincere sympathy of this Lodge be and is hereby extended to the bereaved parents upon whom the afflic- tion falls so heavily, and also to the brother- less sister whose tender affections have been so cruelly lacerated ; and we hope they may bravely bear the sacrifice they have been called upon to make in giving up the one ob- ject of tneir devotion and love. Resolved, That the slncre thanks of the Lodge be extended to Mr. W. R. McKee n, President of the Vandalia Line, for kindly providing a special train for the funeral to Brazil and return for the members of the Order and their families. O. E. Raidy, ) M. P Lantz. y Commutes. E. V. Debs, j Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 233 Chicago, III., March 4, 1883. At a regular meeting of Garden City Lodge, No. 60, the following preamble ana resolu- tions were adopted : Whereas, Mr. Orrin J. Pierce has enacted the part Of the “ Good Samaritan " toward Bro. George M. Chat field, of this Lodge, dur- ing bis illness, caused by his engine leaving the track and plunging down an embank- ment, severely Injuring him : and Whereas, Bro. Chatfleld, being a stranger to the said Mr. Pierce, characterizes the act as C.B.and Q., Galesburg, 111., for favors extend- ed to the brothers appointed to pay the last sad respects to the remains. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the mother of our late brother, also to Firemen's Magazine and local journals for publication. T. E. Ckekn, ) R. H. Lacy, V Committee. B. J. Bartell,) Cedar Rapids, Iowa, March 9, 1888. a most humane and Christian-like one; and be it Resolved , That the grateful thanks of this body be tendered to Mr. Pierce; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to Mr. Pierce, published in the Fire- men's Magazine, and entered upon the min- utes of this meeting. J. H. WALSH, W. 8. Barrows, A. 8. McAllister, John J. Delaney, Buffalo, N. Y., February 28, 1888. At a regular meeting of Hawkeye Lodge, No. 27, the following resolutions were unani- mously adopted : Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God to remove from earth bv death our most es- teemed brother, A. V. Maxfleld, to the Grand Lodge on high j and. Whereas, Hawkeye Lodge has lost one of its best members, the Order one of its most earnest supporters, and his sister a dutiful and affectionate brother ; therefore be it Resolvetl , That we extend to the sister and friends of our late brother our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this sad hour of their affliction, ana we commend them to Him who alone can console and heal the wounded At a special meeting of Buffalo Lodge, No. 12, B. of L. F.. the following preamble and resolutions were adopted : Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God in His infinite goodness and wisdom to remove from our midst our worthy brother, Nicholas Ruck, who died from injuries received in a collision on the N. Y.. L. E. A W. R. R., at Buffalo, on the night of the 20th inst. Whereas, This calls to our mind that when le<«8t expected we shall he called to God, and warns us to be at all times pre- pared ; therefore be it Resolved, That in the death of Bro. Ruch Buffalo Lodge, No. 12, in particular, and the B. of L. F. in general, has lost a worthy brother, and bis family a most affectionate son and brother. Resolved , That we offer to the 'bereaved family and to all the friends of our departed brother our warmest sympathy in their af- fliction. Resolved , That the charter of Buffalo Lodge be draped in mourning for thirty days out of respect for the memory of Bro. Ruch, und a copy of these resolutions be sent to the sor- rowing family, and Inserted in the minute book, and published in the Firemen's Maga- zine. Dan. E. Barry, ) George Howell, V Committee. John Ray, J Galesburg. III., March 31, 1883. At a special meeting of Progress Lodge, No. 105, B. of L. F., held in their hall, Galesburg, III.. March 80, 1883, the following preamble And resolutions, expressing sorrow at the death of our late Bro. B. G. Sittler, were un- animously adopted : Whereas, It has been the will of Almighty God to take from our midst our beloved Bro. B. G. 8ittler.be it Resolved, That in the death of Bro. Sittler the B. of L. F. has lost a true and worthy member. Resolved , That we, the members of Progress Lodge, No. 106, extend our heartfelt sympathy to the mother and relatives of our deceased brother in the hour of their affliction. Resolved , That the thanks of this Lodge be extended to Mrs. J. Witzell, Quincy, 111., for kindness shown to our late brother while suffering in his lost sickness; also to Mr. Moore, Transportation Master C. B. and Q., Quincy, 111., and Mr. Colville, Division M. M. spirit, and let us all remember that death is certain to all. Resolved, That as a mark of respect for our deceased brother that our charier be draped in mourning for the space of thirty days. Resolved, That we tender our sincere thanks to Rocky Mountain Lodge, No. 77, for their brotherly love and care of our dear brother during his sickness; also lu making the necessary arrangements in sending the re- mains to his relatives for interment. Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the sister of our late brother, and that they be entered on the minutes of this meeting, and a copy be sent to the Magazine for publication. W. C. Byers, ■) C. W. Green, V Committee. F. H. Walbrand.J Philadelphia, Pa., March 26, 1883. At a regular stated meeting of Enterprise Lodge, No. 75, B. of L. F., held this day, the following preamble and resolutions were adopted : Whereas, Under the dispensation of Di- vine Providence, whose wisdom Is above our comprehension, we have been deprived by death of the fellowship of our beloved brother, Frank Gllsson ; therefore be it Resolved , That we bow submissively to the will of the overruling Providence, and re- signedly submit to it. We are deeply con- scious of the loss we have sustained in the death of our brother, and realize that our Lodge has last an honorable member, the sorrowing wife and child a kind husband aud father, and society a good and useful member. Resolved , That we offer to the bereaved wife and child and to all kindred of our dead brother our slncerest sympathy in their af- fliction. While feeling that we cannot esti- mate their sorrow, we trust that they may be enabled to bear it with resignation and forti- tude. Resolved, That our charter be draped in mourning for the space of thirty days in re- spect to our late brother, and that a copy of these resolutions be presented to the widow of the deceased, spread on the minutes of this meeting, and published in the B. of L. F. Magazine. James W. Boyle, ') Thro. 8. Huntley, v Committee, Frank Dupell, J Digitized by v^.ooQle

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234 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Cleveland, Ohio, Mnrch 11, 1883. At a regular meeting of Forest City Lodge, No. 10, held February 25, the following reso- lutions were adopted : Whereas, We have been made the recipi- ents of a beautifully framed motto Inscribed *• B. of L. F., No. 10— Benevolence, Sobriety and Industry,” the same having been kindly presented to us by Mrs. Mason, wife of our worthy brother, H. H. Mason ; therefore be it Resolved. That we fully appreciate the kind- ness of Mrs. Mason, ana that we shall earnestly endeavor to live true to the motto, as we recognize the fact that It will make us prosperous nnd happy. Resolved , That we thank Mrs. Mason sin- cerely for her gift, and that it will ever be kept In grateful remembrance. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be presented to Mrs. Mason, and that they be published in the Magazine. A. H. Busb, 'i T. H. Sheppard, V Committee. A. R. M ace, J South St. Louis, Mo., March 28, 1888. At a special meeting of Industrial Lodge No. 21, B. of L. F., held March 22, 1883, the fol- lowing resolutions were adopted : Whereas, It has pleased the Supreme Ruler of the Universe in His infinite wisdom to remove from this Earthly Lodge below to the Grand Lodge above, our beloved brother, William Burgoyne, who was killed on the night of the 10th of March, while in the dis- charge of his duties as fireman, in a collision at Pilot Knob, Missouri ; therefore be it Resolved , That we. the officers aud members of Industrial Lodge No. 21 regard the loss of our departed brother, William Burgoyne, as one of the most earnest workers of our Lodge, and one of the first to help save our charter in lime of trouble. Resol ved. That we tender onrsincere thanks to Mr. William Kerrigan, superintendent of the St. L., I. M. A 8. R. R., for securing irans- ortation for the Temains of our deceased rother, and also a pass for Bro. Moyer, of Carondelet Division B. L. E., No. 42, to the home of our departed brother. Resolved , That we tender a vote of thanks to Bro. Bauer for a beautiful tribute of flow- ers in a wreath and cross for the casket ; also to Bro. Edy and Mr. North for the Anchor of Hope which was placed on the breast of our deparied brother; also to Mrs. Ross for a beautiful floral tribute in the design of a cross to cover the casket. Resolved , That the charter of the Lodge be draped in mourning for the space of sixty days, and also the Master’s gavel, and that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the mother ftud family of our departed brother, and also a copy to the Magazine for publica- tion, and also that they be spread on the minutes of the meeting. Resolved , That to his widowed mother and brotherless sisters our warmest sympathies are hereby extended in their bereavement, and they may be assured that they will ever find the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen able nnd willing to aid them, encourage them, und to lighten their burdens in life. Death has beeu here, and borne away A brother from our side; Just in the morning of his youth, As young as we, he died. We cannot tell who next may fall Beneath thy chastening rod. One must go first ; oh, may we all Prepare to meet our God. W. J. EO G. E. B. V Committee. J. D. F. J Stuart, Iowa, February 27, 1883. At a regular meeting of Stuart Lodge, No. 20, the following resolutions were unani- mously adopted : Whereas, It has pleased the All Wise Master of the Universe to remove from our midst, after a lingering illness, Bro. William Baker, reminding us of the uncertainty of life, and the necessity of being prepared for death ; therefore be it Resolved , That we extend to the parents of our departed brother our sincere and heart- felt sympathy in this sad hour of their afflic- tion, and we assure them that the vacancy made in their family is mourned by the members of this Lodge. Resolved, That as a mark of respect for our departed brother, our charter be draped in mourning for the space of thirty days, and that these resolutions be entered on the min- utes of our Lodge, and published in the Fire- men’s Magazine. C. Traver, ) Alf. Ede, V Committee. J. P. Warner,) GRAND LODGE. F. W. Arnold Grand Master Room 2. Pioneer Block, Columbus, O. W. E. Burns Vice Grand Master 1728 Indiana Ave. Chicago, Ills. E. V. Debs . Grand Secretary and Treasurer Terre Haute, Ind. S. M. Stevens, Grand Organizer and Instructor Terre Haute, Ind. GRAND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. H. Walton, Chairman . . F. M. James, Secretary . . L. C. Hill D. E. Barry, S. Vaughn . . . Philadelphia, Pa . . . Central la. Ills . . . Parsons, Kan . . . Buffalo, N. Y . . . Toronto, Can GRAND TRUSTEE8. W. Maroney, Chairman . W. F. Hynes D. Ross .... Chicago. Ill .... Denver, Col . . Stratford, Ont DISTRICT SECRETARIES. T. R. Baldwin, Drawer 854 . . St. Thomas, Ont J. M. Sheire, C.. St. P.. M. A O. R. R St. Paul, Minn J. McDonough, Ave K, between 36th and 37th Sts Galveston, Tex M. Shi ck, 135 Pacific Ave . . Jersey City, N. J A. P. Greene, 41 Kneeland St . . Boston, Maae G. W. Rne, Box 31 Fort Gratiot. Mich W. E. Sullivan, 2210 S. 6th St., St. Joseph, Mo Will R. Dean, Box 365 . . . . Butte, Montana F. P. Sargent, Box 218 ... . Tucson, Arizona T. E. Creen, Box 1278, . . . Galesburg, Ills 8. C. Myers, Box 22 Ravenna. O F. Hammill, Box 1341 Baraboo, Wis SUBORDINATE LODGES. I. DEER PARK; Port Jervis, N. Y. Meets alternate Sundays at 2 P. M. and Thursdays at 7:30 P. hi. C. E. Bark man. Box 26 Master F. L. Smith, Box 516 Secretary A. J. Shiner, Box 1297 Financier C. E. Bark man. Box 26 . . . .Mag. Agent 8. HAND IN HAND: Providence R. I. Meets 1st Monday and 3d Wednesday at 8:30 P. M. C. E. Clark, Valley Falls, R. I . . . Mnster A. H. Aldrich, Sayiesville, R. I. Secretary A. H. Stevens, 60 Jewett St. . .Financier T. Powers, 80 Atwells Ave . . Mag. Agent Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 235 5. ADOPTED DAUGHTER; Jersey City, N. J. Meets 1st and 3d Wednesdays at 1 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P.M. E. W. Davis, 172 Pavonia Ave . . Master E. Ely, Pavonia Station .... Secretary B. D. Maxwell. 314 E 23rd St. New York City,N. Y Financier E. W. Davis, 172 Pavonia Ave, Mag. Agent 4. GREAT EASTERN: Portland, Maine. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 1 P. M. A. E. Dennison, 85 Fore St ... . Master A. J. Reagan, 65 Alder St .... Secretary F. O. Mitchell, 23 Merrill St . . Financier A. J. Reagan, P.4R.U.R . . Mag. Agent 6. CHARITY; St. Thomas, Ontario. Meets every Friday at 8 P. M. G. D. Westfall, Box 33 Master T. R. Baldwin, Drawer 854 . . . Secretary M. J. McAndrew, Box 33 ... . Financier G. Utter Mag. Agent 6. PRIDE OF THE WEST ; Desoto, Mo. Meets every Monday at 1 P. M. Aaron Platt Master Wm. Hearst Secretary A. C. Huestis Financier M. Find ion Mag. Agent 7. POTOMAC ; Washington, D. C. v A. N. Spamer, 44 Eager St Master M. Hurley, 1008 6thSt..S.W.. . Secretary F. H. Childs, 501 E. St. S. W . . Financier R. M. Smith, 130 Carroll St, S. E Mag. Agent 8. BED R1YER; Denison City, Tex. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 3 P. M. J. F. Mortimer. Box 99 Master T. H. Morter, Box 336 Secretary E. Flint, Box 330 Financier J. F. Mathews Mag. Agent 9. FRANKLIN; Columbus. Ohio. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7:30 P. M. O. H. Mason. 15 Summit 8t . . . . Master J. G. McClure, 144J4N. High St . Secretary C. B. Cavey, 407 N. High St . . . Financier F. J. Keistler, 214 S. High St . Mag. Agent 10. FOREST CITY; Cleveland, Ohio. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. H. Holler, 17 Waring St Master A. H. Buse, 50 Bray ton St . . . Secretary T. H. Sheppard, 154 Pel ton Ave . Financier E.W. Crain, 431 Lake St. . . Mag. Agent 11. EXCELSIOR; Phillipsburg, N. J. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. W. W. Carling Master C. A. Stevenson, Box 106 ... . Secretary J. W. Sinclair Financier H. Lott Mag. Agent 1*. BUFFALO ; Buffalo, N. Y. Meets every Friday at 8 P. M. A. L. Jacobs, 543 S. Division St . . Master W. J. Brumer Secretary C. W. Piper, 244 N. Division 8t . Financier I. H. Crossman Mag. Agent IS. WASHINGTON; Jersey City, N. J. T. E. Kelton, Rosell, N. J Master P. D. Mead, 246k Van Horn St . Secretary C. A. Wilson, 135 Pacific Ave . . Financier G. Lewis, 250 Communipaw Ave Mag. Agent 14. EUREKA; Indianapolis, Ind. Meets every Tuesday at 8 P. M. J. Farrell, 121 John Ht Master E. K. Whitsit, 292 Virginia Ave, Secretary Wm. Hugo, 79 N. Noble St . . . Financier H. C. Randall,!. B. A W.Shops.Mag. Agent 15. ST. LAWRENCE; Montreal, Can. Meets alternate Sundays at 2:30 P. M. H. Taylor, 181 Magdelane St ... . Master E. Upton, 42 St. Etleune St . . . Secretary J. Ryan, 211 Burgeois 8t .... Financier C. A. King, 477 WelllngtonSt . Mag. Agent 16 YIGO; Terre Hante. Ind. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. O. E. Fox, 1826 Sycamore St ... . Master E. V. Debs Secretary J. Smith, 206 N. Eleventh St . . Financier F. Smith, 419 N. 12th St ... . Mag. Agent 17. OLD POST ; Vincennes, Ind. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. H. M. Hogan Master T. A. Galloway, O. A M. Shops . . Secretary C. A. Crlpps Financier C. A. Bruce Mag. Agent 18. WEST END ; Slater, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Saturday at 7:30 P. M. M. Short Master T. B. Crawford Secretary F. A. Briggs, L. Box 63 Financier J. B. Murphy Mag. Agent 19. TBUCKEE; Wadsworth, Nevada. Meets every Friday at 7:30 P. M. G. Abbay, Box 8 Master J. Van Bnren, Box 8 Secretary J. F. George, Box 8 Financier C. E. McBean, Box 8 Mag. Agent 20. 8TUABT ; Stuart, Iowa. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. C. L. Bunch, Box 247 Master M. C. Kimball, Box 71 Secretary C. K. Rost, Box 398 Financier E Cahow, Box 0 Mag. Agent 21. INDUSTRIAL; South St. Louis, Mo. Meets every Thursday at 7:30 P. M. W. J.Edy,2d and Blow Sts . . . .Master J. H. Clark, 3d St., between Primm and Teeson Sts .... Secretary J. D. Fisher. Carondalet, Mo . Financier F. Fuller, 2d St., between Kraus and Nebraska Sts . . Mag. Agent 22. CENTRAL; Urbana, III. Meets every Sunday at 2£0 P. M. W. Rundel, Box 345 Master R. C. Burns, Box 370 Secretary M. Stillwell, Box 61 Financier A. Barr, Box 64 Mag. Agent Meets 2d and 4th Sundays. L. R. St. John Master M. DeVoy Secretary H. Mangel Financier J. D. Ray, Hannibal, Mo . . . Mag. Agent 24. GREAT WESTERN; Parsons, Kan. Meets alternate Sundays at 2:30 P. M. J. Emery, Box 112 Master C. M. Long, Box 840 Secretary J. Tierney, Box 701 Financier C A nderson. Box 867 Mag. Agent 25. CONNECTING LINK ; Boone, la. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2:30 P. M. W. H. Fuller, L. Box 814 Master C. A. Wheeler, L. Box 584 ... . Secretary J. D. Russell Financier T. A. Adams . . Mag. Agent 26. ALPHA; Baraboo, Wla. Meets every Saturday at 7:30 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. J. K. Hawes Master Geo. Howe Secretary W.G. Wallace Financier G. M. Dopp, Box 060 Mag. Agent 27. HAWKEYE; Cedar Rapids, la. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays. M. W. Cary, L. Box 504 Master F. D. Ford, L. Box 854 Secretary C. W. 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236 FIREMEN’8 MAGAZINE. 28. ELKHORN ; North Platte, Neb. M. B. Tarkington Master H. J. Clark, Box 177 Secretary P. H. Sullivan, Box 921 Financier S. Hartman Mag. Agent 29. CERRO GORDO; Mason City, Iowa. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 7:30 P. M. A. H. Tucker, Box 107 Master F. McKay, Box 167 Secretary J. Shuster, Box 167 Financier F. McKay, Box 167 Mag. Agent 80. CEDAR TALLEY ; Waterloo, la. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. C. O. Urnssley, Box 416 Master R. A. Corson, Box 406 Secretary A. E. Girard, 791 Clay St . . . . Financier C. A. Clough Mag. Agent 81. B. B. CENTRE; Atchison, Kan. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. 8. Walters, 109 Robert St Master A. SI uder, 208 South Liberty St . Secretary J. A. Sweeney, 417 R St Financier 8. Wallers, 109 Robert St . . . Mag. Agent 82. BORDER; Ellis, Kan. F. J. Schuyler. Box 138 Master J. D. Rippey, Box 248 Secretary A. H. Britton, Box 303 Financier A. H. Chapman, L. Box 12 . . Mag. Agent 88. SUCCESS ; Trenton, Mo. H. H. Stamper, Box 242 Master W. J. Her Secretary G. Atherton, Box 353 • Financier T. Sugg Mag. Agent 84. CLINTON ; Clinton, la. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. H. W. Stephens, Box 189 Master J. W. Adams, Box 945 Secretary J. W. Adams, Box 945 Financier C. S. Keith, Box 114 Mag. Agent 86. AMBOY ; Amboy, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 8 P. M. C. R. Rosier, Box 420 Master G. W. Balnter, Box 498 Secretary A. Schermerhorn Financier 41. ONWARD; Mandan, Dakota. Meets every Saturday at 7:30 P. M. N. A. Ames, Box 27o Master J. W. McQuay, Box 275 Secretary J. F. Reilly Financier N. A. Ames, Box 275 Mag. Agent 42. ELMO; Madison, Wis. Meets 1st Tuesday and 3d Wednesday at 2 P. M. A. Morgan, Box 1903 Master W. D. Scamp ton. Box 1T25 . . . Secretary M. O’Loughltn, Box 1903 . . . .Financier C. Morgan, Box 1903 Mag. Agent 48. ST. JOSEPH; 8t. Joseph, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. C. Thomas, 2324 S. 6th St Master P. Lawless Secretary H. Boyer, 2135 a 6th 8t Financier H. Dunn, Elwood, Kan . . . Mag. Agent H. P. Mann, 2226 S. 10th 8t . . Mag. Agent 44. F. W. ARNOLD; East St. Louis, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Tuesdays at 8 P. M. T. Halpin, Box 171 Master F. Quirk, Box 262 Secretary T. J. Hayes, Box 288 Financier C. Tlmblin, Box 116 Mag. Agent 46. ROSE CITY; Little Rock, Ark. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. B. Schlmraelpfen nig, 208 S. Cross St.Master H. H. Burrus, 1223 w. 4th St . . Secretary H. H. Burrus, 1228 W. 4th St . . Financier H. H. Linde is berger, 90 Pine Bluff Depot Mag. Agent 46. CAPITAL; 8pringfield, ills. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. J. Summerglll. 1112 E. Monroe St . Master A.D. Hensley ,9th & Division Sts.Secretary H. Ettlnger, Wabash Shops . . Financier S. Clark, Wabash Shops . . . Mag. Agent 17. TRIUMPHANT; Chicago, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2£0 P. M. Angus Menlsh. 8158 S. LaSalle St . Master M.J. Kelly, 1323 State St . . . .Secretary John Devine, 1462 Indiana Ave.FInancier J.W. Miller, 1323 State St . . . Mag. Agent J. E. McCormic, Box 508 . . .Mag. Agent 86. TIPPECANOE; Lafayette, Ind. J. Brewer, 190 N. 6th St Master P. Leindecker, Care L. E. & W. Shops Secretary W. H. Willoughby Financier F. Holt Mag. Agent 87. NEW HOPE; Centralla, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. E. L. Wei ton. Box 291 Master F. P. Morse, Box 29 Secretary F. M. James, Box 202 Financier H. G. Cormick, Box 151 . . . .Mag. Agent 88. AVON; Stratford, Ontario. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. Ben. Yapp, Box 818 Master G. Nursey, Box8i8 Secretary F. Mingay, Box 91 Financier F.. A. Young, Box 818 Mag. Agent 89. TWIN CITY; Rock Island, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. E. W. Mason, 520 E. 9th St., Daveu- port, Iowa Master H. J. Frick, Box 1226 Secretary W. H. Gray, Box 194 Financier S. Nichols Mag. Agent 40. BLOOMING ; Bloomington, Ills. Meets every Tuesday evening. E. Brown lng, 720 W. Chestnut St . .Master C. Monahan, Jefferson House . . Secretary J. Devine, 911 W. North 8t . . . Financier J. Johnson, 708 E. Washing- ton St Mag. Agent 48. W. F. DYNES: Peoria. Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7:30 P. M. G. Gates, Box 59, Warsaw, Ills . . . Master A. Chapman. 61olst8t Secretary G. C. watt, 617 1st St Financier T. W. Welch, 705 1st St ... . Mag. Agent Meets every Sunday at 3 P. M. A. H. Sutton, Box 560 Master F. R. Young, Box 560 . Secretary F. R. Young, Box 560 Financier Wm. J. Pursell, Box 660 . . . Mag. Agent 60. GARDEN CITY: Chicago, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Saturdays at 7:30 P. M. J. J. Hannahan, 3757 Dearborn St., Master J. J. Delaney, 4954 Dearborn St. . Secretary A. S. McAllister, 4904 8. Dear- born St Financier J. J. Hanahan, 8931 Dearborn St. Mag. Agent 61. FRI8CO ; North Springfield, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Saturdays at 7:30 P. M. J. A. Dryden, Box 40 Master J. Hulse Secretary M. W. Harwell, Box 64 Financier W. Gelster, Box 12 Mag. Agent 58* GOOD WILL; Logansport, Ind. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. S. Bricker, L. Box 626 Master A. Ross, L. Box 626 Secretary M. W. Jamison, L. 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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 287 68. EMPORIA ; Emporia, Kan. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 7 P. M. . Edwards, 21 Salem St., Charlestown District Financier W. C. Green, No. 2 Smith St., Salem. Mass Mag. Agent 68. 8ACRAMENTO; Rocklin, Cal. C. C. Brown Master L. Jeardeau Secretary A. H. Curtis Financier C. \V. Myers Mag. Agent 60. ROYAL GORGE; South Pueblo, Col. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. E. B. Mayo, L. Box 45 Master A. Wylie Secretary L. E. Wade, L. Box N, El Moro, Col Financier E. B. Mayo, L. Box 45 Mag. Agent 60. UNITED; Philadelphia, Pa. Meets alternate Sundays at 9:30 A. M. J. H. Felters, 814 Dickinson St., 81st Ward Master T. McCann Secretary J. Shepherd, 2510 Alder St . . .Financier J. Shepherd, 2>10 Alder St . . Mag. Agent 61. MINNEHAHA ; St. Paul, Minn. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. S. J. Murphy, 491 E. 5th St Master J. J. Spel Iman, 573 Jefferson A ve.Recretary B. Bradley 714 Reaney St . . . .Financier S. J. Murpy, 491 E. 5th St . . . Mag. Agent 62. YANBERGEN: Carbondale, Pa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. W. Ellis Master J. A. Bryden, Box 70 Secretary O. E. Htsted, Box 288 Financier O. E. Hlsted, Box 288 Mag. Agent 66. HERCULES; Danville, ills. D. Morgan, Box 772 Master C. J. McGee, Box 9U Secretary G. Shuster, Bo* 772 Financier F. Krauel. Box 772 Mag. Agent 64. 810UX; Sioux City. Iowa. A. Canfield, L. Box 6 Master L. C. Webb Secretary H. W. Butterfield, Box 751 .. . Financier E. A. Bennett Mag. Agent 66. FORT R1DGELY; Sleepy Eye, Minn. J. A. Ashworth, Box 84 Master L. A. Bn Hard, Waseca, Minn . . Secretary W. W. Williams, Box 26 ... . Financier W. W. Williams, Box 26 . . . Mag. Agent 66. CHALLENGE; Belleville, On t. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. E. L. Adamson, G. T. Ry Master T. Daly, Jr., G. T. Ry Secretary J. Logue, G. T. Ry Financier H. Lavoie Mag. Agent 67. DOMINION ; Toronto, Canada. Meets 1st and 3rd Sundays at 2:80 P. M. J. Scott, 24 Vananley St Master H. P. Boulton, 554 Queen St. W. Secretary J. Pratt, 24 Charlotte St Financier J. Pratt, 24 Charlotte St ... . Mag. Agent 68. EAU CLAIRE; Eau Claire, Wls. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. J. H. Stinson Master A. McKay Secretary W. L. Botsford, Box 190, Altoona, Wls Financier W. J. Edgar, Box 124, Altoona, Wls Mag. Agent 66. ISLAND CITY; Brock vllle. On t. Meets 2d Sunday at 2-.30 P. M. R. J. Turnbull. Box 154 Master F. Barr, Box 294 Secretary F. G. Lawrence. Box 225 ... . Financier T. Shields, Box 248 Mag. Agent 70. LONE 8TAR; Longview, Texas, C. Reltch, L. Box 364 Master J. A. Gremm, L. Box 361 ... . Secretary J. A.Greram, L. Box 364 ... . Financier J. A. Christman, L. Box 364 . . Mag. Agent 71. SUSQUEHANNA; Oneonta, N. Y. C. Houghton, Box 472 Master F. Spencer . . .* Secretary A. DeLong, Box 679 Financier E. R. Barnes Mag. Agent 72. WELCOME; Camden, N. J. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. J. Gibbs, 593 Carman St Master C. T. Burr, 583 Carman St ... . Secretary C. T. Burr, 583 Carman St ... . Financier H. Higgins, 426 S. 3d St . . . . Mag. Agent 78. BAY STATE; Worcester, Mass. Meets 1st Thursday at 7:30 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 1 P. M. D. R. Parker, 22 Houghton St . . . Master C. L. Dodge, Piedmont Court . . Secretary C. E. Bullard, 32 Plymouth St . Financier T. Loynd, 83 Green St, .... Mag. Agent 74. KANSAS CITY; Kansas City, Mo. Meets alternate Mondays at 7:30 P. M. J. Fleming, 1325 St. Louis Ave . . . Master W. Plercey, 1823 13th St Secretary M. Hurley, 1515 Genessee St . . Financier M. Hurley Mag. Agent 76. ENTERPRISE; Philadelphia, Pa Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. E. H. Knowles, 37,35 Elm St ... . Master C. H. Maul, 658 N. 40th St ... . Secretary F. Dupell, 422 N. 35th St Financier C H. Maul, 658 N. 40th St . . Mag. Agent 76. NEW ERA : Fergus Falls. Minn. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 7 P. M. B. F. Parks, Box 147 Master G. B. Dickinson. Box 67 Secretary W. R Roberts. Box 252 Financier J. Lenahan, Box 252 Mag. Agent 77. ROCKY MOUNTAIN ; Denver, Col. A. H. Chapman, Box 1.588 Master C. W. Tenney, Box 1588 Secretary W. F. Hynes. 379 llth St . . . . Financier J. F. Bristol, 612 Lawrence St, Mag. Agent 78. GOLDEN EAGLE; Sedalla, Mo. Meets 1st and 3d Saturdays at 7:30 P. M. W. H. Walters, Box 1091 Master C. T. Kelk, Box 1100 Secretary W. H. Clark, Box 1100 Financier J. Costin, L. Box 958 Mag. Agent Digitized by Google

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238 FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. 79. J. M. DODGE : Roodhouse, Ills. Meets every Saturday at 7:30 P. M. V. B. Giddfngs. L. Box 1144 Master H. Adams. L. Box 1174 Secretary W. Donnelly, L. Box 1166 .... Financier E. H. Becrart, Box 48 Mag. Agent 80. SELF HELP; Aurora, Ills. Meets 2d and 4tb Sundays at 3 P. M. C. F. Earl, Box 478 Master T. Byron, Box 376 Secretary G. Coding, Box 252 Financier H. Gass, Box J717 Mag. Agent 81. PINE CITY : Bralnerd, Minn. H. A. Boadecker, Box 621 Master C. S. Larlson, Box 301 Secretary W. Wad ham, Box 552 Financier A. McDonald, Box 458 Mag. Agent 82. NORTHWESTERN: Minneapolis, Minn. Meets 1st Saturday at 7:30 P. M. and 8d Sunday at 3 P. M. F. L. Harvey, L. Box 187 Master C. D. Stevens, 603 Plymouth Ave.Seoretary F. X. 1 1 all, 207 IStli Ave. S . . . Financier Z. G. Han scorn, 612 12th Ave.S, Mag. Agent 88. TRINITY; Forth Worth, Tex. Meets every Friday at 8 P. M. J. Moyuihan, L. Box 406 Master T. Tierney, Box 459 Secretary J. O’Malley, L. Box 406 Financier J. H. Smith Mag. Agent 84. CALHOUN ; Battle Creek, Mich. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. and 1st Wednesday at 7:3 P. M. H. A. Beardsley. Box 456 Master J. l igbe, Box 1823 Secretary G. Kelly, Box 1084 Financier J. Randolph, Box 1084 .... Mag. Agent 86. FARGO ; Fargo, Dakota. G. A. Kingsley Master S. P. Olson, Box 1144 Secretary A. Bassett, Box 1796 Financier C. A. Wagner Mag. Agent 86. BLACK HILL8: Laramie City, Wyoming. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. P. Math Ison Master F. E. Roflee, Box 136 Secretary I. F. Chopper, Box 230 Financier J. Brebner, Box 219 Mag. Agent 87. SUMMIT ; Rawlins, Wyoming. C. B. Hart Master J.C. Gunning, Box 142 Secretary •G. A. Moncton, Box 198 ... . Financier J. C. Gunning, Box 142 ... . Mag. Agent 88. MORNING STAR; Evanston, Wyoming. Meets every Thursday at 7:30 P. M. P. Peterson Master J. J. LeCain, Box 89 Secretary E. W. Dennis, Box 124 Financier 8. Black ham Mag. Agent 89. SILYER STATE ; Carlin, Nev. Meets every Tuesday at 4 P. M. R. Trewick Master O. W. Holibaugh, Box 43 . . . .Secretary O. Thompson, Box 42 .... Financier C. H. Oliver Mag. Agent 90. SAN DIEGO: National City, Cal. J. A. McNeil Master J. M. Dodge, Box 317 San Diego . Secretary J; J*- Vasquo Financier R. \ . Dodge, Box 317, San Diego. Mag Agent 91. GOLDEN GATE; San Francisco, Cal. Meets 1st Sunday at 7 P. M. and 3d Sun- day at 11 A. M. J. W. Harrigan, 1476 5th St., West Oakland. Cal Master T. W. Martin, 8. P. R. R.Shops, Secretary J . C. McCreagli, 8. P. R.R. Sliops.Financier A. J. Cunningham, 8. P. R. R. Shops Mag. Agent I 92. INTERSTATE ; Texarkana, Tex. J. R. McCartney Master C. B. Hall Secretary J. P. Kline Financier J. R. McCartney Mag. Agent 98. GATE CITY; Keokuk, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. Z. Moore, 713 Palean St Master M. J. Donahue, Box 651 Secretary J. H. Carter, 507 N. Main St . . Financier George Sick, Box 310 Mag. Agent 94. CACTUS; Tucson, Arixona. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7 P. M. F. D. Simpson, Box 218 Master F. Smith, Box 218 Secretary F. P. Sargent, Box 218 Financier F. M. Wiley, Box 218 Mag. Agent 96. CHICAGO; Chicago, 111. Meets 1st Tuesday and 3d Friday at 7:30 P. M.; and last Sunday at 2:30 P. M. J. Leahy, 74 N. Sangamon St . . . Master J. Pierce, 171 W. Huron St . . . Secretary C. A. Miller. 643 N. Robey St . . Financier K. W. Wallbaum, 188 Milton Ave Mag. Agent 96. ALEXIA; Weilsville, Ohio. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays. C. 8. Given Master W. P. Sheets, Box 395 Secretary 8.J. Clark Financier W. P. Sell eels Mag. Agent 97. ORANGE GROVE ; Los Angeles, Cal. Meets the 1st, 10th and 20th of each month at 7 P.M. C. Elton, Box 72 Master A. P. Keran, Box 72 Secretary H. E. Moore, Box 1294 Financier M. M. Smith Mag. Agent 98. PERSEVERANCE; Terrace, Utah. Meets every Tuesday. E. A. Peck Master R. W. Shields Secretary G. W. Jacobs Financier E. B. Mandeville Mag. Agent 99. ROCHESTER : Rochester, N. Y. Meets every Sundays at 2:00P. M. A. H. Sharp, 60Tappan St Master J. R. Sproat, 162 North Ave . . . 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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 239 105. PROGRESS; Galesburg. Ills. T. E. Creen, 941 S. Seminary St . . Master H. W. Walbaum, Box 1137 . . Secretary J. C. Herron, Box 1185 Financier H. W. Wallbaum, Box 1137 . . Mag. Agent 100. KEY CITY; Dubuque, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 7:15 P. M. W. McDonald, Box 1373 Master E. Adams, 137 High St Secretary T. Welch, 18th St., between Washington and Elm Sts . . Financier E. Adams, 137 High St ... . Mag. Agent 107. ECLIPSE; Gallon, Ohio. Meets every Thursday at 7:30 P M. €. H. Ness Master J. A. Farnsworth, Box 283 .. . Secretary A. N. Jenkinson, Box 190 .. . Financier W. E. Armor, L. Box 33 ... . Mag. Agent 108. PIONEER; Chama, New Mex. W. Cline, Alamosa, Col Master K. B. Khelm Secretary J. C. McCabe Financier H. S. Smith, L. Box 2022, Ala- mosa, Col Mag. Agent 100. PEACE; St. Louis, Mo. Meets alternate Sundays at 7 P. M. J. Hackett, 3101 Caroline St ... . Master W. J. Pourcellle, 2718 Gamble Ave ...... .. Secretary Louis Fisher, 2811 Adams St . . Financier P. Molter, 705 Washington Ave. Mag Agent 110. OLD GUARD; Bucyrus. Ohio. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. W. T. Craig Master W. C. Bruce Secretary J. R. Gordon, L. Box 235 ... . Financier J. E. Brown Mag. Agent 111. BEACON; Mattoon, Ills. Meets 1st and 8d Tuesdays at 7:80 P. M. J. F. Gleason, Box 498 Master E. Sampson Secretary J. F. Gleason, Box 498 Financier L. Welsh, Box 295 Mag. Agent lit. EVENING STAR; Mt. Vernon, Ills. Meets 2d and 4tli Sundays at 3 P. M. A. J. Randall, L. Box 120 Master C. Joyce Secretary J. Murphy, Box 598 Financier A. D. Isom Mag. Agent US. CLABK-KIMBALL; Eagle Rock, Idaho. Meet* every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. Wm. Hull Master G. H. Maitland Secretary Wm. Hull Financier E. B. Nye Mag. Agent 114. MAGIC CITY; Cheyenne, Wyoming. Meets 2d and 4ih Sundays at 4 PM. A. Heonan, Box 229 Master C. Mad son, Box 025 Secretary F. W. Dudley, Box 025 Financier W. McGuire Mag. Agent 115. GULF CITY; Galveston, Texas. Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. J. McDonough, Ave. K, between 30th and 87th Sts Master J. H. 8tei n hofT, A ve. N, between 19th and 20th Sts Secretary J. L. Pralme, 210 West Ave. I . Financier J. H. Stein hoff, Ave. N, be- tween 19th and 20tli Sts . . . Mag Agent 117. BEATER; London, Out. Meets 2d Tuesday and 4th Friday 7:30 P. M. R. Gown n lock, 304 South 8t . . . Master K. T. Fletcher. 221 Maitland St . . Secretary J. W. Cox. 70 Hamilton Road . . Financier W. Temple, 109Colborne St. . Mag. Agent 118. STAB OF THE EAST; Richmond, Quebec. Meets first two Wednesdays at 8 P. M. and the last two Saturdays at 3 P. M. R. A. Leonard, Richmond Sta. P.O., Master J. Daman!, Richmond Sta. P.O., Secretary G. Scott, Richmond Sta. P. O . Financier T. A. Bonner, Richmond Sta. P. O Mag. Agent 119. COLONIAL; River du Loup, Quebec. Meets every Wednesday at 8 P. M. R. Findley Master F. Gosselin Secretary Wm. Carmichael, I. C. Ry . . . Financier F. Chenard, 1. C. R’v, River du Loup Station Mag. Agent 180. FORTUNE ; Hv racuse, N. Y. Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 P. M. 8. T. Vrooman, Care J. Doyle, 197 Seymour St Master F. H. Llvington, 157 Madison St. Secretary G. J. Walters, 140 Butternut St . Financier S. W. Watkins, Jr., 53 Otlsco St Mag. Agent 181. FELLOWSHIP: Corning, N. Y. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 4 P. M. O. L. Baker, Box 807 Master H. Krebs, Box 310 Secretary G. R. Quick, L. Box 35 Financier J. Krebs, Box 310 Mag. Agent 128. H. B. STONE : Beardstown. 111. Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 P. M. G. Hertllne Master S. A. Mayall Secretary C. C. Catlin, Box 193 Finaucier B. DeHaven, Box 190 Mag. Agent 128. OYEBLAND; Omaha, Neb. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. J. Casey. 008 13th St Master F. Crawford, U. P. Round House.Secretary T. F. Barry, 1112 Chicago St . . Financier G. T. Anderson, U. P. R. H . Mag. Agent 124. PILOT; Perry, Iowa. H. A. Draper Master G. Gregg Secretary E. G. Fox Financier M. Maloy Mag. Agent 125. GUIDE; Marshalltown, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. S. C. Cook, Box 1,507 Master G. S. Tubbs Secretary J. Burke Financier F. W. Snyder Mag. Agent 126. COMET; Austin, Minn. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. F. A. Fairbanks Master F. McWhorter Secretary P. M. Chambers Financier C. Gilleece Mag. Agent 127. NORTHERN LIGHT; Winnepeg, Manitoba. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. H. Cochran, 159 Ross St Master T. C. Grant, 200 Logan St .... Secretary T. Gill Financier H. Lynes Mag. Agent 116. ST. CLAIR ; Fort Gratiot, Mich. Meets 1st, 3d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. R. E. Allen, Box 57 Master E. G. Hibbard, Box 154 Secretary J. J. Rae, Box 31 Financier F. Mlnard Mag. Agent 128. LANDMARK: Glendive, Montana. Meets 2d and 4_th Sundays at 2 P. M. J. Flage, Box 55 Master J. M. Clark, Box 55 Secretary S. Mangnn Financier F. J. Meraerean, Box 55 ... . Mag. Agent Digitized by C.ooQle

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240 FIKEMEN’S MAGAZINE. 129. MINERAL KINO; Escan aba, Mich. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. J. Trotter Master T. Owens, Box 298 Secretary L. R. Blake Financier G. W. Parmeter Mag. Agent 180. GUIDING STAB; Milwaukee. Wis. Meets every Sunday at 7:80 P. M. J. Buckley. 305 Jackson 8t . . . . Master J. Rhine, 715 Cly bourne 8t . . .Secretary I. J. Holbrook, 285 Hanover 8t . Financier J. Buckley, 305 Jackson 8t . . Mag. Agent 181. GOLDEN RULE: Stevens Point. Wis. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. E. Murray Master L. F. Jackson Secretary E. Murray, Box 88, 8. Side . . . Financier C. H. Eastwood, Box 74, 8. Side. Mag. Agent 182. MAE TIN HUGH1TT ; Eagle Grove, Iowa. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. F. M. Morgan Master Jno. Caufleld, Box 90 Secretary J. A. Correll Financier C. A. Bates • • . . . Mag. Agent 188. SPRAGUE; Sprague, Washington Ty. Meets every Wednesdays at 7 P. M. T. J. Allen Master Wm. Madden Secretary John Nichols Financier M. J. Black Mag. Agent 184. EASTMAN; Richford. Vermont. Meets 1st Sunday and 3d Monday. J. F. Simmons Master C. E. Jones Secretary W. J. Rumsey Financier H. E. Cowan Mag. Agent 186. NEW TEAR; El Paso, Texas. C. J. Lull', Box 182 Master F. B. Wlndlate Secretary A. C. Ma*t, Box 182 Financier J. B. Matthews, Box 182 .. . Mag. Agent 186. J. SCOTT ; Port Hope, Ontario. Meets 1st and 3d Saturdays at 8 P. M. R. M. Johnston, M. Ry Master G. Campbell, Box 273 Secretary M. MeNeish, M. Ry Financier 8. B. Laid law, M. Ry Mag. Agent 187. PROTECTION; Eldon. Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. P. J. Cook Master J. C. Nelson Secretary C. F. Strickland Financier C. W. Shelter Mag. Agent 188. UNION: Freeport. 111. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. * C. K. Jones, 900 Centre St., Racine, Wis Master W. G. Powell, Box 1844 Secretary J. Braid, Care of Kraft Bros . . Financier P. Hayes Mag. Agent 189. MT. WHITNEY; Tulare, Col. Meets every Wednesday at 2 P. M. J. Humiston Master S. M. Storer Secretary J. L. Brooks Financier W. H. Evans Mag. Agent 140. MOUNT OURAY; Balidn,Col. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. S. 8. Sanford Md&ter M. J. Ruland Secretary W. J. Cox Financier A. F. Due.v Mag. Agent 141. A. G. PORTER; Fort Wayne, Ind. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. C, S. Reid, 178 West Berry St . . . Master R. M. Jones, 84 Van Buren St . . Secretary W. R. Fredericks, 415 Lafayette St Financier Geo. Miller, 212 Francis St . . Mag. Agent 142. C. R. WHIPPLE ; Toledo, Ohio. H. Kelley, 115 Broadway St ... . Master F. Willlver, Cor. Dix and Western Ave .... ....... Secretary G. W. Nesper, 196 Broadway . .Financier J. L. Allen, Cor Dix and Knower Sts Mag. Agent 148. E. C. FELLOWS; West Oakland, Cal. Meets every Sunday at 1 P. M. F. B. Hall Master G. W. Snook, 1760 Taylor St. . . Secretary F. S. Small. 929 Wood st . . . . Financier G. H . Vogeley, 1760 Taylor 8t . Mag. Agent 144. SUGAR LOAF; Campbellton, New Bruns- Meets 2d and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. T. G. Scott, Box 491 Master F. Math Ison Secretary James Norton Financier H. B. Maltby, New Castle, N.B.Mag. Ageut 145. DAVY CROCKETT; San Antonio, Texas. Meets every Sunday at 2:80 P. M. H. N. Norton Master Wm. Forbes . . . . Secretary Daniel Denton Financier H. N. Norton Mag. Agent 140. BAYOU CITY; Houston, Texas. G. 1). Young, 190 Washington St . . Master P. Volts, 101 Houston Ave . . . Secretary G. P. Brown, 19 Young Ave . . Financier G. P. Brown, 19 Young Ave . Mag. Agent 147. MIDLAND; Temple, Texas. J. Stanton Master J. J. Easley Secretary T. Kelly Financier J. J. Culpepper . * Mag. Agent 148. SUNNY SOUTH; Tyler, Texas. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. J. H. Duncan Master H. T. Massengalc, Jr., L. Box 114.8ecretary J. S. Ram sour Financier C. P. Jones Mag. Agent 149. JUST IN TIME ; New York, N. Y. Meeis 2d Tuesday at 10:30 A. M.and Set Sat- urday at 8 P. M. O. Gillen, 200 Newark St., Hoboken, N. J Master W. J. McCall, 29 Ninth Ave . . . Secretary Mogal Call, 209^ W. 40th St . .Financier E. Chambers, 1035 Sixth Ave . Mag. Agent 150. 8. M. STEVENS; Marquette, Mich. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. L. L. Hood, L. Box 217 Master J. O’Reilly, L. Box 142 Secretary C. A. Witt, L". Box 142 Financier August Baker Mag. Agent 151. MAPLE LEAF s Hamilton, Ontario. Meets the 1st and 3d Saturdays at 7:30 P. M. Hebt Hull. 93 Murray St. East . . . Master T. McHattie. 12 Mill St Secretary Wm. Allen, .‘19 Mnglll St .... Financier Wm. Baines, 40 Magill St . . . Mag. Agent 162. DUNLAP; Wells, Minn. Meets every Sunday at 3 P. M. John Ryel, Box 94 Master Don Dunlap, Box 94 Secretary Don Dunlap, Box 94 Financier C. Ellingson, Box 60 Mag. Agent 158. H. C. LORD; Fort Scott, Kansas. Meets every Sunday at 8 P. M. L. E. Lester Master W. A. Greenwood Secretary (4. K. Bates Financier C. Willaner Mag. Agent 154. McKEEN; Ottawa, Kansas. Meets every Sunday at 2:30 P. M. Wm. Reese Master E. R. Dickson Secretary Arthur Hill Financier Wm. Frisby Mag. Agent Digitized by Google

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VOL. VII. JUNE, 1883. NO. 6. Tlie Growth of the United States. The Century. Ninety years ago, the words United States designated a federal republic occu- pying seventeen degrees of latitude along the middle Atlantic coast of North Amer- ica, and stretching westward to the Mis- sissippi river from that entire ocean front, except that the St. Lawrence river and the Great Lakes formed its limit on the north. The tract thus bounded com- prised about 820,000 square miles. I have said that the republic occupied this vast extent of territory ; but, indeed, it was only by its sovereignty that the republic could be said to occupy it entire. The population of 1790 was 3,929,214, be- ing about 4.9 inhabitants to the square mile of the territory of that date — about 1.3 inhabitants to the square mile of the territory of to-day. But this population was far from being spread uniformly over the vast surface offered for settlement to the citizens of the new nation. At a varying distance from the coast, a range of mountains, of what may be called the third-class, ran northeast and southwest through nearly the entire length of the country, shed- ding the waters from their eastern slope into the Atlantic, across plains which, extending from the north temperate to the semi-tropical zone, exhibited almost as wide diversities of character and cli- mate, and of consequent adaptation to the uses of man, for habitation or culti- vation, as those which exist between the shores of the Baltic and of the Mediter- ranean. Irregular as was the course of this mountain-chain, at some points much more closely approaching the coast than at others, it yet divided the then existing territory of the United States into two equal parts. It was almost wholly on the Atlantic slope of the Appalachian range that the population of 1790 was found by the first census. About 125,000 adventurous pioneers, chiefly from Virginia and North Carolina, had crossed the mountains and settled about the Licking, Kentucky, Salt and Green rivers in Kentucky, and in smaller numbers upon the Cumberland in Tennessee. Of the area of the original thirteen States, only a little more than one-half was settled to an appreciable extent — but about 226,000 square miles being occupied by two or more inhabitants to the square mile, the region outside remaining desti- tute of all inhabitants or being visited only by the trapper or axman. Adding 14,000, sparsely populated, in the Ohio Valley, we have as the settled area of 1879, 240,000 square miles, with an aver- age density of 16.4 inhabitants. This sum was divided almost equally between three classes : 83,000 had between 2 and 6 inhabitants; 83,000 between 6 and 18 inhabitants ; 74,000 between 18 and 45 in- habitants to the square mile. Fifty-seven per cent, of the population resided upon 8 per cent, of the territory of the United States, which was 18 per cent, of the re- gion east of the mountains. The region thus preferred for settlement extended southwest ward from Portland, Maine, covering Concord (New Hampshire), Al- bany, Poughkeepsie, Harrisburgh, Har- per’s Ferry, Richmond, Lynchburg, Dan- ville and Raleigh. Outside of this lay an irregular tract of sparse settlement, covering the immediate coast of Maine, along its entire length, extending upward well toward the northern limits of New Hampshire and Vermont; holding close to Lake Cham- plain and the Hudson, in New York, ex- Digitized by v^.ooQle

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242 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. cept as it ran out, in a narrow tongue, to include the central lakes of that State; crossing the Delaware almost coincident with the line of denser settlement, but spreading out to cover the southern half of Pennsylvania, then receding to follow in general the course of the Blue Ridge southward to the northeast coast of Geor- gia, where it ran down parallel to the Savannah river, and only the depth of a single county from it. till it reached the coast below the city of that name, whence it ran south to include four coast counties devoted to the rice culture, leaving all the rest of Georgia to those formidable Indian nations, the Creeks and Cherokees. Six cities only, having a population of 8,000 or more, were in 1790 embraced within the limits described, comprising but one-thirtieth of the total population of the country, that is, having in the ag- gregate a population about equal to that of Newark to-day. The occupations of the people were mainly agriculture and the fisheries, both pertaining to the so-called “ extractive ” ind ustries. Throughout the northern half of the country the soil was cultivated by the mass of citizens, and the land was held in small tracts. The men who tilled the soil were not a peasantry. I wdll not say that they belonged to the same class — for there were no class distinctions known to the society of that day — but they were the same sort of men, without distinction, as those who filled the learned professions or held the offices of state. At the South, however, a widely different condition of things existed: the actual cultivators of the soil were slaves, of a subject and degraded race ; the land was held in large estates, and a social aristoc- racy wielded great political power by vir- tue of wealth, birth and education. With the surplus produce of agricul- ture and the fisheries, the United States of 1790 carried on a small foreign trade which supported the six little cities of that day. From Europe they obtained scanty supplies of manufactured goods; from the West Indies and the South American main-land came liberal stores of their characteristic products— coffee, sugar, rum and molasses ; while tea, spices and dye-stuffs were brought from the East. Strange enough, among the ex- ports in which these imports were paid, cotton does not figure. jBut a few thou- sand pounds of that staple, of which mil- lions of bales now annually go abroad, are noted among the exports of 1790. It wras not till three years later that Eli Whitney invented the cotton-gin. Let us move forward thirty years, and contemplate the United States as they were found by the fourth census. A vast accession of territory has taken place. The Mississippi is no longer our western boundary. The Pacific now beats against the shores of the republic for the length of four hundred miles. The acquisition of Louisiana, by Jefferson, has brought under the flag all the country, to the very base of the Rocky Mountains, whose streams empty into the Mississippi from the right, embracing the present States of Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, with a por- tion of Colorado, and the Territories of Wyoming, Dakota and Montana; while, whether as “contiguous unsettled terri- tory ” carried by the force of the same treaty ? or as territory first explored and occupied by our citizens, the region be- yond the Rocky Mountains, embracing the present State of Oregon and the Ter- ritories of Washington and Idaho, has been added to the public domain. And. to the south of the “Old Thirteen,’ Florida has been acquired from the Spaniard by the treaty of 1819, although formal possession has not yet been given, thus carrying the United States four de- grees farther south, and bringing the flag almost within the tropics, missing it by but a single degree of latitude. The area of the United States is now about two millions of square miles, near- ly equaling the extent of European Rus- sia. Vast as has been the accession of territory, the increase of population lias fully kept pace with it. The inhabitants of the United States now number 9,633,- 822, of whom more than two millions oc- cupy the region west of the Appalachians. Seven States of the Union send their rep- resentatives to Congress across the great Atlantic chain. The 240,000 square miles of settled ter- ritory have grown to 509,000, of which nearly 40 per cent, is found beyond the mountains, or in the far southwest, upon the newly acquired territory. The frontier line now includes Ogdensburg, Buffalo and Erie, Toledo and Detroit, Columbus, Indianapolis, Terre Haute, Alton and St. Louis (whence a narrow tongue of settle- ment runs out to Jefferson City), Paducah, Chattanooga and Huntsville. From the last point the frontier line bends sharply back to pass around the country of the Cherokees, and curves outward again to compass the eastern half of Geoigia. At the South, powerful Indian tribes — the Creeks, Choctaws, Cherokees, Chick- asaws and Seminoles— still withstand the Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 243 progress of settlement ; but in the north- west the members of that race who be- tween 1791 and 1814 had defied the grow- ing power of the whites in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, have been crushed into sub- mission or wholly destroyed. For a time, the Miamis, and afterward the Shawnees, dared to stand across the path of the re- public. But the victories of Wayne and Harrison broke their strength, and re- duced them to dependence and beggary. The increase of population in the thirty years has been mainly devoted to the oc- cupation of new territory, and the density of settlement within the occupied area is now but 18.9 to the square mile, against 16.4 in 1790. The six cities of 8,000 or more inhabitants at the earlier date have now become thirteer ; but their aggregate population is still less than that of Chi- cago to-day. In 1820, one-twentieth only of the inhabitants of the United States resided in cities of the grade indicated. The fact that the city population of the country has not increased more rapidly furnishes sufficient evidence, did we re- quire it, that the occupations of the peo- ple and their social condition have not greatly changed in the thirty years since 1790. Agriculture still remains the pre- dominant vocation, and is pursued in much the same spirit, and with much the same implements, as a generation before, except that, at the South, a Yankee school-master has invented a piece of ap- paratus by which millions of his country- men are, through generations to come, to win their bread. “ Cotton is king,” crowned by Eli Whitney. Manufactures and foreign trade have had a troubled de- velopment ; hurt and helped, helped and hurt, in turn, by embargo, non-inter- course, war and peace, till they stand on a most precarious footing. The 9,500,000 of 1820 are even more homogeneous than the 4,000,000 of 1790, including possibly even a smaller abso- lute number, and certainly a much smaller proportion, of persons born in foreign lands than at the former date. The increase of population has been al- most wholly out of the loins of our own people. No statistics of immigration ex- ist prior to 1820, but it is not supposed that the accessions by foreign arrivals ex- ceeded six or seven thousand a year for the whole of the thirty years’ period then ending. An intermixture of foreign blood by the yearly addition of only one partin from five hundred to one thousand parts of the existing population could work no considerable effects. Meanwhile the native population has been undergoing processes of consolida- tion and assimilation, especially in the central States of the Atlantic tier. The mere lapse of time and common experi- ence of life would have done much to weld together the descendants of Puritan and Cavalier, Quaker, Moravian, Hugue- not, Dutchman and Swede into something like a distinct national type of physical and intellectual character ; but this result has been hastened by increasing facilities of intercommunication, by an intensify- ing nationality, and by foreign war. The habits of the people are still sim- le; wealth is still distributed in the ands of many, except at the South, where the land is held in great estates ; luxury and state make a small appear- ance in the daily life of these still primi- tive communities. Even many years later, Mr. Webster could say of Massa* chusetts: “If there be a man in the State who mainlains what is called an equipage, has servants in livery, or drives four horses in his coach, I am not ac- quainted with him.” When the seventh census was taken, in 1850, another vast expansion of terri- tory had justbeen effected, under inspir- ation and impulse from the slave power of the South . By the annexation of Texas, in 1845, about 375,000 square miles of Mexican territory had been added to the United States. From this have since been set off extensive tracts, to form parts of New Mexico and Colorado, or to be- come public lands of the United States. Three years later, viz., in 1848, by the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, 550,000 more square miles were obtained from the same source, as the fruit of successful buccaneering. Out of this acquisition have since been carved the States of Cali- fornia and Nevada, with a part of the State of Colorado, the Terrritories of Utah and Arizona, ana a part of the Territory of New Mexico. The area of the United States was thus brought nearly up to 3,000,000 square miles. The gains of population through these annexations had been but slight. All the new States and Territories were found, by the census of 1850, to have only about 375,000 inhabitants, of whom no small part had transferred themselves thither since the date of acquisition by the United States: into Texas, in order to take advantage of the magnificent op- portunities which its fertile lands offered to slave labor, in comparison with the worn-out cotton fields of the older States ; into California, in consequence of the dis- covery of gold made almost coincident Digitized by v^.ooQle

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244 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. with the ratification of the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, by which that State was at once raised to the rank of the largest gold-producing region of the world. The population of 1850 was found to be 23,067,262, or about 7.7 to the square mile throughout our entire territory. Only about one-third of the domain of the United States, however, or something less than a million of square miles, con- tained any appreciable population, mak- ing the average density of settlement in the populated region, 23.7. Two-thirds of our then area was roamed over by In- dians, or visited only by trappers, pros- pectors, or occasional mining, lumbering and fishing parties. But while the Indian still roamed un- restrained over nearly the whole country west of the Missouri and north of Arkan- sas, the great confederations that so long withstood the settlement of Georgia, Ala- bama and Mississippi had been carried bodily across many degrees of longitude and established in the region known as the Indian Territory, witnin which per- petual autonomy was guaranteed them by treaty. Scarcely had the trail of the savage been washed away by the first descending rain, when the whole country between the Altamaha and the Missis- sippi was covered with eager Georgians ana Carolinians, who had long been with- held from invasion only by the stern in- hibition of the Federal Government. Of the populated area of 1850, only 36 per cent, lay within the limits of the thirteen original States; 51 per cent, was comprised within the group of States formed of Kentucky ana Tennessee on the west, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan on the northwest, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Ala- bama on the southwest, and Florida on the south ; while in Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas and Texas, the present Territories, and upon the Pa- cific slope, was found the remaining 13 per cent, of the settled area of this date. In the first section, however, nearly 70 per cent, of the settled area was populated to the extent of eighteen or more inhabi- tants to the square mile ; while, in the second section, the proportion was but 30 per cent, and in the third section but 10. The frontier line of settlement, toward the west, in 1850, was drawn from Green Bay irregularly across Wisconsin and Iowa to Council Bluffs; thence down the Missouri river to the boundary of the State of that name ; thence, southward, the western limit of population was the western boundary of the States of Mis- souri and Arkansas, till the course of the Red river was reached, whence the line of population ran out two or three degrees to the west, and then turned south and southwest, taking in Austin and San An- tonio, emerging on the Gulf at Corpus Christi. Beyond this frontier were isolated patches of settlement, upon the Great Plains, at Salt Lake City, and in the val- leys of the Sacramento and San Joachim, then the scene of astonishing activity in the mining of gold. Perhaps no fact illustrates more strik- ingly the changes in social and industrial conditions which took place in the thirty years succeeding 1820, than the increase of the city population of the United States. The thirteen cities of 1820 with 8,000 or more inhabitants had, in 1850, become eighty-five, with an aggregate population of nearly 3,000,000. Instead of one-twentieth, one-eighth of the popu- lation resided in cities of this grade. For the first time, a city of 500,000 inhabitants appears. The change in the social conditions of the United States, so strikingly exhibited in the growth of urban populations dur- ing the thirty years ending in 1850, is also shown in the statistics of industry and in the statistics of the occupations of the people, the latter class of facts having been, for the first time, collected in the seventh census. The United States has become a great manufacturing and mining nation. By the force of the remarkable mechanical genius of our population, by virtue of the bounteous stores of raw materials at com- mand, in the way of timber, fibers, ores, cheap food, and with a high degree of natural “protection” through the dis- tance interposed between our markets and foreign nations, we have become, with how much of help or of hinderance from incoherent and often contradictory legislation it is not necessary to discuss here, predominantly an industrial and commercial, as distinguished from an agricultural, people. Less than one-half — only 44 per cent, indeed — of the persons of all ages and both sexes engaged in gainful occupations wrere in 1850 em- ployed in agriculture — a proportion as small as this country is ever likely to reach. Only one year previously — viz., in 1849—80,000 persons had been sudden- ly transferred, from vocations of every name and character at the East, to work the newly discovered treasures of the precious metals on the extreme Pacific verge of the continent, while vast popu- Digitized by Google

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 245 lations were engaged in developing the boundless wealth of coal and iron which underlie the whole extent of the great Appalachian chain. With manufactures and growing trade, and the concentration of population into large cities, had come great changes in the manners of the American people. The power of fashion was vastly augmented, and the desire of pomp and luxury took a strong hold on the public mind. In- creasing facility of communication with Europe accelerated these tendencies, which began to exert a marked influence upon the habits of our people respecting marriage and reproduction. The access of foreign elements also be- gan to be the occasion not only of social but of political disturbance. The census, for the first time, in 1850 gave exact in- formation on several points respecting the constituents of the population. Then first was ascertained the number of per- sons residing in the United States-who were of foreign birth. That number was found to be 2,225,000, or 9 per cent, of the total population, or 11 per cent, of the total white population— probably consti tuting, when we take into consideration the excess of males and of adults among immigrants, not less than 28 per cent, of the adult u'hite males of that day, or more than one-quarter of the potential voting class. The concentration of the foreign elements in cities and large towns, together with the strong contrast existing as to race- characteristics and religious adherence between the majority of the new-comers and the great mass of the native popula- tion, made these elements almost the de- termining force in both local and national politics, and for a time the United States might, with very little of exaggeration, have been called New Ireland. The latest thirty years’ period of the history of the United Statas has witnessed no acquisition of territory which enters very importantly into an account of the national development. In 1853, Mexico ceded the country south of the River Gila, in New Mexico and Arizona, embracing a computed area of 45,000 square miles. This tract, which is known as the Gads- den Purcnase, embraces the site of Tuc- son, and contains, besides the inhabitants of that frontier town, a few hundreds of prospecters and graziers. In 1868, the United States purchased from Russia her possessions in North America, lying nortn of British America and extending to the Arctic ocean. This vast region, comprising a rudely computed area of 577,000 square miles, has not as yet been given a political character of any sort. It remains in reality the Province, in name the District, of Alaska : its pro- consul, the collector of customs at Sitka; its army and navy, a solitary revenue- cutter; its law, heaven knows what; its real masters and governors, a commercial company, having its offices at San Fran- cisco. Its population is not, by the census law, made an integral part of that of the United States for any political purpose, although a very remarkable reconnais- sance of the district has been made dur- ing the past two years by Mr. Ivan Pet- roff, a special agent of the census office, whose report, it is confidently expected, will constitute a magazine of valuable in- formation respecting the social and indus- trial condition of the natives of Alaska, and respecting the geographical features and material resources of the country. The period between 1850 and 1880 has been marked by the astonishingly rapid spread of population over the vast region brought under the flag of the United States by the purchase of Louisiana, the annexation of Texas, and the cessions from Mexico. The 980,000 square miles of territory occupied by settlements in 1850 have become 1,570,000. Of these, 384,820 have between 2 and 6 inhabitants to the square mile ; 373,890 have between 6 and 18 ; 554,300 between 18 and 45 ; 232,- 010 between 45 and 90; while 24,550 have in excess of 90 inhabitants to the square mile. The population of the United States is now 50,155,783. The frontier line of settlement is, in general, the one hun- dredth degree of longitude as far north as the forty-second parallel of latitude, and, thence northward, the ninety-ninth and afterward the ninety-eighth degree. The distribution of the population ac- cording to dominant topographical fea- tures may be thus stated: On the im- mediate Atlantic coast, north, 2,616,892 ; middle, 4,375,184; south, 875,387 ; on the Gulf coast, 1.055,851; in the hilly and mountainous region of the northeast, 1,- 669,226 ; in the mountainous region of the central Atlantic slope, 2.344,223; in the immediate region of the Lakes, 3,049,470 ; on the table-lands and elevated plateaus of the interior, 5,716,326; in the south central mountainous region, 3,695,085 ; in in the Ohio Valley, 2,442,792 ; on the south interior table-lands and plateaus, 3,627,478 ; in the Mississippi belt, south, 710,268; north, 1,991,362; in the south- west central region, 2,932,807 ; in the cen- tral region, 5,401,246; in the prairie re- gion. 5,722,485; in the Missouri river belt, 835,455; on the western plains, 323,819; / Digitized by v^.ooQle

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246 FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. in the heavily timber region of the north- west, 1,122,337 ; in the Cordilleran region, 932,311 ; on the Pacific coast, 715,789. Although the territory of the United States extends to the forty-ninth parallel, only one- tenth of the population is found north of the forty-third. But so dense is the settlement below this line that, by the time the forty-first parallel is reached, about one-third of the population has been covered ; the next single degree ex- tends the proportion nearly to one-half, while more than two-thirds lie north of the thirty-eighth parallel. Between the forty-third and the thirty-eighth dwell 29,500,000 of our people. * In 1870, 52.8 per cent, of the population was east of the eighty-fourth meridian. In 1880, only 49.4 per cent, was so placed. Eighty-four per cent, of the population is found east of the ninety-first meridian ; 97 per cent, east of the ninety -seventh meridian. The compactness and evenness with which our people are arranged longitudi- nally cannot be better illustrated than by the fact that, from the seventy-fifth meri- dian to the ninety-ninth, the gain of pop- lation, during the last decade, on the ter- ritory between any two meridians, has been, in six cases, between 250,000 and 300,000 ; in seven cases, between 300,000 and 400,000 ; in seven cases, between 400,- 000 and 500,000; and in four cases be- tween 500,000 and 600,000. Of the population of the United States in 1880, 9,152,296 lived less than 100 feet above sea level ; 10,776,284 at altitudes from 100 to 500 feet; a number almost equal to both the previous classes — viz., 19,024,320 — between 1,000 and 1,500 feet; 1,878,715 between 1,500 and 2.000 feet, leaving but 1,500,000 on all the nigher al- titudes. Of the latter, nearly 100,000 live more than 7,000 feet above the sea. The gain since 1870 has been pretty uniformly distributed as between the lowest three hypsometric groups, while the population at the higher altitudes has been dispro- portionately increased. The influence of temperature on the distribution of population is both direct and indirect: direct as it affects human propagation and the duration of life ; in- direct as it affects vegetation and the con- sequent possibilities of agriculture. About three-quarters of a million of the popula- tion was found, in 1880, in localities hav- ing a mean annual temperature either be- low 40° or above 70°. Betwreen these ex- tremes the population was ranged as fol- lows : Between 50° and 4oc 3,488,226 Between 46° and 50° 15,022,030 Between 50° and 55° 15,793,968 Between 65° and 60° 6,649,287 Between 60° and 66° 5,190,923 Between 65° and 70° 3,293^61 It appears that the 46,000,000 of people living between 45° and 70°, mean annual temperature, are divided into three near- ly equal groups : one-third living between 45° and 50°; one-third between 50° and 55° ; and one-third bet ween 55° and 70°. The position of the United States, with reference to rainfall, may be expressed broadly as follows: 8,000,000 live where the annual precipitation is less than 35 inches; 34,000,000 where the precipita- tion is between 35 and 50 inches ; 8,000,- 000 where it is in excess of 50 inches. The 34,000,000 spoken of are almost equally divided between the three hy- grometic groups, having severally 35 to 40, 40 to 45 and 45 to 50 inches of rain and melted snow per annum. The foreign elements of our population have varied widely since 1850. At that time foreigners constituted 9.5 per cent, of the total population ; they now consti- tute 13.3 per cent. Of the foreign resi- dents of 1850, 43.5 per cent, w'ere Irish ; 26.4, Germans ; 13.9, English and Welsh ; 6.7, British Americans ; while the Scandi- navians formed less than 1 per cent Since that time, the proportion of Irish to the other foreign elements has steadily declined. Of the arrivals in the ten years ending in 1850, the Germans w’ere but 25 per cent.; of those in the ten years ending in 1860, they were 37 per cent. Between 1860 and 1870, other foreign elements be- gan to assume importance through the fast increasing immigration of Swedes and Norwegians across the ocean, and of Canadians across our northern border. We have seen that the Irish of 1850 con- stituted 43.5 per cent, of the total foreign population. In 1860, this proportion had fallen to 38.9, and in 1870, still further, to 33.3. Although the statistics of nation- ality at the census of 1880 are not yet published, it is not probable that the Irish to-day constitute more than 27 per cent, of the foreign population of the country. To-day, the number of foreigners living among us is a little over 6,500,000, while the members of the colored race reach al- most the same number. Speaking round- ly, then, the following is the table of our population : Whole number 50,000,000 Foreigners 6,500,000 Total native-born 43,500,000 Colored 6,500,000 Total native-born whites 37,000,000 The location of the colored and the Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 247 foreign elements of our population, as that 93 per cent, of the colored population shown by the census, is, in a high degree, resides within the following regions: compli mental. In general, where the one Middle Atlantic coast, 517,207 ; south At- element is largely found, the other is ab- lan tic coast, 485,439 ; Gulf coast, 448,090; sent. Within each two successive par- on the table-lands and elevated plateaus allels, from the forty-ninth degree of lati- of the interior, 722,129 ; ip the mountain- tude down to the forty-second, the foreign ous regions of the south central district, element comprises between 21 and 40 per 432,318 ; on the southern interior table- cent. of the total population, while the lands and plateaus, 1,973,073; in the South colored element is practically wanting. Mississippi river belt, 458,004; in the On the other hand, from the thirty-seventh south-west central region, 037,816 ; in the down to the thirty-first, the colored ele- central district, 410,880. ment comprises between 26 and 50 per On the other hand, we find the foreign cent, of the total population between each population much more liberally distribut- two successive parallels, while the foreign ed, being represented fully in all the to- element never reaches 2 per cent. South pographical divisions which were men- of the thirtieth parallel, nowever, a phe- tionea in connection with the aggregate nomenon of a contradictory character ap- population, except in the South, pears, foreigners and negroes both be- For moisture in the atmosphere, the coming important constituents of the colored population show an abnormal ap- population within the same belt. This petency. We have seen that but 16 per is due to the peculiar codditions of the cent, of the aggregate population is placed settlement of Texas, a former slave State, where the rainfall exceeds 50 inches a yet the subject of a laree ante-bellum vear. Of the colored race, however, not German immigration, and, since the war, less than 55 per cent occupy these regions, a favorite objective point for intending Scarcely more than 2 per cent, of the for- settlers. eignere are found there. Ninety per cent. . Owing to the fact that, while the sixty- of the foreigners live in districts having seventh degree of longitude touches the between 30 and 50 inches of rain ana eastern border of the United States, none melted snow, annually, of the former slave States extend further The aptitude of the colored race for the to the east than the seventy-fifth degree, lower elevations is very strikingly shown the proportion of the colored element does by a comparison with the foreign element not become considerable until that me- of the population in this respect, it being ridian is reached, although from the very borne in mind that the actual numbers ot north-east corner of the country the for- the two elements differ only by 100,000. eign element makes a conspicuous appear- Feet above ance. Beginning with the seventy-sixth sea level. Foreign. degree, however, the longitudinal layers lftX i’iSS’S?? 1 wml of the colored population are remarkable m to 1000 : ! .' .‘ .* ' ! ! 2Ssig for regularity. For the sixteen degrees loootoisoo 354,013 934,178 westward from this meridian, comprising, Above1500 97,525 442,506 in all, ten-elevenths of the colored popu- The normal proportion of the sexes, by lation, the number of that race between which females should be very slightly in any two successive degrees never sinks excess, has been greatly disturbed within below 242,000, or rises above 469,000. In the United States, as a whole, by immi- two cases the number is below 300,000; in gration from Europe and Asia, males nine, between 300,000 and 350,000 ; in largely preponderating among the arriv- two, between 1350,000 and 400,000; in als from the former continent, and form- three, above 400,000. ing substantially the whole of the Asiatic The longitudinal arrangement of the element received at the Pacific ports; foreign population is mucn less regular, while, as between the States, the normal Thirty-six per cent, of all the foreigners proportions, both of the two sexes and of in the country are found in a solid body, the various ages of life, have been even below the seventy-first and seventy-sixth more largely disturbed by the westward meridians. Eastward of the former and migration of the native population, in westward of the latter line, the foreign which those who are best ntted to bear population is spread out more widely than the hardships and privations of frontier the colored, reaching further toward “the life go forward to build up new States, setting sun,” the occurrence of large leaving women and children behind, bodies being somewhat eccentric. Throughout all the States of the At- Having reference to the dominant topo- lantic coast, and in Alabama and Louisi- graphical features of the country, we find ana among the Gulf States, females are Digitized by v^.ooQle

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248 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. in excess. Everywhere else males exceed females ; in the newer States in a large de- gree— which becomes extravagant when we reach the mining and grazing States and Territories, in some of which the males form two- thirds and more of the population. The total number of males is 25,518,820; of females, 24,036,908. The growth of the urban population during the last of the thirty-year periods of our history under the Constitution has been most remarkable. The 85 cities with 8,000 or more inhabitants of 1850 have become 285, with an aggregate pop- ulation of 11,308,726, which is not less than 22.5 per cent, of the total population of the country. Of these cities, 109 contain between 8,000 and 12,000 ; 76 between 12,000 and 20,000 ; 55 between 20,000 and 40,000 ; 21 between 40.000 and 75,000; 9 between 75,- 000 and 125,000; 7 between 125,000 and 250,000 ; 4 between 250,000 and 500,000 ; while 4 exceed 500,000, one rising nearly to 1,250,000. Were the enumeration to be carried down to bodies of population exceeding 4,000, irrespective of munici- pal organization, the number of cities of this grade would reach 578, and the ag- gregate urban population would approach 13,000,000, being more than one-fourth the inhabitants of the United States. It is not necessary to descant here upon the significance of this rapid growth of urban population. The social and indus- trial developments of the last thirty years have been all in the directions which are pointed out when writing of the popu- lation of 1850, but the new forces have now attained something like a uniform and calculable rate of working. The most marked single features have been the re- duction of the marrying class; the pro- crastination of marriage within that class, and the close restraint put upon repro- duction within the married state among the native population of the north-eastern part of the country, and in the cities of the West. It is only among the foreign- ers of the East, among the residents of the prairies of the West, and among the Southern people generally, that the old- fashioned birth-rate is maintained. One other social and industrial change is at once so important and so highly sus- ceptible of statistical proof that it de- serves to be mentioned here. This is the influence of the abolition of slavery, and impoverishment of the old land-holding class at the South, as the result of the war of secession. The following table shows the number of farms in each of eight late slave States, in comparison with the corresponding numbers in 1850, 1860, and 1870: No. of farms. 1880. 1870. 1860. 18-50. Alabama . .135,864. .67,382. .55,128. .41,964 Arkansas . . 94,433 . . 48,424 . . 39,004 . . 17,758 Florida . . . 23,438 . . 10,241 . . 6,-568 . . 4.304 Georgia . . . 138,026 . . 60.956 . . 62,003 . . 51,759 Louisiana . . 40,292 . . 28,481 . . 17,328 . . 13,422 Mississippi . 101,772 . . 68,023 . . 48,240 . . 33.960 N. Carolina . 157,009 . . 93,505 . . 75,203 . . 50.963 a Carolina . 93,864. .51,889. .33,171. .29,907 The industrial, social, and, it is fair to sav, also, political consequences of this subdivision of landed property at the South cannot fail to reach far and pro- foundly affect the future of this section, and, indeed, of the republic. On Doty. Church and Home. I was in the W. N. and R. R.R. office on a little matter of business, when a man came in and asked for a situation as engineer. His papers were satisfactory; he was a good-looking man, aud the clerk might, perhaps, have given him some en- couragement had not the superintendent been present. He looked up from his conversation with me, and asked pleas- antly:— “Do you smoke ?” ** Y os sir ^ •‘Do you drink ? ” “Not on duty, sir.” “ Do you play cards?” “Sometimes, sir.” “ On duty?” “I have done such a thing, but not often. It is not my habit.” “You won’t do for the W. N. R. I am sorry,” he said, as the man’s face clouded with disappointment, “but I am trying to ennoble the calling of a locomotive en- gineer by having only good, reliable, safe men in the business ; men to whom we may trust our property, our lives, and our loved ones with impunity. I like your looks, my man, and will give you a iob when you can say honestly that you belong to that class.” “ You are quite right, sir, said the man, touching his cap as he went out, “ but you will find it easier to bring up your new men in the right way than to reform your old ones.” “I feel deeply upon this subject,” said the superintendent, turning again to me; “all the more deeply for the reason that I once was a locomotive engineer myself, and fully realize all the pressure they are under wThich tempts them to fall into the smoking, drinking, card-playing habits that are too often the primary causes of the dreadful accidents tnafc so often shock Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 249 the community. I was a poor orphan boy, only a child, indeed, when I began helping old ‘ Pat,’ the watchman, about wiping the freight engines up at the Woolwich terminus. I was a natural machinist, and the railroad men all amus- ed themselves by teaching me the princi- ples of mechanics, which I caught at so quickly, and grew so self-sufficient over, that I soon received the nick-name of the ‘Old Man/ as the master mechanic on nearly every railroad is dubbed by the help. As soon as I was strong enough I was given a situation as fireman, and not very long afterwards the company, for some reason, running short of engineers. I was sent out with a local freight. I did so well that they kept me right along on that train for some months, changing me then to an express freight, with a new' first-class engine. I was delighted at my promotion, and supposed I was just as good an engineer as there was in the business, not realizing that I lacked judg- ment, or that I had no idea of the respon- sibility of my position, and fully enjoying the reputation which I soon earned of being the most reckless engineer on the road. It was my great delight to cut all sorts of capers to raise a laugh. I talked to my engine as if it was a horse, and the boys used to say, ‘ The Star knows Fred, ana does whatever he tells her, whether he touches the lever or not.’ A t a certain point on our road there was a long, heavy Sude, over which we were obliged to bor along at a pace that was a great trial to me, until I took up the plan of calling the train men into the cab, and playing euchre to while away the time. One day we had been drinking consider- able before we started out, and I had been boasting of my power over the ‘ Star/ We were loaded unusually heavy with pig iron, and as I put the steam on 1 said : “ This, with a little encouragement in the way of coal from Jake, the fireman, will carry us to the top of the hill, and when we pitch over the summit I shall not have to shut off. I have trained her so now she will obey my voice without raising a puff of objection. ‘ It is your deal, Tommy,* I went on to my conduct- or, who was my partner ; ‘ play your best now ; * and I talked to him and encour- aged the Star, in an absurd way, that kept the men in a continual roar of laughter. “We stood about the cab, holding our cards slipped between our fingers, as I have only seen railroad men hold them, and instead of playing by throwing them upon a flat surface, we reached up and tucked the edges under a spring bracket that was screwed to the side of the cab to hold the running cord, thus preventing any probability of their being justled out of place. Jake, the fireman, had the counters tucked under the band of his greasy felt hat, and not being in the game kept tally for both sides. Playing euchre under difficulties, you will say, but all the difficulties only increase the excite- ment of the game. I was playing a lone hand when we reached the' top of the grade. The men were all engaged in the game, and none of us realized where we were until the last card was played. Then after a shout of merriment over my pre- tended discomfiture at being euchered, we came to a realizing sense that the mo- mentum of the train had considerably increased. “ We are over the summit,*’ shouted the conductor. “And one of the brakemen cried: ‘•‘Speak to the Star, Fred; just sing out to her and she will slow up.’ “And I was just reckless enough to keep up the fun, by striking an attitude and shouting, ‘Whoa! whoa! ’ in a way that made the men, for the moment help- less with laughter. It was only for a mo- ment, however, and then they all took in the situation. Fun was forgotten, and they rushed to their places like true men, as they were in reality, only having got in the way of thinking that all the fun and merriment they could crowd into each trip was clear gain, they went be- yond bounds sometimes. “The grade that we had just started upon was a very heavy one ; we never used any steam in going down it, and had to hold the train by the brakes. “As the conductor seized the forward brake I saw that it was broken. Not un- til I had whistled for brakes, shut off the steam, and satisfied myself that every brake was set, did I admit even to myself that the train was out from under my control. It was a long grade, but it seem- ed to me now that it was endless. The rate of speed at which we were going was simply frightful, and increasing every moment. 1 looked back at the men and saw them lying flat on top of the cars, clinging to the running board for safety. “rI am going to jump,’ shouted my fireman in my ear, and looking into his face, I saw it as white as a dead man’s through the grim. “Stick to the ship,’ I shouted back- and although he was twice my size, seized him by the shoulders and set him down upon hig box. He said afterwards there Digitized by v^.ooQle

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250 FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. was such a look in my eyes he dared not move. “ I pulled open the whistle, fastened it back, and on we plunged through forests, over bridges, the engine whistling like a mad creature. The iron with which the platform cars were loaded was hurled in every direction. “Once or twice as we rounded the curves, the velocity with which we were running was such that the great loco- motive ran upon one rail for some dis- tance, and it seemed that it must lose its equilibrium; but it righted itself again, and went howling on. “ It appeared to me that I lived hours in those few minutes. The responsibility of my course as an engineer, came up to me with overwhelming force. In imagi- nation I looked back at the brakemen and saw them crushed, mangled, and dead. I saw their weeping wives and children, and felt that I was alone to blame for their misery. I saw that life was something besides the burlesque I made of it, ana for the first time realized that I made my own position in it. “We were going into the Roaring River J unction ahead oitime. I knew we made a close connection there, and it was ten chances to one if we found the main track clear and the switches all right. But they heard us coming quite a long dis- tance off. It was one of those days when the density of the atmosphere is such that every sound can be heard much fur- ther than usual. “The yard men at once divined the situation. They said afterwards that my alarm whistle sounded like a cry of de- spair, and the roar of the car wheels was like the noise made by a buzz saw. We flew through the yard past the station, and out upon the straight track, right side up, after having faced death fair and square for seven miles. “ I never expect to see a whiterdaced group of men than came forward into the cab when we reached the terminus, which was six miles further on. I did not wait to be discharged, but went directly to the office, told my story, and asked for what money was due me. “ ‘ No one was to blame but me/ I said, ‘and this would not have happened but for the cards, and,’ I paused a moment, * we should not have been playing euchre on duty had we not been drinking first; ’ and I remember now we were arxmt to fill and light our pipes all around when some one noticed that we were over the hill. So I see, tobacco comes to mind before duty; and I will never drink nor smoke, nor play at cards again, nor run another locomotive until I have the sta- bility of character that makes me fit for it “ 1 went out of the shop, and getting into a mail stage that stood by the depot, rode away off to the hills, where I hired out to a farmer. “ The natural love for machinery kept my mind employed, and I soon got up a cut-off, which I had patented. In riding to see how it worked I got to running again. The patent brought me some money, and in time I was promoted to be assistant master mechanic, then to master mechanic, where I took my old title of ‘Old Man,’ by good right; and now I am general superintendent. I keep my eye upon my men, especially upon the engineers. We have very few accidents, ana I attribute the fact mainly to the steady, reliable men that we have upon the foot-boards.” The Character of True Eloquence* Daniel Webster. When public bodies are to be addressed on momentous occasions, when great in- terests are at stake, and strong passions excited, nothing is valuable in speech farther than as it is connected with high intellectual and moral endowments. Clearness, force and earnestness, are the qualities which produce conviction. True eloquence, indeed, does not consist in speech. It must exist in the man, in the subject and in the occasion. Affected assion, intense expression, the pomp of eclamation, all may aspire to it; they cannot reach it. It comes, if it comes at all, like the outbreaking of a fountain from the earth, or the bursting forth of volcanic fires, with spontaneous, original, natural force. The graces taught in the schools, the costly ornaments and studied contrivances of speech, shock and disgust men when their own lives and the fate of their wives, their children, and their country, hang on the decision of the hour. These words have lost their power, rhet- oric is vain, and all elaborate oratory con- temptible. Even genius itself then feels rebuked and subdued, as in the presence of higher oualities Then patriotism is eloquent The clear conception, outrun- ning the deductions of logic, high pur- pose, the firm resolve, the dauntless spir- it, speaking on the tongue, beaming from the eye, informing every feature, and urging the whole man onward, right on- ward, to his object, this is eloquence, it is action, noble, sublime, God-like action. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. 251 ▲ FIBEMAH’8 FAITH. Y’er don’t believe in Providence or notions o’ that kind ? No more did 1 a month ago. but now I go it blind. Y’er see, I seen that sermon then, I seen it acted out — That proves He watches o’er His own beyond a single doubt. Ye know I ran the engine that day Jim Brown’s great soul Broke through the rough outside o’ hls’u, all grim with dirt and coal. We wound along the mountain curve, and looked along the line ; The track seemed clear, we whizzed along, the engine working fine. When suddenly Jim shouted, with sterrln’ eyes so wild, “Good God I the brakes ! reverse I reverse ! We’er running down a child ! ” One look outside, ^*11 not forget until my dyiu’ day! There sat upon them iron rails a little kid at play! With hands stretched up above her head she looked, Bob, 1 declare, As if her soul was talking like with God! they call it prayer. I threw the lever over, but Bob, my heart stood still While nerve and muscle did the work with a right hearty will. So, with one look to heaven, he sprang atween the child and death ! The engine struck him— passed— slacked up ; I gasped to get a breath, 1 backed her to the spot agin, Bob, it’s the truth I tell— There knelt Jim Brown aside the child, and both alive and well. I sprung ’long side, he clutched ray arm and pulled me to the sod, His voice was husky, but ’twas firm, uBiU 'twos the hand of God / ” And since that day I cry “ down-brakes” on every sin, and see God in all goodness that sticks out in frai humanity. Before I Die* Philadelphia Times. Mrs. Mary Cad well Fisher, the wife of Judge Fisher, of New York, left that town on Saturday, July 4, 1863, for Get- tysburg, to succor the wounded, of whom 20,000 had been left within sight of Round Top. After nearly twenty years have passed Mrs. Fisher recalls a scene that was deeply impressed upon her mind during tne week spent among the sufferers of Gettysburg. One beautiful evening, after a long day’s hard work, one of my boys came to me and said : “There is a ‘ httle chap * out there who heard there was a woman from his home, and he wants to see you.” I found him at the furthest extremity of the hospital, with a half dozen other hopeless cases. He was a lovely boy, scarcely more than a child, who had run away from his home in Providence, R. I., to join the “drum corps.” He was a brave boy and a great pet among the sol- diers, who nursed him as tenderly as possible, but could poorly supply a mother’s loving care. How he longed for one more look at her dear face, and once again to hear her sweet words of love ! He was so frail and slight it was a marvel how he could have endured the fatigue and privation so long. He was not disfigured by wounds, but constant marches, insufficient food and often sleepless nights had exhausted his strength, and he had not vitality to resist the sharp attack of fever. He was per- fectly conscious, but too weak to say much. I asked the poor child what I could do for him. “ Oh, I want my mother ! ” I sat down on the ground, and taking him in my arms, tried to pomfort him. He turned his face to me, saying, “ I am so tired,” laid his head against me and ap- peared to sleep. The last rays of the sun touched the lovely features of the dying boy. The long-drawn shadows vanished in the gathering darkness. Silence, un- broken save by the plaintive moan of some poor victim, succeeded the hum of the busy day. The pitying dews shed a balm upon nis brow. Fainter and fainter grew the breath, and more feeble the clasp of the little hand, when suddenly rousing he opened his eyes, glazed in death, and looking long and earnestly in my face, said : “ Kiss me, lady, before I die ! ” Clinging still closer to the strang- er, who could laintly represent the fond mother’s tenderness he so eagerly craved, he dropped his heavy lids and slept away his brief life as peacefully as a child goes to sleep in its mother’s arms. I gently laid the lifeless form on the hard earth, and left him to a soldier’s burial and a nameless grave. Poor fellow, what an atom he seemed to be in all that mass of wretched, suffering, dying humanity! Yet he was all the world to the heart of that mother who wept and prayed for her darling’s safe return to the distant home that never again would echo his boyish step or ringing laugh. “What is the first thing to be done in case of fire?” asked Professor Stearns. “Sue the insurance company,” promptly answered the boy at the foot of the class, whose father had been burned out once or twice. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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252 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Girls Who Wear Bangs. Kansas City Times. Bangs on a girl give her an unruly look, like a cow with a board over her face. You take the gentlest cow in the world and put a board over her face, and turn her out in a pasture and she gets the reputation of being unruly, and you would swear she would jump fences and raise merry Hades, and you wouldn’t give so much for her by $10 only for feed. It is so with a girl. If she wears her hair high on her forehead, or brushed back, or even has frizzes, and has a good look, you will go your bottom dollar on her. and feel that she is as good as gold, ana that when she tells her young man that she loves him there is no discount on it, and no giggling back ; but take the same girl, with her front hair banged, and when she looks at you you feel just as though she would hook, and you can’t trust her. She has a fence-jumping look that makes a young man feel as though ho wouldn’t feel safe unless she was tied hand and foot, so she couldn’t get out of the pasture. A girl with bangs may try to be good and true, but it’s awful hard work. When she looks at herself in the glass and sees the quarter of an inch of fore- head, she says to herself: “I am dan- gerous ; they want to look out for me.” She thinks she is all right, but she is con- stantly doing that which a girl who wears her hair brushed back would not think of doing. The bang girl may belong to church, and may try to put on a pious look while the hymn is being read, but she will look out from behind these bangs sidewise at some meek and lowly j young Christian who is trying to get his mind fixed on the hymn, and he will get his mind fixed on her, and it will break him all up, and he won’t know whether he is singing “ A Charge to Keep I Have ” or “ She’s a Daisy.” The bang girl may place her bangs down on the back of the pew ahead of her during the morning prayer, and try to be good, but her corset will be too tight, and as she hitches around to escape the pain one eye will rise like the morning sun over the back of the pew, and that eye will catch the eye of a young man two seats to the right, who is trying to cover his face with one hand while he tries to keep the flies off the pomade on his hair with the other, and nis interest in the prayer is knocked into a cocked hat. The banging of a girl’s hair changes the whole nature of the little wretch, and she becomes as a gun that is loaded. You take a picture of Evangeline and bang her hair, and she would look as though she would “run at” people. How would Mrs. Yan Cott, the alleged female preach- er, look with her hair banged. It is just the same with boys. You take a nice, pious Sunday-school boy who can repeat 300 verses of the New Testament, and cut his hair with a clipper, and he looks like Tug Wilson. About Marriage. Louise Chandler Moulton published her fourth and last essav on Marriage in the Continent of last week. One frequent cause of trouble in married life is a want of openness in business matters. A hus- band marries a pretty^silly girl, who has been used to taking no more thought as to how she should be clothed than the lilies of the field. He begins by not lik- ing to refuse any of her requests. He will not hint, so long as he can help it, at care in trifling expenses — he does not like to associate himself iu her mind with dis- appointments and self-denials. And she, who would have been willing enough, in the sweet eagerness to please of her girl- ish love, to give up any whims or fancies of her own whatever, falls into careless extravagance, and feels herself injured when, at last, a remonstrance comes. How much wiser would have been per- fect openness in the beginning! “We have just so much money to spend this summer. How shall we arrange matters thus or thus?” was the question I heard a very young husband ask his still young- er bride, not long ago; and all the woman- hood in her answered to this, demand upon it, and her help at planning and counseling proved nothing to be despised, though hitherto she had fed upon roses, and lain among the lillies of life.” I am speaking not of marriages that are no marriages — where Venus has wedded Vulcan, because Vulcan prospered at his forge — but marriages where two true hearts have set out together till death shall part them. And one of the first lessons for them to learn is to trust each other entirely. The most frivolous girl of all “ the rosebud garden of girls, if she truly loves, acquires something of womanliness from her love, and is ready to plan and help and make her small sacrifice for the general good. Try her, young man, and you will see. An exchange contains an article on “Women who Die Early.” Those who light the fire with kerosene in the morn- ing are apt to die early. Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’8 MAGAZINE. 25S A monthly Journal devoted to the social, moral and Intellectual advancement of Loco- motive Enginemen. Terms ; One Dollar per year, in advance. Advertising rates given on application. Entered at the Post office at Terre Haute, Indiana, as second class matter. EUGENE V. DEBS Editor Terre Haute, Indiana. WM. P . HYNES Associate Editor Denver, Colorado. JUNE, 1883. The Model Railroad President* We hear much about great men. It is gratifying to know there are some such in the country. They cannot hide their virtues, so the state necessarily reaps some of their benefits. But all called great are not so. They tell us this or that man is great, and we accept the popular opinion, but how often have we been disappointed upon a close approach to him. He does not fill our ideal. He is essentially lack- ing in something. In reality there is not so much difference in men as many peo- ple imagine. The same incentives, acci- dents and opportunities, missing one and bearing another forward, often separate men of equal capacity, making one great in the estimation of the world and leav- ing the other in obscurity. But such fortuity never affects real greatness. That is fixed in the man. It may have been born in him, or he may have acquired it. It is something all must approve and none can condemn. That is genuine human greatness. It is without disguises. It is truth in a material form. Justice is the crowning virtue of all greatness. We hold it above ever}' other thing. It renders the State noble, society pure, the citizen a perfect man. Injustice shakes the earth with revolution, tears the social fabric into shreds, and makes mankind despicable. Our Brotherhood is deeply interested in this question. Our vocation is one of constant responsi- bility and never ending peril. It depends upon the thorough organization and a wise administration of a great system. Its parts must all be kept in order. The mind that sets it in motion and keeps it in action, should be discerning, temperate and just. Such are our notions of the needed qualities in the character of a model railroad President. We have one here among us. He is an honor to the State — a noble example of power utilized in behalf of humanity. We want our readers to have an accurate knowledge of some of the leading points of his his- tory and character. William R. McKeen was born in Vigo County, Indiana, October 12, 1829. This makes him nearly fifty-four years of age. His father was one of the pioneers of the State. His mother’s maiden name was Paddock. She was a marked woman — modest, kind and just. The subject of our sketch drew largely from his mother, as all our best men do. Mr. Me Keen- was once a student in Asbury University— though he did not take his degree. For a while, in 1846, he was an assistant in the County Clerk’s office of Vigo County, and in 1848 accepted a place as book- keeper in the State Bank of Indiana. He soon became its cashier, but in 1855, with Ralph Tousey, he opened a private bank- ing house. “ McKeen’s Bank ” is still one of the institutions of Terre Haute. Its integrity has never been questioned. In 1867 ho was elected President of the Terre Haute and Indianapolis Railroad Company, a position he has filled ever since. During his control the line has been extended to St Louis. It is one of the completest railroads in the country — and in every sense the most popular. We know of no railroad management anywhere just like it. It is first-class, harmonious and complete in all its parts. Mr. McKeen is absolutely adored by his men. No General ever rode in front of Digitized by CjOOQle

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254 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. his columns with a more enthusiastic and loyal following. The reason is clear — he is a just man and his employes all know it. He listens with patience and atten- tion to all their grievances. The hum- blest among them is heard with the same courtesy, the same kindness and consid- eration that he bestows upon those of the highest official standing. In his presence all men stand truly equal — whether they be rich or poor, high or low in rank or position, they are sure to receive justice at his hands. Sometimes this Railroad Company has found it necessary to reduce salaries. It has been done without a murmur. The men have said it was necessary, or it would not have been done. Without de- mand or notice the old salaries have been restored again. Thus the prosperity of the men has been kept abreast with the success of the road. Such a policy as that will forever prevent discontent. Old Time Prejudice. Whep our railroad system was in its infaifcy, it was exceedingly loose-jointed in many ways. The very best minds in the management were often vexed and bewildered beyond measure. Railroads at first were chiefly built on local sub- sidies. Extravagant promises were made to counties and individuals to secure stock subscriptions, and when obtained the builders generally finished with money negotiated by Trust Companies and se- cured by bonds. Then came default in payment of interest, foreclosure, sale and purchase by parties who knew little and cared less for local interests. In this way the friendship of the people was changed to bitterest prejudice. The law-making power was evoked to hamper railroad property in every conceivable way. Rail- road Commissioners were created and every method of hounding the railroads fully inaugurated. And so railroad in- vestments, especially all local investments, were regarded with suspicion. It brought on a war between capitalists and organ- ized counties, and in some instances whole States became involved. Such were some of the embarrassments in our early railroad development. In addition to these, the operation of the roads them- selves, even after their construction, was but poorly understood. It was a long time before a complete accounting system could be provided. There seemed, at first, to be no way to stop the leaks. The smaller roads, one after another, soon perished, and consolidations followed. This unsettled state of things pervaded every department. The train men, en- gineers and firemen, among others, did pretty much as they pleased. There wTas no such thing, in many instances, as tel- egraphic orders, so the movement of trains was governed almost entirely by the arbitrary rules furnished in the time ta- bles. Once behind, they must wait for time. There were none to tell them how they could make it up when lost. Acci- dents were multiplied, and the destruc- tion of property was very great. General Superintendents and their men were con- stantly at war with each other. The whole system seemed to rest on bad faith and insuborination took the place of authority. This state of things held sway many years. After numerous experi- ments, and as many failures, the manage- ment of the most competent men in the country was brought into requisition. At first these movements were cautious and slow, but always forward. Organi- zation soon began to take the place of anarchy. Comptrollers were put into position and auditing departments organ- ized. This enabled the management every day to see just where they stood. Superintendents took heart, the men be- gan to feel the force of discipline, and railroads generally reared their structures on stable foundations. Prosperity once inaugurated, the man- agers began to contrive for larger profits and more extended power. No one of the roads could accomplish this thing alone — competition was in the way of it Digitized by Google

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FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. 255 Associations were accordingly formed and pools established. The excuse as- signed was self-protection. This all seemed well enough. There was no law against it, and being inside its limits the legal justification of their conduct was freely conceded. But some of these man- agers wanted the thing to stop here. They desired to make a monopoly of self- protection. They now had control of rates, the next thing was to govern the labor element in operating expenses. The wisest among them soon regarded the attempt impracticable and abandoned it The illiberal and foolish persisted. The employes, imitiating the operators, formed organizations. They, too, did it for self-protection. They entered into the bonds of organ i zed co-operation . The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, among others, was instituted. There were many reasons for it. Locomotive Firemen are chiefly young men, away from the endearments of home, and need care and sympathy. The courts had held, quite generally, that employes could not recover against corporations for personal injuries. The risk of their work was great, and accidents were certain. The Brotherhood provided for this. Nothing could have been more humane. The or- ganization guarded them against the arbi- trary sway of greed. Its members well understood they were a necessary part of the railroad system, and that the value of their labor should go hand in hand with the prosperity of their employers. That was right, and based upon the sound- est principles of political economy. Strikes have sometimes taken place, and there is still a fossilized class of rail- road managers who say they are the cer- tain adjuncts of Brotherhood. Some of them will not employ our members. This is very short-sighted. Our Brotherhood prevents strikes. It inculcates sobriety and obedience. No railroad management can stand on any other foundation. A sober, just man is not likely to strike, if justice is meted out to him. All strikes are easily explained, and as easily ad- justed. Let common justice be done all along the line and strikes will be unknown. The Approaching Elections. It will soon be time to elect our Lodge Officers and Delegates to the National Convention. This is essentially important to us all. The Master of the Lodge is a great factor in our success. He should be chosen with sole reference to his capa- bilities to fill the place. All personal partiality should be wholly ignored in his selection. Let us choose our wisest man in every Lodge. He should be conscien- tious, impartial and fearless. Then every Lodge will be safely and profitably ad- ministered. The Financier and Maga- zine Agent are next to the Master in im- portance. Top much solicitude cannot be felt in their choice. Elect men fit for the place. The Financier should not only be honest, but vigilant. His books neat- ly and accurately kept, should always be ready for inspection. That will ward off the suspicion, so often the source of dis- cord. The Magazine Agent should be intelligent and zealous. He should be a man with a reason, always at command, for the fraternal support of our literature. The Delegate to the National Convention should be selected with careful regard to his fitness, intellectually and morally, to cope with the best talent in our Brother- hood. The Lodges generally will send their ablest men to the National Conven- tion. Electioneering should be discour- aged in these selections. Every brother in each of the Lodges knows who his best men are for these positions, and he should be left free to vote for them. A SECRET. Youth’s Companion. “ Kiss me. papa ! she always cried As she let me out or in, “You know the place where the kisses hide— Under my dimple chin ! “Your little p’ace, papa, only yours, And nobody else’s too ! If they t’ies to get it, I wun out doors And keep it Just for you.” Digitized by C.ooQle

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266 FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. Written for Firemen's Magazine. The Recent Flood and Its Lessons. BY HENRY C. LORD. II. This paper is written some days after my former one, and in which I invited my readers to go with me to the city of Cincinnati. As one, however, could only go in skiffs, or upon rafts, or by a wearying tramp over the hills, I concluded to post- pone the trip, especially as my main ob- ject is to detect a lesson and illustrate it for a purpose. In this paper I propose to refer briefly to the effects of a swollen river upon the business and personal comfort of a great city and that city itself and some of its conceited and wayward tendencies. Re- proof deserved is much better than praise not earned, especially when self-praise. I am glad to write for your journal, for it is read all over the country by a class of laboring men, most of whom have never seen Cincinnati, but have read and heard much about it through the medium of the press. Cincinnati has always been a peculiar admirer of herself, and like a handsome girl, or even a homely one, is always going to the mirror to see her re- flected image. My object is certainly not to disparage the city or any dweller therein, but to illustrate certain principles hinted at in a former letter, and fortify my argument by occasional references to the now sub- siding flood and its natural effect in de- veloping not only individual but corporate and social character and the tendencies of this age. Therefore, the writer simply takes the flood and his adopted city asnis text, and then will wander at his own caprice away from it, just as modern preachers do in their sermons and often without much reference to connected argument. I shall indulge in slight nar- rative, stating some facts and drawing conclusions therefrom, which my readers will accept or discard according to their individual knowledge, the want of it or their conceit and vanity. To begin, Cincinnati is the home of a great bundle of incongruities, and thus in a measure resembles New York, Bos- ton and Chicago, but not so much self- trained Baltimore, whose population and methods have always been more homogeneous, and, therefore, consistent New York has alwrays been designated as the metropolis of the country, and proper- ly so, because of her being the treasury of vast national, inter-national and indi- vidual wealth, the starting as well as the delivering point of a mighty commerce, inland, overland and upon and over every sea. Her great and beautiful harbor w ould afford anchorage for the vast fleet of the Carthage of antiquity, which could both transport and convoy at short warn- ing an army of over two hundred thou- sand men across the sea which separates Africa from Europe. Again, New York is the bank of deposit for tbe whole coun- try, and that whether it be of money, ex- change, bullion, the cereals and every- thing consumed by the appetite, the greed, the fashion and all the varied ne- cessities, as well as caprices of a world. Nearly every railway bond in the coun- try, coupons on state, county, municipal and even those attached to wThat are known as graveyard securities are paya- ble there. Thus it is, allegorically speak- ing, a vast cemetery of disappointed spec- ulation and personal ambition, as well as the abode of great energy accumulating wealth, an infinite variety of luxuries and often disordered brains and extrava- gance. But it is a wonderful center of capital and its distribution. She may come to her crisis by and by, but no mat- ter now about this question. History has a way, however, of repeating the same story over and over again, and human nature is as it was when, accord- ing to the assumed facts of Scripture or the dreams of former races, the great cities of Egypt and the whole Orient were shorn of their beauty and are lost, just as truly as the twelve tribes of Israel, once a compact and universal power, now a people without a country, a race without a nation or any prospect of one. They cannot buy one and they cannot find a new one. Nations may be conquered by courage and steel, but tney are not bought with gold, shekels or promises to pay. “ They are scattered.” That is the whole story. A race once dispersed never ag- gregates and concentrates a second time, or all history is a lie, the story of Babel a fiction, as well as the instructions afforded by a study of human nature in all its manifestations. Now a few words about Baltimore. She is called monumental, and deserved- ly so, but I am not so much referring to her actual productions of art, sculpture Digitized by Cjoogle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 267 and mechanism as to her self-made stature and enforced recognition as a great mart of commerce, interchanges of every branch and products of industry. It is a city of perfect financial credit, with a sys- tem of railway management, so far as its great trunk line is concerned, and its cor- responding and connected lines of inter- national commerce, supported and pushed forward for the benefit of owners, and not officers, gamblers and speculators. It is one of the achievements of capital and integrity walking arm in arm with skill and labor. Hence she is monumental and wears the laurels she has won mod- estly, but firmly, and they cannot be stolen or torn from her. Now the writer is on his way to his adopted city of Cincinnati, but he will stop at Boston and Chicago. He does not care to delay at Philadelphia. Its simplicity does not agree with his tastes. It is too monotonous ; the streets are alike, the houses the same way, the buildings and steeples of a similar height and the same broad-brimmed hat seems to cover both the city and the citizen. Uniformity in shape or color is not beauty, but a burlesque upon it. What would any artist think of a rainbow of purely a drab color, with no other in its creation, or a sculptor’s casting or model of but one shade or line. Hence it is called the “ Quaker City,” prosperous, thrifty, plain, but somewhat addicted to running too largely into debt and disturbing the pub- lic tranquility on election days. Phila- delphia is, however, fortunate in one particular ; in being so far from tide water that she is in no danger from a tidal wave or a flood in the river which connects her with the opposite shore. In this respect Cincinnati has the advantage, for she has a river which flows nearly five hun- dred miles from the Northeast and an equal distance South by West to the great highway of the Mississippi. Let the city of Philadelphia compare the tonnage of her boasted railroad highway with that borne upon and down and up the Ohio river. I am not writing about passenger, express or mail carriage, but that of coal, iron and all the material necessaries of national, corporate or individual life. The writer is to-day giving a loose rein to his thoughts. It will do his readers no harm to let their own run at random any- more than it does a child or a colt to take exercif e, helter, skelter, during recess or after school hours. But Boston! “ Athens of America.” Now, while accepting the expression, for who could help doing so from reading or listening to the everlasting use of its self- appropriated title, if you wish to so call it. The writer wants to get at its real sig- nificance and to do simple justice to it and his own city, recently substantially under water and undergoing the process and receiving the benefits of a third or fourth baptism. “ Athens of America ! ” Now, there have been but two cities of that name, one a reality, the second a fiction ana conceit and an “ alias.” Let me ask some questions just here, for they will at least be suggestive and invite thought. I wish to write both in sincerity and kindness and with some possible instruction to your readers over a formerly vast terri- tory, but now represented by thirty-eight sovereign States, each one independent in its own rights, but all parties to a fed- eral union, made by them and not for them, except as by the original contract and under a constitution accepted and a bargain agreed to by all. ‘‘Athens of America! Again! Will some modern Athenian from that city tell your readers upon what streets are lo- cated her Parthenon, her Acropolis, her temple of Thoesus, or her temple of some Boston Jove, and where can a stranger find any of the works of her Phidias and that wonderful school of artists of which he was both the master, the instructor and the type. Who is her Pericles, her Thucydides, her Aristides, her Lycurgus, her Socrates, her Leonidas? Who is her Pindar, what is the name of her Homer, who is her Solon, and upon what stage does her jEschylus recite his plays ? But I will not indulge in a catalogue of names of great and noble men representing the highest order of intellect, the ever present though absent teachers of the young of the civilized world. I could do so if I were to follow out my current of thought, but it is not worth while and cannot be done in the short space of an ordinary article. So good-bye to the “ Athens of America,” with its “ Cradle of Liberty ; ” its Bunker Hill monument, which should have been located on Breed’s Hills, where the great first battle was fought between democracy and royalty; its Fanueil Hall, now a market place; its old South Church with its religious associations ; and all the remnants of its by-gone dress, except the signature of John Hancock, which is im- mortal. Just now', however, and before the last farewell, I will take the liberty, according to a prevailing fashion, especial- ly among ladies, to follow my departing guest to the door, simplv to say a few words and ask a question or two. The Digitized by CjOOQle

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35 n FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. occur to me from an incident which now flits across my memory. Some few years ago I was walking along one of the ave- nues which make the old Boston Com- mon so beautiful and attractive, .especially to weary laborers seeking rest, recreation and pure air. Noticing the grand old trees which line its passenger thorough- fares, I found most all of them disfigured by metallic plates giving the name of each tree, not in English, Dut in Latin or Greek. My curiosity was excited, and I wondered whether those plates and in- scriptions were placed where they were for the instruction of the students of Har- vard College, which was located near by, the benefit of the Legislature sitting m the Capital building, which overlooks the Coramon; or the great mass of the rural population, which flocks to the city to do its shopping and feast its eyes upon this Athenian landscape. Noticing an intelligent looking farmer looking through his glasses at one of these classical inscrip- tions, I stepped up to his side, when he turned to me, asking what those two words were. I replied that they were the name of the tree. Said he, 44 What is it ? ” Said I, “ It is an 4 Albus Quercus.’ ” Looking at me he responded, “Young man, out in the country where I live that tree is nothing but a white oafc.” Resum- ing my walk, the old farmer accompanied me; when we came to another tree, also bearing its classical name, and in answer to his question, I told him that it was an “Erutliros Phagus.” He at once reminded me that out in the country the farmers all called it a 44 red beech/’ I could not but feel for the old gentleman in his ignorance of classical terms. But we continued our walk and our talk until we came to another noble tree, great and graceful in its proportions, but rnso labelled, for the benefit of stu- dents and rural visitors, with the word 44 Ulmus,” which my friend rejected, say- ing that it was an ordinary elm tree. It will be observed that the farmer all the while employed good old Saxon words. Finally, upon our parting, the good man, with a sly twinkle m his clear eye, asked : “Ar’nt you one of those students that they talk about?” I replied in the af- firmative. “Well, said he, “I kinder thought so. Now, I have a hoy very fond of reading and study and learning, and his mother rather wants us to send him to one of these colleges, but after this talk with you, I have made up my mind to keep him at home.” I was beaten and rejoiced in my defeat, for the old man was exactly right, and I anticipated his conclusion. He illustrated the popular American common sense, which can al- ways understand what a white oak tree is, while so many of our young scholars cannot tell the difference between an oak and a butternut. My readers will understand my wan- dering course of thought or dreaming if they see fit, so to style it, but in due time the writer will come to his moral; not, however, until he has had something to say about the cities of Chicago and Cin- cinnati, about the latter of which he pro- poses to write with much precision and emphasis. It is is his home, and the re- ceding flood marks are in his sight and still suggesting lessons to him. There are other waves and waters besides those distilled from the clouds. [to be continued.] THE DREAM OF LIFE. George D. Prentice. ’Twas but a bubble— yet It was bright, And gaily danced along the stream Of life’s wild torrents In the light Of sunbeams sparkling— like a dream Of Heaven’s own bliss for loveliness*— For fleetness like passing thought : And ever of such dreams of lliee The tissue of my life is wrought. For I have dreamed of pleasures when The sun of young existence smiled Upon my wayward path and then Her promised sweets my heart beguiled ; But when I came those sweets to sip They turn to gall upon my lip. And I have dreamed of friendship, too ; For friendship thought was made To be man’s solace in the shade And glad him In the light, and so, I fondly thought to And a friend Whose mind with mine would sweetly blend, And as two placid streams unite. And roll their waters in one bright And tranquil current to the sea. So might our happy spirits be Borne onward to eternity: But he betrayed me, and with pain I woke— to sleep and dream again. And then I dreamed of love and all The clustered visions of the past Seemed airy nothings to that last Bright dream It threw a magical Enchantment o’er existence— cast A glory on my path so bright I seemed to breathe and feel its light ; But now that blissful dream is o’er, And I have waked to dream no more. Beyond the farthest glimmering star That t winkles in the arch above. There is a world of truth and love Which earth’s vile passions never mar, Oh, could I snatch the eagle’s plumes And soar to that bright world away, Which God's own holy light illumes With glories of eternal day ! How gladly every lingering tie That binds me down to earth I’d sever. And leave for that blest home on high, This hollow-hearted world forever. Digitized by tjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 259 His Excellency’s Subscription. The name of His Excellency, C. A. Arthur, President of the United Sates, is now enrolled among the subscribers of our Magazine, having been secured through Charles A. Wilson, of Washing- ton Lodge, No. 13, Jersey City, N. J., who is one of the most energetic workers in our Order. He succeeds m everything he undertakes, and when he started out to secure the subscription of His Ex- cellency, lie did not return until he had it, accompanied with a bran new dollar, for the year’s books. Livermore Stylographic Pens. The value of an article is almost always indicated by its price, and for years the people were content to pay $3 for a gen- uine Livermore Stylographic Pen, and the same pens are yet doing good service. The success of these pens led unscrup- ulous persons to get up inferior imitia- tions, which they offered at such low prices that many persons, not under- standing the difference, were induced to buy them. The Livermore Company, therefore, cut down the price of their short plain Pens to $2 and short gold- mounted to $2.50 each, to give everybody a chance to have the best article of the kind. You can buy them for that money by remitting the amount to Louis E. Dun- lap, Manager Stylographic Pen Co., 290 Washington street, Boston ; the pen, to- gether with a package of superior ink, will be sent by return mail, and the money will be "at once refunded if they do not prove to he perfect and satisfac- tory in every respect. The Stylographic Pen Co., who manufacture the Livermore Pen, is the largest concern of the kind in the world, with branches at New York, Chicago and London, England. The Livermore Stylographic Pen is a pencil which writes ink, never needs sharpen- ing and never wears out, and has been adopted by over 500,000 knights of the quill in this country and abroad. The Stylographic Pen Co. have recently been making great improvements in their famous pen. Full particulars can be ob- tained by sending for circular. For Firemen Magazine . THE OLD I3DIAM CHIEF. BY A. C. W. High on the Rocky’s lofty peak an aged In- dian stands; With lowering brow, and earnest eye, he vlewH Columbia’s lands : As motionless he firmly stood, with arms crossed on his breast ; He looks like the figure, carved In rock, of a warrior gone to rest. A timid squaw is near his side, yet utters not a word : But patiently follows, with her eye, the glances of her lord. She has seen him thus, full many a time, ere his foes he went to meet. But his tomahawk lies buried now, his gun lies at his feet. At length he starts, with head erect, his heart heaves forth a sigh. His ear detects a sound afar, like a savage animal’s cry ; He sees the white man’s railway, winding its sinuous course O’er the prairie plain and the mountain dell ; he sees the iron horse. His thoughts go back, to years gone by, as he listens to that Round ; He thinks how Sioux and Blackfeet fought for this their hunting ground. He remembers when these rolling plains, and the herds that o’er them roam, Knew as king but the Indian chief; for the plain was the Indian’s home. But the rule of the Indian chief is broke, his wigwam swept away ; He hears not now the whoop of braves, but the shriek of the railway ; And scattered o’er the prairie and over his hunting lands, Now many a corn and hay stack and many a homestead stands. The squaw, she too had caught the sound, and wondered what it could be. And laid her hand upon her chief, and broke his reverie. With wondering gaze, and startled look, she saw a moving mass. Of snake-like form, but thundering on, across the mountain pass. The chief he saw that wond’rlng look, those eyes that seem to quail ; Fear not, he said, the course you see is the white man’s iron trail. Beginning at the rising sun, far, far out in the East, And ending where the sun does set; far, far out in the West. And bounding o’er that trail you see, that snake-1 Ike form so dire. Is the white man's mighty iron horse, that the pale face feeds with fire; And beside the trail, on the tamrac poles, are the wondrous electric bands, Thro’ which the pale face speaks, and holds the lightning in his hands. As ho thus spoke he strode away, exclaiming as he went : No more will I chase the buffalo, no more my bow be bent; For the wigwam cannot rear its head, near the white man’s innovation. Nor all the force of the red skin stay} the march of civilization. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. MO Avjk For Firemen's Magazine. Work for Woman. BY IDA A. HARPER. There are no men and women in the world so thoroughly independent as those who have health and the ability to make a comfortable living. This has always been conceded in the case of men, but, as it relates to women, the idea is compara- tively recent. Until within the last quar- ter of a century it was never considered advisable that women should be inde- pendent. It has ahvavs been desirable that she should be healthy, but to be in- dependent was to be “ strong-minded,” “ masculine,” “out of her sphere,” and if she felt any such thoughts springing up in her breast she nipped them in the bud. Such sentiments, if known, would frighten away the beaux, and for a girl not to marry was to confess that her life was a failure. Branded with the name of “old maid ” she spent the rest of her existence sewing, nursing, taking care of her rela- tives’ children, without thanks and with- out recompense, atoning, so to speak, for the unpardonable sin of not marrying. Then, a woman married at sixteen, had a family of children at twenty-five, was old and worn at forty, and at fifty was as- signed a place in the chimney corner, at least so far as society was concerned. What a change has been wrought by the last twenty years. Here was a vast throng of able-bodied, intelligent women dependent upon overburdened fathers or hurried into matrimony in the first blush of girlhood, feeling like a “bound boy,” who gives all his time and all his strength simply for his food and clothes. They were competent to earn fair wages, and longed to do it, but were held back by the powerful restraint of precedent and custom. How or when these helpless and re- pressed creatures first found courage and opportunity to step out into the world and demand their share of the work to be done and the money to be earned, can never be accurately told. Who were the pioneers in this movement to render women self-supporting cannot be defi- nitely settled, but, as the first finding of gold in California was followed by the rush of thousands of men, over moun- tains and plains, eager for part of the glittering treasure, so the discovery that the rewards of labor might belong to wo- men, broke down the barriers oi preju- dice, and the eager crowd poured forth to claim their portion of the profits. And now every department of work has its representatives among that sex which, for centuries, was supposed to have but one legitimate occupation — that of housekeeping. All this has come about so quietly, and yet so persever- ingly, that we cannot tell whence it started or where it will end. Having given woman the spelling book, you will nave to grant her the whole course of education ; having permitted her to earn the first dollar, you cannot limit her am- bition for making money. There is nothing so galling to a man or a woman as unwilling dependence. The brave, contented, independent man is he who is able to take care of himself, and does not have to humbly ask favors from another. If such a man cannot under- stand why a woman should feel just as he does, in this regard, let him recall his bovhood days when he had to go to his father for every cent and explain for what he wanted it, and let him reflect how he used to beg his mother to be his envoy, because she was accustomed to asking for alms. So much has this experiment of wo- man’s work found favor with the public that they are beginning to demand what at first was only tolerated. Since all kinds of employment are permitted to her, we look almost with contempt upon the daughter of poor parents who does not support herself, and we censure her very severely if she does not engage in some employment which will bring her wages. Indeed, so great has been the change in popular sentiment that we can scarcely excuse idleness even in a very wealthy girl. It has become quite com- mon among the rich for the ladies to give lessons in painting, embroidery and other accomplishments to earn a little extra pin money. No woman can really ap- preciate the value of money or learn to spend it judiciously unless she has actu- ally worked for it, and when she has once experienced this pleasure she is never quite satisfied to accept, as a gift, what she is capable of earning for herself. There is only one tiling that can be said on the opposite side of this question, — that it will unfit women for house- keeping and deter them from marrying. You would have to change the whole Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. 261 nature of a woman before you could de- stroy her inclination to marry. All the difference will be that, if she is engaged in some remunerative employment, she will make marriage a matter of love and not of necessity ; she will marry from motives of respect and affection, and not because she is compelled to do it to obtain the necessities of life. It is natural for women to love home and children above everything else in the world, and, after they are bound by these sweet ties, they will never forsake them for outside work unless comnelled to do so by reasons for which the nusband is responsible. Edu- cate girls to be self-sustaining, and if they never marry they will be much happier for being independent ; w hile, if they do marry, the skill, the strength and the judgment which they need in their spe- cific work, whatever it may have been, will only tend to adapt them more per- fectly to the duties of wifehood and motherhood. Terre Haute, Ind., April 20, 1883. Womanly Faithfulness. Denver, Col., April 24, 1883. Editors Fire mm's Magazine : I read a sweet story the other day, and thinking it might prove of interest to your readers, I send it. In the north western part of Wurtem- berg, about thirty miles from Stuttgart, stood the castle and tower of Weinsberg. An old chronicle affirms it one of the Roman castles built by the Emperor Probus on German ground, and recent discoveries in the castle confirm this statement. About the year 1129 the cas- tle was transferred to Gottfried, of Caled. He gave it as a marriage gift with his daughter Uta to Duke Welf VI., who re- garded it as a part of the allodial estate of his wife, and refused to deliver it to Konrad III. when this emperor claimed it as a reversionary fee. An intense hatred existed between the Hohenstauf- ens and Welfs. It began in the time of the unfortunate Emperor Henry IV. The death of Henry, in 1139, brought new complications and feuds, and Konrad welcomed any event that might make the Welf feel his power. He accordingly appeared befori* the castle of Weinsberg with a large army, and the attack wTas be- gun. After a determined struggle, Welf fell wounded, and the surrender seemed inevitable. “Without grace or mercy” were the words of the emperor, and the town was to share the fate of the castle. The greatest terror prevailed. Then the high-born duchesses and wives of the town officers held a council and deter- mined to go to the emperor and implore him to let them escape, and also allow them to carry with them their most pre- cious possessions. The emperor received them kindly, gave them permission to leave the besieged town, and to take with them all they could carry on their shoul- ders. At an early hour in the morning Konrad’s army was drawn up in file, the gates were opened at command of the emperor, when Duke Frederic, the em- peror’s brother, turning, espied a long line of women carrying on their backs, not clothing, jewels ana silver, but each her husband ; and behold Uta, the stately duchess of the castle, leads the proces- sion, the wounded Duke of Welt upon her back. When Duke Frederic beheld this sight he cried out angrily to the emperor: “ That was not in the compact ; ” but the emperor, whose face plainly showed he was not displeased by this exhibition of womanly faithfulness, answered : “ A king’s word is not to be broken.” And while the emperor and his army looked on in mute surprise, the strange proces- sion wended its way patiently and silent- ly down the steep hillside out into the country road, leaving the castle and town to the troops. The emperor generously ordered that all the treasures of the wo- men should at once be collected and car- ried out to them. To perpetuate this instance of womanly fidelity, the ruins have ever since borne the name of “ Weibertreue ” (woman’s faithfulness). In a well preserved part of the ruins there hangs an oil painting which was presented in 1659 to the ola Weinsberg church. Above the picture is the inscription : “The heart of her hus- band doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.” — Proverbs, 31, 11. Mrs. Sigourney. The Balmy Spring Time. WelLvSville, O., April 22, 1883. Editors Firemen’s Magazine: As spring poetry is the order of the day, I should, probably, write a flowery discourse on “Spring, Gentle Spring,” “The Balmv Springtime;” or, as house- cleaning follows closely in its wake, I should, no doubt, go over the old story of how many thousand men got as many thousand carpet tacks run in their feet through the carelessness of their house- wives; but I will give a clear field to the “Oscar Wilde” lyric, who has, no doubt, Digitized by VjOOQle

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262 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. already donned his composing ulster, and go my way quietly and unobtrusively. I remarked, in one of my previous con- tributions, that I could write “no news of the Order ” from this point, as we had no Lodge. However, this time I am diff- erently situated, and if I can write a few personals now and again without giving offence or having them rebound (like the famed “Boomerang” of old) with re- doubled force upon my own head, I shall be only too happy to do so. Hence these echoes. Mr. James Workman (formerly fire- man) is now an employe of the paint shop. Mr. John Chishorm, one of the original charter boys, never before having been able to strike this point on Lodge day, was duly initiated last Sabbath. Mr. W. Davidson and mate are making themselves a nest. We will speak of its cosiness hereafter. Mr. Byron Grafton, after a flying visit West, ishome again. Mr. Abner A. Stillwell, after a serious and protracted siege of typhoid fever, is slowly convalescing. I was quite pleased, not long since, to notice a nice letter from this place signed “ Rose Rav,” and each new contribution in the ladies’ column goes to show that the “grand cause” is finding a place in the homes and is not confined strictly to the Lodge room. That is just where we want it. That gives the incentive. What man, if he is afraid to mention Lodge at home, for fear of receiving a good nag- ging (pardon the word, but it is very ex- pressive), is going to work and try to ad- vance the interest like one that if he comes home and tells his family of some new plan on foot for its advancement is received with words of encouragement and probably some new and better ideas added to his own; and to let him know you do take an interest, there are a thou- sand different ways of showing it. En- courage him to talk of his affairs at home. Write a letter for the Magazine occasion- ally. When Lodge time comes around help him fix up, that he may present a good appearance ; get him a good dinner or supper, and an early one, that he may be in good time; if he carries any books, hunt them up for him, and leave him at the door with smiles, instead of saying, as so many women do, with frowns on their faces, “Oh, that poky old Lodge ; I believe you’d rather go to that than stay at home with me.” Any woman is liable to fall into just this same error unless she examines into and makes herself ac- quainted with the cause. It is not for his own interest alone that he goes (although he derives great benefits from its enno- bling qualities, for what could be grander than the motto it sails under. “Benevo- lence, Sobriety and Industry”), but that when adversity comes that his loved ones may be provided for. Well, there, I was afraid I’d overstep the bounds I had set for myself, and for fear of taking up any more space, I will close abruptly. Alexia. The Noble Brotherhood. Bucyrus, Ohio, April 27, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : As my husband is a member of your noble Order, I wish to say a few words in favor of it. I think it a grand and no- ble work, and every member should strive to live up to its grand teachings. No. 110 is yet in its infancy, but com- posed as it is of only the best of men, its future prosperity is a certainty. Long may your Order and Magazine reign, is the wish of Mrs. E. A. W. Trial Effort. Clinton, III., April 28, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : In reading the Magazine for April I find that a number of women have been braver than I, in that they have done what I have ‘long felt like doing, but could not find the courage to accomplish, viz: send a few lines to the Magazine. I doubt my ability to say anything that will be of benefit to any one, but, being a woman, I am desirous of “ haying my say.” I am much interested in what each and all of your lady correspondents have to say, but I agree so entirely with the lady in Terre Haute, who wrote March 1, 1883, that I can’t resist the im- pulse to thank her for her very sensible communication. My husband has been deprived of the privilege of attending Lodge for a long time, but hopes to have one organized in our place soon. I shall always encour- age, instead of hinder his attendance. I am willing to run the risk of him “de- ceiving” me. If he has ever done so, I am ignorant of it, and “ignorance is bliss” in some instances. Though he has been an engineer for several years, he takes the same interest in the B. of L. F. that he ever did, and will do all in his power to make our prospective Lodge an Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 263 honor to the society. If 1 find that this, my first effort, has met with your ap- proval, I may be tempted to write again, when I hope to have something of inter- est to contribute to your worthy agent in the cause of Benevolence, Sobriety and Industry, the Firemen’s Magazine. Mrs. T. Hinchclikk. Sister Ellen’s First Letter. Canton, Minn., April 13, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine: If you will please allow me space, I will write a little contribution for your Magazine. I have been an interested reader of its columns for the past six months, and always look for it with the greatest pleasure. The Brotherhood it represents is a noble organization, and should meet with universal encourage- ment and support. I believe I am the first lady to say something for Key City Lodge, which is prospering nicely. Now, that I have taken it upon myself to “ break the ice,” will not some of the sisters or wives, more accomplished than myself, write something real beneficial for the cause? God knows how trying the duties of engineers and firemen are, and how hard they have to work in all kinds of weather; day and night, Sab- bath not excepted. I have a brother, who has lately been promoted. For a long time he handled, the heavy scoop, and I am sure he will prove true to his present responsibilities. I sincerely hope he will be loyal to the firemen, as good- hearted Harry Keler, of Texas, has proven himself to be. As a conclusion to my preamble, I wish to inform Rose Ray that I consider her receipts quite an addition to my scrap-book. If you give my weak little contribution space in your excellent Magazine, I may be encouraged to write something better in the future. Sister Ellen. A Widow’s Cheer. Baraboo, W is., April 13, 1883. FAiiors Firemen's Magazine : My son, who is a member of Lodge No. 26, has been taking your Magazine the past year and we all wait its coming with joy and gladness. I am a widow, have seven children, and we ail have learned that railroad men are not to be despised, just the reverse. We are all very anxious for all who have near and dear ones on the road. We are dependent on this son, a fireman, and feel that he is risking his life for his dear friends’ comfort. Oh, how thankful I am when he returns and I can administer to his wants and comfort. He has had some narrow escapes, but God, in His kind providence, has spared him. 1 feel that this Brotherhood is a grand and no- ble institution ; how many there would be left destitute with large families and nothing to take care of them ; it will not save life ; but is a great help to those that are left. God bless this Brotherhood and help it prosper. How many mothers’ and wives’ hearts go out in ’most heartfelt sympathy and prayer when the news comes of an accident. The brave railroad boys stand next to the brave soldiers. What mother or wife would not feel like putting her shoulder to the wheel anti help to encourage these brothers. Thinking I have taken too much space in your column, I will close, wishing the Brotherhood prosperity in the future, and that all may be linked together in broth- erly love in that Heaven of rest beyond the tomb. I Mrs. B. E. B. A Plea for Temperance. Union Mills, Ind., March 4, 1883. Editors firemen's Magazine : I have thought many times since read- ing the Magazine to write to it, if to say nothing more than God bless the B. of L. F. in its good work of elevating labor ami making men truer and better. The one thing that pleases me more than any other in the Magazine is the telling blows it gives for temperance. I do think that railroad men, of all others, should be total abstainers on account of the responsibility that rests upon them, and I am glad they realize what an enemy the man trap is to them, stealing from them, name, honor, position, and brains, and giving nothing in return but a ruined manhood. Men of the Brotherhood, shun the saloon and liquor drinking as you would a deadly serpent ! That the Brotherhood may increase more and more its work of doing good and that every fireman may become a true and re- liable engineer is the wish of two Brother- hood boys’ sister. Carrie Wainidte. We must look downward as well as up- ward in human life. Though many have passed you in the race, there are many you have left behind. Digitized by CjOOQie

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264 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Beardstown, III., April 22, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : Boys, stop and think just a minute! Think of your early school days, several years ago. How many miles distant does it bring you from where you are now standing? When we used to trudge along with our lunch and school books, dreading our day’s work, and wishing we had been a little bit “ sicker,” so that ma would have let us stay home that day. And then, you know, we wouldn’t know where the lesson was the next. Did you think then, boys, that you would be where you are now ? No more school- boy troubles! We have arrived at the age we used to think and talk so much about — the age the same free, light-hearted school-boy of to-day still wishes for and looks forward to. And yet we are not doing what we thought we would do. Why is it ? Something else on our mind ? We can’t wait now, boys, till father has gone to hie daily toil and mother saves breakfast for us. And where are they now? Some of us know and some of us can only hope. Ten years from to-day we will not be able to do what we now think we will do. It is true, boys, wre have chosen a rough calling. We are called to work at any hour the bitterest night old winter can afford. We can only work and be honest, and then the same light heart and free conscience will still reign as it did in the once happy days— the days when we used to hide away and go to the old mill-pond and fish. The castles we use to build in the air. They might have been built in the air, but they were built strong, because we still remember them. We were always wish- ing in those good old days— wishing for everything imaginable; even for the last day of school; and then how long was it till we wished for the first day of the next fall term. That part of our life has never changed. We still wish for things we know can never come ; we are only a little more cunning and selfish now; we keep them to ourselves. Our dear old school-mates. We often think of them, but only know where a very few of them are. Let our minds wander back to the most pleasant days of our childhood. To the only place where we were ever care-free and happy. Where we used to look across the room to catch that sly glance that did us more good than a h(5iday. Did we know then we would think of them in after years? We are scattered every- where now. Our gay union has fallen into other hands. They cherish it as we did. The same pranks are played there now that we used to play. The old school room still has its bright faces and sweet smiles to cheer up its solemn walls ; and as we whirl along past the village school- house, with its merry throng on the play ground, the “ past rises before us like a dream,” but never, never will those good old days come back to us again. Retrospect. Union Meeting, Indianapolis, Ind., May 1, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : The last Sunday in the month of April was a day that will be long remembered by the men who drive the iron horses on the lines centering into the capitol city of the Hoosier State. On that day Division No. 11, of the B. of L. E., and Eureka Lodge, No. 14, B. of L. F., met in joint session, and I doubt if there ever oc- curred a similar gathering that was more harmonious, or in which the manifesta- tion of brotherly love was more impress- ive. The meeting was called to order by William Revel, of Division No. 11, B. of L. E. Mr. George Tyer, the veteran Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, was then chosen permanent chairman, and presided throughout the meeting. His remarks, upon taking the chair, were full of logic and common sense. In addressing the firemen, he called their attention to the fact that they w ould soon be called upon to take the "places of the old veterans of the footboard, who were fast passing away. He admonished them to be diligent, faithful and attentive to | their duties, so that when the door of promotion was opened to them they would be competent to assume the re- sponsibilities imposed upon them. William Hugo, of Eureka Lodge, No. 14, responded to the sentiments of Mr. Tyer in an able and earnest effort, giving his unqualified assurance, in behalf of the firemen, that they wTere in thorough sympathy with the Brotherhood of Loco- motive Engineers, and that they would at all times endeavor to preserve the utmost harmony of feeling and action between Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 265 the two organizations. He stated that the firemen craved the friendship of an organization that had done as much as had the B. of L. E. to Advance their in- terests. The firemen had a full appreci- ation of the many favors received from the engineers, and they would endeavor to conduct themselves in a manner that would strongly indicate their gratitude. Instructor 8. M. Stevens, of the B. of L. F., then spoke earnestly upon the sub- ject of Brotherhood, showing the abso- lute necessity of a harmonious co-opera- tion with the B. of L. E. in order to bring about the best results. Others followed, making brief speeches, all advancing the idea of the identity of the two Brotherhoods. Prominent among the engineers pres- ent were George Tyer, William Blithe, Charles Ferguson, Fred Cline, foreman of the Wabash shops, William Revel, chief of Division 11, A. M. Cole, of the C., H. & D., and Cornelius Bowen, formerly foreman of the I., B. & W. All present were so much pleased with the meeting, that it was decided to hold another at an early day. We hope it may meet with the same success, for this commingling of thoughts and sympathies will surely result in mu- tual benefit to all. Yours in the cause, Warwick. Some Practical Suggestions. Mason City, Iowa, April 19, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : It has been the intention of the writer for some months past to say a few words for No. 29 through the medium of our excellent little book, but could not find the necessary time until now. The honor which has been recently forced up- on some of our members makes unusual exertion imperative. Among the recent promotions to the position of engineer we have to report that of Bros. William McAvinney, Frank McKaj, T. Comfort, J. Dunn’ A. H. Tucker, F. J. Mayo, J. J. Nihill, W. N. Harter and George Sharick. Bro. Taylor is on construction, and Bro. Evans is on the road. Our Lodge now numbers fourteen en- gineers on its rolls. We do not wish it understood, however, that we estimate the importance of a Lodge by the number of engineers she can boast of, for one fire- man who pays his dues promptly and at- tends meetings regularly is worth more to the Order than any number of engi- neers who do not, bat who conduct themselves as though they thought the honor of having their names on the roll of membership was about all that ought to be expected of them ; and it is gratify- ing to be able to state, truthfully, that none of our firemen have graduated to that class of engineers. We have bad pleasant and profitable visits during the month from Bro. Ross- back, of No. 47, and Bro. Nevans, of No. 48. Both brothers show themselves pro- ficient in the work, which reflects great credit on both themselves and their re- spective Lodges. Before bringing this already too long letter to a close, one or two thoughts pre- sent themselves of which, with the read- er’s kind indulgence, I wish to speak. Nearly three-fourths of the year follow- ing our ninth annual contention has passed, and we must now begin to think seriously of selecting delegates to the tenth, and it behooves us as men and brothers to select them with the greatest care and consideration. Let them be men who have been present in the Lodge room during the meetings of the past year. Let them be men of earnest and careful thought. And, above all, let them go untrammeled by any other pledge or promise than those they made on the eve of their initiation. Few, simple and clearly defined lawfs are the laws best adapted to the wants of our Brotherhood. And it hasbecn only when existing laws have been purposelv or ignorantly disre- garded that our Brotherhood ha9 suffered most. Non-pa vment of dues seems to be the greatest evil with which we have had to contend. We might send our repre- sentatives to the convention instructed to enact a law that “hanging” should be the penalty for non-payment of dues, but unless every Master provided himself with a gallows, and commenced forthwith to “ string up ” delinquents, I think we should experience no change in the finan- cial affairs of our Order. A firm and im- partial discharge of the duty of every Master, as the law now defines it, and as he as Master has obligated himself to do, is the only remedy needed to eradicate the evil. With one more caution, I will close. I hope that those who go as dele- gates to our next convention will be men who will listen with due allowance to the lobbying or confidential disclosure of pet schemes by persons who have not the privilege or the manhood to present them m open council where they can be met by fair, square argument, and their merit tested. Yours sincerely, 16x24. Digitized by tjOOQle

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266 FIREMENS MAGAZINE. New Lodge at Port Hope. Port Hope, April 6, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : As J. Scott Lodge is, as you are aware, only in her infancy, none of her members have had anything to say in the Maga- zine. However, we will make our first attempt, hoping that our sister Lodges (the younger ones especially) will follow suit. J. Scott Lodge was organized at Port Hope, Ontario, on January 13, with twenty charter members, to which one has since been added, with some good stuff to work on yet. The Magazine is going to do well here after it is a little better established. We have a nice hall rented and well furnished ; all paid for. The engineers meet in our hall. They rent it from us. Our members take a good interest in the work of the Order. They are, without exception, well pleased. So far the meetings are well attended, considering how hard our boys are work- ed on account of so much snow. Our company are getting a lot of new engines this spring. The boys are looking anx- iously for their turn at the throttle. We trust they will not be disappointed. Fraternally yours, No. 138. Greeting of a New Member. Fort Worth, Texas, April 2, 1883. For Firemen's Magazine . The following is a letter to our Lodge from a member quite recently admitted. It was read at one of our meetings and so much appreciated by the members that they ordered it published in the Magazine: I regard it as a high honor to be with you to-night and my object in writing these lines is to impress you with my ideas of our noble Order. I joined it for a purpose and I hope that that purpose is not a selfish one. So, in joining hands with you in this w’ork I want you to know that you may expect of me a full compliance with all the laws and usages of the Order. The scripture says that “ Man born of few days and full of trou- ble.” Now that I am only flesh and blood, with an evil nature, prone to weak- ness, as we all are, I shall say to you brothers, one and all, that with my own feeble efforts to do right I hope for the assistance and divine influence of the One above to guide and direct me in the course I ought to pursue. I shall en- deavor to do my duty as a member and promise you, above all other things, that my name shall never be found among those who have been expelled for violat- ing their sacred word of honor. The cause is noble enough to enlist our warm- est sympathy, our most ardent support. Let us, then, unite our endeavors m the good work and elevate it to the highest possible standard. The motto, Benevo- lence, Sobriety and Industry, ought to be engraven upon the heart of every mem- ber. If adhered to, we are sure to become better members and better men. In oi^ der to obtain the best results in Subordi- nate Lodges it is necessary for our mem- bers to attend meetings with promptness and regularity. We cannot be interested in what is being done at the Lodge unless we take part in it. It is often the case that members complain about others “ running the Lodge ” when the truth is that they are only doing the work because they have got to do it. Those who are dissatisfied never go near the Lodge room, while those who “run the Lodge” attend every meeting and perform the work of the whole Lodge. All these difficulties can be overcome if all will do their part. In that event the burden will not fall heavily upon the shoulders of any mem- ber and all will be satisfied with the man- agement of affairs. We cannot afford to be selfish or unjust, To be true to the Brotherhood we must be true to ourselves and true to each other and then only can we hope to reach the goal of our ambition. Let me hope, in conclusion, that the Lodge I have had the honor to join, Trin- ity No. 83, may ba prosperous and suc- cessful for all time. Yours fraternally. J. W. Dobbins. Eaglet on Temperance. Cedar Rapids, I a., April 20, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : Since my last writing I have been very busy, so much so, indeed, that this has been my first opportunity to make an- other attempt at a communication. Alex- ia’s kind remembrance in calling the at- tention of her namesake, No. 96, to my article in No. 12 of Vol. 6, has had its in- fluence in bringing about this writing, as also has Dr. Kane’s remark on “ Duties of members.” How much I wish that every member of our Order and every member of societv, would take a deter- mined stand for himself, to eschew the vicious and momentary pleasures, if thus they can be called, of the saloon, the gaming table and the brothel ; all of these, with tlieir depraving influences, are a sure road to sorrow and degradation; they are a means of certain moral death and if long enough penned, of a physical Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMENS MAGAZINE. death. No man who uses liquor is safe ; from the moderate use thereof, the habit may grow on him so gradually, that he becomes an habitual drinker, almost involuntary. Every man should have enough self-denial to abstain altogether. No matter how good may be the morals of a man, or how lofty his aspirations, a continued indulgence in the use of liquor will gradually rob him of these few re- deeming qualities and leave him an ob- ject of d lsgust. N o more can a man afford to drink than he can afford to associate with people of loose morals. No one has ever derived any benefit from low associ- ates, but on the other hand may have, by association, been dragged into the filth with them. Let us, when a man enters our Brotherhood, give him to understand that he must be a man in deed as well as in intention. If we would protect the widows and orphans we must keep our bulwarks strong. We hear from every side the murmurs and complaints of the laboring classes, of the injustice heaped upon them by corporate capital. There is but one way to remedy this injustice and that is to make ourselves its equal. Arouse yourselves from sluggishness and self-indulgence ; educate yourselves to a higher standard; think and reason for yourselves ; put aside all petty jealousies and be men ; put on the armor of self- denial and a determination to succeed and you certainly will not fail. Unless you educate yourselves and work in uni- son and harmony, iust so long will you be chained to th© chariot wheels of cor- porate capital. Which will you choose? Eaolet. The Boys at Moberly. Moberly, Mo., May 10, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : Although No. 54 is neither dead nor sleeping, I notice that letters from her are scarcer than white black birds ; it is not because the boys are not interested in the Magazine ; they all read it. In or- der to break the silence, and to let our absent members know that we are still above ground, I will put in a few words in behalf of No. 54. To begin, our Lodge has a membership of about ninety, all of whom are in good financial standing. We have a fine set of regalia, which we purchased about three months ago. We always hold one meet- ing a weea ; expulsions rarely occur, and when one takes place, it is usually for non-payment of dues. The Order can count on No. 54 for tober 267 men, and her record shows that the mem- bers live up to the motto. Our worthy Organizer, Bro. Stevens, was here a few weeks ago, just in time to assist us in paying our respects to Bro. Price and his bride. George Zang is our worthy Mas- ter, and he is a rustler; he keeps the boys to the chalk line. Frank Nebergall is our Financier, and everybody has a kind word and a shiny dollar for him. M. Cavanaugh was never known to be wanting when there was a literary citizen on hand. He is the Magazine Agent, and does credit to the position. The boys on the W., St. L. <fc P. R.R. have paved their way to wealth. Some time ago a committee waited on the Wa- bash management, and secured a raise of wages for firemen and hostlers. Bros. Zang and Nebergall represented Moberly. This being my first attempt at writing, and as the coal oil is getting low, I shall finish with best w ishes to our noble Or- der and every member therein. Renick Chunks. News From the Hub* Boston, Mass., April 22, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : Having a little leisure, I can think of no more profitable w*ay of using it than by sending you this communication, for the purpose of giving you some infor- mation concerning Brotherhood affairs at the Hub. Well knowing the deep inter- est we feel, one for the other, I herein shall briefly sum up the state of affairs of the Banner Lodge, No. 57, of Boston. First of all I desire to say that she has 154 members in good standing, and some fifteen or eighteen more applicants for membership, and if there is a Lodge in the United States or Canada, that can boast of more members than No. 57, I shall have to take back what I said about 57 being the Banner Lodge. Our worthy Master, Bro. A. W. Spurr, was recently promoted to the right hand side. Our Financier, Bro. J. C. Edwards, last year delegate to the convention, and our Secretary, Bro. R. P. S. Jones, are hard and earnest workers in the cause and, with the assistance of Jumbo Jenks and the “Salem War Horse,” No. 57 is well taken care of, under the present ad- ministration. Our other officers are equ- ally efficient in the discharge of their duties, and really I can’t see the slightest cause for complaint. Fully one-third of our members at the present time pull the throttle, and those recently promoted are Bros. Spurr and Digitized by v^.ooQle

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268 FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. Green on the B. & P., and Bro. G. H. Allen on the B. <fc A. Certainly, this speaks of prosperity and I am proud to know I have the honor to be a member of such a Lodge. There is at the present time such an interest manifested in Bos- ton that I think before the next conven- tion meets No. 57 will number fully 200 members in good standing. There is one road running out of Boston we have nev- er been able to secure any members from but are expecting to in the near future, and as the Brotherhood generally suc- ceeds in every thing that is right, so it will in this. A few more words and I am done. Thinking some who may read this may consider me boastful I will, in a measure, apologize by saying, “1 can’t help it; I am so proud of our Lodge.” May the glorious B. of L. F. have a long life, and I hope that Boston Lodge, No. 57, will not be found wanting in the good work of alleviating suffering humanity. Yours fraternally. Sweet. St. Thomas, Ontario. St. Thomas, Ont., April 4, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : It has been some time since any men- tion of No. 5 has been made, and I have been ordered to keep you posted a little better or the brothers will hire some one in my place. Bros. Cottrell and Barry are promoted, and running switch engines at Fort Erie. Bros. Slowey and Little are making up trains in the*Windsor yards. Bro. Brown is at Amherstburg, and Bros. O’Shea, McBain, Ryan and Harris are running switch engines here. Bros. Vail, Mc- Andrew and Westfall are running on the main line. Bro. Barker is running the “plug” run between Essex Centre and Amherstburg. By this you can see the B. of L. F. boys are getting along nicely. Bro. McPherson was promoted, but has taken his time, on account of a collision at Essex Centre, and has gone to Mani- toba. Bro. Baird is firing “Jumbo,” (No. 100) the new express engine, and says she is the darling. The Secretary of No. 5 is going North, to Manitoba, the first week in May. Look out for him, anyway. Bro. McAndrew is on the main line now, and so attends to his business as Financier again. Yours, No. 6. Notes From Rochester. Rochester, N. Y., April 16, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : Bros. Martin and Walters, members of the Syracuse Lodge, and the acknowl- edged cupids of the salt city, created quite a furor at the recent reception of Rochester Lodge, No. 99. Bros Mackie and Hulburt are the lat- est additions to the engineers’ list of No. 99. Our Magazine Agent, Mr. George Hartman, has gone and done it. Con- gratulation. George, but you should not have been so quiet about it. May your journey through, life be rcd(oil)ant with success and happiness. Bro. McCarthy, who fires the famous 110, made one of the fastest trips on rec- ; ord on the occasion of Mr. Vanderbilt’s recent trip from New York to Chicago. They ran 152 miles in 178 minutes, in- cluding three stops of three minutes each. Brother Hulburt, of Newark, N. J., paid us a visit last week. Before leav- ing, he was made the recipient of a nice present which, we have no doubt, he will cherish. Bros. Gould and McCarthy are culti- vating and receiving instruction in the manly art, and we have no doubt but that the scalps of Sullivan and the Maori will soon adorn the wigwams of the above named gentlemen. Engineer Cap. Sheedy enjoys dancing, but does not approve of moonlight quad- rilles. They are too rich for his blood. J. R. S. McKceit Lodge. Ottaw’a, Kan., April 18, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : Now that we know' for certain that the McKeen Lodge really does exist, our next object is to let our sister Lodges know that we are alive, and if all are as fortunate in their selection of Marazine Agents as we are, we know' of no better way of advertising ourselves than through the columns of the Magazine. Bro. Frisby is a worker, and “ tackles” everybody he meets, without regard to age, sex or religion, and seldom lets them go until they subscribe for the Magazine. Bro. Drum, who handles the switch en- gine at Cherry vale, isn’t doing very bad either. He got off his engine one day last week and went up town to get some tobacco, taking a copy of the Magazine with him. He did not go to sell the Magazine, for it wag not a good day to Digitized by v^ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 260 sell, and besides he only had a few moments time, but he managed to get nine subscribers while there, “all the same,” and we think that pretty good under the circumstances. Our Master, Bro. Reese, is doing splend- id, and we all feel much eucouraged by the good attendance, but it seems pretty hard to keep Bro. Platt away from his g^rl every Sunday afternoon. Our Financier, Bro. Arthur Hill, says he finds there is more responsibility in the position he occupies than he imag- ined, and that the “ notches” in his books don’t seem to go right, but I guess Bro. Hill will get along all right. Several of the boys are anxious to join, and are only awaiting a good opportunity. Altogether we think we are getting along first rate, and I “ spicion ” that some of those who imagined we had “bit off more than we could swallow,” will find that we are pretty good on the chaw and swallow’ business. Railroad men gener- ally are. “One of Um.” Death of Harlow Smith. Syracuse, N. Y., April 12, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : For the first time since its organization Fortuue Lodge, No. 120, has been called to mourn the death of one of its mem- bers. Bro. Harlow A. Smith, of East Syra- cuse, was called from earth on the after- noon of April 9. He leaves a loving wife to mourn his early death. He was a young, energetic man, of whom no more need be said than that he was an honest man. The members of the Lodge did all in their power to lighten the grief of the mourning relatives. They expressed their sympathy for the living and respect for the dead by attending the funeral in a body and presenting a pillow of flowers with the letters B. L. F. thereon. The bearers were Bros. Ackerman, Cummins, Walters, Vrooman, Vickers and Flana- gan. After a prayer at the house, the re- mains were conveyed on the train to Kirkville, where an able sermon was de- livered by Rev. Mr. Fisk, of this city, from the first chapter and eighth verse of Revelation. The burial services were conducted ac- cording to the rites of the Brotherhood ; after which all the members of the Order and the minister were invited to the home of Mrs. Smith’s parents, who reside in that place ; here they were served with a bounteous repast, previous to their re- turn to their homes. Each knew by these hospitalities and the thanks ten- dered them that their efforts were greatly appreciated. Mrs. Smith requested that the flowers be brought back to the city, that she might have them photographed. May the sudden death of the brother, sad though it be, serve as a warning to all who have anyone dependent upon them to provide for them in time, as did Bro. Smith. Let those who already belong to the Order be watchful of its interests, and be earnest workers for the good of the cause. No. 120. Perry’s Imposter. Perry, Iowa, April 30, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : Although No. 124 is a new Lodge, the boys wrork like old members. Every one feels that he has his share of the work to perform, and each one assumes his re- sponsibilities like a man. Our meetings are well attended, and at each meeting we do good work. We were a little un- fortunate in the beginning by having taken into our ranks one Mike Maloy, who defrauded us. If any of the boys chance to meet him, treat him as all frauds and dead beats deserve to be treated. Although we were a little weak- ened by his robbery, it wras no death blow to us, and by banding together like men wTe soon rallied again. Trusting that this will find space in the columns of the Magazine, I am Fraternally yours, G. G. Personals from El Paso. El Paso, Texas, March 6, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : Hoping you wdll publish these few items in our valuable Magazine, it is with feelings of pleasure I announce the suc- cess of New Year Lodge, No. 135, which was organized in this city, January 2, 1883, by Bro. F. P. Sargent, assisted by Bros. Spahr, Diety, Kingsley, Brown and Messenger, of No. 94, also Bro. Draper, of No. 19, with nine Charter members ; since then, we have come to the front with rapid strides, our membership now num- bering thirty, wdth several applications for admittance. We meet the second and fourth Sundays of each month, at 7:30 p. m., at Odd Fellows’ Hall, and any Bro. who happens this way will be gladly welcomed. Digitized by CjOOQle

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27« FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Bro. Luff, our noble Master, is running switch engine in the S. P. yard, with Bro. Messenger at right. Bro. Grupe is doing likewise at El Paso Del Norte, Mexico, in service of Mexican Central. Bro. Windi- ate is handling the throttle on switch engine at Toyah, for the Texas and Paci- fic. The only thing that troubles him is he cannot attend meetings. Bro. Bur- rough is hostlering at S. P. Round House with Bro. Redmond, with plenty of grief at nights. Our Financier, Bro. Mast, says, boys, remember the first of the month is bound to come and I will be among you. For what? why, monthly dues, of course. We heard Bro. Coghlin inquiring after an easy method for cleaning brass, as he has a splendid new Roger on passenger on the M. C. Can any Bro. favor him ? Where are Bros. Matthews and Kingsley. Bros. Shannon and Draper sav they don’t see why an engine wants to break down and keep them away from meeting. Bros. Cooke, Blaine, Cochran, Caskey and Boyers are playing with bango on the M. C. Bro. W. Smith says the 100 is a “ daisy ” but he don’t like Trinad coal. Our Magazine a^ent is pondering over the loss of his girl. Never mind, Bro. Matthews. We go East next time. Am sorry to see Bros. Wheeler, Smith, Scott, Gadley and Berger depart from among us. Remember, brothers, your Lodge and our grand, good motto of B., S. and I. and you will always prosper. Hoping other brothers will encourage the correspondence of our noble Maga- zine, I am Yours fraternally. Wonder. Among the Boys at El Paso. El Paso, Texas, March 25, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : This being an off dav with me, I know of no better way to employ my leisure time than by letting you know how New Year Lodge, No. 135 is progressing in the work of the Brotherhood. You would be sur- prised if von were here to see how much interest the members take in the welfare of the Lodge. Applications for member- ship are coming in at every meeting and new members are beinjjj added to the rolls with astonishing rapidity. We are very careful, however, to admit only good men, and in a short time we hope to have a Lodge that will compare, with strength and quality, with the best in the South- west. We consider that we have one of the best men in the State for a leader and an equally good one for Financier. We have with us Bro. Wheeler, of No. 74. He is not very big but stirs the boys up in the duties of membership. Bro. Mes- senger may also be mentioned among our active men — he is familiary known as the “Night-hawk” and is now breaking draw-heads in the yard with the “48, but he is also getting in good work for the Lodge. R. D. Smith is forwarding coal for the Air Line and Fred Beaumont, of No. 45, is Baggage Smasher General for El P. Bro. Shannon claims to have the best engine running into El Paso and for the present we will allow him to enjoy that distinction. Bro. Draper, of No. 19, will soon be one of us. He is one of the S. P.’stru8ty engineers and a great friend to all the boys. Billy Smith wants to know what to do in case an engine slips a valve-stem. Will some of your readers please inform him? Mr. J. Bonner, the M. M. of the S. P. at this point, is a general favorite among all the boys. He is strict in the enforcement of the company’s rules, but impartial and just in the treatment of his men. We like him, and hope we may always have the good fortune to serve under his administration. I am, as ever. Guess. A Voice From the Gulf City. Gulf City, Tex., April 8, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine. Instructor Stevens paid us a welcome visit on February 20tn and we called a special meeting, at which he acted as pre- siding officer. We had two candidates and the initiatory ceremony was perform- ed with the ease that Sam alone can do it After transacting all the business, he ad- dressed us in very encouraging words and told us how the Order was progressing and that he was glad to say that 115 was doing her share ; he encourages only good workers; the drones and laggards he cuts and condemns as a burden on the Order, and we like him all the better for it. He left here for Temple and organized a Lodge at that point. We lose some of our Doys by that move, though we are sorry to lose them, we are glad to have a sister Lodge on the line of our road where we can visit and have a social chat. There is now a chance for all the boys to attend meetings and all can be active workers. Jim Stanton will wield the Master’s rod in a satisfactorv manner. We wish the boys of “ Midland” success. We are not orators here in Texas, neither are we gifted with the powers of elo- Digitized by Google

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 271 quence, but we are thinking men, and we give our thoughts to the Magazine. We nave carefully examined the columns of the Magazine, month after month{ seek- ing that which we did not find, viz : ad- dresses from our Grand Master and Vice Grand Master. It seems to us that the burthen of the Order is thrown on the Grand Organizer and Instructor. All Subordinate Lodges look to the Grand officers for encouragement. Not alone should our Grand Master and Vice Grand Master write an address every 3 or 4 months, but they ought to contribute something to the Magazine every month that will be instructive and encouraging. Bros., put on your thinking cape and wield the pen. We can make our Order second to none on this great continent, if we only “Act well our part There all the honor lies.” Mac. A Conductor’s Greeting. Centerville, Iowa, March 20, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : Thinking perhaps a line from this sec- tion might be of interest, we will venture to give you our little piece. The Maga- zine is an ever welcome visitor in our household, and gladly do we herald its coming. Glad are we to see the “ Knights of the Scoop” taking ‘‘Benevolence, So- briety and Industry” for their watch- word, realizing that in unity there is strength. Though not a member of the Order, we are ever ready to assist them in any undertaking they may deem ben- eficial to the society. Acting as we now are in the capacity of conductor, we feel highly honored when an engineer or fireman brings to us a man, and says: “Here is a brother engineer or fireman who is a member of Lodge No. ...” Warmly do we grasp his hand, and feel pleased that circum- stances permit us to form the acquain- tance of such a one and enjoy his society while passing over the division, for well enough does every railroad man know what such an introduction means. During the past winter business ha6 been exceedingly good on our division (the M. I. & N. division of the W. St. L. A P.), and most of our old firemen have been promoted to the right side, a well earned and well deserved position ; though I must say the boys will find they have many more responsibilities than when acting chief manager of the “ pick and shovel.” They are all doing well, however, and promise to become noble and true “ Knights of the Throttle.” Go ahead, boys, and may success ever attend you. Hoping you will not become disgusted with this, our first effort, wre will proceed to wind up our communication, for the “call boy loometh up in near proximity to our front gate. Zaciiariah of Old. United We Stand ! Philadelphia, Pa., April 11, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : I am so elated over the present condi- tion of No. (10 that I not refrain from giving you a few notes for publica- tion. I am proud to say that No. 60 is growing so rapidly that at our last meet- ing we had not enough regalia to go around. We took in four new members, and with six applications waiting, we are doing a rushing business. With another year as prosperous as the past has been, we will have reached the point that we have so long looked forward to. What members we have are of the right mater- ial, and such as will make a Lodge a per- manent addition to any Order. We greatly appreciate the Magazine, and our Magazine agent, Bro. Shepherd, faithfully does his work in adding to the list of its subscribers. Another word for “Shep.” When he goes out collecting, he takes an oil can and lubricates the boys’ pockets to make the money come out easily. This may give some of the other Financiers an idea. Besides “ Shep,” there are others who deserve great praise for the assistance they give in the work. Wishing the B. of L. F. a long and prosperous voyage, I am, Fraternally yours, O. C. Brainerd Personals. Brainerd, Minn,, April 1, 1883. Editors Firemen 's Magazine : Kindly allow me the pleasure of giving Brotherhood news from the North- west. Pine City Lodge, No. 81, blooms forth like the coming Spring, with her half hundred members and we are en- abled to say that we can hold as nice a meeting twice each month, writh equally as many members present as any of her sister Lodges. A great many of her mem- bers having been promoted within the last few months, shows very plainly that the B. of L. F. still retains her princely rank. We were greatly pleased with a short visit of a few days from our gentlemanly Digitized by v^.ooQle

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272 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Bro. H. Curray, who has been running switch engine m St. Paul, but will prob- ably take the main line on his return from a visit among his friends and rela- tives. Our Financier, Bro. Waltham, and wife, have lately returned from an extended visit among friends and rela- tives in Pennsylvania. Our esteemed Master, Bro. Boedecker, also Bros. Benton and G. W. Vanfell, have been visiting friends and relatives in a warmer clime but have now all returned to their re- spective positions on the Northern Pa- cific. We are also pleased to note the very recent promotions of one of our good members, Bro. A. D. Smith having been the favored one, is now running on the Dacota Division of this road. There are to be a great many more promotions in the course of a very few months. We congratulate them with all our heart, trusting that the honor conferred upon them has and will be worthily bestowed. Bro. Frank Andrews, I am told, is con- templating something besides a “ Mogul engine. If such be the case, Bro. Frank, we congratulate you. We remain, very respectfully yours. L. Our Guiding Star. Milwaukee, Wis., April 28, 18S3. Editors Firemen's Magazine : Our Lodge, Guiding Star, No. 130, has been organized since November 19, 1882, and not one member 1ms had either time or “sand” to write to the Magazine and let our sister Lodges know how we are getting along. At the last meeting, how- ever, it was resolved to elect some mem- ber to write, and if these lines do not come to grief in the editor’s waste-basket, the members of 130 can have the supreme pleasure of reading about themselves and their doings. Our Lodge numbers twenty members and we have ten applications on file. No. 130 is proud of two of her members who have laid down the scoop and taken hold of the throtile; Bro. Warren Search, on the <J. & N. W. R. It., and Bro. Frank Search, on the C. M. & St. P. R.R. Both will makegood engineers. Our worthy Master, Bro. Buckley, is hostlering for the C. & N. W R.R., at this place. He makes a good Master. Bro. Grant had a close call the other day, be- ing on an engine which tried to pass a train on the main track. Bro. Buckley says he would not have “collared” the knob if the Jew had not charged so much for the desk, but he says he would not have taken it at all if he had only known how the “boys” were going to “jump” on him for it. We all take great pride in the Magazine and we all look for its coming each month. It is the loss of them all, and no mistake. May it always be as fine, and long live its editors, who have w orked so hard to make it w hat it is. This is going to be a short letter, but as there is nothing of any importance to write about it cannot very well be other- wise. We have fine meetings and the boys all attend if they possibly can. If anything else is going on they choose the Lodge room in preference, which goes to show w’hat an interest they take in the B. of L. F. Yours in B. S. & I. Pedro. Battle Creek, Michigan. Grand Ratios, Mich., April 18, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine: As a reader of our Magazine and a member of No. 84, I find that my Ijodge has not had a communication in since the opening of the new year; if you will grant me a little space I will w’ritea short communication. Our Lodge is in excellent condition and numbers about fifty members. We have no trouble in keeping our members in good standing, for when our Financier, Bro. Kelley makes his rounds the boys know that he is in earnest and the cash must come. I r'egret very much that 1 am so situated that I cannot attend meet- ings, but my heart is in the work, and laboring under the disadvantages I do, I shall do w hat little I can to promote the interest of the Order. The B of L. F. boys have three engines on the Kalamazoo Division of the L. S. and M. S. R.R This Division has four freight, four passenger, one work train and two yard engines. Our freight en- gines are all Hinkley’s make. Although we make good time on this road we have been very much annoyed this past win- ter wdth snow. The north bound trains carry coal and merchandise; the south bound carry mostly lumber. Our shops are located at Elkhart, Ind. Mr. Geo. Stephens, our M. M., also resides at Elkhart. Before closing I desire to say that our Magazine Agent, Bro. J. Randolph, has done excellent work this year and never lets an opportunity of selling a book go by unnoticed. Wishing much for the good of our Brotherhood, I am Kit. Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. From New Tear Lodge. El Paso, Tex., March 18, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : I notice a great deal of news in the Magazine, and, if acceptable, would like to say a few words for No. 135. There are four roads running into this point, so we have no difficulty in selecting good material. On New Year’s day we started out in the work of the Order with nine charter members. For a long time we were troubled about securing a hall, but now that we have a meeting place, we are going to the front in fine style. We now have twenty-seven members, and more coming in at every meeting. Good judgment was displayed in the se- lection of our officers, as they are all faithful to their duties. C. Luff, as Mas- ter, is the right man for his place, and makes all the boys toe the mark. A. C. Mast receives our money, and takes good care of it. F. B. Windiati, called “ Windy ” for short, is our Secretary, and does up the work of his office in good style. J. B. Matthews, our Magazine Agent, is a terror on the question of the Magazine. The merchants here sub- scribe willingly, for they know that there is no alternative for them. Among our promotions are Bros. Grupe and Windiati, very small men, but of good material. “ Windy ” tried to bribe the carpenter to raise his seat-box eight inches, so that he could look out of the front window. Bro. Coughlin has laid aside the banjo, and gone to hostlering. Bro. Draper, of No. 19, Bro. Wheeler, of No. 74, and Bro. Messenger, of No. 94, are good workers, and we are proud to enroll them under our banner. You may expect some good reports from this locality in the near future. Yours in B., S. & I., Banjo Player. Death of Wm. Burgoyne. South St. Louis, Mo., April 26, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : I make it my duty to write this com- munication in behalf of our late Bro. Wm. Burgoyne, who was killed while in the discharge of his duty in the St. L., I. M. and S. K.R., on March 20, 1883, at Pilot Knob, Mo. He was one of the fin- est boys that belonged to our Lodge and there wasn’t a hardier fireman on the road. He was a man of the purest mor- als, had never tasted liquor in any form, nor had never used tobacco. One of those 273 noble souls, he left not an enemy but a host of mourning friends. While No. 21 misses him sorely, she is proud to have once had his name upon her rolls. He being a young man of about twenty-two years of age, the circumstances of his death are particularly distressing. His engineer, Bro. L. Lacy, wept like an in- fant when he found that Bro. Burgoyne was dead. This sad affair brought tears to the eyes of many and the entire com- munity seemed to mourn his death. Bro. Burgoyne leaves a mother and three sis- ters, who depended upon him for support. To these, we exteud our heartfelt svm- paty. It may be of some consolation to know that we will always hold Bro. Bur- goyne in kindest remembrance. A Friend. Benefits of Insnranee. Battle Creek, Mich., May 5, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : Perhaps there is nothing that as easily escapes the mind as does the matter of insurance escape the minds of our Broth- ers. The insurance ought to be almost a primary consideration of every member of the Order, if he desire to fulfill his du- ties as a brother, son and husband. We are not attending to our duties w hen we put aside our assessment notice and leave the Financier to await our convenience to pay the dollar we owe. We may think to pay it after the next trip, but let us remember that we may never make the next trip. This trip may be our last. Let us, therefore, give the matter our im- mediate attention, thereby relieving the Financier, and at the same time doing the greatest deed of charity for our families. Even though we do make the next trip, and the next, wre must pay our assess- ments promptly so as to keep our treas- ury replenished for the widow and or- phans of some less fortunate Brother. When we delay paying this, we are de- priving some Brother’s widow of the use of it. When we become members we obligate ourselves to meet all demands upon us promptly, and we must, there- fore, be as good as our promises. Our families feel secure in the knowl- edge that come what may they shall be protected by the B. of L. F. Let us see to it that they are protected. Think of this. Brother, and when you are called away let it not be said that you were in bad standing and not entitled to benefits. Pay promptly, and help the noble cause; instead of being a drag to theJOrder, do the wrork of an honest man. Fraternally yours, No. 84. Digitized by U.ooQle

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274 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. R. Van Harten, of No. 20, is on the right side. Fred. Windiate is pulling throttle in El Paso, Texas. Eli Drake, of No. 20, is stuying law at Iowa University. 0. D. Stevens is one of the wide-awake men of the Northwest. Geo. Shuster is now among the right- hand members of No. 63. Ed. Fisk, of No. 25, is the happy father of an eighteen pound boy. In the race for the largest membership No. 57 is leading her sister Lodges a stern chase. Bros. Holmes and Sharp, of No. 20, are about to leave Stuart ana try their luck in Dakota. J. Gleason, of Beacon Lodge, is among the right hand men now, and a good one he is, too. The members of No. 20 are in a new hall and their thoughts are now turning toward regalia. H. E. Moore, Financier of No. 97, is enjoying the reward of merit on the right side of nis engine. The boys of No. 25 wish Bro. Wm. Park house every success in his new field j of labor, at Huron, Dakota. The man who holds the gavel of Rose City Lodge No. 45 has not only a long name, but a long head as well. The boys of 127 say that Tom Arthur must hurry back. It seems that Tom went East on a visit and forgot about the beans. The members of H. B. Stone Lodge No. 122 are progressing finely. Several pro- motions have been made, with good pros- pects for others. The members of No. 83 return many thanks to the members of Northern Light, No. 127, for their kindness to Bro. H. King, of their Lodge. Orange Grove Lodge No. 97 is under the leadership of a careful, sound-minded man, who is awake to the demands of the hour. Elton is his name. Alex. Sutton, the genial Master of J. M. Raymond Lodge No. 49, is foreman of the Wabash Round House at Decatur, and isj>opular with everybody. Among the many officials of the C., M. A St. P. none is more respected than Mr. Williams, Master Mechanic, at Wells, Minnesota. It is said that Bro. McDermitt, of No. 56, has become a very able detective; any one requiring such service will do well to call on him. Thos. Davey, of 127, has collared anew Rhode Islander (124) and orders have been given him to go west. We shall miss him very much. Wm. Donnelly, Financier of No. 79, is a regular stalwart. Stauding just six feet m his stockings, the delinquents have a holy horror of him. R. S. Pike, of Boone, Iowa, has an ad- dition to his family in the shape of a son- in-law. The happy pair went to Maquo- keta, Iowa, on a wedding tour. The households of Bros. Marsh, Cham- pagne and Armstrong have each been blessed with a boy, lately arrived. Mu- tual congratulations are in order. J. D. Sharrah, of No. 82, was lately married to Miss Mary E. Deisth, of Min- neapolis. The boys say that Bro. Sharrah fully realizes his new responsibilities. Illinois has more miles of railroad than any other State in the Union. She also leads in the number of Lodges of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. Ip any one meets Bro. Chas. Morgan, of No. 88, and wonders why he holds his head so high, we would say — “it is a boy and weighs twelve pounds— sixteen oz. to the pound. Homer Baldwin, of Hercules Lodge, was recently married to Miss Margaret Stephenson at the residence of the bride’s parents. May happiness always be with them. The Magazine is indebted to C. A. Cripps, of Vincennes, for a fine mess of snipe recently received. They were fully appreciated and many thanks are returned for the favor. W C Vawtkr, of Evening Star Lodge, recently passed through Terre Haute and aid us a short visit. The firet look at im will convince you that he is a genuine Brotherhood man. Charles E. Barkman, of No. 1, was quietlv married on the 7th of April to Mias Mary E. Cassady. The facts came to light when his policy was transferred. Out of consideration for Charley’s shy- ness we will not let it go further. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 275 Few Lodges in the Order are honored with more worthy officers than those who preside over Clinton Lodge No. 34. No. 16 has adopted the business-like plan of making its members pay as they go, both in ana out of the Lodge. As a result of this measure o)d Vigo is free from rotten branches. On March 26 Bro. James Muhard took unto himself a partner for life, in the person of Miss Kitty Goodwin, one of the most esteemed young ladies of Evanston. May happiness and prosperity always be theirs. As a wedding gift, the members of No. 44 presented Bro. Thos. Halpin, worthy Master of their Lodge, with a magnificent Alhambra clock, for which Bro. Halpin and lady desire, through the Magazine, to return thanks. The members of Hawkeye Lodge No. 27 have a warm friend in Mr. Angos Sin- clair, foreman of the Round House at Cedar Rapids. Mr. Sinclair is a gentle- man who nas investigated our Order and endorses its principles. Bro. John Hill, of No. 59, has an engine with one and three-quarter legs, almost too lame to be any good, but then every- body knows John and a good many know that Barnuin has offered a big reward for him, sane or insane. We are very glad to learn that Fred Mingay, of Avon Lodge, No. 38, is up and around again. He desires to ex- press thanks to Bros. J. Scott, W. Davis and others of Dominion Lodge, No. 67, for their kindness to him while at Toronto. Oub Brotherhood has many warm friends among the members of Division 5, B. of L. E., at Los Angeles, Cal. We are glad to know that such men as Doc. Bear, James Hanley and Martin Wetzel are in sympathy with us. It gives us courage. Mr. Alex. McKenzie, a member of Division 125, of the Brotherhood of Loco- motive Engineers, lately deceased, was one of the few fortunate "members of his dangerous calling. He spent over a third of a century on the foot-board without an injury or a serious mishap. Joe Wheeler, of New Year Lodge, is pushing the circulation of the Magazine into the land of Montezuma. When last heard from he was heading for the City of Mexico, presumably for the purpose of checkmating Bro. Wilson, of No. 13, who lately worked our President (Arthur) for a subscription. 1 W. J. Rumsry, G. H. Russell, A. 8. Morse, C. A. Thebarge, R. Brigham and W. M. Fife, of No. 134, look exceedingly well on the right side. They have wound up their career as left handers. No. 77 does not wish to mention any names at present but if certain members from the C. C. R.R. do not attend meet- ings when they come to Denver for that purpose, they and their company will be made known. Ben. Mayo, of the Challenge Lodge, has deserted his brother bachelors ana entered the married state. Mrs. Mayo, nee Miss Spry, is a sister of Bro. Charles Spry of same Lodge, and is a welcome guest to the Brotherhood. No. 38 has been plentifully blessed. A fifteen pound boy came to the house of Bro. Bradshaw, where he was received and taken in. James Henderson is also harboring a little intruder. James Sparks ditto. Bro. Telford’s is a daughter. Bro. Hall, of 77, has returned from a visit to Canada. He speaks highly of the Canadian members, and the interest they take in the welfare of the Brotherhood. He says they are already making prepa- rations for their visit to fienver next Sep- tember. Bro. Lynes, Magazine Agent of 127, had an audience with “Little Bear” Indian Chief, at “Pile of Bones Station,” N. W. T., where he tried to convince him of the advisability of taking the Magazine. Lit- tle Bear could not see the point. If you persevere, Harry, you may win him over. The contributions to our Ladies’ De- partment, of Mrs. Sigourney, are becom- ing more and more interesting. We have the pleasure of publishing another in this issue, which will meet with the usual appreciation. Mrs. Sigourney has a host of admirers among the readers of our Magazine. Bro. Wm. E. Moct, of No. 21, is the father of the new Lodge at Palestine, Texas. Under his excellent manage- ment the Lodge starts out under propiti- ous circumstances. Bro. Mott takes an active part in the Brotherhood and we are glaa that he is located where there is so large a field for his good work. Ciias. A. Cripps, of Vincennes, returns thanks to H. C. Fox, engineer, and Albert Vogt, fireman, of the L. & N., for favors shown him on his recent trip to Carmi, in the matter of the settlement of the claim of the late Bro. Hills. Bro. Cripps speaks in high terms of the treatment bestowed upon him by these gentlemen. Digitized by CjOOQle

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276 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. We had the pleasure of meeting Frank B. Alley, recently, ex-Grand Master of the Brotherhood, who is now running an engine on the C. I. St. L. <fe C., and is very popular among the men. He is an active member of Eureka Lodge, No. 14, and takes a deep interest in the work of the Order. The many friends of Bro. J. M Dodge, who have known him as fireman and en- gineer, have cause to be proud of his success as a politician, for he is now fill- ing the position of Clerk of San Diego, county, California — a county that is larger than any of the New England States, ex- cept Maine. One of No. 88’s members writes us as follows: “Cupid haw again been on the warpath amongst our members. This time he suc- ceeded in fastening his golden arrow in the heart of Bro. Nat. Gorman. We had always hoped to retain jolly, good-natured Nat. In our circle of “ Bachelors of the Shovel,” hut he has left us forever. But we console our- selves with the hope that what is our loss will be another’s gain. Bro. Gorman and his bride certainly have the best wishes of all the members of No. 88.” Much earnestness was displayed by the members of Franklin Lodge, No. 9, at their recent meeting, attended by In- structor Stevens. Charles H. Mason, John J. Lauer and Wm. Zimmerman were appointed as a special committee to increase the circulation of the Magazine and to advance the interests of the Lodge generally. They are full of enterprise and their labor will not be without good results. St. Joseph Lodge No. 43 has just pur- chased a beautiful silk banner. It is a magnificent piece of workmanship. On one side it bears the motto of the Order and on the other the official badge and the name, number and location of the Lodge. The members of this excellent Lodge may well feel proud of their enter- rise, for they are the first to fling to the reeze a full-fledged banner of the Broth- erhood. The recent trip of W. H. Price, of 54, to Macon City, was for a good purpose. He returned with a blooming bride, Miss Lizzie Kearns, and was given a pleasant surprise by the members of his Lodge. About a dozen of them, marshaled by Instructor Stevens, who happened to be in the city, called on him and presented him with some very substantial tokens of their esteem. Bro. Price and wife have the best wishes of all for their future happiness. When the “ 18,” of New Mexico, ar- rives at Seneca Canon, on her homeward trip, and throws the glare of her head- light upon Tucson, 25 miles awTay, Mrs. Sargent begins to prepare supper for one of the best Financiers in the Brotherhood. J as. H. Case, of No. 59, recently took a trip to Minneapolis, where he is now employed and desires to extend through the columns of the Magazine his most hearty thanks to the following gentlemen for many favors received while on his journey: W. H. Fuller, of No. 25, engi- neers Charles Smith and Charles Ell and their firemen and all of the U. P. R.R. boys: Frank Nebergai.l, the energetic Fi- nancier of 54. was under the weather some time ago, and his doctor recom- mended a change of climate. Frank took the advice and rusticated awhile at Mis- souri City, and we are glad to learn that he has thoroughly recovered. Since get- ting back from there the boys insist tnat Missouri Citv has a “Dale’rof other at- traction for frank, besides the climate. Bro. Mike Phelan, of 119, looked as if he was highly pleased w’ith himself last Thursday. When asked if he had come in for anything good, his usually grave and sedate countenance beamed all over with smiles as he replied, you bet. It is a big bov, and for size he takes the cake round here. The boys all wish Bro. Phalen and wife great joy, and hope the new arrival may grow up to be a blessing to his parents, and to be like his father, a credit to the Order. They have an engine on the D. <fc R. G. R.R. with two stacks, two fire boxes and four fire doors, eight drivers and four cylinders, built after the Farlie pattern in England some eight years ago. The above company have always been at a great ex- pense to run this engine, as it is almost impossible to find one American born who can run the ‘‘blasted thing, you know,” and have usually had a man im- ported from the old country, but the chief difficulty was in getting a cross- eyed man who could see both stacks at the same time. The trouble, however, is now done away with, as the company have secured the services of Mich eat Lil- ies, wTho now manipulates the two “plugs” with the ease of a veteran. Bro. Lilies’ many friends will be sorry to learn that he is nearly cross-eyed in consequence, and will surely be red headed (or grey) before another w’eek. This will be sad news to No. 21, but still worse to his wife and children. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 277 The popular Financier of Eureka Lodge, No. 14, Bro. Win. Hugo, was made t he recipi- ent of a magnificent gold badge and emblem of the Order, by the members of bln Lodge. The presentation was made at a regular meet- ing of the Lodge, Bro. Al. Eusey making the Sresentation speech. The remarks of Bro. !usey were as fol low's : “ In behalf of Eureka Lodge, No. 14, 1 have the pleasure of presenting you with this tes- timonial of their esteem. You have proven frourself. through two terms of office, to be oyal to the interests of your Lodge and the Brotherhood at large. You have been faith- ful in the discharge of every duty of your position, and we, as members of the Lodge you have served so well, are not unmindful of the services you have rendered us. It is, therefore, with great pleasure that 1 perform this duty of bestowing upon you this well- deserved testimonial. The badge is emble- matical of the Brotherhood and we know that none could wear It with a better claim to our respect and esteem than you.” Brother Hugo manifested the utmost ap- preciation and responded in the following well-chosen words ; “I know how useless It is to attempt to con- vey to you my appreciation of the high hon- or just conferred upon me. I cau only assure you that yon have my thanks and my grati- tude for this generous token of your esteem. During my term of office I sought to do my duty, and to serve the best interests of the Lodge; and to know that my humble efforts have been so warmly appreciated, is an hon- or of which any man might well feel proud. I thank you again and again for your gener- osity, and pledge mvselr anew to the noble cause in which each and all of us are en- gaged.” AMUSEMENTS. LARAMIE, W'YOMING. Boomerang. That happy band of Jolly fellows, whose coat of arms is a pick und shovel, and who belong to Black Hills Lodge No. 89, Brother- hood of Locomotive Firemen, gave their fourth annual ball at Holliday’s Opera House last night. The vast dancing half was filled with a merry throng, who kept time with fly- ing feet to the inspiring strains of the Cheyenne orchestra until an early hour this morning. The affair was in every way a suc- cess, which was, in a great measure, due to the following committees, who performed their duties faithfully and well : Floor Managers— N. Z. Wood, James Car- roll, H. L. Bickford, W. E. Chrisman, Frank Pickard. Reception Committee— George Haskins, Thomas Lynch, E. Mansell. Door Committee— Frank McDermott, An- drew Cloughly. About 3o0 guests were present, which in- sures a profit on the affair for the firemen. PEORIA, ILLINOIS. W. F. Hynes Lodge No. 48 gave their first annual ball at House’s Opera House March 20. The hall was a success, both financially and socially, and will long be remembered by ah who participated. The ellbrta of tin- boys who temporanly laid down the pick and shovel were ably seconded by the numerous visitors In attendance, and all were deter- mined for a good time. Our expectations were more than realized, a more orderly and respectable zet of dancers and merry lunntln liCVel’ ttiwclublttl ill iiuunc B Hnil, The first thing that greeted the eye of the vis- itor on entering the hall was the beautiful manner in which the decorations were dis- played, the stage being particularly attrac- tive, being almost covered with evergreens that had been arranged by the boys who were lucky enough to be in town. Suspended across the stage were the letters, “ B. of L. F.,” which, indeed, looked beautiful; among our hall decorations were our Charter and a well executed photo of a locomotive, covered with evergreens. The Brotherhood here wishes to return thanks for the many favors shown them, particularly to the Peoria Turn- ers, and also to the ladles who so kindly as- sisted us. I m ust add right here that we were very glad to welcome Bros. Stewart and Dunn, of Garden City Lodge No. 50, from Chicago, and several other visiting brothers from Central Lodge No. 22, from Urbana, 111., under the guidance of Bros. Bush, Martin and others. We hope they succeeded in hav- ing a good time. ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. The first annual ball and reception of Roch- ester Lodge, No. 99, B. of L. F., was held at Odd Fellows’Temple, Wednesday evening, March 28, 1883, and was a grand success. The hall in Odd Fellows Temple was a marvel of taste and ingenuity. Flags of all nations, festoons and streamers, tastefully arranged, formed a pleasing spectacle. Immediately in front of the orchestra platform was a miniature loco- motive, which was kindly loaned for the occasion, by Mr. Hetzel. It attracted the ad- miration of all present. Over 250 couples were present, who enjoyed themselves to an early hour, tripping the light fantastic. About midnight the guests sat down to a munificent supper, prepared by mine host Tibbetts, of New National Hotel, who not only surprised himself, but also the guests. Delegations were present from Buffalo, Syra- cuse and Dewitt. The reception was in charge of the following committees, to whom the success of the affair is largely due: H. L. Crouch, H. L. Crofut, S. Payne, W. E. Clough, I). C. Frost, J. Milliman, D. Thomson, H. Me ink, Committee of Arrangements. F. Webster, J. Salley, J. Shannon, M. Hul- bert, J. Keating, Reception Committee. R. Thomson. T. Mackey, W. E. Upton, C. W. Beach, A. Sharp, J. Brewer, Floor Com- mittee. The Brotherhood have reason to congratu- late themselves on this, tlielr first reception. This Lodge is in a flourish lug couclltion. Though not quite two years old, it has over 75 members, of whom over 25 have been pro- moted to the right side and are all doing themselves credit in their new positions. There are many other members, who were not on the committee, that deserve thanks, but we extend to them and all others who contributed to the success of the reception our heartfelt thanks and assure them that their kindness will not be forgotten. EVANSTON, WYOMING. The Sweewater, Gazette publishes ,the fol- lowing elaborate account of the ball recently given Dy Morning Star Lodge, No. 88. It wag one of the most brilliant affairs ever given In that locality: Digitized by C.ooQle

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m FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. “On last Friday evening, the 16th inst.. Evanston, Uinta county, was the scene of one of the most brilliant gatherings that has ever been held in the Rocky mountains. For some time the citizens of Evanston, previous to the dance, were flushed with excitement, and the event was looked forward to with no small degree of interest by a large circle of people outside of the capital of Uintacounty. During rhe day the Fireman’s Ball was the whole theme of conversation, and the quest- ion. “Are you going to the ciance to-night,” received almost a unanimous respous in the affirmative. At 8 o’clock, as the last sound of the clock died away, the doors of the Mountain Trout House were promptly thrown open and the gay couples began to arrive. Before half an hour had elapsed the seats were occupied by the fairest of the fair, the mother and maiden sitting side by side, bent on hearty enjoyment, loe gentlemen present represented every kind or business, and the spirit was universal on their part to add to the general harmony. The ball was opened with the grand march, which was uniquely performed in the shape of a heart. At its conclusion the regular programme was taken up, and quadrille, waltz and polka fol- lowed each other in quick succession. Mirth and fun flowed fast and furious, and at the call of every dance by the managers the floor was readily occupied. Fourteen sets were on the floor at each quadrille, still there was no crowding and all danced with a vim. The floor managers, Messrs. F. Gunnell, N. Gor- man, J. J. LeCaln aud J. S. Hand, were assi- duous in their elforts to do justice on every occasion, and the care they took in the prop- er introduction of strangers was particularly noticeable. About 12 o’clock supper for 20 couples only was announced, and the man- agement of this part of the proceeding by J. J. LeCaln was highly commendable. On the point of each fork was fastened a button- hole bouquet, which were highly prized by the ladies. These bouquets were tne gifts of Mr. P. Peterson, the Master of tbe Lodge, who Is held in liign esteem by all his brother members. When Fireman Quigg was killed in the accident near Alrny switch last Janu- ary. Mr. Peterson took a lay off from work to attend personally to the proper burial of his deceased brother and the members of the Lodge, appreciating his services, presented him with an order on the treasurer for a small amount as an expression of their re- spect to him for the noble way in which he performed his duty. Mr. Peterson consented to accept the order, but his Inner manly feel- ings forbade the use of the money for his own benefit, and he forwarded the money to Chicago with an order for button-hole bou- quetts to the full amount. The viands were served up in recherche style by attentive aud neatly attired waitresses, and the guests did full justice to the many delicacies placed be- fore them. The tables were set five times and the last were prepared with as much care and taste as the first. The committee of reception consisted of Messrs. L. Blackamjr., Joe Stevenson, Jos. Mahand and D. Hamilton, aud to them a special vote of thanks is accorded for their courtesy in the cloak room. Mr. P. Peterson acted as doorkeeper, and his gentlemanly deportment was favorably commented on both by friends and strangers. Conspicuous among those who attended the bail were General Superintendent E. Dickson and wife, Division Superintendent C. E. Wurtell, Chief Despatch er Andy Leg- gett, Agent Frank Foote and wife, Sheriff Le Cain and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Riepen, Justice Castle, Judge Parks, etc., etc. Green River was represented by Mr. 8. K. Jackson, foreman of the car shops. Engineer Dick Behmer and wife, ex-8heriff P.H. McPhee and wife, and Mr. Tarbell. Mr. J. K. Graff, from Almy, and Mr. Carleton, from Htlland, were also present. Special mention is due Mr. and Mrs. Water- man. of the Mountain Trout House, for their indefatigable efforts in making the evening one of pleasure and relaxation. And thus the first annual ball of the bold and daring flreraen has passed away, but the interest it has created will live in delightful anticipa- tion of those that are yet to come in after years. SPECIAL NOTICES. Bro. H. C. Brown, of 119. is requested to cor- respond with the Financier of his Lodge, W. Carmichael, 1. C. R. Station, River du Loup, Quebec. D. H. Dill, T. W. Bailey and Thomas Burns, of Inter-State Lodge No. 02. are requested to correspond with John Kline, Texarkana, Arkansas. Bros. James O’Leary, Ed.Maloy, John Ruby. Alex. Burt and James Hughey, of No. 59. will please correspond with the Financier of their Lodge and save trouble. Address L E. Wade, L. Box N, El Moro, Col. John Tipping and James C. Hall, of Pride of the West Lodge No. 0, are requested to cor- respond with the Financier of their Lodge. Bros. Jno.T. Gladstone. E. E. Neerand J.F. McQuade, of No. 183, are hereby requested to correspond with the Financier of their Lodge. G. W. Andrews, H. Adair, Wm. Enos, J. J. Gay ton, W. J. Hagerty, M. Kennedy, J. Leaf ana F. LaMountalu will please correspond with the Financier of Lodge No. 77. O. Dailey and G. C. Fisher, of Golden Gate Lodge No. 91, are requested to correspond with the Financier of their Lodge. E. H. Thomas and Frank Cooper, of Pilot Lodge No. 124, are hereby directed to com- municate with their Financier. J. Fleming. Wm. Smith, L. L. Baker and T. C. Boag, of no. 97, are hereby requested to correspond with the Financier of their Lodge. XICHAEL MALOY. We are .authorized by Pilot Lodge, No. 124, to publish the following card : ‘‘We desire to caution you against a first- class fraud and dead beat in the person of Michael Maloy, formerly a member of Pilot Lodge, No. 124. While holding the position of Magazine Agent, he absconded with the funds of the Lodge, to the amount of 827. He Is a smooth talker and may And others to Impose on. This is the reason that we pub- lish this card.” DEATHS AND DISABILITIES. B. G. 8ITTLER, of Progress Lodge, No. 105, died of Typhoid Fever, March 19. His policy is payable to his mother, Mrs. Mary E. Sittler. WM. STEWART, of Vigo Lodge, No. 16, was killed March 30 by a detached train of cars running into his engine. His policy is payable to his mother. Mrs. C. W. Stewart. Digitized by C.ooQle

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firemens magazine. 279 HARLOW A. SMITH, of Fortune Lodge, No. 120, died of general Peritonitis. April 9. His policy Is payable to his wife, Mrs. Harlow A. Smith. H. A. SPRAGUE, of Onward Lodge, No. 41, died of Bright's Disease, Jan. 24. Being uuder suspension at the time of Ills death, for non-payment of the December assessment, his policy was ren- dered null and void. * LETTERS OF THANKS. Chicago, III., May 1, 1883. 7b the Officers and Members of Chicago Lodge , No. 95, B. of L. F.: Oehtlemkn : I return you, one and all, my most heartfelt thanks for your kind remem- brance of me in presenting me with a copy of resolutions In a frame, which, I can assure you, I will always look upon as one of the greatest gifts of my life, coming as it does, from so grand and noble an Order as you rep- resent. Hoping that every fireman through- oat the land, who has the Interest or welfare of himself or those depending upon him, at heart, will soon fall into your ranks and be- come good and faithful members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, I re- main Yours, Minnie B. Kinnik. Sleepy Eye, March 25, 1883. To the Officers and Members of the Brotherhood Of Locomotive Firemen : Gentlemen: I have Ah Is day received of W. W. Williams, Agent of Insurance of Di- vision 05, the sum of one thousand dollars (81,000), in full, as payment of insurance on my late son's life, for which please accept my sincere thanks. Very respectfully, Mrs. P. A. Stofford. Cleveland, Ohio, April 23, 1883. To the Officers and Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen : Gentlemen : Please accept ray thanks for the draft this day received from T. H. Sheppard, Financier of Forest City Lodge, No. 10, for one thousand dollars (81,000), on nc- oount of the death, in June last, of my son Thomas E. Btoneman. I also wish to ex press my appreciation of the personal acts of kind- ness of the Brotherhood immediately follow- ing the death of my son. May the Associ- ation ever prosper and continue to be a bless- ing to firemen and their families is the prayer of Yours respectfully, Mrs. H. Stonkman. St. Joseph, Mo., April 17, 1883. To the Officers and Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen : Gentlemen : 1 have received, through Mr. W. L. McClure, Financier of your Lodge, a draft for one thousand dollars, the amount due me by the death of my brother, J. Muse, of your Lodge. I feel very much in debt to your Order tor the kindness shown me, and hope to have your sympathy. I shall ever remember you as long as time Btays between me and eternity. I am glad to know that my brother left friends and not enemies. I am pleased to know that if his mother and sister could not be with him in the hour of death, that his Brother Firemen were. Respectfully yours, Mary Duncan. BENEFICIARY STATEMENT. OFFICE OF THE GRAND SECRETARY AND TREASURER, B. OF L. F. Terre Haute, Ind., May 1, 1888. To Subordinate Lodges : Sirs and Brothers: The following is a statement of the Beneficiary Fund for the month ending April 30, 1883: RECEIPTS. 0 * ® bO 1 2$ *3 £8 la J® N .35 1 a 1 aO Total. Lodge No.| 2 Kg if s?j n 'a 2S St? X c 8 * Total. 1 82 00 830 00 832 00 60 1 00 42 00 43 00 2 11 00 18 00 29 00 67 13 00 54 00 67 00 3 10 00 111 00 121 00 68 2 00 20 00 22 00 4 6 00 22 00 28 00 69 4 00 32 00 36 00 5 7 00 32 00 39 00 70 13 00 22 00 35 00 0 1 00 $1 00 2 00 71 12 00 29 00 41 00 7 72 1 00 77 00 78 00 8 11 00 ’20 00 31 00 73 2 00 31 00 33 00 9 3 00 10 00 13 00 74 7 00 31 00 41 00 10 4 00 42 00 40 00 76 23 00 70 00 99 00 11 68 00 58 00 70 20 00 23 00 43 00 12 43 00 75 00 118 00 77 34 00 54 00 88 00 18 1 00 08 00 89 00 78 51 00 51 00 14 500 77 00 82 00 79 5 do 30 00 35 00 15 7 00 37 00 44 00 80 89 00 39 00 10 17 00 100 00 117 00 81 12 Oil 16 00 28 00 17 27 00: 32 00 . . . 59 00 82 23 00 53 00 76 00 18 3 00 80 00 33 00 83 19 32 ob 32 00 84 38 do 88 00 20 2 00’ 34 00 36 00 85 32 (X) 15 UG 1 do 88 00 21 7 00 52 00 59 UU 80 12 Ou 48 00 60 00 22 600 31 00 40 00 87 9 00 15 00 24 00 23 2 00 23 00 25 00 88 24 37 00 37 00 89 25 16 00 21 00 37 00 90 2 (K) 9 do 11 do 26 5 00 40 00 45 00 01 31 OO 31 00 27 2 00 63 00 05 00 92 17 OO 5 00 22 00 28 8 00 42 00 50 00 93 30 do 30 00 29 94 2 00 51 00 53 00 30 7 00 18 OO 25 00 95 61 00 78 00 139 00 31 18 00 55 00 73 00 96 28 do 28 00 82 3 00 28 00 81 00 97 *8 00 54 OO 62 00 38 Ji2 00 41 00 48 00 98 29 00 29 00 34 31 00 : . . . 31 00 99 ’ll 00 40 00 51 00 35 0 00 25 00! . . . 31 00 100 4 00 1 00 5 00 30 22 00 53 001 . . . 76 00 101 2 00 03 do 65 00 37 56 00 . . . 55 00 102 22 00 22 00 38 4 do 01 00 . . . 05 00 103 1 00 1 00 39 48 00 48 00 104! 4 00 . . . • ’3 00 7 00 40 9 00 53 00 68 00 120 00 106 2 00 29 00 31 00 41 4 00 5 00 9 00 100 21 00 21 00 42 19 00 19 00 107 0 00 25 00 31 00 43 69 00 60 00 108! 20 00 20 00 44 23 00 23 00 100 7 do 27 do 34 00 45 5 00 50 00 55 00 1101 2 00 10 00 . . . 18 00 40 10 00 27 00 37 00 111 6 00 20 00 26 00 47 1 00 91 00 92 00 112 37 00 87 00 48 34 00 34 00 113 12 00 12 00 49 19 00 17 00 30 00 114 18 00 18 00 50 25 00 38 00 63 00 116 21 00 21 00 51 1 00 40 00 41 00 110 . . 21 00 21 00 52 117 41 00 . • . 41 00 53 28 00 28 00 118 8 00 8 00 10 00 54 7 do 07 00 74 00 119 13 do 18 00 56 7 00 24 00 31 00 120 23 00 23 00 50 2 00 18 00 20 00 121 17 00 17 00 57 20 00 100 00 129 00 122 80 do 80 00 58 23 00 23 00 123' . 86 00 80 00 59 2 00 84 00 86 00 124' .. . 00 6 00 57 00 63 00i 125 . . . 01 49 00 79 00 128 001 126! . . . 20 do 26 00 02 200 26 00 28 00! 127! .. . 2200 38 00 00 00 08 8 00 37 00 45 00 128 1 00 9 00 10 00 04 . . . 129 65 4 do 88 00 37 00! 130 Digitized by v^.ooQle SS8SSSS38SSSSSSS3 -8888 - -8888888883888888888888888888888888 - -888

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PlREMEN’8 MAGAZINE. 280 BENEFICIARY STATE BENT. (Continued.) 181 132 183 m 135 136 137 138 139 140 Back Assess ’ts Assess >t 23 and 24. Total. Lodge No. 3 •8 a ml < I'd | a 8 as n Assesses 23 and 24. Total. $10 00 $10 oo| HI 815 00 $15 00 $1 00 914 00 15 00| 1142' . . . 2 00 21 00 23 00i 143 1 00 19 00 144 145 . . . 20 00j 146 147 $6 (K) 6 00 20 00 20 00 148 19 00 19 00 149 • • • 18 00 13 00| 150 ▲DH88ION8 BT CARD. 34 ;L. M. Clark 48 P. J. Smith 61 C. F. Smith . . . . 08 Oeo. Phillips . 74 W. D. Schellinger 102 W. E. Ennis . . . 103 A. M. Cronin . . . 127 J. Brownlee . . . 128 F. J. Mersereau . . 130 T. E. Klehui .... 130 F. E. Maynard . . Balanoe on hand April 1 $1,542 50 Received daring month 5,378 00 Total $6,920 50 DISBURSEMENTS. By Claims, 44, 45, 40, 47 and 48 95,000 00 Balance on hand May 1 91,920 50 Respectfully Submitted, EUGENE V. DEBS, G. 8. A T. LIMITED WITHDRAWALS. Issued Lodge No. Names. To join Lodge No. 12 F. E. Maynard i 130 12 F. J. Mersereau . . 1 128 28 E. J. McQuirk 1 38 J. P. Bender ! 38 Robert J. Turnbull j 47 38 J. H. James ! 47 M. Genper | 124 66 i Wm. Moxam i 47 68 J C. F. Smith I 68 Geo. Phillips 1 85 Chas. Eastwood 131 85 Benj. Carter 1 81 91 D. Culderwood 1 148 91 G. Vogeley I i 143 91 8. Lyons ! 143 91 J. Garvey 143 91 G. W. Snook 143 117 Win. Newcomb 1 151 FINAL WITHDRAWALS. 6 bL •o 3 Names. . 6 u 2 Names. 13 Richard Griffith.! 50 D. Holland. 27 Geo. Fitzgerald. 1 85 James Burke. 30 Frank Cosley. 86 Martin Peterson. 34 Geo. Howell. 1 92 J. J. Bartholomew 35 Isaac Far is. | 131 H. A. Brooks. REINSTATEMENTS. Lodge. Names. * V X Names. 10 J. C. Sadler. 61 O. Chase. 22 R. A. Holmes. 75 S. W. Booz. 31 Dennis Geross. EXPULSIONS. 5 5 8 9 9 9 12 12 16 21 21 21 21 21 25 28 36 37 37 44 47 47 47 47 49 49 50 54 54 54 54 54 54 61 61 61 67 77 83 85 85 85 86 85 99 109 111 111 111 Names. Cause. Wm. Little . . Jos. Grant . . . Lerov Craig . . Ed. Gimbey . . Wm. Gibbons . A. H. Crawford H. Adams . . . Jno. Broderick W. H. Achey . A. AtkinB . . . B. Bowen . . f L. Fisher . . . H.Oben house . W. Woods . . . L. Kennedy . . Jno. Harding . Wm.Beeiner . C. W. Knecht . W. E. Lillard . Jno. Higgins . P. H.Kane . . T. Mulherron . . |C. A. Millspaugh. Ed. Slionegan . . Jno. I vers . . . . Jno. Barnett . Albert Vye . . C. E. Frampton J. J. Mclver . . J. P. Gardner . J. Neety .... J. W. Moore . . R. R. Wray . . Jno. Larkin. . J. Harrity . . . M. F. Cannon . R.G. Silcox . . James Kyle . . Wm. Morrow . Walter Kendall J. Gleason . . . | J. Leaf J. Shepherd . . D. G. Coulson . M. N. Geiser . . W. B. Norton . Jno. Bowrie . . H. H. Whitney Frank Jacobs . . Wm. McLorley . John Rodgers . . Chas. Wills . . Mike Kennedy Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Contempt of Lodge. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Defrauding Lodge. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-paymeut of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-paymeut of dues. Non-nayment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-paymeut of dues. Non-payment of dues. Defrauding Lodge. Non-payment or dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Nou -payment of dues. Nou-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE, 281 RESOLUTIONS. Chicago, III., May 1, 1883. At a regular meeting of Chicago Lodge No. 86, the following resolutions were unani- mous! v adopted : Resolved , That the thanks of this Lodge be gratefully tendered to the beloved mother of our once highly esteemed brother. Thomas Normlle, now deceased, for her kind remem- brance In presenting us with a fine large por- trait of our departed brother. Resolved , That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this Lodge and a copy be sent to the Firemen’s Magazine for publica- tion and also a copy to the donor. John Hayes, ) J. F. Sweeney, V Committee. William McFee. J Clinton, Iowa, April 2, 1888. At a regular meeting of Clinton Lodge No. 34, B. of L. F., the following resolutions were unanimously adopted : Whereas, In the death of Bro. J. S. Brewer- ton our Lodge has lost an honored and most worthy member, his mother a kind and duti- ful son ; therefore be It Resolved , That we extend to the sorrowing mother and sister of our late brother our heartfelt sympathy In this the hour of their affliction. Resolved , That copies of the above resolu- tions be sent to the Clinton papers and Fire- men’s Magazine for publication and also to Mrs. Brewerton. aud that they be spread on the minutes of this meeting. Thomas Hows, ) F. Kinch, )■ Committee. C. Keith, J Phillipsbhrg, N. J., April 28, 1883. At a regular meeting of Excelsior Lodge No. 11, B. of L. F., held April 22. 1883, the fol- lowing resolutions were adopted : Whereas. Our Lodge has been presented with a beautiful motto Inscribed, “Thy Will be Done,’’ by Mrs. C. J. Rogers ; therefore be it Resolved , That It shall be our highest aim to so live and conduct ourselves as to be worthy of the continued good will and friendship of the esteemed donor. Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be presented to the donor, also recorded, and sent to ths Firemen’s Magazine for publica- tion. A. Kirkendall,') O. Kednky, Committee. J. Hoaoland, ) Battle Creek, Mich., April 14, 1883. At a special meeting of Lodge No. 84, B. of L. F., held Thursday. April 12, 1883, at Engi- neers’ Hall, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted : Resolved , That the thanks of this Lodge are hereby extended to Division No. 88, Brother- hood of Locomotive Engineers, for the beau- tiful hall laid open for their use. Resolved , That we most fully appreciate the Interest manifested by these, brothers In our behalf, and that we shall endeavor to so con- duct ourselves as to be worthy of their con- tinued esteem. Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be published In the papers of this city and Firemen's Magazine. Committee. Roodhouse, 111., March 16, 1883. The following resolutions were adopted at a meeting of J. M. Dodge Lodge, No. 7W : Be it resolved, That this Lodge extends its most sincere sympathy to Mr. Patrick Riley and his family In the sad bereavement they have sustained by the loss of their son, Ed- ward Riley, who died February 24. By the death of Bro. Riley this Lodge loses a true and worthy brother, and as a mark of respect for the deceased, be it further Resolved , That we drape our engines in mourning for the space of fifteen days. V. B. Giddings, ) H. Adams, W. E. Donnelly, \ Committee. F. CUYKKNDALL, E. H. Becraft, J Roodhouse, III., May 1, 1883. The following poetry and resolutions were adopted by J. M. Dodge Lodge No. 78, B. of [Written for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire- men in memory of Alfred B. Smith, who was killed April 19, 1883. j Life is a mystery, Its essence unknown ; Its source and Its destiny To God both belong. High alms and high purposes. Impelled by its force, Lead oft’ to brave action And dangerous course. But no life Is so selfish As to say, “ All is mine ; ’’ The heart’s warm affections About others entwine. And to make others happy, , To help bear their care. Makes up a large portion Of manly life here. And when, in our journey, Such a brother we meet, We honor his purposes, * And with warm friendship greet. And when the casket is broken. And the Jewel is gone, We cherish the memory Of what It has done. In Alfred B. Smith, Our brother now gone, These alms and these virtues With bright lustre shone. For mother and friends, In such sorrow and pain, We pray God’s compassion And grace to sustain. Whereas, It nas pleased Almighty God to remove from our midst our beloved brother, Alfred B. Smith, who met Ills death in a col- lision between engines 90 and 6 of the C. & A. R. R. Co., on the night of April 19, 1883, near Straut Station, on the St. Louis division ; belt Resolved , That we, the members of J. M. Dodge Lodge No. 79, of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, extend to the bereaved family of Brother Smith our most heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement in their loss. While they have lost a devoted son we have lost an honored member of the Order of Leeemotlve Firemen, whese memory will Digitized by C.ooQle

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282 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. long be cherished by the members of No. 79. Be It further Resolved, That we extend our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to Miss Alice Mar- tin, whose bright prospects in life were blighted by the relentless hand of death. Miss Martin was to have been united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Brother Smith In a few days. Her loss none but God can console. Be It further Resolved, That our Charter and Lodge room be draped In mourning for the space of thirty days. Be It further Resolved, We extend our most sincere thanks to Mr. T. M. Bates, Superintendent of the C. A A. R. R.; also to E. 8. Needles, Chief Train Despatcher of the C. A A. R. R.; also to W. A. Cuykendall, M. M., C. A A. R. R., for favors shown the Lodge; also to Mayor Armstrong, of the City of Roodhouse, for closing places of business during our funeral service and march to the grave; also to Mrs. Sinclair for favors shown visiting brothers ; also to West End Lodge No. 18 for particular favors ; also to the Misses Milton and Miss Jennie Mitchel , for favors shown in assisting us to drape our1 Charter and hall. V. B. Gjsddings, ) H. Adams, y Committee . W. E. Donnallt, j (3 HAND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. H. Walton, Chairman . . . Philadelphia, Pa P. M. James, Secretary Centralia, Ills L. C. Hill ParsonsVkan D.E. Barry, . . . . Buffalo, N.Y 8. Vaughn Toronto, Can GRAND TRUSTEES, W. Maroney, Chairman Chicago. Ill W. F. Hynes Denver, Col D. Roes Stratford, Ont DISTRICT SECRETARIES. T. R. Baldwin, Drawer 854 . . 8t. Thomas, Ont J. M. Slieire, C., 8t. P.. M. A O. R. R 8t. Paul, Minn J. McDonough, Ave K, between 86th and 87th Sts Galveston, Tex M. Bblck, 185 Pacific Ave . . Jersey City, N. J A. P. Greene, 41 Kneeland 9t . . Boston, Mass G. W. Rae, Box 81 Fort Gratiot, Mich W. E. Sullivan. 2210 S. 6th 8t., St. Joseph, Mo Will R. Dean, Box 365 .... Butte, Moutana P. P. Sargent. Box 218 ... . Tucson, Arizona T. E. Creen, Box 1278, . . . Galesburg, Ills 8. C. Myers. Box 22 Ravenna. O P. Hammlll, Box 1341 Baraboo, WIs SUBORDINATE LODGES. Syracuse, N. Y., April 10, 1883. At a special meeting of Fortune Lodge No 120, B. of L. F., held at their Lodge rooms In Syracuse, N. Y., April 10, 1888, the following preamble and resolutions were adopted : Whereas, It hath pleased our heavenly Father to remove from this world of care to that home on high our beloved brother, Har- low A. Smith, thus reminding us of the un- certainties of life and the certainties of death, and that wc are but mortal and must sooner or later return to the dust from which we came ; therefore be it Resolved , That in the death of Bro. Harlow A. Smith the Brotherhood has lost a firm sup- porter of Its rights, every member of our Lodge a brother, the widow a kind aud lov- ing nu*band. Resolved , That we sympathise with the rel- atives and friends of the deceased, and especially to the desolate widow we offer our sincere consolation in this the sad hour of bereavement, and mourn with them tear for tear, assuring them that he was honored as a man and brother by his fellow firemen. Resolved , That we extend to Rev. Richmond Fisk and to all who in any way assisted in doing honor to the memory of our departed brother the sincere thanks of Fortune Lodge. Resolved , That we drape our Charter aud that the members wear the proper badge of mourning for thirty days; that these reso- lutions be spread upon the minutes of our Lodge, printed in the Firemen's Magazine, and that a copy be sent to the bereaved widow. A. Cummings, H. "Wilson, W. M a rtin, [ Commutes. 8. Mangan, F. H. Livingston, GRAND LODGE. F, W. Arnold Grand Master Room 2, Pioneer Block, Columbus, O. W. E. Burns Vice Grand Master 1726 Indiana Ave, Chicago, Ills. E. V. Debs . Grand Secretary and Treasurer Terre Haute, Ind. 8. M. 8tevens, Grand Organizer and Instructor Terre Haute, Ind. 1. DEER PARK; Port Jervis, N. Y. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. C. E. Barkman, Box 26 Master F. L. Smith, Box 1308 Secretary A. J. Shiner, Box 1297 Financier C. E. Barkman, Box 26 ... . Mag. Agent 2. HAND IN HANDx Providence R. I. Meets 1st Monday and 3d Wednesday at 8:30 P. M. C. E. Clark. Valley Falls. R. I . . . Master A. H. Aldrich, Sayiesvllle, R. I. Secretary A. H. Stevens, 60 Jewett St . . . Financier T. Powers, 80 Atwells Ave . . Mag. Agent t. ADOPTED DAUGHTER; Jersey. City. N. J. Meets 1st and 3d Wednesdays at 1 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P.M. E. W. Davis, 172 Pavonla Ave . . Master E. Ely. Pavonia Station . . . .Secretary B. D. Maxwell, 314 E 23rd St. New York City, N.Y Financier E. W. Davis, 172 Pavonla Ave, Mag. Agent 4. GREAT EASTERN: Portland, Maine. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 1 P. M. A. E. Dennison, 85 Fore St ... . Master A. J. Reagan, 6o Alder St ... . Secretary F. O. Mitchell, 23 Merrtll St . . Financier A. J. Reagan, P. A R. R. R . . Mag. Agent 6. CHARITY ; St. Thomas, Ontario. Meets every Friday at 8 P. M. G. D. Westfall, Box 83 Master T. R. Baldwin, Drawer &54 . . . Secretary M. J. McAndrew, Box 33 ... . Financier G. Utter Mag. Agent 6. PRIDE OF THE WE8T; Desoto, Mo. Meets every Monday at 1 P. M. Aaron Platt Master Wm. Hearst Secretary A. C. H nestis Financier M. Findlon Mag. Agent 7. POTOMAC ; Washington, D.C. R. M. Smith, 130 Carroll St. S. E . . Master M. Hurley, 1008 6th St.. 8. W. . . Secretary F. H. Childs, 501 E. St. 8. W . . Financier R. M. Smith, 180 Carroll St, 8. E Mag. Agent 8. RED RIYER; Denison City, Tex. Meets 1st aud 3d Sundays at 3 P. M. J. F. Mortimer. Box 99 Master J. T. Edwards Secretary J. M. Hogg, Box 78 Financier J. F. Mathews Mag. Agent Digitized by Google

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FIREMEN’8 MAGAZINE. 283 9. FRANKLIN; Columbia. Ohio. Meets 1st and 8d Mondays at 7:80 P. M. C. H. Mason, 15 Summit St ... . Master J. G. McClure. 144V4N. High St . Secretary C. B. Cavey, 407 N. High St . . . Financier F. J. Keistler, 214 S. High St . Mag. Agent 10. FOREST CITY; Cleveland, Ohio. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. H. Holler, 17 Waring St Master A. H. Buse, 42 Michigan St . . . Secretary T. H.Sheppard ,154 Pelton Ave . Financier E. W. Crain, 431 Lake St . . . Mag. Agent 11. EXCELSIOR ; Phillipsburg, N. J. Meets 2d and 4lh Sundays at 2 P. M. W. W. Carling Master C. A. Stevenson, Box 106 ... . Secretary J. W. Sinclair Financier H. Lott Mag. Agent 12. BUFFALO; Buffalo, N. Y. Meets every Tnesdinir at 8 P. M. A. L. Jacobs, 543 S. Division St . . Master W. J. Bruman, 896 Swan St . . . Secretary C. W. Piper, 244 N. Division St . Financier I. H. Crossman, 495 Swan St . Mag. Agent IS. WASHINGTON; Jersey City, N. J. T. E. Kelton, Rosell, N. J Master P. D. Mead, 24 6% Van Horn St . Secretary C. A. Wilson, 135 Pacific Ave . . Financier G. Lewis, 259 Communipaw Ave Mag. Agent 14. EUREKA; Indianapolis, Ind. Meets every Tuesday at 8 P. M. J. Farrell, 121 John St Master E. K. Whitsit. 292 Virginia Ave, Secretary Wm. Hugo, 79 N. Noble St . . . Financier H. C. Randall, I. B. A W. Shops. Mag. Agent 15. ST. LAWRENCE; Montreal, Can. Meets alternate Sundays at 2:30 P. M. H. Taylor, 181 Magdelane St . . Master E. Upton, 42 St. Etienne St . . NMcretary J. Ryan, 577 Wellington St. . . Financier C. A. King, 477 Wellington St . Mag. Agent 19 Y1GO ; Terre Haute, Ind. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. O. E. Fox, 1826 Sycamore St ... . Master E. V. Debs Secretary J. Smith, 206 N. Eleventh St . . Financier F. Smith, 419 N. 12th St ... . Mag. Agent 17. OLD POST ; Vincennes, Ind. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. H. M. Hogan Master T. A. Galloway, O. A M. Shops . . Secretary C. A. Cripps Financier C. A. Bruce Mag. Agent 18. WERT END ; Slater, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Saturday at 7:30 P. M. M. Short Master T. B. Crawford Secretary F. A. Briggs, L. Box 63 Financier J. B. Murphy Mag. Agent 19. TRUCKEE; Wadsworth, Nevada. Meets every Friday at 7:30 P. M. G. Abbay, Box 8 Master J. Van Buren, Box 8 Secretary J. F. George, Box 8 Financier C. E. McBean, Box 8 Mag. Agent 99. STUART ; Stuart, Iowa. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. C. L. Bunch, Box 247 Master M. C. Kimball, Box 71 Secretary C. K. Rost, Box 898 Financier E Cahow, Box 6 Mag. Agent 21. INDUSTRIAL; South St. Louis, Mo. Meets every Thursday at 7:30 P. M. W. J.Edy,2d and Blow Sts. . . .Master J. H. Clark, 3d St., between Priram and Tesson Sts .... Secretary J. D. Fisher. Carondalet, Mo . Financier F. Fuller, 2d St., between Kraus and Nebraska Sts . . Mag. Agent 92. CENTRAL; Urbana,Ili. Meets every Sunday at 2:30 P. M. W. Rnndel, Box 345 Master R. C. Burns, Box 370 Secretary M. Stillwell, Box 61 Financier G. C. Plttenger Mag. Agent 2S. PH4ENIX ; Brookfield, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays. L. R. St. John Master M. DeVoy . Secretary H. Mangel Financier J. D. Ray, Hannibal, Mo . . . Mag. Agent 24. GREAT WESTERN; Parsons, Kan. Meets alternate Sundays at 2:30 P. M. J. Emery, Box 112 Master C. M. Long, Box 840 Secretary J. Tierney, Box 701 Financier C Anderson, Box 367 Mag. Agent 25. CONNECTING LINK ; Boone, la Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7 P. M. W. H. Fuller, L. Box 814 Master C. A. Wheeler, L. Box 584 .... Secretary J. D. Russell Financier T. A. Adams . . Magv Agent 26. ALPHA; Bara boo, Wis. Meets every Saturday at 7:30 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. J. K. Hawes Master Geo. Howe Secretary W. G. Wallace Financier G. M. Dopp, Box 600. .... . Mag. Agent 27. HAWKEYE; Cedar Rapids, la. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays. M. W. Cary, L. Box 504 Master F. D. Fora, L. Box 354 Secretary C. W. Phelps, Box 1010 Financier J. Humphrey Mag. Agent 28. ELKHOHN; North Platte, Neb. M. B. Tarklngton Master H. J. Clark, Box 177 Secretary P. H. Sullivan, Box 921 Financier S. Hartman Mag. Agent 29. CERRO GORDO ; Mason City, Iowa. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 7:30 P. M. A. H. Tucker, Box 167 Master O. M. Doncett Secretary J. Shuster, Box 167 Financier F. McKay, Box 167 Mag. Agent SO. CEDAR VALLEY; Waterloo, la. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. C. O. Grassley, Box 416 Master R. A. Corson, Box 406 Secretary A. E. Girard, 791 Clay St., Dubuque, Iowa Financier C. A. Clough Mag. Agent 81. R. R. CENTRE; Atchison, Kan. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. S. Walters, 109 Robert St Master F. Johnson, bet 9th and 10th Sts., near A. T. A S. F. Round House.Secretary J. A. Sweeney, 417 R St Financier S. Walters, 109 Robert St . . . Mag. Agent 92. BORDER; Ellis, Kan. F. J. Schuyler. Box 188 Master J. D. Rippey, Box 243 Secretary A. H. Britton, Box 308 Financier A. H. Chapman, L. Box 12 . . Mag. Agent 88. SUCCESS ; Trenton, Mo. H. H. Stamper, Box 242 Master W. J. Her Secretary G. Atherton, Box 353 • Financier T. Sugg Mag. Agent 84. CLINTON; Clinton, la. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. H. W. Stephens, Box 189 Master J. W. Adams, Box 945 Secretary J. W. Adams, Box 945 Financier C. 8. Keith, Box 114 Mag. Agent Digitized by v^.ooQle

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284 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 86. AMBOY ; Ambov, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 3 P. M. T. Hlnchcliff Master G. W. Bain ter ( Box 498 Secretary A. Schermerhorn Financier J. £. McCormic, Box 508 . . . Mag. Agent 86. TIPPECANOE; Lafayette, Ind. J. Brewer, 190 N. 6th St Master P. Lelndecker, Care L. E. A W. Shops Secretar> W. H. Willoughby Financier F. Holt Mag. Agent 87. NEW HOPE; Centralia, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. W. G. Welden, Box 291 Master F. P. Morse, Box 291 Secretary F. M. James, Box 202 Financier H. G. Cormick, Box 151 .... Mag. Agent 88. AVON; Stratford, Ontario. Meets 1st and 3d Suudays at 2 P. M. Ben. Yapp, Box 818 Master G. Nursey, Box 818 Secretary F. Mingay, Box 91 Financier E. A. Young, Box 318 Mag. Agent 89. TWIN CITY; Rock Island, ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. E. W. Mason, 520 E. 9th St., Daven- port, Iowa Master H. J. Frick, Box 1226 Secretary W. H. Gray, Box 194 Financier 8. Nichols Mag. Agent 40. BLOOMING; Bloomington, Ills. Meets every Tuesday evening. E. Browning, 720 W. Chestnut St . . Master C. Monahan, Jefferson House . . Secretary J. Devine, 911 W. North St . . . Financier J. Johnson, 708 E. Washing- ton St Mag. Agent 41. ONWARD; Mandan. Dakota. Meets every Saturday at 7:30 P. M. N. A. Ames, Box 275 Master J. W. McQuay, Box 275 Secretary J. F. Reilly Financier N. A. Ames, Box 275 Mag. Agent 42. ELMO; Madison, Wis. Meets 1st Tuesday and 3d Wednesday at 2 P. M. A. Morgan, 1012 W. Dayton St . . . Master W. D. Scamp ton. Box 1725 . . . Secretary M. O’Loughlin, 6u7 W Dayton St.Flnancler C. Morgan, Box 1903 Mag. Agent 48. 8T. JOSEPH: St. Joseph, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. C. Thomas, 2324 S. 6th St Master P. Lawless Secretary H. Boyer, 2135 8. 6th St Financier H. Dunn, Elwood, Kan . . . Mag. Agent H. P. Mann, 2226 8. 10th St . . Mag. Agent 44. F. W. ARNOLD ; East St. Louis, Ills. Meets 1st and Sd Tuesdays at 8 P. M. T. Hal pin. Box 171 Master F. Quirk, Box 262 Secretary T. J. Hayes, Box 288 Financier C. Timblln, Box 116 Mag. Agent 46. ROSE CITY; Little Rock, Ark. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. B. Schimmelpfennig, 208 S. Cross St. Master H. H. Burrus, 1223 W. 4th St . . Secretary H. H. Burrus, 1223 W. 4th St . . Financier H. H. Linden berger, Pine Bluff Depot Mag. Agent 46. CAPITAL; Springfield, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. J. Summergill. 1112 E. Monroe St . Master A.D. Hensley ,9th A Division Sts.Secretary H. Ettinger, Wabash Shops . . Financier S. Clark, Wabash Shops . . . Mag. Agent 17. TRIUMPHANT; Chicago, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. Angus Menish. 3158 S. LaSalle St . Master M. J. Kelly, 132a State St ... . Secretary John Devine, 1462 Indiana Ave.Financier J. W. Miller, 1323 State St . . . Mag. Agent 48. W. F. HYNES: Peoria, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7:30 P. M. G. Gates, Box 59, Warsaw, Ills . . . Master A. Chapman, 615 1st St Secretary S’ w » 61" 1st St Financier T. W. Welch, 705 1st St ... . Mag. Agent 49. J. M. RAYMOND; Decatur, Ills. Meets every Sunday at 3 P. M. A. H. Sutton, Box o60 Master S* 2° v,lon Secretary F R. Young, Box 560 Financier Wm. J. Purnell, Box 500 .. . Mag. Agent 50. GARDEN CITY; Chicago, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Saturdays at 7:30 P. M. J. J. Hannahan, 3757 Dearborn St., Master J. J. Delaney, 4620 Wabash A ve., Secretary A. S. McAllister, 4904 S. Dear- born St. . . . . Financier J. J. Hanahan, 3931 Dearborn Mag. Agent 61. FRI8CO ; North Springfield, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Saturdays at 7:30 P. M. J. A. Dryden, Box 40 Master J* Hulse Secretary M. W. Burwell, Box 64 Financier W. Geister, Box 12 Mag. Agent 52. GOOD WILL; Logansport, Ind. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. S. Bricker, L. Box 626 Master A. Ross, L. Box 626 Secretary M. W. Jamison, L. Box 626 . . .Financier Wm. Neupher Mag. Agent 58. IHMfRIA ; Emporia, Kan. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 7 P. M. C. Rich, L. Box 609 Master C. Raymond, Box 957 Secretary G. E. Brooks Financier R. S. Mears Mag. Agent 54. ANCHOR; Moberly, Mo. Meets every Saturday at 2 P. M. G. Zang, Box 667 Master J. Everitt, Box 667 Secretary F. Nebergall, Box 667 Financier M. C. Cavnaugh Mag. Agent 55. BLUFF CITY : Memphis, Tenn. Meets 1st and 3d Suudays. W. C. Nance, L. A N. Shops .... Master C. E. Ringwald, L <fc N Shops . . Secretary J. Fnchs, 16 Johnson A ve . . . Financier W . Buchanan, L. A N. Shops . Mag. Agent 56. BANNER; Stansberry, Mo. Meets every Sunday at 4 P. M. Levi Smith, Box 76 Master P. McDermott Secretary A. . ^ffenberger Financier J.B. Miller Mag. Agent 57. BOSTON ; Boston, Mass. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 10 A. M. A. W. 8purr, Henderson House, Hammond St., Boston Highlands.Master R. P.S. Jones, B. A L. Shops, Cam- bridge, Mass Secretary J. C. Edwards, 21 Salem St., Charlestown District Financier W. C. Green, No. 2 Smith St., *ncier Salem, Mass Mag. Agent 68. SACRAMENTO; Rocklin, Cal. U- 9* Brown Master L.Jeardeau Secretary A, H. Curtis Financier e. W. Myers Mag. Agent Digitized by Google

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FIREMEN *8 MAGAZINE. Wo 69. BOTAL GORGE; South Pueblo. Col. Meets every Sunday at 7:46 P. M. E. B. Mayo, L. Box 45 Master A. Wyhe Secretary L. E. Wade, L. Box N, El Moro, Col Financier E. B. Mayo, L. Box 46 Mag. Agent 40. UNITED : Philadelphia, Pa. Meets alternate Sundays at 9:90 A. M. J. H. Felters, 814 Dickinson St., 81st Ward . . Master T. McCann Secretary J. Shepherd, 2610 Alder St . . . Financier J. Shepherd, 2510 Alder Ht . . Mag. Agent 01. MINNEHAHA; St. Paul, Minn. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. 8. J. Murphy, 491 E. 5th St Master J. J. Spellman, 573 Jefferson Ave.Secretary B. Bradley 714 Beaney St ... . Financier 8. J. Murpy, 491 E. oth St . . .Mag. Agent 02. YANBEBGEN; Carbondale, Pa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. W. Ellis Master J. A. Bryden, Box 70 Secretary O. E. Hlsted, Box 288 Financier O. E. Hlsted, Box 288 Mag. Agent 00. HERCULES; Danville, Ills. D. Morgan, Box 772 Master C. J. McGee, Box 911 Secretary G. Shuster, Box 772 Financier F. Krauel, Box 772 Mag. Agent 04. SIOUX; Sioux City. Iowa. L. B. Cutting, Box 278 Master W. H. Roberts Secretary A. J. Goodrich, Box 724 Financier E. A. Bennett Mag. Agent 0ft. FORT B IDG ELY ; Sleepy Eye, Minn. J. A. Ashworth, Box 84 Master L. A. Bullard, Waseca, Minn . . Secretary W. W. Williams, Box 26 . . . .Financier W. W. Williams, Box 28 . . . Mag. Agent 00. CHALLENGE : Belleville, Out. Meets 2d ana 4th Sundays at 2:80 P. M. E. L». Adamson, G. T. Ry Master T. Daly, Jr., G. T. Ry Secretary J. Logue. G. T. Ry Financier H. Lavoie Mag. Agent •7. DOMINION ; Toronto, Canada. Meets 1st and 3rd Sundays at 2:90 P. M. J. Scott, 24 Vananley St Master H. P. Boulton, 554 Queen St. W. Secretary J. Pratt, 24 Charlotte St Financier J. Pratt, 24 Charlotte St ... . Mag. Agent 68. EAU CLAIRE; Eau Claire, Wls. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. J. H. Stinson Master A. McKay Secretary W. L. Botsford, Box 190, Altoona, Wis Financier W. J. Edgar, Box 124, Altoona, Wis Mag. Agent 60. INLAND CITY; Brockville, Ont. Meets 2d Sunday at 2:30 P. M. R.J. Turnbull, Box 154 Master F. Barr, Box 294 Secretary F. G. Lawrence, Box 225 ... . Financier T. Shields, Box 248 Mag. Agent 10. LONE STAR ; Longview, Texas, C. Reitch, L. Box 364 Master J. A. Gremm, L. Box 384 . . . .Secretary J. A. Greram, L. Box 304 ... . Financier J. A. Christman, L. Box 364 . . Mag. Agent 71. SUSQUEHANNA ; Oneonta, N. Y. C. Houghton, Box 472 Master F. 8peucer Secretary A. DeLong, Box 679 Financier E. R. Barnes . Mag. Agent 72. WELCOHE; Camden, N. J. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. J. Gibbs, 593 Carman St Master C. T. Burr, 583 Carman St ... . Secretary C. T, Burr, 583 Carman St ... . Financier H. rilggius,420S. 3d St. . . . Mag. Agent 70. BAY STATE: Worcester, Mass. Meets 1st Thursday at 7:30 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 1 P. M. D. R. Parker, 22 Houghton St . . . Master C. L. Dodge, Piedmont Court . . Secretary C. E. Bullard, 32 Plymouth St . Financier T. Loynd, 83 Green St, . . . .Mag.Ageut 74. KANSAS CITY; Kansas City. Mo. Meets alternate Mondays at 7:30 P. M. J. Fleming, 1325 St. Louis A ve . . . Master W. Plercey, 1323 13th St Secretary M. Hurley, 1515 Genessee St . . Financier M. Hurley Mag. Agent 76. ENTERPRISE: Philadelphia, Pa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundft3fs at 2 P. M. E. H. Knowles, 8795 Elm St ... . Master C. H. Maul, 658 N.40th St ... . Secretary F. Dupell, 422 N. 85th St Financier C. H. Maul, 658 N. 40th St . . . Mag. Agent 70. NEW ERA? Fergus Falls, Minn. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 7 P. M. B. F. Parks, Box 147 Master G. B. Dickinson, Box 67 Secretary W. R Roberto, Box 252 Financier J. l^enahan. Box 252 Mag. Agent 77. ROCKY MOUNTAIN: Denver, Col. A. H. Chapman, Box 1.588 Master C. W. Tenney, Box 1588 Secretary W. F. Hynes. 379 11th St ... . Financier J. F. Bristol, 612 Lawrence St, Mag. Agent 78. GOLDEN EAGLE ; Sedalia, Mo. Meets 1st and 8d Saturdays at 7:30 P. M. W. H. Walters, Box 1091 Master F. M. Sprague, L. Box 579 . . . Secretary W. H. Clark, Box 1100 Financier J. Costtn, L. 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Agent 84. CALHOUN; Battle Creek, Mich. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. and 1st Wednesday at 7:3 i P.M. H. A. Beardsley. Box 455 Master J. Tighe, Box 1823 Secretary . G. Kelly, Box 1084 Financier J. Randolph, Box 1084 .... Mag. Agent Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN’8 MAGAZINE. 86. FARGO ; Fargo, Dakota. G. A. Kingsley Master 8. P. Olson, Box 1144 Secretary S. P. Olson, Box 1144 Financier C. A. Wagner Mag. Agent 86. BLACK HILLS; Laramie City, Wyoming. Meets every Wednesday at 7:80 P. M. P. Math Ison Master F. E. Koffee, Box 136 Secretary I. F. Chopper, Box 230 Financier J. Brebner, Box 219 Mag. Agent 87. 8UMHIT ; Rawlins, Wyoming. C. B. Hart Master J.C. Gunning, Box 142 Secretary G. A. Moncton, Box 198 .. . . Financier J. C. Gunning, Box 142 ... . Mag. Agent 88. MORNING 8TAR; Evanston, Wyoming. Meets every Thursday at 7:30 P. M. P. Peterson Master J. J. LeCain, Box 80 Secretary E. W. Dennis, Box 124 Financier S. Black ham Mag. Agent 80. SILVER STATE; Carlin, Nev. Meets every Tuesday at 4 P. M. R. Trewick Master O. W. Holibaugh, Box 43 ... . Secretary O. Thompson, Box 42 .... Financier C. H. Oliver Mag. Agent •0. SAN DIEGOs National City, Cal. J. A. McNeil Master J. M. Dodge, Box 317 San Diego . Secretary J. P. Vasaue, C. 8. R. R. Box, San Diego, Cal Financier R. V. Dodge, Box 317, San Diego.Mag Agent 01. GOLDEN GATE: San Francisco, Cal. Meets 1st Sunday at 7 P. M. and 3d Sun- day at 11 A. M. J. W. Harrlgan, 1470 6th St., West Oakland, Cal Master T. W. Martin. 8. P. R. R. Shops, Secretary J. C. McCreagn, 8. P. R.R. Shops.Financier G. Perrin, w. Oakland, Cal . . Mag. Agent 02. INTER-STATE ; Texarkana, Tex. J. R. McCartney . Master C. B. Hall Secretary J. P. Kline Financier J. R. McCartney Mag. Agent GATE CITY; Keokuk, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. Z. Moore, 713 Palean St Master M. J. Donahue, Box 651 Secretary J. H. Carter, 507 N. Main St . . Financier George Sick, Box 310 Mag. Agent 04. CACTI’S; Tucson, Arizona. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7 P. M. F. D. Simpson, Box 218 Master F. Smith, Box 218 Secretary F. P. Sargent, Box 218 Financier F. M. Wiley, Box 218 Mag. Agent 06. CHICAGO; Chicago, 111. Meets 1st Tuesday and 3d Friday at 7:80 P. M.; and last Sunday at 2:30 P.M. J. Leahy, 240 Full on St Master J. Pierce, 171 W. Huron St . . . Secretary C. A. Miller. 643 N. Robey St . . Financier E. W. Wallbaum, 188 Milton Ave Mag. Agent 06. ALEXIA; Wellsville, Ohio. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays. C. S. Given Master W. P. Sheets, Box 395 Secretary S. J. Clark Financier W. P. Scheels Mag. Agent 07. ORANGE GROVE ; Los Angeles, Cal. Meets the 1st, loth and 20tn of each month nt 7 P. M. C. Elton, Box 72 Master A. P. Reran, Box 72 Secretary H. K. Moore, Box 1294 Finaucier M. M. Smith Mag. Agent 08. PER8EVERANCE ; Terrace, Utah. Meets every Tuesday. E. A. Peck Master R. W. Shields . Secretary G. W. Jacobs Financier E. B. Mandeville Mag. Agent Meets every Sundays at 2:00P. M. A. H. Sharp, 60 Tap pan St. Master J. R. 8proat, 162 North Ave . . . Secretary C. W. Beach, 23 Foehner St . . . Financier Geo. Hartman, 122 State St . . Mag. Agent 100. ADAIR; Bowling Green, Ky. Meets every Monday at 7 P. M. A. H. Green, Box 116 Master M. J . Collins Secretary M. J. Collins Financier G. Wilkes Mag. Agent 101. ADVANCE ; Creston, Iowa. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. J. V. Cherrlngton, Box 812 Master A. E. Finley, L. Box 229 Secretary W. L. McClure, Box 893 Financier J. 8. Vickers, Box 16 Mag. Agent 102. CONFIDENCE; East Dee Moines. Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. J. Anderson Master P. Combs Secretary J. C. Musgrove. 208 Hillside Ave. Financier J. Clarey, Box 160 Mag. Agent 106. FALLS CITY : Louisville, Ky. Meets every Wednesday at 2 P. M. Wm. Keyer, 1127 W. Broadway . . Master J. Flowers, 1600 7th and Church- hill 8ts Secretary T. McGuire, 046 Dumesneil St . Financier J. T. Ahearn, 1629 Rowan St . Mag. Agent 104. J. W. RICHARDSON; Louisville, Ky. J. A. Hoke, Bender’s Drug Store, . Master F. Hounaker. 969 E. Green 8t . . Secretary F. Hounaker, 939 E. Green 8t . Financier G. Bnxe, 1128 Washington St. . Mag. Agent 106. PROGRESS; Galesburg. Ills. T. E. Creen, 941 S. Seminary St . . Master H. W. Walbaum, Box 1137 . . Secretary J. C. Herron, Box 1185 Financier H. W. Wallbaum, Box 1137 . . Mag. Agent 106. KEY CITY; Dnbuqne, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 7:15 P. M. W. McDonald, Box 1373 Master E. Adams, 137 High St Secretary T. Welch, 18th 8L. between Washington and Elm Sts . . Financier E. Adams, 187 High St ... . Mag. Agent 107. ECLIP8E; Gallon, Ohio. Meets every Thursday at 7:30 P M. C. H. Ness Master J. A. Farnsworth, Box 288 .. . Secretary A. N. Jenklnson. Box 196. . . Financier W. E. Armor, L. Box 33 ... . Mag. Agent 108. PIONEER; Chama, New Mex. W. Cline, Alamosa, Ocrt Master K. Bk Rbeim . Secretary J. C. McCabe Financier H. S. Smith, L. Box 2622, Ala- mosa. Col Mag. Agent 100. PEACE; St. Louis, Mo. Meets alternate Sundays at 1:30 P. M. J. Haekett, 3101 Caroline St ... . Master W. J. Pourceille, 2718 Gamble Ave Secretary Louis Fisher, 2811 Adams St . .Financier Peter Molter, 705 Washington Ave Mag Agent Digitized by v^.ooQLe

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FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. 287 110. OLD GUARD; Bucyrus, Ohio. Meets 2d aud 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. W. T. Craig Master W. C. Bruce Secretary J. R. Gordon. L. Box 235 .... Financier J. E. Brown Mag. Agent 111. BEACON ; Mattoon, Ills. Meets 1st and 8d Tuesdays at 7:30 P. M. J. F. Gleason, Box 408 Master F. S. Strickland Secretary E. Simpson, Box 927 Financier L. Welsh, Box 205 Mag. Agent 112. EVENING STAR; Mt. Vernon, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 8 P. M. A. J. Randall, L. Box 128 Master C. Joyce Secretary J. Murphy, Box 506 Financier A. D. Isom Mag. Agent US. CLABK-KHBALL; Eagle Rock, Idaho. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. Wm. Hull Master G. H. Maitland Secretary Wm. Hull Financier E. B. Nye Mag. Agent 114. BASIC CITY ; Cheyenne, Wyoming. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 4 PM. A. Heenan, Box 229 Master C. Madson, Box 625 Secretary 5,u<!,ey’ Box 825 Financier W. McGuire . Mag. Agent 116. GULF CITY; Galveston, Texas. Meets 1st and 8rd Wednesdays. J. McDonough, A ve. K, between 88th and 37th Sts Master J . H. Stein hoff, Ave. N, between 19th and 20th Sts Secretary J. L. Praline, 216 West Ave. I . Financier J. H. StelnholT, Ave. N, be- tween 10th and 20th Sts . . . Mag Agent 118. 8T. CLAIR; Fort Gratiot, Mich. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays. R. E. Allen, Box 57 Master E. G. Hibbard, Box 154 Secretary J. J.Rae, Box 81 Financier F. Minard Mag. Agent 117. BEAVER; London, Ont. Meets 2d Tuesday and 4th Friday 7:80 P. M. R. Gowanlock, 364 South St . . . Master 8. T. Fletcher, 221 Maitland St . . Secretary J. W. Cox, 76 Hamilton Road . . Financier W. Temple, lOOColborue St. . Mag. Agent 118. STAR OF THE EAST; Richmond, Quebec. Meets first two Wednesdays at 8 P. M. and the last two Saturdays at 8 P. M. R. A. Leonard, Richmond Sta. P.O., Master J. Damant, Richmond Sta. P.O., Secretary G. Scott, Richmond Sta. P. O . Financier T. A. Bonner, Richmond Sta. p* O Mag. Agent 110. COLONIAL; River du Loup, Quebec. Meets every Wednesday at 8 P. M. Wm. Carmichaeljl. C. Ry . . . Financier ! F. Chenard, I. C. R’y, River du Loup Station Mag. Agent ISO. FORTUNE ; Syracuse, N. Y. Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 P. M. 8. T. Vrooman, Care J. Doyle, 197 Seymour St Master F. H. Livlngton,88 0tisco*8t. . . Secretary 8. Mangan, 179 MarceHus St . . Financier 8. W. Watkins, Jr., 88 Tally St.Mag. Agent 121. FELLOWSHIP j Corning, N. Y. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 4 P. M. O. L. Baker, Box 867 Master H. Krebs, Box 810 Secretary G. R. Quick, L. Box 35 Financier J. Krebs, Box 310 Mag. Agent 122. H. B. STONE; Beardstown, 111. Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 P. M. G. Hertline Master 5* A’ Mayall Secretary C. C. Catlin, Box 108 Financier J. E. Hurley, Box 341 Mag. Agent 128. OVERLAND; Omaha, Neb. Meets every Wednesday at 7:80 P. M. J. Casey. Cor. 13th A California Sts..Master F. Crawrord, U. P. Round House.Secretary T. F. Barry, 1112 Chicago St . . Financier G. T. Anderson, U. P. R. H . Mag. Agent 124. PILOT; Perry, Iowa. H. A. Draper Master G. Gregg Secretary E* 9; , x Financier M. Maloy Mag. Agent 126. GUIDE z Marshalltown, Iowa. Meets 2a and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. 8. C. Cook, Box 1,507 Master G. S. Tubbs Secretary J. Burke Financier F. W. Snyder Mag. Agent 120. COMET; Austin, Minn. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. F. A. Fairbanks Master F. McWhorter Secretary P. M. Chambers Financier C. Gilleece Mag. Agent 127. NORTHERN LIGHT ; Win nepeg, Manitoba. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. H. Cochran, 150 Ross 8t Master T. C. Grant, 204 Logan St .... Secretary T. Gill Financier H. Lynes Mag. Agent 128. LANDMARK; Glendive, Montana. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. J. Plage, Box 55 Master J. M. Clark, Box 55 Secretary F. J. Mersereau Financier F. J. Mersereau, Box 55 ... . Mag. Agent 129. MINERAL KING; Escanaba, Mich. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 8 P. M. J. Trotter Master T. Owens, Box 298 Secretary L. R. Blake Financier G. W. Parmeter Mag. Agent 190. GUIDING STAR; Milwaukee, Wis. Meets every Sunday at 7:80 P. M. J. Buckley, 818 Jefferson St ... . Master J. Rhine, 715 Clybourne St . . .Secretary I. J. Holbrook, 285 Park St . . . Financier J. Buckley, 818 Jefferson St . . Mag. Agent 101. GOLDEN RULE ; Stevens Point, Wis. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:80 P. M. E. Murray Master L. F. Jackson Secretary E. Murray, Box 88, S. Side . . . Financier 0. H. Eastwood, Box 74, S. Slde.Mag. Agent 182. MARVIN HUG HITT ; Eagle Grove, Iowa Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. F. M. Morgan Master Jno. Caufield, Box 90 Secretary J. A. Correll Financier C. A. Bates • • . . . Mag. Agent 188. SPRAGUE; Sprague, Washington Ty. Meets every Wednesdays at 7 P. M. T. J. Allen Master Wm. Madden Secretary A. O. Wisbard Financhr M. J. Black Mag. Agent Digitized by Google

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VOL. VII. JULY, 1883. NO. 7. The Engineer’s Story. Ballou’s Monthly. Business had brought me to the little town of D , among the New Hamp- shire hills, and here, much against my will, I was detained for several days, while waiting for instructions from my employers. The nearest periodical store was twelve miles away, and, without books or papers, time hung heavy on my hands. The only break in my monotonous life was the arrival of the trains twice a day, and in the dead calm of my existence this little ripple of excitement became as much to me as the opera under more fa- vorable circumstances. It was while lounging upon the platform that I became acquainted with Georee Seaforth, engi- neer on the B. C. & M. R.R. He was a man about thirty-five years of age. Not what would be called an educated man, but sensible and clear-headed. His home was in Concord, where he had a wife and two children. He ran from Concord to D , and for two hours, while waiting for the “down train,” he was in D -. The acquaintance, at first began to while away an idle hour, on my part, at least, grew to a strong liking, and to-day there is no one among my acquaintances for whom I feel a greater respect and esteem than for George Seaforth. He had been on the cars since he was sixteen, first as train-boy, then as brake- inan, fireman, and for the last ten years as engineer. “Yuli must have had somestrange ad- ventures in that time.” 1 said one day, as we sat upon the platform of the little sta- | tion, waiting f»»r the train. ** Strange adventures!” he repeated, taking bis pipe from his mouth, and look- ing meditatively across the green fields, adventure® l You laay well that, sir. We train men are always hav- ing adventures.” “Suppose you tell me some of them,” I suggested. “Well,” looking at his watch, “as there’s plenty of time, I don’t mind telling you of one queer one I had six years ago, come fall, though I don’t often speak of it ; for you see when a man’s been face to face with death, he can’t talk of it very well.” I settled myself on the rough bench that did duty as a chair, as comfortably as I could, took a fresh cigar, and he began : “ It happened in this way. I w*as run- ning the old Lion from Lee to Fairtown. If you know anything about New En- gland, you know that September ’s a great month for fairs, and this particular Sep- tember was no exception to the general rule. We had lots of extra work to do, but, as we had extra pay, there was no grumbling. It was toward the last of the month that the fair at M came off. Two or three extras were put on, timed so as to run between the regular trains. Jim Turner fired for me then. Jim was as good a fellow as ever lived, with but one fault — he would go off on ‘a time’ once in a while. He didn’t do it very often, and as he’d do more work than any other man on the road, the company kept him. But Jim had been pretty sober lately. I believe he hadn’t drunk any- thing for as much as six months; so I kind of got out of the habit of watching him, and he went and came pretty much as he chose. “ Well, we got along all right this time, till almost night we stopped at D for wood and water. While we were wait- ing, March, the depot-m? st* r, came al[&rah and I wen* pretty yoodlriendfc Digitized by v^.ooQle

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290 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. “ ‘ Well,” says he, ‘there’s a young woman here who wants to go to Fair- town, and she hasn’t a cent of money. She came here to get work, and she’s lost her pocket-book, and hasn’t any way to get back home. I don’t feel at liberty to pass her over the road, (they’d been mak- ing a row about free passes), and she a’n’t the kind that you’d feel like offer- ing money to. So I thought may be you’d let her ride on the engine.’ “Well, I didn’t like to refuse March, for, as I said before, he and I were good friends, and he had done me many a good turn ; but I must say the idea of having a woman in the cab all the way to Fairtown wa’n’t very pleasant, and I said so to March, but he was bound to have her go, and said so much that I finally told him to bring her along. She came out upon the platform, a Tittle, pale-faced thing, who looked at me with great, frightened eyes, as though she thought I was a bear, and would eat her up as soon as we left the station. March introduced her as Miss Lord, and seemed to expect me to say something to make her feel at home, but I was all out of sorts, and I only nod- ded in a surly sort of way. I saw the tears come into her eyes, and you better be- lieve I felt kind of mean, but didn’t say anything, and March helped her on the engine. I saw her put out a little white hand, not much bigger’n a child’s, and lay it on his arm. as she said : ‘“God bless you, Mr. March.’ “And then I went off to look for Jim, who was late. “I found him the other side of the de- »t, with a two-gallon can of kerosene in is hand. “‘You see,’ he said, I asked rather sharply where he’d been, ‘ I c’n git this a good deal cheaper here than at Fairtown. an’ my wife thinks it’s a sight better, too. “‘Well, come along,’ I said, ‘ for we’re two minutes behind time now.’ “When we got back to the engine March had gone, and Miss Lord sat there alone. Jim stared, but I said : “ ‘ This young woman’s going to ride on the engine to Fairtown. She is a friend of Mr. March.’ So he put down his kero- sene, and took his place on the cab. “I heard the conductor’s ‘All aboard,’ and then we were off. “ I was busy with levers and valves, for a man who drives a train holds the lives of hundreds in his hand, and one careless motion may send them all into eternity. So you see I hadn’t much time to think pol me of anything but my machine, but I notic- ed that Jim was pretty talkative. At first I thought it was because we had a woman aboard, but by and by I began to suspect it was something worse than that. His voice grew thick and his movements un- certain, and at last I could no longer hide from myself the fact that he had been drinking. Still I anticipated no trouble. We were already more than half way to Fairtown, and I thought he would keep up till we got there. “At A the station-master handed the conductor a telegram. He read it, and then handed it to me. It ordered us to go on to N to meet the special. I had expected to stop at the next station, and N was ten miles beyond, but or- ders are orders and must be obeyed. So I told Jim to pile on the wood, and I put on all the steam I dared, and we went spinning over the road at a rate that must have astonished the passengers. “We had gone a little more than half way, and I was beginning to think we might make the distance without much trouble, when Jim sat right down on the floor of the cab, and began to whimper. “ ‘ Get up, you fool, and go to work,” I cried. “ ‘ I can’t,’ he whimpered. ‘ I’m tired, an’ mua’ go ter sleep.* ‘“Get up, you rascal!’ I shouted. ‘Don’t you know we’ve got to get to N in ten minutes, or meet the special train ? ’ “ ‘ I can’t help it, letther ol’ train come. I tell ye I’m tired. Now, look here, Sea- forth,r nodding his head with drunken gravity. ‘ You’re workin’ too hard. Why, man, you won’t live out half your days, if you don’t take some rest. I tell ye what ’t is you’d better take things easy. I’m goin* to, anyway.’ “And he laid down on the floor of the cab, and shut his eyes, muttering: “Take it easy, easy, Jimfll take it easy/ “I suppose I must have acted like a wild man, for I knew that before I could let the conductor know the fix that we were in, and get help, it would be too late to save the train, and I’m afraid I used some pretty strong words, as a man is apt to when he gets in a tight place. Not that the words help him out of it. I sup- pose they only let off some of the extra steam, and make him think quicker. So I stormed away there, all the time trying to do my work and Jim’s, and knowing ever moment that we were losing ground. The steam was going down, and the en- gine slowing up, spite of all I could do. “ I tell you, and he passed his hand Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 291 over his forehead, “ it makes the sweat start on me now, when I think of that run. It seems to me that I lived a life- time in those few minutes. It’s an awful thing to have so many lives depending on you. In the cars behind me were hund- reds more, and only a step between them and eternity. All this time, the girl March had put on the engine had been sitting perfectly still, watching everything that went on, and now, when everything seemed lost, she threw off her shawl, and stepped into Jim’s place, saying quietly: “ 4 I’ll take that man’s place, Mr. Sea- forth.’ “‘You?’ and I looked at the slight, almost girlish figure, in astonishment. “ ‘ Yes,’ she said. ‘ I am stronger than I look, and I’ve been watching the man, so I know I can do his work.’ “ It was a forlorn hope, but our only one, and, after one brief moment of hesi- tation, I said : “‘Very well, you can but try, and if you fail ’ — “I did not finish the sentence, for, at the thought of failure, the terrible picture of mangled, bleeding bodies, crushed out of all semblance of humanity, rose before me, and I turned away with a groan. A slight shudder passed over the girl, and she seemed to grow paler, but, without a word, she took her place, throwing on the wood as I directed, and doing so well, that, spite of my anxiety, I could not but notice the dexterity with which she han- dled heavy sticks. The strength of a half-a-dozen men seemed concentrated in her slender arms, but, spite of her efforts, we hardly seemed to gain ground. “ I looked at my watch, and fairly groaned aloud as I saw that it wanted ten minutes of six, and at six we were ex- pected to pass the extra at N . There was no time to put back, and no chance to stop till we reached N . There was nothing for us to do but to go straight on, though I felt that we were going to de- struction. As the hands of the watch crept around, telling off the minutes, I watched them with a sort of fascination, feeling as though I were turning a stone. Well, if you’ll believe me, that girl, in- stead of making a row , as most women would have done, never said a single word, though she seemed to know just how’ things were going, but, after one look at my face — and I suppose I must have looked pretty bad — almost by inspi- ration it seemed to me, she did one of those things a man would never have thought of. Right behind her was the oil can Jim haa got at D . With a steady hand she lifted the heavy can, and poured half its contents on the wood, then she threw the wood upon the fire, and it blazed up with a quick, fierce heat, that sent the engine flying over the rails at a rate that fairly made one dizzy. Still she piled on the oiled wood, and still we went on faster, and faster. The train rocked from side to side, and the engine seemed hardly to touch the rails. 1 look- ed at my watch, and then anxiously in the direction of N . It wanted three minutes of six. Oh, if there might be some delay, something to make the other train even one minute late. But no, away in the distance I could see a faint line of smoke coming nearer and nearer. The girl saw it toe, and reached for the oil-can. “ ‘ It’s of no use,’ I said. ‘ We can’t get there, and we’ve all the steam we can safely carry now.’ “ ‘Are you sure it won't bear any more ?’ she asked, anxiously. “ I shook my head. “ ‘ I’m afraid not,’ I said. “ ‘ But it is possible it may ? ’ she asked again. ‘“Yes, possible, but not probable,’ I answered. “ She asked the question in a calm, even voice, and I think I answered in much the same tone, for now that the danger I had feared was really upon us, 1 seemed to have lost all fear, and I watched the line of smoke nearing us so fast with a sort of vague wonder as to what the engineer of the other train would do when he saw us coming, too late to save his train. I was roused from this sort of stupor into which I seemed in danger of falling, by seeing the girl again reach for the oil-can. I shook my head. “‘It won’t do,’ I said. ‘It may be death.’ “ ‘ But,’ she said, * it is death if I don’t.’ “ I nodded, and, without a word, she poured the remainder of the oil upon the wood, and threw it into the fire. We were close to the station now. and I could see people running across the platform, and hear the women scream as they saw our danger ; for right in front of us was the extra, so near that it seemed as if nothing but a miracle could save us. I looked at Miss Lord. With that last ef- fort her strength seemed to leave her, and she sank upon the seat, covering her face with her hand, waiting for the death that seemed so near. “ There was a moment of awful sus- pense, and then we were safe upon the side track, just as the extra train went Digitized by CjOOQle

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292 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. thundering bv, so near that scarcely an I inch separated the engine from the hind- most car. The brakes were put on, and the long line of cars came to a stand-still just beyond the station, and then slowly ran back to when* the crowd of alarmed and curious men stood watching us. At the shrill sound of the escaping steam, Miss Lord raised her head, and looked anxiously around, then, seeming to real- ize that we were safe, she tried to say something, and the words died away in a murmur, and the next moment she fell on the floor of the cab like a dead woman. But before I could call any one to help her, for I wras pretty well shaken myself, one of the directors, who was on the train, came along in a fearful passion. He want- ed to know w hat I meant by running the risk that I had done. “ ‘ Haven’t you any brains? andf don’t you care any more for human life than a donkey?’ he blustered. “ I handed him the telegram I had re- * ceived at A , and wrhich, fortunately for myself, I had put into my pocket, anil then I pointed to the floor of the cab, where Jim lay in a drunken sleep, and Miss Lord in a dead faint, and I told the story as well as I could. I tell you there was pretty lively times there for a few7 minutes. The passengers found out that something was the matter, and they came pouring out of the cars, and crowded round the engine, and I had to tell my story over and over to them. Well, some of the men carried Jim off to the station, and dumped him down on the floor, and Miss Lord was taken into one of the drawing-room cars, and fussed over as though she was one of the greatest ladies in the land; and, before she came to her- self enough to sit up, there was a purse made up for her, of more dollars than she ever had in her life, and that wa’n’t all, for Runals — the director that was aboard the train — found that she knew7 some- thing of telegraphy, and put her in the office at C for awhile, and in a few months gave her a steady job. So, you see it wa’n’t a bad. ride for her, after all.” “But what became of her!” I asked. “ Is she still in the office ? ” “Oh, bless you, no, sir. She did what most all women do, sooner or later — get married.” “ Well,” said I, “ such a woman deserv- ed a good husband ; I hope she got one.” “ Well, I don’t know7; pretty middling, I guess,” and then he nodded, with a j laugh: “She seems to be satisfied, so I suppose there’s no occasion for any one 1 else to find fault.” 1 Just then there was a whistle, and the dow n train came into view, and, putting his pipe in his pocket, the engineer made ready for his homewrard trip, saving, with a sly smile, as he sprang on tlie engine and' said good-by: “ If ever you come to Concord I shall be glad to see you, and you can ask my wrife w7hat she thinks of the husband Miss Ford got.” Discipline* On cell's Magazine. A few7 days since, when reading a tale entitled “Let Nobody Pass,” the incidents there related brought forciblv to my mind three different anecdotes of real life il- lustrating the same motto, and which, though they are not of a “thrilling” na- ture, may still be interesting to some readers from the mere fact of their being true. One of these occurred in 18fi4 (I think) w7hen Lord Lawrence was governor-gen- eral of India. His excellency had just returned from England to assume his onerous duties, and wras spending a short time at (what might be called his country seat) the government house at Barrack- pore. Any one who knew7 Lord Lawrence will remember his utter disregard of personal appearance. Excepting on public occa- sions he paid so little attention to his dress as to appear almost shabby, which seems strange in a man wrho so w7ell un- derstood the character of the natives, and who could not have lived so many years in India without knowing how7 much im- portance they attach to pomp and show ; and who, moreover, as representatives of the queen-empress, and governor of such a vast territory, was expected to appear w7ith suitable ceremony. The day after his arrival a Barrickpore he too’k a walk, with some of his staff, in the beautiful park; and on their return to the government house they were re- fused admittance by the sentry, a Pun- jabi soldier, who had not seen them go out. In vain the staff officers explained, reasoned and insisted. The sentry would not listen to them. His orders were per- emptory. No one must pass but those who had particular business with his ex- cellency, and could give a satisfactory ac- count of themselves. And he wrounl! up with w hat appeared to him an unanswer- able argument. “The Lord Sahib would not w7ear such shabby clot her, so it’s no use to try to deceive me.” It woe nut until some official, known to Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 293 the sentry, came out of the government house ana assured him of his mistake, that the poor man, who had only wished to do his duty, realized what" he had done. He was so terrified at having re- fused admittance to the “ Lord Sahib” himself, that he fell down in a tit, and was carried away to the hospital. I believe he recovered, and, no doubt, his conval- escence was hastened by Lord Lawrence’* pardon, and the assurance of his excel- lency's satisfaction at his having so faith- fully carried out his orders. The second incident is of a totally dif- ferent nature, though it, too, was conse- quent on the advent of a new governor- general. I think it was on the occasion of Lord > Dalhousie’s arrival that the troops in Cal- cutta were assembled to do him honor, lining the whole length of road from the landing-place to the government house. One part of this road leads directly to the cathedral, the graceful spire of which is a conspicuous object for some distance round. The orders had been issued that the road was to be kept perfectly clear, no conveyance of any kind but the cort- ege of his excellency being allowed to pass. All were in readiness, and full of expectation, for the guns from the fort had fired their salute, announcing that the governor-general had set foot on Indian soil, when suddenly a closed car- riage appeared on the piece of road men- tioned above, the driver having very cleverly contrived to slip in from a by- way. The young officer in charge of that par- ticular spot immediately gave chase, but the coachman was driving fast, and he had to ride some distance before he over- took him. Shouting to him to stop, he repeated the order, and told him to turn his horses bead at once. The man, a native, chattered and ges- ticulated as only a native am, but the officer was inexorable. The road must be kept clear, and already clouds of dust in the distance showed "that his excel- lency’s cavalcade was fast approaching. At this critical moment a lady’s tremu- lous voice was heard from within the conveyance, the blinds of which had hitherto been closely drawn, so that the occupants could not De seen. “Oh! pray let us pass on. I am going to the cathedral to be married, and if we are obliged to go the long way round I shall be too late ! ” Here was a dilemma ! The bridegroom awaiting the bride, while she, poor lady, was letting “the tear doon fi , titfugh from Quite a different motive to that of Jock o’ Hazeldean’s betrothed. Her evi- dent distress moved the young officer to pity, and though he dared not himself disobey his orders, he did the best he could by representing the case to his commandant, who gallantly taking for his motto Place aux Dames, and consid- ering that if all thingsare fair in war they are equally so in love, gave the required permission, having, no doubt, made a mental calculat ion as to the length of time that might elapse before that cloud of dust should develop itself into something more definite. Let us hope that the lady, being mar- ried, “lived happily ever after ”( as the I story books say), and that she never had reason to repent the hour when her tears were even more powerful than the stern sense of duty and discipline over the heart* of a soldier. The third illustration of “Let nobody pass” occurred during a certain cold sea- son in India, when a considerable force w'as collected at one of our large stations for a camp of exercise. The camp was pitched just outside the eantoiunents, from which it was separated by a road, and surrounded by a ditch, communi- cation being afforded by temporary bridges which w ere guarded at either end by a sentry. One evening the colonel commanding one of the regiments i who was better known for his kindly disposition than for any special military qualities) hart been dining with a friend in the station, and returning rather late, he made his way to the bridge nearest his own tent. Un- fortunately, he did not know either the “ parole” or “ countersign,” but he trusted to the seqtries knowing him (although they w ere not his ow n men ) and allowing him to pass. He was so far right that the first man, having recognized him, was satisfied w’ith the answer “Friend” to his challenge, and let him go on the bridge; but the second sentry was more particular and demanded the countersign. Of course the colonel could not give it, and though he explained the situation and stated who he was, the sentry stood firm. See- ing no other alternative, the crest-fallen field officer determined to beat a retreat and return to the cantonments for the night. But here a fresh difficulty arose, for the sentry, w*ho had previously allowed him to pass, had by this time awakened to a sense of his position, and— thinking, no doubt, wif>h b iu \}Owp9triOu ut tbe oilier Digitized by CjOOQle

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294 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. end of the bridge, that this opportunity of keeping guard over a superior officer was too good to be lost, and a chance that might never occur to him again — refused to let him return without his giving the “parole.” The position was a dreadful one. Im- agine an elderly field-officer of irreproach- able character, and in command oi a regi- ment, being thus kept under guard by two sentries at an hour of the night w hen all respectable people should be in bed ! But there was no help for it, and for some little time the gallant colonel had to sub- mit to his fate. And he might have re- mained there until the small hours of the morning had he not been rescued by the fortunate arrival of a friend, who was also returning to the camp from the canton- ments, and who, giving him the infor- mation he required, freed him from arrest. Moral — A word in the mouth is worth two in the order-book. Personalty of Men. Chicago News. Men starting on a long journey, and during its progress, are sure to show' some individuality. Railroad men are exceed- ingly observant, and can tell almost at a glance whether a man is used to being away from home. “Peanuts” hardly ever approaches a person whom his practised glance “ sizes up ” as a “ com- mercial tourist” or man accustomed to travel. Old conductors have a large fund of information and anecdote, and it would astonish people to learn how critically they watch each individual passenger, and howT well they can describe the trav- eling habits and ldosyncrasies of promi- nent people. One of these. has given some of his recollections in a talk to a Philadelphia Press reporter. He com- menced by comparing Grant, Conkling and Blaine, saying: “Roscoe Conkling generally gets one seat in a drawing room, and he gets all the newspapers he can buy, reads them, and throws them all over the drawing room in a mass, be- sides he always has a portmanteau full of law papers, which he strews all over every seat in the drawing room. Conk- ling is a very vain traveler, and wants everybody in the car to look at him. Now, there’s Blaine; he’s just the oppo- site. He always buys the whole drawing room and shuts himself up, and is a very modest, retiring traveler. But Grant is a queer old fellow. When he was presi- dent of the United States he nearly always traveled in a special car, but now since he has become a private citizen, he travels just about the same as ordinary folks. You can always find Grant in the rear end of the car in the smoking de- partment with a cigar in his mouth, and there he sits with a hand on either arm of his chair and smokes and smokes, thoroughly oblivious of everybody in the car. He never looks at anyone. Some- times he will look out of the windows for hours. When he’s not doing that he’s glancing over a newspaper. He’s indif- ferent to everything that’s going on. Why, if the train he is in stops on the road in the open country for some min- utes he never moves, never inquires what is the matter, but sits and smokes stolidly until the train starts, while all the other passengers put their heads out of the windows or get off* to see what’s gone wrong. “ I remember,” continued the veteran conductor, “ a trip to Chicago Grant made in my car some time ago. His seat was directly behind a lady who was traveling alone — and who by-the-by knew very lit- tle about traveling. She had her window up for some time, and it was pretty chilly, besides the black smoke poured into tbe car. I watched Grant a little while and I saw he was annoyed, as the smoke and the chilly breeze blew right over him. Presently he got up, and leaning over the lady’s snoulder, put his hand on the catch and let the window sash down. The little woman gave an involuntary start and turned around fiercely, but Grant never noticed her, and dropped back into his chair. After a little while the little lady hoisted the window again, and some oi the passengers, who had seen the affair, smiled at one another. Then the little woman beckoned to me and said : “ Conductor, who is that hog back of me?” “That’s General Grant!” said I. “Oh!” said the little woman, and she dropped the window immediately. Grant heard the question, but never let on, and went on reading his paper as if nothing had happened. “ Herbert Spencer was the most restless traveler I ever saw', and Bob Ingersoll is the best. When Ingersoll enters a car to go on a journev, the first thing he does is to hang up hfs big slouch hat, then he commences to make himself comfortable, and by the time the train starts he just acts as though he were home in his study. If there’s no one on the train he knows, it don’t take him long to strike up an acquaintance, and everybody seems glad to know him. He’s a very Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’8 MAGAZINE. 295 jolly and a very liberal traveler— smokes nearly all the time on the cars and always carries a bundle of choice cigars with him. I remember one night there was a freight wreck, and our tram had to lay up for three or four hours. It was a terrible night; the wind blew a hurricane, and the rain came down in torrents. Colonel lngersoll was one of the passen- gers. Everybody got tired. Nobody could get anybody to talk with. At last a little Scotchman, who was traveling through America sight-seeing, learned who lngersoll was, and he tackled him then and there. lngersoll was just in humor, and in less than ten minutes everybody in the car crowded around him and listened to him for over two hours, and the passengers seemed so pleased and entertained that they forgot all about the night and the accident. “ But Oscar Wilde took the cake. Oscar Wilde was more bother than all the women who ever rode on a railroad car. He had an idea that he was the greatest man that America had ever seen, and he put on more airs than if he had been the Czar of Russia, the Prince of Spain, and the Emperor of Germany, all in one. Would you believe it, he paid the porter of the sleeping-car to tell people at the stations along the line wherever the train stopped that Oscar Wilde was in the car. He was the vainest, most conceited mule I ever saw. He wouldn’t drink water out of the glass at the cooler, but sipped it out of a silver and gold mug he carried with him, and he’d sit with the tips of his fingers pressed together and look up at the roof of the car as if he was about to offer up a prayer.” Oat of the Boarding House. Jennie June in Demorest’s Monthly. “ I have been in six boarding houses,” said a young wife the other day, “and they were all equally good and equally bad. It was six of one and half-a-dozen of the other. Nothing would tempt me to go back into one of them. They are so inexpressibly dreary ; there is nothing home-like about them. You must sepa- rate yourself from other occupants to avoid’ the gossip and scandal, and then you are isolated, and treated spitefully and with suspicion. But Sunday morn- ings and Christmas mornings, and other holidays, were the worst part of it to me, for at home on such mornings there was an air of preparation and of festivity. But if anything ever goes very wrong m a boarding house, it is sure to be at a time when you want it to be particularly right and nice. So I determined to give up boarding and persuade my husband to take a flat, and I assure you it has done him, as well as me, an immense amount of good already. Why, you know how fastidious he is; nothing would ever induce him to carry the smallest parcel, and the other day he actually came home with a clock under his arm — he did, indeed — a lovely little clock for the mantel in our room ; and instead of going to the club he goes tink- ering about, putting up brackets and shelves with portieres. Oh, I assure you he has developed quite a genius in that direction— a genius I never should have suspected if we had remained in a hoard- ing house.” Railroad Reminiscence. Express-Gazette. While talking with a number of train men at one of the railroad depots yester- day, a city reporter found an interested audience m relating the following remin- iscence of primitive railroading, which he had acquired in an interview some time ago with the inventor of the present system of signaling between the engineer and train officials : In the earlv days of the railroad in this country the locomotive engineer was the master of the train. He ran it according to his judgment, and the conductor had very little voice in the matter. Collect- ing fares, superintending the loading and unloading of freight, and shouting “all aboard ! ” were all that the conductor was expected to do. The Erie railway in the north was then the New York & Erie railroad. One of the pioneer conductors of this line was Captain Avres. He ran the only train then called for between the terminal points. It was made up of freight and passenger cars. The idea of the engineer, without any knowledge of what was going on back of the locomo- tive, having his way as to how the train was to be run, did not strike the captain as being according to the propriety of things. He frequently encountered a fractious passenger who insisted on rid- ing without paying his fare. As there was no way of signaling to the engineer, and the passenger could not be thrown from the train while it was in motion, the conductor, in such cases, had no choice but to let him ride until a regular stop was made. Captain Ayres finally determined to institute a new system in the running of trains. He procured a stout twine, sufficiently long to reach Digitized by v^.ooQle

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296 firemen’s Magazine. from the locomotive to tin* rear ear. To to end of this string, next the engineer, he fastened a stick of wood. He ran this cord back over the cars to the last one. He informed the engineer, who was a German, named Abe Hammil, that if he desired to have the train stopped he would pull the string and raise the stick, and would expect the signal to be obeyed. Hammil looked upon the innovation as a direct blow at his authority, and when the train left the station he cut the stick loose, and told Captaiu Ayres that he proposed to run the train himself, with- out interference from any conductor. The next day the captain rigged up his string and stick of wood again. “Abe,” said he, “this thing’s got to be settled one way or the other to-day. If that stick of wood is not on the end of this cord when we get to Turner’s, you’ve got to lick me, or I’ll lick you.” The stick was not on the string when the train reached Turner’s. The captain pulled off his coat, and told Hammil to get off his engine. Hammil declined to get off. Captain Ayres climbed to the engineer’s place. IJammil started to jump off on the opposite side. The conductor hit him under the ear and saved him the trouble of jumping. That settled forever the question of authority on railroad trains. Hammil abdicated as autocrat of the pio- neer Erie train, and the twine and stick of w ood, manipulated by the conductor, controlled its management. That was the origin of the bell rope, nowr one of the most important attachments of railroad trains. The idea was quickly adopted by the few roads then in operation, and the bell or gong in time took the place of the stick of wood to signal the engineer. Captain Ayres continued a conductor on this road under its different managers until he was superannuated and retired on a pension. An Engineer at a Concert, New Orleans Times-Democrat. “ I was loafing around the streets last night,” said Jim Nelson, one of the oldest locomotive engineer running into New Orleans, “and as I had nothing to do I droppea into a concert and heard a slick looking Dutchman play a piano in a way that made me feel all over in spots. As soon as he sat down on the stool I knew by the wav he handled himself that he understood the machine he was running. He tapped the small keys aw'ay up one end, just as if they wrere gauges, and wanted to see if he had wTater enough. Then he looked up as if he wanted to know how much steam he was carrying and the next moment he pulled open the throttle and sailed out on the main line, just as if he was half an hour late. You could hear her thunder over culverts and bridges, and getting faster and faster, un- til the fellow rockea about in his seat like a cradle. Somehow I thought it was old “36” pulling a passenger train and get- ting out of the way of a “special.” The fellow worked the keys on the middle division like lightning, and then he flew' along the north end of the line until the drivers went around like abuzz saw', and I got excited. About the time 1 was fixed to tell him to shut her off a little, he kick- ed the dampers under the machine wide open, pulled the throttle away back in the tender, and, Jerusalem, jumpers! how he did run. I couldn’t stand it any longer, and yelled to him that she was “pounding” on the left side, and if he wasn’t careful he’d drop his ash pan. But he didn’t hear. No one heard me. Everything was flying and whizzing. Telegraph poles on the side of the trad looked like a row of corn-stalks, the trees appeared to be a mud bank, and all the time the exhaust of the old machine sounded like the hum of a bumble bee. I tried to yell out, but my tongue wouldn’t move. " He went around curves like a bullet, slipped an eccentric, blew out his soft pug, went down grades fifty feet to the mile, and not a confounded brake set. She went by the meeting point at a mile and a half a minute, and calling for more steam. My hair stood up like a cat’s tail, because I knew the game was up. Sure enough, dead ahead of us was the headlight of the “ special.” In a daze I heard the crash as they struck, and I saw cars shivered into atoms, people mashed and mangled and bleeding and gasping for w?ater. I heard another crash as the Dutch professor struck the deep keys awray dowrn on the lowrer end of the southern division, and then I came to my senses. There he was at a dead stand- still, with the door of the fire-box of the machine open, wiping the perspiration off his face, and bowing at the people before him. If I live to be 1,000 years old, I’ll never forget the ride that Dutch- man gave me on a piano; ” and Jim and the boys walked around the corner and took something. A battle picture of the action at Tel-el- Kebir is to be painted for the British gov- ernment by Henry de Venville, the French artist. He will receive $25,000 for the work. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 297 A TEST. Traveler's Magazine. “ What would you do,” Asked the fireman black. Of the grimy engineer, •4 If suddenly upon the track A woman should appear? And suppose you were running a little be- hind, With your guage cock up to ‘ L,’ And the woman was deaf and dumb and blind, And couldn’t hear whistle or bell?” ** Do ! ” cried the grimy engineer, With a look of cold disdain, “ I’d get out there, and leave you here To take your chance with the train l I’d straighten out on that pilot plate, And that woman I would snatch, Before she knew whether we were freight, Express, wild or despatch ! ” “ That,” said the fireman, “ I call game 1 ” And he shoveled in the coal, And wondered if he’d do the same In a similar kind of a hole. And the headlight cast a long, thin stream, Through the night of dlsmul black, When suddenly there came the scream Of a woman on the track. 44 Jump ! ” shrieked the fireman. “ There she goes I ” But the engineer sat still, And a woman’s sorrows, joys, and woes Were taken like a pill. 44 Why didn’t you go out on the pilot plate? That was the place for you ! Why didn’t you try to avert her fate, As you boasted you would do?” 44 My friend,” said the grimy engineer, With apologetic cough, 44 That woman knew but trouble here, And now she’s bet ter off. Besides, by grinding her to hash, A gooa fat thing Idraw. The road will pay five thousand cash, And she was— my mother-in-law 1 ” Is it a Weakness l Professor Tuttle. To some it may seem a weakness. I refer to one habit practiced by me oc- casionally. An important railway runs through our campus, and there are times when there comes to me an irrepressible desire to pray God to bless those “ who run the trains.” It rises above the wants of one road and takes in all. 1 have trav- eled many thousands of miles on the rail- way. Contrasted with the stage coach and Connestoga wagon of fifty years ago, how grand a train on the iron-rails. And it is said that the average of safety is greatly in favor of the latter. The rail- way as a physical force, or collection of forces, is tremendous. The steam is har- nessed to drag trains over high bridges, and along dangerous heights. What a dizzy height is the train traversing around Cape Horn on the Central Pacific — two thousand feet, they say! A broken con- necting rod, wheel, or rail, puts all that train with its contents in peril. And trains have gone over either tnis, or some other dizzy height. It was in the most brilliant moonlight we “doubled the cape” just referred to. The light was enough to give a dim and magnifying look at what seemed unfathomable depths. We sit with careless ease in the sump- tuous parlor-car, or sleep with restful quiet at night in the Pullman. And yet our train moves along in places that thrill us when looked at from the rear platform. One never quite gets hardened to the Cheat mountain scenery on the Baltimore & Ohio, or the Delaware scenery on the Erie, or the Horst* Shoe and Connemaugh scenery on the Pennsylvania. Think of trains aashing on such a down grade forty miles or faster, and you with them ! It may seem weak, but I have some- times asked God — my Father in heaven — to keep safely those two men on the locomotive — the man at the throttle and the man at the furnace. They need nerve and they have it. What brave men they are! They need the Father’s care. And I doubt not they have that, too, at least we may suppose so. Our safety de- pends so much on the nerve and skill of those two men. I wras on a splendid train on the Ma- rietta and Cincinnati road one day. We were running swiftly. Suddenly the train was checked as if by a hand mightier than human. Approaching a siding, we felt the train stopped, not instantly, but sud- denly. Too suddenlv for comfort. A freight w7as on the siding, its engine fac- ing us. The right side of our engine was torn off, and also the right side of the freight engine that w*as facing us. That was all. Not one of the hundred passen- gers was hurt. Our engineer, with quick sight, saw7 the switch was partly turned — enough to make not a full but only a partial collision — and with wonderful nerve and promptness he sounded the alarm, reversed his engine, applied the brakes, and leaped for his life. The fire- man also leaped for life. It was a terrible eril. Now, I suppose these grand men ave many as great perils that we never hear of. Often these men ride “ the iron horse” headed toward death. I wonder they do not reach the black goal at the first ride. We ride quietly in the well cushioned car, but these men ride ahead of us, mediators between us and death. Is it a weakness in me that I sometimes say to my God, “Bless the brave engi- neer?” A misplaced switch, a broken rail, a spike maliciously drawn, a bridge Digitized by tjOOQle

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298 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. undermined by water, how little a thing is needed to kill our bold friend with his hand at throttle, and us also ! And it is said there are on this continent seventy thousand engineers, each with a fireman, who stand daily between those who travel and death. The last winter has been peculiar for ice on the paths of footmen and the roads of engines and horses. The western States for several days were an immense skating park. It was hazardous to step unless on skates or with steel-shod heels. The ice fought the locomotives, and in many cases lifted them from the track. Just now I am thinking not of the foot- men on our streets, or the engineers on our engines, but of the brakemen on our freights. The so-called brakemen on our passenger trains usually have about as easy a time as we who ride. They look very nice and happy in their neat uni- forms, and seated composedly reading the newspaper or the book loaned of the good-natured news-boy. “ But these brakemen on the freights “cannot indulge in any foolishness” at any time. They climb up and down cars in motion, when a misstep is likely to kill. Their lot is perilous and Sard enough at any time; but in the night when clouds and storms are hiding the stars, to be climbing over trains is at the constant peril of life. But when the fall- ing mist or rain freezes over all the cars and glazes each round in every ladder, it put the brakemen in the most terrible peril. It makes one shudder to think of the poor fellows. Each step, each move is on the slippery path toward death. Every once in a while one steps and falls, either to become a cripple for life, or to die a horrible death. And like the men on the engine, they have nerves of steel. They meet the dangers of their calling with wonderful courage. They are not cowards. If they were, they would not be there. When a boy, seated in the old First Church, in the city of Newark, I used to hear in the autumn one “request for prayers” that impressed me verv much. There were men in Newark who did busi- ness at the south. The ships usually sailed on Saturday. The next day — to give an actual case — the pastor would read such a request as this: “Mr. Wil- liam Camp having sailed for Savannah, asks the prayers of this church for his safety ! ” I have spoken of the perils of men “ who do business on our railways. A great road runs through our campus. At all times of day and night, and in all sorts of weather, the trains are to be heard. It may be a weakness — call it so if you will — but I often in my heart, and even sometimes in the college chapel, I ask God to take care of these brave but great- ly endangered men who run the engines and twist the brakes on our railway trains. A Sweet Temper. No trait of character is more valuable in a wife than a sweet temper. Home cannot be made happy without it. It is like flowers that spring up in our path- way, reviving and cheering us. Let a man go home at night, weaned and worn out by the toils of the day, and how sweet is a word dictated by a sweet dis- qsition. It is sunshine falling on his eart. He is happy, and the cares of his life are forgotten. A sweet temper has a soothing influence over the mind of the whole family. When it is in the wife and mother, you observe kindness and love predominating over the natural feel- ings of a bad heart. Smiles and kind words and looks characterize the chil- dren, and peace and love have their dwellings there. Study, then, to acquire and retain a sweet temper. Advice to Women Traveling. It is just as easy for a woman to travel comfortably in a day coach or a sleeping car, as it is for her to be comfortable at home, if she will go to work properly. First, she should remember that the train will get along as well and as rapidly if she does’t w'orry about it, as if she keeps up a constant fretting and fussing. Sec- ondly, her station is properly classified on the time scedule, and her train stops there if the schedule says so. On general prin- ciples she will arrive on time, and no amount of nagging at the brakeman will effect any earlier arrival. The conductor is in no way general manager of the road, and any attempt to interest him in an absolute necessity of doing an impossi- bility will prove futile. The trouble with most lady passengers is that they regard the train manipulators as automats, ignorant of their duties, and hired only to purvey misinformation. They are satified that everything is going wrong from the start to the finish, and in their anxiety to help things along, they make the whole trip miserable for them- selves and all around them. Select your seat in the centre of the car, or as near the centre as you can get. In summer take the shady side, and in Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 299 winter take the side to windward, that is, against which the wind is blowing. The smoke goes to leeward, and thus you have an unobstructed view. Once seated, give yourself no further uneasiness about the trip. The people who sold you your ticket have contracted to look after the details and relieve you from any respon- sibility. Provide yourself with a time table before starting, and rely on it. It is never wrong. Just before arriving at a meal station get in readiness toalignt, but don’t hurry or fuss. There is plenty of time, and worry is quicker than a dinner to destroy the appetite. Don’t lumber yourself witn your wraps and light luggage in going to a meal. Leave them in the car. They are safer there than under your charge in the restaurant, where you are apt to leave them in the hurry of leaving for the train. Twenty minutes are allowed for “re- freshments,” and they mean twenty min- utes. Eat your meal deliberately. There is no need of haste, and you will be sur- prised to find how much time you have if you don’t use it up in fretting. A good way is to watch the conductor, and though vou may be suprised at first to see that he has time to joke with his neighbor, you will see that he gets as much to eat as anybody, and sometimes more. Tales of a Telegrapher. Cincinnati News. “Come inside,” and the gate of the rail- ing was swung open and for the time being the reporter became the privileged guest of the telegraph operator in his lit- tle office, in violation of a placard which said: “No admission.” “Your profession must be the recipi- ents of many secrets and curious facts that the inquisifive would give a world to know. Do not business secrets fre- quently find publicity through unem- ployed operators who may be in hearing of the instrument?” asked the reporter. “ Possibly ; but most social and busi- ness messages are written in such a man- ner that no one save the parties interest- ed can understand them/ When a busi- ness dispatch is not written in cipher, it is usually in an equally unintelligible form, like this : 'Offer accepted,’ or sim- ilar words. The same may be said of social messages. But much new's that is not really secret finds its way to the pub- lic by the method you mention. “An office boy, standing outside ef a closed office, caught the news of Tilden’s nomination as it sped on its way from St. Louis to Washington City, and uninten- tionally gave a sporting man an oppor- tunity to place a number of bets that won. Many years ago, before reading by sound was as universal as now, a messenger boy in the Western Union office in Chiflicotbe startled the operator and several promi- nent gentlemen present by exclaiming : “The Neil House is burning.” For that offense he was promptly dismissed, but his quick ear could not be dispensed with, and he was reinstated, and now occupies an official position in a rival company.” “Are there many errors made in the transmission or receiving of dispatches?” “ Not many, considering the number of dispatches that are sent. More errors are made in receiving than transmitting, and more, by old operators than by begin- ners. The latter are extra cautious and seldom make a mistake. A messenger boy was sitting in the office while the operator was at supper. The office was called and he answered that the operator was away. ' Who are you?’ the answef came back. ‘The office boy.’ ‘Can you take a message ? ’ ‘I am afraid to try it ; I never did.’ ‘ Try it ; ’ and the message came slowly and distinctly on an import- ant matter pertaing to the road, and was signed by the Superintendent. The boy re- peated it as he had taken it, and the re- sponse came back, ‘ Bully.’ A calamity was averted, and a month later the boy had a night office on the road, and is now an expert operator in the northern part of the State.” “Give me some incident which you happen to remember, taken as it passed over the line.” “It is difficult to recall them at will, but one incident made such an impres- sion on me at the time that I have never forgotten it. I was the night operator at a little station on one of the roads leading into Cincinnati. There was little busi- ness to be done except reporting trains, and on that evening there was nothing to break the monotony. The Cincinnati operator had announced the departure of ‘No. 5,’ and for three hours all I had heard was the regular report as the train passed reporting stations. Then there was a press dispatch giving the state of the river at one or two points, when my attention was attracted by a call from an office which is usually closed earlier in the evening. To my surprise, the call was answered, and a message was an- nounced for a little town some distance from the telegraph office, with instruct- ions to deliver at once, regardless of cost. The message was brief and in these word : Digitized by v^.ooQle

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300 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. ‘ Mamie is dying; come at once ; ’ signed with a single name. Who Mamie was I had no idea, but I pictured her in my mind as a little girl, and the message as from her mother to her father. I found myself watching for a return dispatch, and as the night wore away I became anxious. The train by which the father could reach his dying child would soon pass that station. Would the operator remain in the office to send the answer which I knew would be expected? About four o’clock in the morning I called his office and received no answer. I knew then that the operator had gone home. As the hour approached for my relief I became more anxious, and asked, the day operator to watch for the return dispatch. I went to the office earlier than usual that evening, and was given the dispatch for which I had been waiting. It an- nounced the inability of the father to start before that night, and asked for news. I then knew instinctively that he ' would be too late, and would never see his child alive again. But I w’atched the wires, and was rewarded early in the evening with the expected intelligence that Mamie was dead. That was all I ever knew of the circumstances, but it made a lasting impression on my mind. I am not much on sentiment, and would not have related this incident if you had not asked for something, and I could re- member nothing else. Josh Billings’ Philosophy. Yu kant help an improvident person only temporarily. They are like an em- ty bag: they will stand up, if they are held. Talk with every man you meet, learn something from iiim, notiss every thing vou see ; learning iz in books, but wisdom iz every whare. The man who has never been tempted mav be very strong, but he kant prove it. Yung man, if you expekt to amount to enny thing in this life, you hav got to makeyurself necessary. If yu run into yure hole and expekt to be dug out, yu will find ten thousand people who are reddy to stop up the mouth ov the hole and smother yu, to one who will under- take to dig yu out. When itiz impossible to decide between two opinions, do az the backwoodsman duz when he iz lost; makes up hiz mind wffiich iz positively the right way, and then takes directly the opposite one. Indolence iz a disseaze ov the mind ; lazyness, of the body. I have never met an Infidel yet who ever seamed to be satisfied with his be- leaf, unless he was trieing to prove it. It aint allwuss safe to judge a man by hiz ackshuns, for sum times they are the result of aeksident, and at others ov the meanest kind of motives. The man who doubts may be more honest than the one who beleaves too mutch. The individuality ov a man, or thing, iz whare their greatest strength lies. He who iz impudent will be a tyrant when the opportunity offers. Second thoughts are generally the most polite, but seld um the most charitable. A good way to git at the lower strata ov a man’s character iz to give him a balky mule to drive, and then watch the proceedings. Teach Your Boys. Cottage Hearth. Teach them that a true lady may be found in calico quite as frequently as in velvet Teach them that a common school edu- cation, with common sense, is better than a college education without it. Teach them that one good, honest trade is worth a dozen professions. Teach them that “ honesty is the best policy” — that it is better to be poor, than rich on the profits of crooked whisky. Teach them to respect their elders and themselves. Teach them that, as they expect to be men some day, that they can not too soon learn to protect the wTeak and helpless. Teach them that to wear patched clothes is no disgrace, but to wear a black eye is. Teach them that God is no respecter of sex, and that when he gave the seventh commandment he meant it for them as well as their sisters. Teach them that by indulging their de- raved appetites in the worst forms of issipation, they are not to become the husbands of pure girls. A Division of Labor. Texas Siftings. Two colored porters are about to wrestle with the trunk of a newly-arrived legislator, wffiich has to be carried up into the third story of an Austin hotel. “ Dis heah trunk weighs twenty pounds moah den 300 pounds, and I can’t lift moah den 300 pounds.” “ Nebber mind, Sam,” replied the other porter; “jess catch on, and tote 300 pounds ob dis trunk up stairs, and I’ll be rsponfiibte lor do rest oh hit.” Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 301 SOLITUDE. Ella Wheeler. Laugh, and the world laughs with you ; Weep, and you weep alone, For the sad old earth must borrow its mirth, But has trouble enough of its own. 81ng, and the hills will answer ; Sigh, it is lost on the air. The echoes bound to a joyful sound, But shrink from voicing care. Rejoice, and men will seek you ; Grieve, and they turn and ao. They want full measure of all your pleasure, But they do not heed your woe. Be glad, and your friends are many; Be sad and you lose them all. There are none to decline your nectared wine, But alone you must drink life’s gall. Feast, and your halls are crowded ; Fast, and the world goes by. Sncceed and give, anclit helps you live, But no man can help you die. There is room in the halls of pleasure For a large and lordly train, . But one by one we must all tile on Through the narrow aisles of pain. THE MONEYLESS MAN. Is there no secret place on the face of the earth Where charity dwelleth, where virtue hath birth? Where bosoms in mercy and kindness shall heave, And the poor and wretched shull ** ask and receive? ” Is there no place on earth where a knock from the poor Will bring a kind angel to opeu the door? Ah ! search the wide world wherever you ran, There is no open door for a moneyless man ! Go, look in yon hall, where the chandelier’s light Drives off with its splendor the darkness of night! Whore the rich hanging velvet, in shadowy fold. Sweeps gracefully down with its trimming of gold And the mirrors of silver take up and renew, In long lighted vistas, the wildering view— Go therein your patches, and find if you can, A welcoming smile for the moneyless man ! Go, look in yon church of the cloud-reaching spire, Wrhlch gives back to the sun his same look of red fire. Where the arches and columns are gorgeous within. And the walls seem as pure as a soul without sin ; Go down the long aisly— see the rich and the great In the pomp and the pride of their worldly estate— Walk down in your patches, and find if you can, Who opens a pew to a moneyless man ! Go, look to yon Judge in his dark flowing gown. With the scales wherein law welgheth equity down. Whore he frowns on the weak and smiles on the strong. And right wkite fete SatfCMtai ViUag { Where Jurors their lips on the Bible have laid, To render a verdict they’ve already made; Go there, In the court room, and find, if yon can Any law for the cause of a moneyless man ! Go, look in the banks, where Mammon has told Ills hundreds and thousands of silver and gold ; Where, safe from the hands of the starving poor, Lies pile upon pile of the glittering ore ; Walk up to the counter— ah ! there you may stay Till your limbs grow old and your hair turns And youVl find at the banks nc^oneof the clan With money to lend to a moneyless man ! Then, go to your hovel ; no raven has fed The wife who has suffered too long for her bread ; Kneel down by the pallet and kiss the death frost From the Ups of the angel your poverty lost ; Then turn In your agony upward to God, Aud bless while It smite you, the chastening rod ; And you’ll find at the end of your little life’s span There’s a welcome nowhere for a moneyless man ! Little Graves. Sacred places for pure thoughts and kindred meditations are the little graves in the cemeteries. They are the deposi- tories of the mother’s sweetest joy — half unfolded buds of innocence and purity nipped by the first frost of time, ere a canker worm had nestled among their embryo petals. Callous indeed must be the heart w hich can Btand by a little graveside and not have the holiest emotions of the soul awakened to thoughts of the purity and joy which belong to God and Heaven, for the mute preacher at his feet tells of life begun and ended without a stain, and surely if this he vouchsafed to mortality, how much purer a no holier must be the spiritual land enlightened by the light of infinite goodness whence emanated the soul of that brief sojourner. How swells the heart of the parent with a purified joy while standing by the earth bed of a lost little one chastened because a great treasure has been taken away ; joyful because that precious jewel glitters in the diadem which God is hold- ing out as a crown of invitation to those especially who have little children in heaven. Baltimore News: A blush is modesty’s headlight; but a good many trains are run witfatfut headliyhte. Digitized by CjOOQle

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802 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Courting Under Difficulties. Oswego Palladium. He came up a little late, stepped in without ringing, and striding softly into the parlor, dropped into an easy chair with the careless grace of a young man who is accustomed to the program. “ By Jove,” he said to the figure sitting in the dim obscurity of the sofa, “ By Jove, I thought I was never going to see you alone again. Your mother never goes away from the house nowadays ; does she, Minnie?” “Well not amazingly fre- quently,” cheerfully replied the old lady from the sofa. Minnie is away so much of the time now I have to stay in.” In the old hickory at the end of the house the moping owl complained to the moon much in its usual style, the katydids nev- er sang more clearly, and the plaintive cry of the whip-poor-will filled the night w’lth poetry, but he didn’t hear any of it, all the same. “And by George,” he said to a friend, 15 minutes later, “if I didn’t leave my hat on the piano, and my cane in the hall, I’m a goat. Think of ’em ? Forgot ’em. Strike me blind if I knew I had any clothes on at all. What I wanted was fresh air; and I wanted about 30 acres of it, and that mighty quick, too.” Caught in a Bear Trap. Detroit Free Press. About a week ago a resident of Antoine street who has a fine wood-pile at the back of his lot discovered that some person w’as helping himself in the most liberal manner. Instead of loading a stick with powder, or of posting himself to watch, he set a large bear trap where he thought it wTould do the most good. Nothing came of it the first night, but soon after mid- night of the second a great noise was heard at the wood-pile, and the citizen roused out of bed to find that he had a victim. It was a colored man about 40 years old, and he was taking on in the most energetic manner. Nothing wras said until the jaws of the trap were sprung back and his leg pulled out. Then he sat down on a log and coolly observed : “ I reckon you is kinder curus to know howr I cum to be kotched in dat trap? ” “ Well, yes.” “ Has you bin missin’ any w’ood ? ” “About half a cord.” “Well, dat wood wTas tooken by my nex’ doah naybur, an’ it went again his conscience so much dat he axed me to bring back what he hadn’t burned. I toted it ober heah on de sled, an’ was pilin’ it back when dat b’ar-trap jumped fur me an gin me sich a shock dat I specks to tremble for a hull week. “ Well, you can eo, but next time you come you may find a spring gun defend- ing the wood-pile.” “ Dar won’t be no nex’ time sah.” “ I think you’ll find it cheaper to buy your w’ood. “ Looks dat way, sah — looks ’zactlv dat way, though I tink I’ll hole on till I know w hether you has de only b’ar-trap in dis ward, or whether dar am a sort o’ placque- craze an’ ebery family am stockin up to cotch a nigger’! ” The Brave Drummer Boy. In the war with France, previous to the Revolution, an English drummerboy, not more than fifteen years of age, having wandered from his camp to near the ene- my’s lines, was seized and brought before the French Commander. On being asked w ho he was by the General, he answered : “A drummer in the English service.” This not gaining credit, a drum was sent for and he was desired to beat a couple of marches, w hich he accordingly did. The Frenchman’s suspicions being, however, not quite removed, he desired the drummer to beat a retreat. “A retreat, sir,” said the youthful Briton, “I don’t know what that is. This answer so pleased the French of- ficer that he dismissed the drummer and wrote to his General commending this spirited behavior. The Iron Bar. A bar of iron worth five dollars, worked into horse shoes, is worth ten dollars and fifty cents; made into needles, it is worth three hundred and fifty-five dollars; made into penknife blades it is worth three thousand two hundred and eighty- five dollars ; made into balance springs of watches, it is worth two hnndred and fifty thousand dollars. What a drilling the poor bar must un- dergo to reach all that ; but hammered, and beaten and pounded, and rolled and polished, how was its value increased ! It might well have auivered and complained under the hard knocks it got, but were they not all necessary to draw' out its fine qualities and fit it for higher offices? And so, children, all the drilling and training which you are subject to in youth, and which often seems so hard to you serve to bring out your noble quali- ties, and fit you for more responsible posts and greater usefulness. Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. 303 The Agne. I Drake’s Magazine. j “Speaking of chills,” said the gentle- 1 man from Arkansas, borrowing a match from the train boy, “ I had one at home once that was away up in G. Stopped a train, that chill dia.” They crowded around to hear the par- ticulars. “You see, they turned me out of the town and run me off the turnpike, so I took to the railroad, and I shook it up so that the through express had to wait un- til I g;ot over it.” “ Right smart of a chill, that,” assented a gentleman from Louisiana. “ Had ’em myself ; but I only delayed a train a little while.” The gentleman from Arkansas eyed him, but declined to ask any questions. “Tell us!” shouted the chofrus. “ Well,” said the gentleman from Louisiana, with a glance at the gentleman from Arkansas, “ they ran up to where I was shaking, and found they couldn’t get past.” “ What did they do ? ” “ All hands turned out and tunneled right through it,” replied the Louisiana man, “and in the spring the icicles hung down from the roof of that chill so thick and so strong that they had to blast them out before they could transact any bus — !” But the Arkansas man was climbing over the tender toward the cab, and even the chorus lost interest in the rest of the details. A Family Trait. Texas Siftings. Colonel Bill McCracken enjoys the reputation of pouring out more whisky for one drink than any other man in Austin, newly elected members of the legislature excepted. The colonel was taking a drink at the Gently Dreaming saloon, when the barkeeper remarked: “I say, colonel, I waited on a man awhile ago who pours out a bigger drink of whisky than you do.” “ He was probably a member of the legislature. He don’t count. 1 can’t compete with old professionals.” “ No, he isn’t a member of the legisla- ture. He is a very intelligent-looking young man, a stranger to me. He is in the other room plaving billiards.” Colonel McCracken looked into the billiard saloon, and exclaimed : “Why, that's my son, Tom. He had just come home from a military school in Kentucky.” JIH HATES’ BADGE! ' G. H. Jennings, in Railroader. | Mournfully toll the engine bell. I Toll for the brave, whose spirit lias fled ! Have you heard the news the people tell? Hayes, the Engineer Is dead. Toll the bell of tne old machine, Of old five hundred and sixty nine, For the mind that governed her iron soul Has passed in another sphere to shine. Drape her form in solemn black, For things have come to the very worst, They carried him by a little ago, Carried a hero by feet first. Now these are the facts I fain would tell, ’Mid the solemn clang of the tolling bell. How a common man for love of man, Faced death as only a hero can. The “Southern Express’* came bowling along, Hackensack meadow a little aback, A 44 through freight ” puffing, with wild ding- dong. Came thundering up on the other track, While a man who staggered between the two Seemed doomed to a horrid death alone. When Hayes, who was brave from skin to core. Saved the stranger’s life but gave his own. What’d lie amount to, tills Jim Hayes? “Did he amount to much,” perhaps you say. Well no! not much, as the big world goes, At least not much in a money way. But he knew every throb of an engine’s heart. Was faithful, honest, he knew no fear And had served the Pennsylvania road As man and boy, nigh twenty year. Now he’s got a job on another line Where tne road bed’s gravelled with gems untold, And his new five hundred and sixty nine Is ablaze with diamonds set in gold. And he with a very different set From Railway Kings of earthly leaven ; The badge he won was a shining cross, And they passed him free on the road to Heaven. Oldest Tree in the World. The oldest tree in the world, says Knowledge, so far as anyone knows, is the Bo tree of the sacred city of Atnara- poora, in Burmah. It was planted 288 B. C. and is therefore now 2,170 years old. Sir James Emerson Tennet gives reasons for believing that the tree is really of this wonderful age, and refers to historic documents in which it is mentioned at different dates, as 182 A. D., 223 A. IX, and so on to the present day. “To it,” says Sir James, “ Kings have even dedi- cated their dominions, in testimony of belief that it is a branch of the identical fig tree under w*hich Buddha reclined at Urumelya when he underwent his apotheosis.” Its leaves are carried aw*ay as streamers by pilgrims, but it is too sacred to touch with a knife, and there- fore they are only gathered when they fall. The King oak in Windsor Forest England, is 1,000 years old. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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304 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. DE TRAIN ON THE HOLDEN BAIL. Griflin, Ga., News. Dis nigger’s hair am turnin’ white like de cotton on de stalk, His limbs am growin’ feeble, an’ it’s hard for me tor walk ; But wid all nv dis I’se happy, an’ when the gospel train rolls by Uncle Remus will be runnln’, an’ will stop for me an’ Si. I’ll be standin’ at de stasliun, wid de through ticket in my huu*. An’ donii’ kalkulate ter git off dor train dis side de promise lan’; We’ll lire de newsbutch from de kar, his pies will not be sold, Kase we’.se gwine ter take our own grub ef we has ter take it cold. De cross-ties will be uv marble, and de spikes uv silver white, Fer de gospel train on de golden rail will leave de sinner frum sight ; Wid Uncle Remus’ han* on de throttle, an’ Old Si in tie baggage car, We’ll lan’ on time in de sweet byn’ bye, wid de beautiful gates ajar. Death Warrant of Jesus Christ. Sentence rendered by Pontius Pilate, acting Governor of Lower Galilee, stating that Jesus of Nazareth shall suffer death on the cross, In the year seventeen of the Emperor Tiberius Ciesar, and the 27th day of March, the city of the holy Jeru- salem—Ann as and Caiaphas being priests, emeriti cators of the people of God — Pon- tius Pilate, Governor of Lower Galilee, sitting in the presidential chair of the praetorv, condemns Jesus of Nazareth to die on the cross, between two thieves, the great and notorious evidence of the people saying : 1. Jesus is a seducer. 2. He is seditious. 3. He is an enemy of the law. 4 He calls himself falsely the Son of G°d. 5. He calls himself falsely the King of Israel. 6. He entered into the temple, follow- ed by a multitude bearing palm branches in their hands. Orders the first centurion, QuiliuB Cor- nelius, to lead him to the place of exe- cution. Forbids any person whomsoever, either poor or rich, to oppose the death of Jesus Christ. The witnesses who signed the condem- nation of Jesus are : 1. Daniel Uobaxi, a Pharisee. 2. JoANMS ItOBAXl. 3. Raphael Robani. 4. Capet, a citizen. Jesus shai],gn out of the city of Jeruea- kuu by the Gate <oi Btruouuo. A Great Actress Handicapped. Bradford Mail. “Sad thing that about Fanny Daven- port,” remarked a gentleman in a Brad- ford hotel, as he laid down the paper that he had been reading. “Why, how is that?” queried half a dozen men, as they leaned forward ex- pectantly; “ what’s happened to Fannie?” “ Why, the doctor lias forbade her ever again playing “She Stoops to Conquer.” “No! Why?” again asked the crowd. “Simply because she can’t play it. She is getting so fat she can’t stoop. Women Who Have No Homes. Ida A. Harper. Men are not tyrants. Considering how S thousands of years they have held ite control they are quite as gener- ous and yielding as women would be un- der the same circumstances, hut the world is progressing and the ancient order of things is passing away. The tendency of the past century has been to equalize men ; that of the coming century to equal- ize men and women. It is utterly absurd for sentinientalists to insist that woman shall cling to her hearthstone, her husband and children, reign queen over her household, devote her talents to raising sons, and be content to shine by the reflected lights of her husband’s glory. There are in the United States 3,000,000 women entirely depend- ent upon themselves for support. Now when you urge women to stick to their homes what are you going to do with these 3,000,000 women who have no homes only as they earn one by their own labor? “ What have you to say for yourself?” inquired the police judge of a vag. “A good deal, yer honor. I niver sold rotten oranges on the streets iv Chicago six for tin cents, fifteen for a quarter.” “ Prisoner discharged ! ” thundered the judge with a Jove like voice.— Cheek. A Buffalo man had a dream the other night in which he witnessed a fire-drill in a public school of that city. When the alarm rang out every teacher and pupil was instantly in the proper place. Just as the signal* “go!” was given a had hoy —Buffalo claims to have one or two had boys— shouted : “ My, what a rat ! ” With a yell that would make a hand of I Indians*white with onvv, every teacher , was on the benches, followed by every ' girl in echoed* Tableau 1 Digitized by U.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 305 A monthly Journal devoted to the social , moral and Intellectual advancement of Loco- motive Englnemen. Terms : One Dollar per year. In advance. Advertising rates given on application. Entered at the Post office at Terre Haute, Indiana, as second class matter. EUGENE V. DEBS Editor Tekrk Haute, Indiana. WM. F. HYNES Associate Editor Denver, Colorado. JULY, 1883. The Ohjeets of Our Order. “The world is our home, and to do good our creed.” Our objects embrace the highest motives known to humanity, the greatest aims of civilization and the main purpose of existence. Our mission is broad and comprehensive. The field of our existence is wide. There is no measure to our responsibility, no limit to our Order in the accomplishment of the grandest results. We lay hold of the greatest things. Whatsoever is noble, whatsoever is grand, whatsoever is just, good and desirable for the interests of human nature, there do the interests of our Order find their home. The fruits of our labor are confined to no locality, to no people, time or place, but bless and adorn the dearest interests of life every- where and all the time, and will redound to our honor forever. Our system of or- ganized benevolence holds within itself the seeds of eternal good; sown on the field of humanity, the brotherhood of man will find a rich harvest of blessings. “ Benevolence, Sobriety and Industry ” form the groundwork of our success and proclaim our mission to the world. Let us marshal our forces on the field of ac- tion, and under this glorious banner we shall achieve greater victories than have ever been known to fields of carnage and blood. Nothing can be more noble than to comfort the widow and the fatherless, nothing more rational than to remain sober, nothing more wise than to be in- dustrious. These principles were born in heaven — they are the home of all vir- tues. Contemplate for a moment the feelings of gratitude and thankfulness of the widow when the God-given hand of benevolence comes to her in the darkest hour of calamity, when she is over- whelmed with grief and stricken with sorrow. Her blinding tears thank a thou- sand fold the hand that gives. One such deed makes a heaven of earth. Our cause is of the most noble known to humanity. We advance with civilization, and shall see it become universal. The eternal code of right is the law of our existence. Our object is the attainment of infinite good, and no Order ever had a more noble object. ^ Our Canadian Brothers. We have had a good opportunity at our National Conventions to make the ac- quaintance of a large number of our brethren in Canada. There is something in their character worthy of reflection. They seem to be an educated class — very generally so. Their delegates are uni- formly a dignified, noble set of men. If they have any bad habits they leave them at home — we have never discovered them. They understand the object of represen- tation, and they make the most of it. In the United States the expression of every right and every grievance is made through representation, and yet our delegates do not make as much of it in our Conven- tions as our neighbors across the St. Law- rence. This has been a matter of much remark. It may be that the shield of law in Canada being more arbitrary, gives them better personal protection than ours does. Something is at the bottom of it. That they are Brotherhood men, in (he best sense of that term, is generally con- ceded. Their Lodges, without exception, are energetic, prosperous and progressive. They are managed in an efficient and Digitized by v^.ooQle

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306 ' FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. business-like manner, each officer being just the man for his position. Their Masters are men of dignity, intelligence and sober judgment ; their Financiers are thorough accountants and seem to be as proficient with the pen as they are with the scoop. It is but simple justice to them to ad- mit that the Grand Lodge has no trouble with them. They understand the law and they live up to it. Another notice- able feature among them is that of prompt payment on the part of the members. They seem to have no dead-heads among them. Their returns are almost uniform- ly as complete as they are accurate. Each man toes the mark squarely, and the re- sult is that there are less non-paying members among them than any like num- ber of Lodges in the States. We are proud of our Canadian Lodges, for they are an honor to us. They rank highest among the Lodges in the Brother- hood. ^ Backbiting a Calamity. There is nothing more baleful in our Order than personal unfriendliness. A vicious rumor flies like the winds — the truth is rarely able to overtake it. There is nothing more to be dreaded than the forked tongue of slander — slander spoken and slander published. He who retails a deliberate slander, knowing it to be such, at once becomes as vicious as its author. What is life without a good name? It costs years of sober, steady care. Slander cannot destroy it, but it may place burdens upon it. It is so much better to help than discourage mankind. Life is a great struggle — a hard struggle. It is all up-hill. The slanderer on the way, is more to be dreaded than the rob- ber. The robber seeks our money, the slanderer would crush every precious hope. Slander sometimes creeps into the sacred precincts of our Brotherhood. There can be no excuse for it. If any brother has been aggrieved, our laws give him a rational remedy. Every in j ury can thus be entirely repaired. Ours is not only a tribunal of justice, but of affection. If any man is unworthy of a seat in our Order, and the fact is made manifest in the plain way provided, he is summarily sent away to return no more. Misappre- hension is an ever present source of mis- chief. Inquiry, moderation and forbear- ance will go far beyond the reach of slan- der in the redress of personal grievances. HATE CHARITY. If we knew the cares and crosses, Crowded round our neighbor’s way; If we knew the little losses, Sorely grievous day by day, Would we then so often chide him For the lack of thrift and gain, Leaving on his heart a shadow. Leaving on our lives a stain ? If we knew the clouds above us Held by gentle blessing there. Would we turn away, all trembling, In our blind and weak despair? Would we shrink from little shadows, Lying on the dewey grass. While his only birds or Eden Just in mercy flitting past? If we knew the silent story Quivering through the heart, of pain Would our manhood dare to doom it Back to haunts of vice and shame? Life is many a tangled crossing, Joy has many a break of woe, And the cheeks tear- washed are whitest,— And the blessed angels know. Let us reach within our bosoms For the key to other lives, And with love to erring nature. Cherish good that still survives ; So that when our disrobed spirits Soar to realms of light again, We may say, “ Dear Father ! judge us As we judged our fellow-men.” WHAT MEN ARE LIKE. Detroit Free Press. Men are like houses. They are flats, They, too, have bricks— within their hata. They are mortgaged, hammered, nailed and floored, And have room-attics and their board. Houses have tenants, and, we guess, A man has ten ants more or less. Both have lop stories, empty quite, And each doth take carpenter right. Houses and men of ancient dates Have scanty locks and broken gaits. Houses on corners stand, with stairs; Men do the same. Both need repairs. Houses are lathed with plaster. Men Are plastered all with lather when They shavings have. They’re shingled, too. Upon their man’s hard roof so true. A house well built will settle some; A man well billed will settle — grum. Scaffolds on houses hang; but men Hang on a scaffold oft again. Unlike a man a house of wood Foundation has for stories good, Both have “ bay-windows” full of pains Of glasses where delight soon wanes. Both flte insurance need below For mansions burning much we know. Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 307 Written for Firemen's Magazine. The Recent Flood and Its Lessons. BY HENRY C. LORD. III. The writer will not stop long in Chi- cago. It is a great, a wonderfulcity, and probably more representative of Ameri- can energy and enterprise and that com- parative indifference to reverses of every description, whether by fire, the humors of her great lakes, the caprices of the market or her own follies, readily ad- mitted but never quite forsaken, than any other. She repents often for a short time, but is never wholly converted. There is no city in the world which has ever shown such a capacity of quick re- covery from disaster, with good nature while undergoing the flood of misfortune or the hot baptism of fire. It has been said, and is probably true, that the vast | property concentrated there is heavily j mortgaged, but in her case all the money wanted is at once tendered by, perhaps, the most watchful and jealous capital of the country. It proves the confidence of the latter in the security, its rapid growth and the final outcome. The writer is not a believer in credit as against cash, but the hasty sketch of the city he is writing about is a sort of disturbing element in his calculations, but in no wise changing his convictions as to final results. The richest and proudest city of former days passed away in flames to absolute ruin, and finally its very site was furrowed by Roman ploughs, and has left neither an authentic record or a manuscript. Great cities built upon credit are after all like massive warehouses erected on piles, safe enough for a while, but bound to weaken and decay in years. Great, real or fancied wealth tends to undue luxury and ex- travagance, which are the forerunners of enervation, listlessness and the end of material growth. Wise, honest and self- possessed capital, like a good swimmer, selects the tide on its flow, not its ebb. It rarely trusts its strength beyond its depth on a receding current. The mo- ment it exchanges prudent investments for speculative ones it* is among the breakers. A wise merchant will never leave his counting-room for a faro bank I or to indulge in the luxury of poker. Chicago, a sort of magical creation, will I have many years of successful life, with her great lakes of water in front and her vast seas of land west and north, as fruit- ful of wealth as the richest provinces of the Orient once wTere, and her future is dazzling to the eye and the imagination, but nevertheless history always tells the same story and repeats the same warn- ings. It was a flood of water, according to Scripture, which drowned the primi- tive world, on accounts of its sins; it was one of luxury, waste and tyranny w hich put an end to Athens, Rome and all the eastern cities of antiquity, tradition, or merely legendary ; and it is the raging flood of both individual and national cor- ruption and miserable extravagance which now threatens our own people and institutions. Intricate and extensive as is the railway system of Chicago, as well as of other cities, its securities ao not rep- resent a cash cost of the property, but credit. Hence competition ana its perils. It is likely in the future, as in the past, to be called to a sudden halt, and away go the fictitious profits of years. The pro- cess of “ watering,” which created so much of their stock, is just as and even more likely to sweep them away. How- ever that won’t so much harm Chicago as her creditors abroad. The city wdll most likely take the event as an ordinary and a good joke and “call another deal.1’ But before my present farewell to this city, whose lightning-like growth and power of renewing her life is very im- pressive, I wish to remind her of a very mean, unjust and cruel habit so many of her merchants have gotten into of late years. The habit is in fact, if not in law, a criminal one, cruel upon labor in every branch of industry ana unworthy of all honest and charitable persons. She does not possess by any means a monopoly of the practice, for other cities share it, but not to an extent so seriously affecting the poor and working classes. I refer to the almost daily habit of making so-called “comers ” on the necessaries of life, corn, wheat and provisions of all grades, often causing large and unwarranted advances in market prices and that of a loaf of bread or a pound of meat to labor which it cannot stand and will not in the long run submit to. In time it finds out its power and then becomes like a runaway horse with the bit held firmly between his teeth. It won’t do in this country, and especially with the ballot-box hold- ing guard, for one set of speculators, gammers in fact, to run up the price of Digitized by v^.ooQle

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308 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. bread and provisions by the 44 cornering ” process, and for another, or most often the same crew, to get up a panic on stocks or rates of transportation, forcing them down to the point of loss and then delay the payment or reduce the wages of the workingman upon the shallow pretense and lie that their business is unprofitable. This is the meanest stealing in the world ; precisely that which led our Savior to improvise a whip of cords and clear the sacred temple of the brokers and produce dealers gathered there. The writer does not care so much about the Bulls and Bears of Wall street. Let them snarl and bite and tear themselves to atoms. They are simply creatures “ferse naturx” and it is their nature to scratch and fight Wrangling and confusion constitute their nature ana methods of life, and they die off rapidly and are not mourned in their death or their graves. There is a won- derful difference between one gambler making a corner on his antagonist and capital employing credit as its assistant, making war on labor and regulating the grice of the food necessary to support its So good-bye Chicago, great as you are and worthy of a supplementary notice in the next edition of the 41 Arabian Nights.” Good-bye to the winds and gases which have given the title to^your city, and let me come back to Cincinnati ana her rai- ments, just now'so badly soiled that it is estimated it will cost in money or credit an extra million of dollars to do her laun- dry work, with five of her most respecta- ble citizens at the wash-tub, their names as the best laundry men , as the case now stands in attempted legislation, to be de- termined by a popular vote. Now, the writer is confining himself to the flood and its lessons, as well as those of some others in the experience of life and the freaks and forces of nature and her laws. The writer? a firm believer in an original cause and in the founder of the Christian religion, is not a believer in what are so spoken and misspoken of as special Prov- idence. He does not credit the pulpit when it treats of them. I never believed in the old Sunday School stories about boys who were drowned while bathing on Sunday for purposes of cleanliness or even recreation, because they did so on the first day of the week. Neither do I believe in the foolish notion of so many shepherds of the flock, who just now see divine wrath visited upon the poor on the bottom lands while it spares the capitalist on the high ground of his conceit and wealth. There is neither religion, logic or charity in such reasoning. It is purely Pharisaical and would be rebuked as such by the Master . Cincinnati will serve as a useful illustration of my theory, and I have a right to use her as a text, not only as such, but a fact in the municipal his- tory of the State and country. She calls herself the 44 Paris of America” in sympa- thy or perhaps rivalry with her twin sis- ter city, the Athens * of the country. The former may be said to represent, in self- conceit. the old Grecian capital, while the latter, from her name, to represent Rome in the best days of her Republic, when Cincinnatus was a consul and twice a dic- tator, a wonderfully wise man, the per- sonification of honesty and patriotism, and twice may be said to have saved his country as its dictator. Like Wash- ton he was called from his farm to defeat its enemies, and like Israel Putnam, of our own revolutionaiw heroes, he was found at his plough. He lived and died a poor, noble, honest man, but not until he haa attained the golden age of eighty years. In many respects Abraham Lin- coln. both in character and in methods of life and thought, resembled him. One of the highest honors ever paid to Wash- ington was the establishment by his com- rades of the society of 44 Cincinnatus,” which will live as long as the memory of those two noble creations of divinity and the necessities of humanity. Therefore, the city of which I write may be proud of her name and should follow the lessons of the life of him who may in the way of allegory be said to be its founder. It is very far from the writer’s purpose to dis- parage the city of Cincinnati, and he wishes to give ner justly earned credit, but at the same time to rebuke some of her conceits and mistakes both in material and social life. This he has a right to do, for she is a municipal city and he a citi- zen. It is a serious question and one worthy of much thought from the stand- point of cause and effect, sequence and consequence. His main object is to de- velop a principle, applicable alike to so many of our cities ana communities, even small country villages in which the fable of the frog and the ox is repeated. I shall be understood by critical readers. ASsop was a very wise old fellow, and in many respects the peer of Solomon, and could not only have given him good advice, but in some respects set him a good example. Cincinnati has made the same mistake in striving to excel her sister cities of more rapidly growing population, credit and wealth that the working girl makes when she takes the savings of her labor to buy Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 309 a costly piano or attach two feet more of trail to her evening dress; or the young boy makes when be uses his father’s credit instead of his own muscle, whether it be of the brain or the limbs and for mere fancied pleasure. As Boston was the type and successor of the dead Athens, so Cincinnati wants to be the second edi- tion of the living Paris. So the flood and ambition of conceit came upon her, more destructive than that of any tide or swollen river. The damage caused by the latter is temporanr and quickly forgotten, while that of the former is permanent ana never forgotten. The writer will fully explain himself, for he has in no wise lost sight of his text or its lessons. Anyhow it won’t do his readers any more harm to read them than it does him to write them out according to his own experience and theories. I come to facts nearly as true of other cities or centers of trade as of my own, and then they can criticise me. I nave before said that Cincinnati was a city of incongruities or inconsistencies. Allow me to more fully explain my mean- ing, for I honestly wish to draw the proper line between a safe and genuine career of prosperity and a fictitious one, alternating or partially so between the two, but founded upon credit. Thirty years ago the d&y was comparatively free from debt and her bonds were like strangers in the market. Her credit was in no wise at a discount and the rates of taxation upon her citizens easily borne. She was assured of a steady, if not a rapid . growth by a judicious business life ana total abstinence from all unnecessary credit obligations. How is it to-day ? and the writer intends to put his question fairly, admitting at once her relative free- dom from individual mortgage liabilities and her development in many branches of mechanical ingenuity and invention. He admits with equal frankness the great beauty of her “ Music Hall,” the gift of private beneficence and honorable to all its grantors; also her “School of Design,” founded by the noble, but equally moaest, generosity of its most distinguished ben- efactor. He gladly refers, or would refer, to other individual benefactions of ap- preciative and unambitious men, whose charities are bestowed in their life-time and not in their last wills and when bank accounts must be executors and administrators take posses- sion of estates which cannot be consigned to another, or any other, world. Such men as Astor, Cooper, Peabody, Long- worth. Sinton, Rose and others, nere and there lived and some still live to see their testaments, closed ana charities known and read of humanity and witness the sweet smile of its love and gratitude. Such men are rare, but they always leave a noble record for both study ana example to the young. I would like also in this connection to refer briefly to other attractions of the city. Among others her “ Public Library,” con- taining more than a hundred thousand volumes and a free resort for all citizens, rich and poor alike, and which it is to be hoped will be continued and increased, from time to time, for the instruction ana benefit of all. A public free library, however small, affords the germ of a tree of knowledge which is bound to grow with the years, from both public and private contributions, and will lead many a youthful mind to that love of study ana reflection so necessary not only to mental development but to self-moral training. It also gives me pleasure to mention the “Mercantile Library,” ever inviting both teachers and pupils to its rooms. Again, to what is known as the “ Public School System,” which, although defective in some respects, is a great honor to the city and in its development has fully equalled if not distanced that of the “ Athens of America.” The writer used the word de- fective for two reasons, which have often occurred to him ; one is the too large and, therefore, unwieldy “Board of Educa- tion,” wholly unnecessary and apt to make the public good subordinate to in- dividual or political preference. It is a terrible mistake .to inject into any system of public education any mere partisan or political poison. My second objection is that a purely arbitrary system or curricu- lum of studies is too much enforced, which is just as bad in a school house, a machine shop, or a large family circle of children. Children are too often com- pelled to study subjects or branches for which they have neither the slightest taste or natural fitness or aptitude, and thus at least a portion of their time is thrown away. Said a bright boy to me the other day, in answer to a question, “ I study mathematics and mechanics, as well as Latin, from pure love of the three ; each one helps me in all the others.” But the boy went on to say, “ The rule com- pels me to study botany during so many months of the year, and I care nothing about it and know nothing about it at the end of the term ; I prefer to cull my flow- ers in a workshop rather than in a garden or a grove.” The boy was right, and his intelligent replies to my questions prove not only the truth of my theory but its proper application to both the school sys- Digitized by v^.ooQle

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310 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. tem of Cincinnati and that of the country at large. The plea that this system is necessary for self-training and mental discipline is ridiculous, and there is no logic in it. You might as well argue that a girl without any ear for music or care for it should be compelled to offend the ears of everybody in the house with her never ending practice upon the piano, in order to fit her for the duties of house- keeping, the care of children, or the study of astronomy. For Firemen' 8 Magazine. The Engineman at Home. BY CARL WITTIG. From childhood up I have had a pecu- liar delight in looking at the trains as they arrive and depart. In my walks about the city I often go a square or two out of my way, when it is train time, to witness the bustle and excitement connected with railroads. The other day I was at the depot looking at the incoming and out- going passenger trains discharging a part of their human freight and taking a fresh supply from here, attaching a new, shin- ing iron horse to the coaches and leading the tired one to the round house. I no- ticed the engineer and fireman, strong, healthy men, as they left the depot, pro- bably to go home to rest for a short time before starting again upon their hazard- ous journey ; and thought after thought crowded upon me in connection with these hard-worked men. Had they a home? and, if they had, were they really glad to go to it? Would a loving wife, would bright, rosy children receive them with cheerful faces ? I did not know, but hoped they were the husbands and fath- ers of happy families. Such thoughts in- duced me to write these few lines for the Magazine. I am a great friend of chil- dren. I delight to see them happy, cheer- ful and playful. For their benefit, I will give the readers of the Magazine a short outline of my idea as to how the engine- man ought to stand in relation to his chil- dren when he is at home. You are away from home most of your time, and the care of your children is left almost entirely to your wife— you see them so little that it seems as if you hardly get acquainted with them ; and still, in the short inter- vals you are at home, it is your duty, as father of your children, to occupy your- self with them in such a way as to leave the impression of yourself upon them for all time. You are a hard working man, you are tired and exhausted when you go home, and you want rest. You think sometimes you cannot stand it there, for the children may be noisy and troublesome ; you go up town to meet your comrades and have a quiet chat or a social time with them. Maybe you go to the Lodge to visit the brethren and interest yourself in the wel- fare of the Brotherhood. This is all right and fair, and no one can blame you for it, but do not spend all your spare time there— devote a portion of it to your fam- ily at home. The family is the stronghold of your welfare, the keystone of society, the foundation of a civilized country. Your family must be your first thought, toward them you have a sacred duty to perform, and if you neglect them this neglect will fall back upon you in the future through the wanting love and esteem of your grown up children. We are so apt to Forget that it is not the mother only who ought to have the care of the children ; that the father has not done his duty when he imagines that by providing for the bodily wants of his family, by giving them shelter and raiment ana money to spend, he has fulfilled his obligation to them. There is a greater duty resting upon him. He must be in reality father and guardian to his children, must show them in more than one way that he thinks of them, whether at home or away, so that they are glad when father comes home that his presence among them be- comes an event to which they look for- ward with pleasure. How to do this I shall attempt to show, even in an imperfect way, witn the hope that the few hints I can give may develop thoughts about your children in some of you who may be young and inexperienced m the training of chilaren. Never create fear in your children in such a manner that they will be glad when you leave home. Even as a kind and indulgent father you have that in yourself which controls them without resorting to harsh measures, except in rare cases. From their earliest childhood impress upon them that they must be obedient to you, that your will is law; but at the same time do not consider it beneath your dig- nity to reason with them, to explain to them why you cannot yield to their wishes, why they must obey your commands. If you follow this mode of training for awhile, you will soon see the salutary ef- fect upon them. Even small children will after awhile comprehend you, and, however reluctantly at first, in course of time cheerfully follow your words. When Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 311 your children come to you always have a kind word for them, and especially when you enter your home after an absence of more or less duration show them a sunny face. They will crowd around you and may trouble you a little, but do not repel them; on the contrary, listen kindly to their prattle and their talk and enter into their little joys and sorrows. One will tell you about his playthings, another about his school, his friends and his way of spending his time while you were aw ay from home. Hear them patiently ana interest yourself in their young life. If it is possible, arrange it so that your chil- dren can count for certain upon a day or part of a day which you can devote to them entirely, which will be theirs, when you can play with them, read to them and let them read to you; they will look forward to that time with an expectation full of pleasure, and this very time will become a source of happiness to you and form a strong bond between yourself and your children. In winter time provide innocent games for them, such as checkers, dominoes, bird-plays, etc., and be a partner in their games. You have no idea how glad they will be if you play w*ith them and come down to their level; how proud they will be if father takes a hand in their games. In summer time take part in their out of door plays. If you are so fortunate as to have a lot, however small, around your residence, teach them how to cultivate it, plant flowers and shrubs and fruits with them and for them, and make them ac- quainted with nature’s beauties ; this will be a great enjoyment to them and you will not be the worse for it. By and by you can give each child a small piece of ground of its own to sow or plant on it what it pleases; this will encourage a liking for gardening, for the study of na- ture’s gifts and lead them to ask questions. If anything unusual comes off in town, be it a procession, a Fourth of July cele- bration, a show, etc., and you can manage it without conflicting with your duties or their school hours, go with them your- self. It will be a greater treat to them, if you go with them, than if they go alone. Always encourage, never discourage, them to ask questions, be they ever so hard to answer. A child must learn and an in- quisitive mind will ask. If you cannot answer their questions correctly at once, bid them wait, and inform yourself so that you can give them a satisfactory ex- planation. By thus teaching your chil- dren you will improve your own mind. It is a false idea that children must be without tools. The first occupation of small children is to play, the playthings are the tools with which they work, and by which ideas and conceptions are formed. It is not necessary that these toys ought to be costly, the cheap ones are just as dear to them as the costly. When Christmas or their birthday comes, do not forget the children, think of them on that day, buy them their little pres- ents, so they have them as well as the children of your neighbor. By neglect- ing this you might work an injury to their young minds, the neglect might create envy in their souls and engender unkind thoughts towards the parent. Give your children all the schooling you can afford, and as it does not cost anything in this free country to send your children to school, except the few books they use, give them the chance to get all the instruction and learning possible. Do not take them away from school too soon, in order to have them make money by going to work. As long as they go to school they will learn, but after they leave, their opportunities for cultivation of the mind will be rare, unless they went sufficiently long to have an ambition to improve themselves afterwards. A good education will be a boon to them for the rest of their lives and will be useful to them in every occupation that they may follow; it will be more valuable to thtm than any amount of riches you can leave them. Keep your children at home and off the street at night; be with them at home and render your home so attractive to them that they will have no inclination to go out after dark, unless it be with your consent and properly guarded. Many a boy, many a girl has been lost by the carelessness of their father and mother in allowing them to go out after dark, not knowing what company they kept. You can provide more comforts, more enjoy- ments at home for your children, than they can find elsewhere, if you will inter- est yourself in their welfare. No home, however humble, but can be made a place of perfect happiness for the children. Always be cheerful when you go home; leave your troubles behind and let them not be a burden upon your wife and children. Believe one who speaks from experience; try to be cheerful at home, show a sunny face to your family; doing this, you lighten your own burden and imperceptibly you will feel brighter and happier vourself, the kindness shown to your family will react upon your own mind and ease it. Digitized by CjOOQle

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312 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. The impression you make upon your children, when they are young, will last them for all time ; every kind word spok- en to them, every little present given them will be stored as a treasure in their minds, a remembrance not to be effaced from tneir memory. It will not be long until they will look upon you as their best friend, obey you without conpulsion, trust in you without doubts, ana when you are called away from them to “ that bourne whence no traveler returns,” your kindness to them, your love for them* will be in their memory a greater monument than could be reached at any cost. Think thus of your children, do by them as a father ought to do, and your wife will find in you the helpmate that you prom- ised to be, the sorrows and troubles of life will become lighter, and however poor you may be in worldly goods, you are, in your happy family life, far richer than many a millionair who lives in a marble palace. If what I have written has touched a chord in your soul that will become a Siece of happy music to your children, I id not write in vain. Terre Haute, Ind., June 1, 1883. For Firemen Magazine, Right and Wrong. BY MALCOM MEREDITH. I. Whenever mankind agree to a certain form of government and a system of laws, they form what is termed society. In becoming a member of society ? the indi- vidual, either expressly or impliedly, agrees to part with a certain amount of natural freedom which he previously possessed, and to obey all laws which are not contrary to the constitution or solemn agreement which sets forth the objects for which the society was organized and the fundamental rights to be protected. There are two very strong considerations for this contract of union, viz : an inher- ent desire for companionship, and for the better security of the principal “inher- ent and unalienable rights,” such as life, liberty, and the possession and enjoy- ment of property. Without some form of government and system of law, society could not exist. If men were to attempt to live together without laws or necessary rules defining what must be the conduct of individuals toward each other, and of the whole body, and then enforce those rules, a most deplorable state of affairs would be the result; the strong would oppress the weak ; there would be no se- curity for life or property, and all the crimes known would be perpetrated with more barbarity and far greater frequency. Men would be more cruel and debased than the most ferocious animals. The world would be one vast battle field, and the deliberations of men like those in pandemonium. While such a state would continue — imagining it possible — the generations of men would gradually lose the higher attributes of manhood, and become fiends. “The heart of man is deceitful and desperately wicked above all things” in many respects; and there must be, for man’s welfare, where he at- tempts to dwell with his brother, some external force to repress the disposition to do wrong, or to depart from that which is right. Law — which, whether human or divine, is simply a rule to guide us in the right— when it is properly enforced, tends to repress that disposition to do wrong ; ana in so doing draws us toward the right. It causes tne tiger that lies dormant in many a nature to slumber on, where otherwise it would rouse itself to fearful activity, giving rise to scenes like the Indian ambush or the merciless guerrilla warfare. It does not always re- press, but in many cases does so ; and its tendency is in that direction. Fear of punishment has a very salutary effect on those, who have no disposition to do right for right’s sake ; and if there was a cer- tainty of the law being enforced in every case of wrong doing, there would not be one crime committed, where there are ten, when there is the possibility of es- cape from its penalties. The worst class of men in the world, when they unite to- gether for the purpose of preying upon others, adopt and rigidly enforce a system of laws. These men, who attempt to defy the laws of society, recognize the abso- lute necessity of them in their union. Their very existence depends, even for any length of time, upon the members obeying them. The most successful and long-lived organization of outlaws have been those who have had a form of gov- ernment and a system of laws which was most perfectly adapted to their condition and most rigidly enforced. In the early history of tne territories of the United States, there drifted into them men who had no regard for the laws of God or man. They banded themselves together for the purpose of highway robbery and murder in particular, and every other kind of deviltry in general which their evil inclinations prompted them to do. The law of the land was defied and held Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 313 in contempt by them. Bat there was another class of men, peaceable, orderly and law-abiding, many of whom had sought the new section for the purpose of establishing homes, with all their sacred, clustering ties. The necessity of protect- ing their rights, and preventing the wrongB, which were of almost daily oc- currence, most forcibly presented itself to them. With that determination in their hearts, which finds expression more in deeds than words, they formed what was called “ vigilant committees.” “ The law must and shall be enforced” was their motto. “Ever the right comes upper- most” when men persevere in a just cause; and the weight of it on the evil doers when it did come uppermost crushed them out of existence. So ef- fectually was the work done, that the moral atmosphere of the communities was much purer thereafter. It is deplor- able that such a state of affairs ever exist ; but the law of self-preservation has, at times, justified such a course on the part of honest men. The suppression of law- lessness often requires that peculiar and heroic measures be pursued. Such meas- ures were necessary with the organization of which Jesse James was the leader, and especially so in the leader’s case. For doing what he did to suppress that organization, Governor Crittenden de- serves the highest praise. The law- abiding citizens of all sections, and Mis- souri in particular, owe him a debt of gratitude for being bold enough to put into execution measures which wiped out of existence a human scourge that had been a blighting curse so long. To do what he did required a high order of moral courage and an originality of pro- cedure which challenges comparison. No one, perhaps, recognized better than he the foolish tirade of mistaken sentimen- talists that would be directed against him ; but in view of it he had the courage to carry out his convictions of what, un- der the circumstances, he felt to be neces- sary and right. Jesse James and his fol- lowers defied law. They were guilty of conduct toward their fellow men just as merciless as was that of the Fords toward Jesse James. No matter how innocent or useful a life was, if it stood in the way of their purposes, it went down before the deadly shot of the revolver or the terrible knife thrust. It is nonsense to contend that “the end did not justify the means.” Society would have been justi- fied in going to even greater extremes to put a quietus upon him. In the conduct of the Fords there is not one palliating circumstance apparent Their act was that of cold blooded, wilful, deliberate and long premeditated murder, the object of which was gain. Their motive made them murderers. The motive of Gover- nor Crittenden justified him, because it was for the protection of the most sacred human rights. He found that the Fords could be made the agents to do that which the vital interests of society de- manded should be done, but which the most skilled detectives and the mighty power of great commonwealths had been unable to accomplish. He did it; and in so doing did right. The fate of these out- laws is a warning to those who would imitate them that “it is safe to do right, but dangerous to do wrong,” and that sooner or later punishment is very apt to overtake the wrong-doer. When we know of thousands and thousands of cases happening each year, where pun- ishment ovortakes the wrong-doer, it seems as though it ought to impress us with the truth of the old maxim, “ Hon- esty is the best policy ; ” and that it were better to be poor and humble all our lives than to risk to lose liberty and char- acter in wrong-doing trying to better our temporal condition. The necessity for the reign of law has been so appropriately expressed, that its repetition here will more fitly convey the idea: “ Trust me. each state must have its policies; Kingdoms nave edicts, cities have their char- ters; Even the wild outlaw, in his forest walk, Keeps yet some touch of civil discipline ; For not since Adam wore his verdant apron, Hath man with man in social union dwelt, But laws were made to draw that union closer.” As members of society, we stand in well defined relations to each other as in- dividuals and collectively. The former we term private relations; the latter, public. Of the former there are four di- visions, which are called the four great relations, and are those of husband and wife, parent and child, master ard ser- vant, and guardian and ward. Of the public relations there are many, such as magistrates and people, etc. Growing out of these relations are rights and duties. Where there is a right belonging to one person standing in a given relation, there is a duty due from the other. They are mutual — both hav- ing rights as well as duties. For ex- ample, take any of the private relations — say that of parent and child. Until the child arrives at a certain age, it is the duty of the parent to support, educate and protect it. These are some of the Digitized by v^.ooQle

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314 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. rights belonging to the child, which the law considers the parent is duty bound to observe. Upon the other hand, there are rights belonging to the parent, which are duties due toward him from the child, among which are, during minority, obedience, assistance; and in helpless- ness and old age, support, comfort, etc. All wise and just human law is simply an expression of our highest conceptions of right, and whenever we refuse to obey these laws we do wrong. We are bound to perform the duties growing out of these relations. Whenever we neglect to perform a duty growing out of our private relations, we are guilty of what is termed a private wrong, of which there are many Kinds, and for which the law gives a remedy. Private wrongs, gener- ally, affect individuals only, but there are some wrongs which? while they only affect the individual directly, yet their evil example indirectly affects society in general ; hence they become both private and public wrongs, and the wrong-doer is held answerable, both to the individual and to society. Public wrongs are such as, while they generally directly affect in- dividuals, they are detrimental to and in violation of the rights of society, and are called crimes; of which there are felonies, misdemeanors, and minor offenses. A wrong may be either purely public or private. An example of a wrong purely public is where a public official or other person steals public money or does any act which is a wrong affecting society at large directly and £he individual indi- rectly. An example of a private wrong is a refusal to perform any of the duties growing out of the four great relations. One of a purely private wrong is where one party to a contract neglects or refuses to perform his part of it. An example of a wrong which is both public and private is where one person, without lawful ex- cuse or justification, beats another so that he injures him. In this case the person injured has a right to bring a suit against the wrong-doer for the injury sustained; in addition to which the penalties for the public wrong may be visited upon him. Blackstone’s definition of municipal law, “ A rule of civil conduct prescribed by the supreme power of a state, com- manding what is right and prohibiting what is wrong,” with a slight modifica- tion, is correct, and is a plain statement of the object of human law, viz : to lay down a rule of human conduct to guild us in the right in our social relations. The law not only attempts, or the indi- viduals who represent society attempt to define what is right in the different rela- tions and commands obedience to it, but seeks to enforce those commands by pen- alties orpunishments in case of disobedi- ence. With the idea of law we invari- ably associate the idea of penalty. With- out a penalty attached to a law, it would be worthless. A great many would con- duct themselves as if there were no laws, and consequently it would be a waste of time to enact them. [to be continued.] For Firemen’ m Magazine, Rhine Rafts* BY CHA8. M. TURNER. Every traveler on the Rhine should have his attention called to the vast float- ing islands of timber which he will con- stantly meet with on that river. They are the produce of the forests which cover the remote hills and mountains traversed by the Rhine and its tributaries, the Meeker, the Murg, the Main, the Mosel, etc. They are first hurled down in single logs from the almost inaccessi- ble heights where they have grown and have been felled, and are committed to some rushing mountain rivulet whenever its waters, swelled by rain or melting snow, suffice to float them. If the tree escape unshattered from the rocks, against which it is dashed by the stream, it is caught, bound together with other logs, and again set afloat, till it is conveyed by the tributary rivulet into the recipient river and reaches other stations on its banks, where it is again enlarged and en- trusted to the care of boatmen to navi- gate ; until on reaching the lower Rhine it is carefully built into one prodigious fabric, which is there navigated to Dort- recht, the great depot for timber, and sold. The constructions have the ap- pearance of a floating village, composed of eight or ten little wooden huts on a large platform of oak and deal timber. The rowers and workmen sometimes amount to 400 or 500, superintended by pilots and a proprietor, whose habitation is superior in size and elegance to the rest. The captain places himself upon a raised platform or stage, from which he can survey the float from end to end, and direct by words and signs its movements. It is steered and impelled by a auadruple row of rowers, fore and aft, under whose sturdy strokes the vast fabric bends and twists like a snake, especially when pass- ing near dangerous eddies and narrow straits, such as are met with in the Rhine Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 315 under the Lurley Berg and the Bioger Loch. The raft is composed of several layers of trees, placed one on the other and strongly fastened together by chains and rivets, planked over with rough deals, so as to form a deck, which is sunk near- ly to the level of the water. Several smaller rafts are attached to it by way of protection, besides a string of boats loaded with anchors and cables, and used for the purpose of sounding the river and going on shore. The boatmen are often accom* . panied by their wives and families ; poul- try , pigs and other animals are to be found on board, and several butchers are attached to the suite. A well supplied boiler is at work night and day in the kitchen ; the dinner nour is announced by a basket stuck on a pole, at which signal the pilot gives the word of com- mand, and the workmen run from all quarters to receive their messes. The consumption of provisions in the voyage to Holland is almost incredible; some- times amounting to 20,000 or 30,000 pounds of bread, 10,000 or 12,000 pounds of fresh, besides a quantity of salted meat, butter, vegetables, etc., in proportion. The expenses are so great that a large capital is necessary to undertake a raft. Their navigation is a matter of consider- ble skill, owing to the abrupt windings, the rocks and shallows of the river ; ana some years ago the secret was thought to be monopolized by a boatman of Rudes- heim ana his sons. At present the rafts are no longer of so vast a size as formerly ; instead of 900 feet in length, they are now commonly not more than 600 to 700 ; they never exceed more than 250 in breadth, and are subjected to be measured at Caut to ascertain that they do not exceed this width ; otherwise they would not be able to pass through the narrow channel be- tween the rocks at Oberwesel. They do not draw more than two or three feet of water. The smaller rafts, which still re- quire 400 men to navigate them, are both more easily managed, and can also set out from a higher point up the river than the larger floats. Even these reduced rafts greatly exceed in size those which are brought down the St. Lawrence and other great American rivers. A single float is commonly the property of a great num- ber of shareholders. The timber is sold at the end of the voyage, and sometimes produces from 300,000 to 400,000 florins, or $125,000 to $150,000. The voyage from Bingen to Dort may be performed, under favorable circumstances, in eight days, but it sometimes takes up six weeks. Jkbssy City, N. J., May 25, 1883. I Benevolence. Bowling Green, Ky., June 1, 1883. • Editors Firemen's Magazine : In looking at the bottom of the front cover of our excellent Magazine we find a shield with the words Yi Benevolence, Sobriety and Industry thereon; those three words are the motto of the Loco- motive Firemen’s Brotherhood ; they are the three “Grand Pillars ” upon which the Order is founded and held up to the broad light of day. It has occurred to me to write a few thoughts on those sig- nificant words and present them to the members of the Order through the medi- um of our Magazine. In asking for a few moments attention, I do so, fully con- scious of the fact that abler pens than mine would do greater justice to the sub- ject I have chosen. With permission of the editors, I pro- pose to present my feeble efforts, in the form of three separate papers, to appear in three consecutive numbers of the Mag- azine. I will, then, as a matter of course, commence with “ Benevolence.” Benev- olence means a disposition to do good ; it consists of tenderness , kindness , loi'e, and goodwill. Happy is he who finds plea- sure in doing good to his fellow creatures. The large ana warm-hearted person is ever ready to succor the needy and des- titute, as far as his means will allow. The truly benevolent man feels as though he would like to take the destitute of the wide, wide world and place them beneath his vest and shelter them next his heart. The man who is devoid of benevolence is an enemy to himself and is not a desir- able member of society; the husbandless and fatherless appeal to him in vain for temporary relief. He heeds not the wid- ows’ wail and his ears are deaf to the piteous cry of orphaned children, who appeal to him for ever so little of the necessaries of life. The truly benevolent man is scarcely ever found within the ranks of the crimi- nal classes, because his prevailing dispo- sition to do good rarely permits him to do that which is bad ; while the man who is devoid of benevolence can often be found the occupant of the cold blooded murderer’s cell. It has been said that “Charity ” — which is held to be identical with benevolence Digitized by v^.ooQle

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316 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. covereth a multitude of sins ; true enough, in many cases, but the tree is known by its fruit, and a man is known by his deeds, and his actions can be seen through. Those who are benevolent for the sake of popularity are falsely so and are easily recognized as such, and yet, benevolence, even for the sake of popularity, has done, and is doing a vast amount of good for the sick and the maimed, the needy and the destitute. The cold and stony-heart- ed uncharitableness of the miserly nig- gard will not allow even popularity to make him benevolent, and nis uncharit- ableness is a sin often more than equiva- lent to the multitude. Benevolence is a physician to the sick, a surgeon to the maimed, a provider to the needy, a com- forter to the distressed, and a guardian to the widows and orphans. Benevolence is the first great pillar in the Order of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen of the United States and Canadas; it is the principal object of the Brotherhood’s ex- istence, and in the dangerous calling of its members, it is almost daily brought into requisition by the husbandless and fatherless, whose bread winners have run their last run, and right nobly the B. of L. F. responds to those requisitions. It is doubtless true, that some have become members, not prompted by benevolent feelings toward their fellow-creatures, but purely out of selfishness ; well, even so, the moment they were initiated they became units of the whole and so became factors for doing good to others besides themselves and those dependent on them, and so long as they remain members in good standing they are obliged to practice benevolence, and in doing so, they be- come better sons to their parents, better husbands to their wives, better fathers to their children, and better members of society. Mutual benevolence, as practiced by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, and all kindred societies, is capable of, and is doing a vast deal more good than it is possible for philanthropy In a state of individuality to do. “ Why? because the one has got the whole length and breadth of the land as a field for operation, while the other have only isolated dis- tricts, as it were, for the same purpose, as in other words, the first is daily cog- nizant of distress, and is battling with it in quarters where the second never hear of. Many of those who have become mem- bers of our organization purely for self- interest soon go back on their sacred ob- ligation and become false to their trust ; each one forgets that it may be his turn next to be laid beneath the sod and that his poor old widowed mother, perhaps, or it may be his own wife and little ones are thereby deprived of that aid which mutual benevolence provided for, if he remained true to his trust. It is safe to say, that were it not for those kind of members our list of expulsions would be reduced to a minimum. Brothers, none of us fully understand the true import of that grand word, and many practice it less. It is benevolence, “ Goa’s benevolence,” which rewardeth the toil of the husbandman with a boun- teous harvest. His benevolence has clothed the hills and the valleys in a man- tel of green and causeth nature to rejoice. The cattle of the plains and valleys, and the sheep of the hills, the foWels of the air, and the fishes of the rivers, lakes and oceans are there only by His benevolence to mankind. His benevolence in untold ages back, caused those vast stores of heat in the form of coal to be stored up in the bowels of the earth for safe keeping, as it were, until He saw fit to place them in the hands of man and cause those vast treasures to play such a mighty part in the march of civilization, for alter all, coal has played a mightier part in civilizing the world, than the steam engine, the telegraph and all the inventions of man. It is God’s benevolence, rather than man’s inventive genius, which gave us the busy steam engine to run our cotton, our woolen, our lumber and our iron mills. The electric telegraph, whereby the distant people of the earth are brought within speaking distance of each other, the telephone and the electric light, and those grand specimens of engineering skill and novel architecture whereby we are enabled to visit all quarters of the globe and exchange our products and gold for those of inhabitants of those parts, the locomotive which enables us to travel with most astonishing rapidity from ocean to ocean, working up the mountain sides, darting through their very bowels, as it were, to emerge on the other side, shooting down into the vallys, leaping* from precipice to precipice, from chasm to chasm on its way, bounding across the tiny rivulet as well as the mighty and majectic river, all this we have through His benevolence. Benevolence is one of the grandest vir- tues that a mortal can be endowed with : indeed, true benevolence consists of all the cardinal virtues to a very great extent, and would in itself alone, form a grander Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 31T and a more sublime religion than many religions which may be mentioned. Man, “The Lord of creation,” can often receive excellent lessons in benevolence from poor dumb animals ; there are hun- dreds of instances recorded of animals — even of antagonistic species practicing the virtue of benevolence toward each other, and there are scores of instances recorded where man himself has been the recipi- ent of benevolent deeds and actions from many of the brute creation, and well we may blush, when we call to mind and re- member how often our poor dumb brute friends have been ill treated at our hands. How often have they been rewarded for their affection, not with love, tenderness, and kindness, but with a cuff, a kick, ana a curse? Be benevolent, if it is only to the ex- tent of kind words and smiles. A kind word of sympathy and encouragement and a benevolent smile has lightened the burdens of thousands of poor weary trav- elers through this vale of tears, of sorrow and woe, and they have passed on, all the happier for it. Miss Florence Nightin- gale knew well the value of a few words of kindness and sympathy. Scores of Great Britain’s brave and noble sons at the Crimea breathed their last all the easier for her kind and soothing words, while scores rallied from the grim usages of war’s inhumane treatment, all the sooner for her well chosen magical words, to say nothing of her tenderness and kindness as a n urse. The “ Baroness Bur- dett Couts, whose purse is always ready to relieve the destitute, has hundreds of times been gratified at the salutary effects of her kind words; hundreds of sick and maimed; in the hospitals and infirmaries of the city of London, and hundreds of the needy and destitute, have borne their pains, their sufferings, and their burdens all the easier for her tender words of sym- pathy. Even a simple nod of the head and a smile of recognition will cause a poor worthy fellow-being to pass on with a lighter heart. Brothers, some of you may be firing for engineers that are very hard to get along with ; do not make yourselves dis- agreeable in return, but remember this beautiful motto of ours — “ Benevolence” — and treat them with kindness, and give them your good will. Again, there are : some of you who have gone over to the right-hand side of the cab, and may have a very disagreeable mate at the scoop, to you, also, I say remember the word “ Be- nevolence.” Again, some of you some- times, fall out witn your firemen, not through any fault of theirs, but owing to your own tempers, you forget the time when you were firemen yourselves! I know there are instances where engineers — members of our Brotherhood, too — have quarrelsome dispositions and have fallen out with their firemen and then gone to the “Old Man,” and told a long yarn which has caused their mates to be taken off until they were placed with other engineers who could never see any great fault or cause to complain, but rec- oned them first-class men in every re- spect as firemen, and glad to have them on their engine until they — the engineers — spoke to the “Old Man,” and got them “set up.” It is just as easy to speak a good word for our fellow-beings as it is to speak ill of. and treat them with harsh- ness, and tnere is far more pleasure in it. Then, let us all strive to become more thoroughly acquainted with the grandeur of “ Benevolence.” Let us be benevolent in all things, in word and in deed, to our enemies as well as to our friends; a kind word for our enemies will often convert them into our friend. Oft times a bitter enemy May be made a trne friend. If we would only study The way unto that end. If his friendship we would win, Do him all the good we can, Remember he’s a heart within And treat him as a man. Scatter little grains of kindness. Each little seed we sow Will bring a return of gladness, As through the worla we go. Drop little grains of comfort To the poor along the way. The cost is but the effort Their Joy will us repay. Next month I will present a few thoughts composing my paper on So- briety. Yours fraternally. A. H. Green. A TENDER MEETING. Freund’s Daily. No word was spoken when they met. By either— sad or gay, And yet one badly smitten was, As was remarked next day. They met by chance this autumn eve, With neither glance or bow, They often came together so— A freight train and a cow. “The Pendleton civil service bill has gassed,” remarked Mr. Wigglesworth, *om the interior of his paper. “Well, I’m glad of that,” said his wile, “ and now I hope our hired girl will have a little more manners. — Rockland Courier-Gazette. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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318 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. To Correspondents. We are under the necessity of request- ing our correspondents to be as brief as possible in writing for the Magazine. W e nave more correspondence than we can possibly publish, and for this reason every correspondent should be brief and to the point. All matter for publication should be written on one side of the paper only. The Railroader. The Railroader is forwarded to its many friends, this month, in an improved shape and enclosed in a handsome cover. It contains much more reading matter than any previous number, while the cor- respondence show a healthy increase, em- bracing the leading roads in all sections of the North American Continent. We are satisfied that this improvement will be duly appreciated by our many friends in the railway service, and we promise our patrons that improvement will con- tinue to be the watchword. Locomotive Firemen. Greenville (Tex.) Herald. The engineers and firemen on the East Line have organized in this city a Lodge of the “ Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire- men,” to be known as the “ Texas Belle ” Lodge No. 155. Its motto is, “Benevo- lence, Sobriety and Industry.” The ob- jects of the Order are to make sober and reliable engineers and firemen and pro- vide for the relief of the widows and orphans of deceased members; for this purpose it has an insurance system con- nected with it that pays the heirs of de- ceased members $1,000, or to the member himself in case of total disability. The following gentlemen compose the officers of the Greenville Lodge, which already numbers about twenty members: J. M. Brice, Master; H. K. Cherry, Vice-Mas- ter; W. B. Maydwell, Financial Secre- tary, James Minter, Conductor; J. W. Corn, Guard; Ed. Sims, J. D. Mercer and J. H. Selby, Trustees. The above in- formation, with a copy of their Constitu- tion and By-Laws, have been furnished the Herald by the Lodge, through Mr. J. H. Selby, for which they have our thanks and our endorsement of their worthy Or- der. For Firemen1* Magazine: Happy People. BY IDA A. HARPER. What a mistake it is to suppose that anybody is really and truly happy for a very long time. When I was a young girl, I used to look at persons who, ap- parently, had everything heart could de- sire, and almost en vy them what I imag- ined was perfect happiness. I never do so now. When we have lived a score and a half of years we learn that all hap- piness is merely comparative, some have moie of it, some have less, but no one is completely happy. Not long ago, while walking down a fashionable street, lined on either side with handsome houses, I was thinking intently upon this subject and, happen- ing to know the history of nearly every family, I was surprised at the “skele- tons” which no pride or sensitiveness could h ide a way in the closets. Carriages stood at the doors; between the curtains of costly lace, bright fires spoke of warmth and luxury; seal skin and diamonds gave an air of elegance to the men and women who came down the steps; but there were just as many lines upon their faces, just as many shadows in their eyes as you find among those who work hard for daily bread. This house with bay windows and conservatory and carved doors is also adorned with a mortgage, which can never be lifted, and the owner counts the days till it will be wrested from his possession. In this beautiful mansion they have just lost their only child, and the house is to them but a tomb. Here thev mourn a son who is a hopeless drunkard, and there they grieve for a daughter gone astray. In this home, fit fora queen, dwell a hus- band and wife forever estranged ; he seeks forgetfulness in the distraction of busi- ness and she sits in her gilded cage, with a broken heart. In that cottage, lovely as Paradise, is a bride who is slowly learn- ing that the card table presents attrac- tions greater than her own. Some are struggling for social position, others lan- guish from incurable disease, all have their trials and sorrows. The history of this street is only the history of others. As we go up or down the scale of life we Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 319 ever find something to detract from hap- piness. And vet there are periods in the lives of all when they experience moments of almost perfect Dliss. Most people num- ber these fleeting hours among the days of their courtship. Love is impartial. To the poor and lowly, as freelv as to the high born and wealthy, comes that season of beatitude when sorrow and toil and hardships roll away like a great cloud, and the sun shines down in glorious splendor upon the little world of the lov- ers. Those who have lived through this golden summer time know that “ earth hath naught like it.” We, who are old and worldly-wise and cynical, should be very tolerant of these lovers, for before they have learned to count the happy hours the clouds begin to flit across the sun, shadows fall upon the path, and the world is never again so bright and beau- tiful. A happiness purer, sweeter and more lasting is that oi a mother with her babe. Every cunning dimple, every graceful gesture, every musical murmur fills her heart with gladness. Her only prayer is that they may not be separated. But no sooner does the baby voice begin to prat- tle and the little feet to patter about the house than the alloy creeps intothe pure gold of her joy. She sees traits of charac- ter that cause her apprehension, she thinks of the temptations awaiting her child, and henceforth she is happy and anxious, glad and sorrowful, by turns. Happiness makes us selfish. We are light-hearted, thoughtless, indifferent to all except those who contribute to our enjoyment. Sorrow makes us sympa- thetic. It softens our heart and broadens our nature. When we are in trouble we do not go to those whose lives are full of sunshine, but we turn to those who, like ourselves, have suffered. They who have known only happiness are not fully de- veloped. While we can never wish" that our loved ones have other than a happy existence, yet we know that, if the soul be great, the sorrows of life will sweeten, refine and ennoble. In many respects our happiness de- pends upon ourselves. Wil fullness and obstinacy in youth bring many a prema- ture gray hair. Violation of physical laws results in ruined health. Disregard of the moral principles is atoned for by years of remorse. Mistaken judgment in selecting a husband or wife is followed by a life-time of misery. Ill temper, discon- tent, irregular habits engrave countless wrinkles upon the face. Much of the unhappiness of age is but the certain penalty which awaits transgression, the mortgage which time never fails to fore- close. But th ere are many troubles which we cannot avoid. Those whom we love are tom from our hearts by cruel death ; they who promised to be true prove un- faithful to our trust; the oneB upon whom we leaned, desert and leave us alone. Unhappiness which we did not cause and cannot avert, we must bear, according to our strength. And thus, as we grow old and the radiant visions of youth materialize into sober facts, we accept the truth that we cannot be perfectly happy. To the pure, honest, conscientious soul there comes something better than happiness, the gift of mature years, peace ana contentment. These are the outgrowth of joy and sor- row, of hope ana disappointment, the calm and serene benediction of age, the haven where our tired ship rests after its weary struggle with the storm-tossed waves. Terre Haute, Ind., June 15, 1883 Rocklin, Cal. Rocklin, Cal., June 25, 1883. Editor * Firemen’s Magazine : I have been a reader of your valuable publication only since January. 1883, but through the correspondence oi so many friendly and able writers, I feel an in- terest in every letter and writer, and I think it makes a union of hearts outside the “ Brotherhood,” which might with propriety be termed a Sisterhood ; for do we not work and watch and wait fcr their coming? praying unceasingly for the safe return of the loved ones from their dan- gerous duties? I will not claim space for a letter, only to say “ May God bless each member of this great, grand Brotherhood, which al- ready extends across this vast continent.” May your efforts be crowned with the success you so much deserve, is the wish of Ernestine. A French widow was very indignant because the railroad company did not pay her any more than they paid the wioow of another man who had also been killed by a railroad train. The railroad officials said the two men came to their death un- der similar circumstances. “ O, that’s all very well as matter of talk,” said the widow, “but as a matter of fact my hus- band was killed by the lightning express, while her man was run over by a freight train.” Digitized by CjOOQle

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320 FIREMEN’8 MAGAZINE. From the Pacific Coast. Los Angeles, Cal., April 25, 1883. Editor a Firemen's Magazine : It seems that there are not many mem- bers in Orange Grove Lodge who are in- clined to be communicative through the columns of the Magazine, or we would surely have seen something from one of them relative to our new Lodge room, which is probably one of the finest in the United States. It is 40x21, with cloak and ante-rooms nicely furnished ; carpets on all the floors, with furniture to corre- spond; costing in all about $300. The engineers and firemen together fitted up these apartments for the meetings of both Lodges at this point, and I am hap- py to say that we agree splendidly to- gether in all things. The engineers have only the kindliest feelings toward us and ask us to join them in everything they undertake, which is highly gratifying to us. Bro. Moore has crossed the deck, and the boys say it is hard telling of which he thinks the most — the new girl or the new engine. Fraternally, Semi-Tropic. The Golden Northwest. Minneapolis, Minn., April 30, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : I have looked in vain for a few lines from No. 82, for several months ; but al- though we have lots of “good stuff” in 82, we seem to be minus literary talent. Allow me first to pass a compliment on the Magazine, as I think it is a most noble advocate of our good principles. Its ar- ticles are full of good, sensible matter, which is always encouraging to the mem- bers. Tfiere is a bit of good humor per- vades its pages, and on the whole, I think it is as good a journal as there is printed. I was pleased to read Bro. Vaughn’s let- ter, after returning from abroad, and can fully bear him out in all he said, as sev- eral in No.82 have been there themselves. Well, Mr. Editor, we are not so busy as we were a few weeks ago, and I am sorry to say a few of our members have again had to step from the right side to the left, but we hope as the Summer advances to again have a rushing trade and the boys take their places where they belong. No. 82 is coming well up to the front, ^there being two or three applications Jvevery meeting, and we have now close on 90 members. We all agreed at our last meeting to get a little more high-toned, and so we are going to have regalias. I hope the time will soon come when we shall not occupy so much space in the journal, with a long list of expulsions, the majority of which are for non-pay- ment of dues. But any member who will not pay his dues is far better out of the Brotherhood than in it. We have had some very cold weather out here last winter, but it will be a cold day when there are no warm hearts in No. 82 for the Brotherhood. Hoping this letter will cause some more able writer than myself to take up his pen, as this is my first attempt, I remain Yours fraternally, H. Abbott. Officers and their Duties. Little Rock, Ark., May 31, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : The time is near at hand for the elec- tion of our Lodge officers, and I trust each Lodge will elect their wisest man as Master of their Lodge. The duties of the Master of a Lodge are various and im- portant; they involve the superintend- ence and management of the brothers during their meetings, and here the brothers look for instruction, not only in what is called the work of the Order* but in their relative duties. The situation of the Master of a Lodge is most important; if he fails in the discharge of his duties he inflicts a fatal blow not only on the Lodge, which will be the first victim of an ill-placed confidence, but on our Broth- erhood itself, which will suffer in public estimation should its principal officer rove incompetent to the high office he as undertaken, or should he fail through inattention, neglect or incapacity to im- prove the brethren in the work and aim of our Order. It sometimes happens that disputes and divisions arise amongst the brethren, which, if not checked in time, lead to unhappy consequences and seri- ously impair that harmony which should ever prevail among the members of our Order, and which is so strongly and fre- quently inculcated. This is a point in the management of a Lodge, “ Which re- quires not only great tact, but true firm- ness of mind in the Master and his offi- cers. *_In such/cases the Master should act promptly and decisively ; nor must he under any circumstances shrink from the performance of a positive duty; for the surest method of obtaining the approba- Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 321 tion of the brethren and his own con- science is to discharge his duty punctual- ly, faithfully and impartially.” I hope these remarks will be impressed upon the mind of every Master of every Lodge% The Master should use his influence and authority to convince his brethren of the necessity, so far as regards the inter- est of the members in general, of the wel- fare of the Lodge ; the peace and happi- ness of the brethren t and of preserving the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace. In all cases it is more honorable to unite in the principle conceding points of minor importance than foment dis- putes that may involve consequences it is impossible to foresee, and frequently impracticable to remedy. He ought to possess sufficient knowledge of human nature to prevail on the members to be unanimous in their conclusions, however their opinion may vary in detail ; for it is safest, wisest and the best policy to sub- mit cheerfully and implicitly to the deci- sions of the majority in the assured belief that such a decision has the greatest chance to be correct. In all cases of dif- ferences among brethren a portion of the responsibility of reconciling them rests upon other officers of the Lodge, who are the official assistants of the Master in the government of the Lodge. If they con- scientiously perform their allotted task, the Master will not only be assisted and encouraged, but in a measure compelled to execute his office creditably, if not beneficially. He will escape censure if he does not merit praise, rrompted by the equal measures of the one and the integrity of the other, he may be induced to govern his Lodge on the principles of morality and justice, even should higher incentives be absent from his bosom ; even though the love of the Order should have waxed cold and he should have coveted this high office to enjoy its honors and powers. If the Master’s chair is filled with ability and talent, respect and approbation are insured, the words of sound doctrine fall like the dew of heaven from the lips of such an instructor, and are eagerly imbibed by the gratified hear- ers. Fraternally yours, J. S. Speedy Growth of a New Lodge. Brandon, Manitoba, March 26, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine . As a regular subscriber to your valua- able Magazine, I watch with great inter- est the progress our Brotherhood is mak- ing throughout Canada and the States. I am also greatly interested in reading the communications from sister Lodges, and I therefore thought that perhaps there may be some of your readers who would like to know how our Lodge (one of the latest formed) is progressing. I will, therefore, give them the information. We started at Winnipeg about three months ago with seven charter members. We now number between seventy and eighty members, all good and true, and we are continuing to enroll an average of six or seven new members every week. We have just made a slight change in officers, and our Lodge, with its present efficient staff1, promises to be one of the strongest Lodges in the Brotherhood, and if this should meet the eye of any young man who proposes to come to Manitoba to work on the road, we shall be pleased to give him a welcome into our Lodge. Yours fraternally, R. Crawford. New Era Lodge. Editors Firemen's Magazine : Fergus Falls, Minn., May 2, 1883. Thinking you might want to hear from the Golden Northwest, I thought I would try and write something concerning it, and more especially of New Era Lodge, No. 76. Our Lodge is in a very flourish- ing condition. Last meeting we initiated four members, and we have several appli- cations under consideration. The Lodge meets regularly and any member that does not show up, that is in town, may expect to catch when he meets Bro. Lenahan, who is one of the hardest work- ers of the whole Order. When he meets a man, he never lets him go until he has his name for the Magazine. We have several good visiting members, who get the works from our worthy Master. Among them we might mention Bro. Se- bastion of 82 and Bro. Cuddy of 68, and several others. We are in a fine working condition. The boys feel proud of their Financier, Bro. Roberts, who looks after the dust of the Lodge. The boys are not making much time, as the traffic is light. There are plenty of extra firemen here, idle, but not many Brotherhood men, which speaks well for our Order. We have a membership of 32, all good, steady men, and they possess the quali- ties of “ Benevolence, Sobriety ana In- dustry.” Our Secretary, Bro. Dickenson, comes to the front ana discharges his duties in good shape. Well, I will close, hoping some more able writer will take courage at this attempt, and write some- thing for the Magazine. J. M. C. Digitized by CjOOQle

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322 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Cregton Short Stops. Crbbton, Iowa, April 14, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : Advance Lodge, No. 101, is still moving forward in the good work of the Order. Bro. Cherrington still holds the gavel and does his duty like a man. Business on the road is very good but the boys don’t forget when Monday even- ing comes around. We missed Bro. Dane from his engine (the 327) and supposed he had left us but suddenly he material- ized, a married man. Give us your hand, Bro. D.! Miss Edith Bryan was the hap- py young lady and from all accounts the contracting parties are equally worthy of each other. One of the boys in congratu- lating Bro. Dane said: “May both of you live forever and one day more.” Ike Ellison is now enrolled among the engineers but he is still a warm friend to the boys of the scoop. He has just de- parted for Hot Springs, in company with Tom Poxwerth, for a few weeks of recre- ation and rest. Wishing the Brotherhood continued success, I remain Yours as ever. Top. For Firemen's Magazine. OUR BABY. (Dedicated to the memory of Melvina Baker, infant daughter of Melvin and Sarah Baker, who died December 8, 188a. ) BY MRS. 8. S. BAKER. We knelt beside our baby’s bed, Just at the break of day. And saw the sunshine of Life Forever fade away. We watched the blighting boon of Death Fall o'er our baby’s brow ; And prayed in bitterness or heart, God spare our darling now. Just as the first faint glow of day Flamed up the Eastern sky, We felt the spectre’s presence near, And knew that she must die. I strained my baby to my breast, And kissed her pallid lips; Oh, bitter pain, to see her sink Into death’s dark eclipse. She opened wide her tender eyes, And looked into my own ; And then I knew how dear to me My little one had grown . She put her hand upon my brow, As with a mute caress ; Then laid her little tired head Upon my aching breast. Her blue eyes closed in Death’s long sleep, God bore her soul away ; And with the break of morn it passed Into a perfect day. For Firemen's Magazine . IN MEMOBIUR. Dedicated to the memory of Johnnie Howard, who was burned to death May xx, 1883, in a collision of engines 165 and 226 of the D. & R. G. R. R. Brave heart ! thou didst thy duty well, In every scene of life, At duty’s post, thy last farewell. Most fitly crowned thy strife. Enwrapped in seething tongues of flame. Scorched by the steam’s hot breath ; You won a hero’s mead of fame By your untimely death. What thoughts were thine, when to thy ear, Came the appalling scream ? Of grim destruction drawing near. To end thy young life’s dream ? Perhaps there passed in quick review, Thy childhood’s home afar— A mother’s love, forever true, And steadfast as a star. With many a tender gleam and sweet, Of sweethearts fair and kind ; Of moments, when at love’s fond beat All cares were left behind. Thought files on pinions of the wind, When dangers swift advance, And all the records of the mind Are read at one swift glance. And so from mem’rles of the past Methinks, thine eyes didst turn, And loving lingered at the last Where bright thy fire didst burn. What tender care and muscled hands The polished grates did show, And well the engine’s gleaming bands. Reflected back its glow. An instant’s time— and then the shock ! Then mingled steam and flame. And one brave spirit hurried back To that from whence it came. Oh, heart of gold— freed from thy clay. To walk wnere Angels tread. Forgive these tears, whilst sorrows sway The living for the dead. D. H. Davis. South Pueblo, Col., May 25, 1888. Fort Scott, Kansas. Fort Scott, Kas., June 12, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : I thought I would let you know how we are prospering. Although our Lodge is small, our prospects are good. Bro. L. Lester occupies the Master’s chair, and fills it with credit to himself and his Lodge. He is a thorough Broth- erhood man, and we are bound to pros- per under him. G. K. Bates is our Finan- cier, and up to the work. Bro. W. Green- wood, as Secretary, is ever at hand. Our Magazine Agent, C. Williams, has done well for the time he has had to can- vass. He has been the cause of putting the Magazine in a great many familes. The next time you hear from us we ex- pect to have a larger membership. Yours, W. Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 323 A. Armstrong, of No. 151, is promoted. Zeph. HaD8com, L. Atkinson and D. Shara, of No. 82, are genuine B. of L. F. boys. W. H. Blake, the Magazine Agent of No. 129, knows how to conduct the affairs of his office. George Phillips, of 116, is entitled to congratulations, having been promoted to “ t’other side. A fine, new daughter in the family of H. E. Mott, Master of No. 156, is the latest acquisition to Nehes. Bro. Harry Keler, the enterprising, have established a new Division of the B. of L. E. at Big Springs, Tex. Bros. Wilson, Evans and David Gorgas of No. 11, have.been placed on the best side of their respective engines. Bro. Tabor, of No. 59, is runnings yard engine in Pueblo yard. He takes his new honors with .becoming grace. Bros. Brown and Cormich, of Centralia, has been on the sick list, but we are pleased to see them on duty again. Geo. E. Gotham and Jos. McNeil, of 53, fully realize the responsibilities they assumed when they became husbands. Two little daughters — twins — came to the household of Bro. W. T. Pourcellie, of No. 109. That is the kase why of all those smiles. The remarkable dog of Bro. Winwood, of Chicago, is a subject of much comment among the boys that have witnessed his marvelous feats. E. B. Mayo says that John Carr, of No. 59, who was recently married, is looking for a light engine “ to pull the small Carrs with.” Bro. Kinney, of No. 59, lately wanted his fireman to “extinguish the nocturnal illuminator.” The fireman blew out the head light, at a rough guess. Henry Lott, Magazine Agent of No. 11, has been promoted. His record as a fireman is a recommendation of what his career as an engineer will be. Joe. Leminger and Arthur Kerkendall, of No. 11, were married on the sly. The boys found it out on them, anyway, and are on hand with kind wishes. Eureka Lodge No. 14 is determined to keep up with the times. She has just purchased a beautiful set of regalias of M. C. Davis & Co. for street parade. Bro. P. Flannery, of No. 84, recently resided over a meeting held by 66, he aving been the first Master of 66, was thus honored while paying them a visit. Cactus Lodge No. 94 was latejy pre- sented with an elegant pair of ivory, sil- ver-mounted gavels. Bro. McQueen, an active member of the Lodge, was the donor. Fred. Krauel, the active Magazine Agent of Hercules Lodge No. 63, is fore- man of the C. & E. I. engine house at Danville, 111., and is well liked by all who know him. W. R. Roberts, Past Master of United Lodge, now Financier of New Era Lodge No. 76, is runningan engine on the Man- itoba Line and doing good work for the Brotherhood. We learn from Harry Keler that Capt O’Mallry, of No. 83, is about to take an extended trip for the benefit of his health. The boys wish him a pleasant time and a safe return. Bro. Johnson, of No. 80, has rented a cottage and the boys smell orange blos- soms in the breeze. Bro. Johnson is a jewel and will make a model husband for somebody. To Miss Johnson, of Council Bluffs, sister of Bro. W. L. Johnson, the mem- bers of Pilot Lodge, No. 124, desire to re- turn thanks for a beautiful motto present- ed them by her. Not a member of No. 53 but sadly missed Bro. Thos. Shaub. He has be- come a farmer and consequently with- drew from the Order. May he always reap golden harvests. For promptness and accuracy, Texas Belle, No. 155, although a new Lodge, has made a record that would be a fitting ex- ample for many of her older and more experienced sisters to follow. Geo. Deats, of Old Post Lodge, No. 17, has returned to Big Springs, Texas, tak- ing his family with him. George is one of the favorites in that locality and his return will be hailed with delight. The Financier of 77 wishes to have it known that members of his Lodge need not be afraid of paying too much by send- ing one dollar every month for assess- ments. Their distance from the Lodge is no excuse. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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324 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Mr. Lon Burker, has the sympathy of all of the members of his Lodge, No. 157, on account of the loss of his little son. Railroad Centre Lodge is surrounded by circumstances very favorable to her prosperity and success, the result of a strict compliance with the law. Others would do well to follow her example. F. M. J ames returns many thanks to Lodge* 44 and 50 for courtesies extended him while among them. He was present at a meeting of each Lodge and says that they are well up in the work of the Order. The members of No. 73 return thanks to the members of No. 2 for the kind at- tention shown them while attending their ball at Providence, May 18th, and wish them success in all like undertakings. George Zano, Master of Anchor Lodge No. 64, is working hard with the mem- bers at Moberly, and in his efforts to teach them their duty he is zealously supported by Frank Nebergall, the gentlemanly Financier. Instead of heading off Bro. Wilson, Joe. Wheeler got headed off by Joe’s band of Apaches in Mexico and did not stop running till he reached Minneapolis. He is going to get Sitting Bull to extermi- nate Joe’s gang. The officers of Anchor Lodge No. 54 have come to the conclusion that one good paying member is worth a regiment of drones. The law, administered in heroic doses, is sure to bring the Moberly boys to the front. The members of Central Lodge No. 22 are scattered all over the country, but there are a few good ones still left at Ur- bana. Among them can be found Gar- rett, Bennett, Stillwell and— well, there is a host of them. The Magazine returns many thanks to Bro. John N. Smith, of Vigo Lodge, No. 16, for a beautiful collection of ores and precious stones from the mines of Colo- rado, where Bro. Smith is now located and running an engine. J. H. Casey returns thanks to the members of Lodges 39, 41, 47, 48, 50, 61, 63, 68, 81 and 85 for favors shown him on his recent southern trip. He expresses special obligations to Bro. Hannahan, Delaney and McAllister, of No. 50. Chas. Myers, Vice Master of Sacra- mento Lodge No. 58, gave the boys a fine reception on the occasion of his marriage to Miss Ella Fuller. Refreshments were dealt out with a liberal hand. The boys are watching eagerly for the next one. The report of our Grand Lodge, just is- sued, shows that on June 1st the Brother- hood had 161 Lodges, 7,213 members and 13,800 subscribers to the Magazine. The increase in membership during the quar- ter was 858. This looks like prosperity. Any information, regarding the where- abouts of A. B. Crandall will be thank- fully received by T. H. Sheppard, 154 Pelton Avenue, Cleveland, 0. When last heard from he was in Rocklin, Cal., and a fireman in the Central Pacific R.R. Under the careful management of Bro. A. J. Randall, Evening Star Lodge No. 112 is making a good record. Not an ex- pulsion is reported since the organization of the Lodge, nearly a year ago, and yet there is not a delinquent member on her rolls. Mr. S. L. Bean, Master Mechanic of the Yellowstone Division of the N. P. R. R., is one of the many railway officials in the Northwest who endorse the principles of our organization. The members of Landmark Lodge No. 128 are not unmind- ful of his many kindness to them. T. Collins, Jos. O’Brien, Jos. McCourt, L. R. Blake, Geo. Penrod, J. H. Cotterill, Gus Hustler, Geo. Simonson, W. Norton, David Robinson, M. Sparks and W. H. Blake are among the late promotions of Mineral King Lodge, No. 129. The right hand side talent is looming up among the Escanaba boys. J. Eugene Stout has recently been ad- ded to the family of our old friend Jep Stout, of Little Rock. A basket of beau- tiful fiowets, includiug some rare mag- nolias, accompanied tne announcement of the happy event. Jep has our con- gratulations and our wishes that Eugene may prove “ a chip of the old block.*7 H. Y. Chamberlain, a most energetic worker of No. 54, was married to Miss Lena Smith, at the residence of the bride’s father, at l)es Moines, Iowa, on the 17th of April. A number of very elegant pre- sents were received by the young couple from their many friends. Peoria, Chicago, and Jacksonville were visited by them while on their bridal tour. Instructor S. M. Stevens, returns thanks to Guide Lodge, No. 125. for se- curing an annual pass over the Iowa Cen- tral R.R. for him, which was kindly grant- ed by D. N. Pickering, Superintendent of the line. A committee, consisting of Bros. S. C. Cook and John Burke, was appointed by the Lodge to solicit the favor, which was readily granted and is fully appreciated by the Grand Lodge. Digitized by LjOOQle

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ftfcEMEN’8 MAGAZINE. 326 TRIBUTE TO A MOTHER. St. Louis, Mo., June 4, 1883. IN MEMORY OF MRS. ANDERSON, MOTHER OF BKO. JOHN ANDERSON, OF INDUSTRIAL LODOE NO. 21, B. L. F. All is sad, within our dwelling, Lonely are our hearts to-day. For the one we loved so dearly Has forever passed away ! John Anderson. TO SECRETARIES AND FINANCIERS. The attention of Secretaries and Financiers is called to the fact that in reporting the ad- mission of members, by card or otherwise, their withdrawal, expulsion, rejection or sus- pension, the date thereof must be given In each and every instance, as the Grand Lodge is required to keep a record of all such dates. But few of our officers heed this requirement, although we have called their attention to it, again and again. We hope this notice may have the desired effect in the matter. Eugene V. Debs, G. 8. a T. GRAND LODGE NOTICE. Subordinate Lodges are hereby notified that the quarterly report of the G. S. A T. for the quarter ending May 81, and also the semi- annual and quarterly pass-words, taking effect July 1st, have been sent to all Lodges. Any Lodge having failed to receive the quar- terly report or the pass- words will at once notify the Secretary of the Grand Lodge. Notice is also given that there will be no beneficiary assessment for July, there being a sufficient surplus in the treasury to pay all outstanding claims. Eugene V. Debs, G. S. & T. J. C. CRANE. The adove subject has been expelled from Summit Lodge No. 87, for defrauding his Lodge and its members. It is the express wish of his Lodge that he be properly adver- tised, so as to prevent his further fraud and imposition in the future. He was Financier of nis Lodge, and according to his idea of financiering, an officer owed it to himself to deposit the funds of the Lodge in his pocket and keep them there. He received all mon- ies that were paid to him, but semehow, for- got to credit them on his books. In short he is what is commonly called a thief, and we caution others to beware of him. AMUSEMENTS. CRESTON, IOWA. A Creston paper gives the following ac- count of the ball of Advance Lodge, No. 1C1 : The ball of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, given at Pine-street opera house, Friday ngnt, was very largely attended ; in fact, there were too many present to render dancing very comfortable. Nevertheless the jolly crowd completely and thoroughly en- tered into the spirit of the occasion, and not- withstanding the jam, enjoyed themselves until 2:30 o’clock a. m. Thegentlemen of the Lodge had secured the Northwestern band of Des Moines, whose music was attraction of itself. The arrangements of the party were perfect, ami the firemen were assiduous in providing for the comfort of their guests. Quite a number of people from other cities were present, among whom the reporter not- ed Messrs. Bartlett and Garrett, of the C. B. A ft. Pay-car. Chaa. Foster and wife, of Glen- wood, H. W. Johnson, of Aurora Lodge. No. 80, Miss Addle, Titus of Ottumwa, Miss Daln. of Chariton, and several others. The order of dances was admirably arranged, and the pro- gramme bore on the first page a tasteful dp- sign of a landscape with a locomotive aud train as the central figure. The hall was very handsomely decorated with bunting, flags, evergreen, flowers, pic- tures, bird-cages, etc., under the able direction of Mrs. Walter Towne, Mrs. Homer Wright, Miss Hilda Leens, Miss Effle Vickersand oth- ers, and was very creditable to their taste and skill. The initials of the Order, B. of L. F., were nicely worked in evergreen, and hung over the stage, and just behind the footlights was a huge lump of coal, across which lay In repose the firemen’s companions, the shovel and pick. Hwnng from the stage to the posts in the center of the hull, were pretty festoons of evergreens, etc., from which were suspend- ed thirteen cages of canaries and red-birds kindly loaned the Order by Mrs. J. H. Patt, Mrs. 8. E. J. Hawyer, Mrs. N. B. Morrison, Mrs. John Mu nee, Mrs. Beecher, Mrs. O.E. Ben- nett, Mrs. White, Mrs. Homer Wright, Mrs. Eugene Martin, Mrs. L. H. Adams, Miss Effle Yancey, D. A. Porter and Walter Locke. At times the birds would sing, producing n very pretty effect with the strains of music from the band. The greenhouse of Mr. Henry Bauer had generously contributed a profus- ion of flowering and foliage plants, which helped much in giving the room a pleasing appearance. There were about 150 couples f>resent, and every individual was unsparing n praise of the handsome, lavish and enter- taining manner in which Advance Lodge, B. of L. F. managed the affhir. BRAINERD, MINN. The second annual ball and banquet of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, of Pine City Lodge, No. 81, was a success that the boys may be proud of. Bro. H. A. Boadecker was Master of Ceremonies. The hall was beautifully decorated with evergreens. Two headlights were arranged, one on the inside and the other on the outside; the one on the inside being placed upon the stage and deco- rated with evergreens, making it appear as t hough an engtne was just entering tne hall. The one on the outside was placed fust out of one of the second story windows— lighting up the street, and bearing No. 81 on the sides. There were blue, green and red lights tastefully arranged around the ceiling, giv- ing the nail a most beautiful appearance. The B. of L. F. boys adopted a new mode of dress, which was both novel and attractive, each one wearing a suit of over clothes, the jackets being made of blueplaid and the overalls of blue drilling. The crowd was large and a more quiet collection of people was never seen before In Bralnerd. The elite of the city were there. The floor managers were models of their kind and deserve great credit and the thanks of the B. of L. F. Everything passed off plea- santly and every body had a good old time. Owing to the amount of busl ness on the N. P. The committee desire us to thauk themany ladies for their kindness in contributing to make their ball such an excellent success. Digitized by G.ooQle

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326 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. R.R. at the tirae of the ball, the boys that are at different places along the line could not all be present. It was said by the people of Bralnerd that the hall looked the finest they had overseen. The hall looked very nice on the occasion of the last ball that the B. of L. F. gave, but the second eclipsed It. The people of Bralnerd give great credit to the boys, and say long live tne Brotherhood of Locomoti ve Firemen. DEATHS AND DISABILITIES, A. B. SMITH, of J. M. Dodge Lodge, No. 79, was killed in a collision on the St. Louis Division of the C. & A. R.R.. April 19. He leaves his policy pay- able to Mrs. Martenia Smith. J. F. SULLIVAN, of Rochester Lodge, No. 99, died of Pulmo- nary Phthisis, April 21. His policy Is payable to his sister, Julia Sullivan. WM. D. NAYLOR, of Vigo Lodge, No. 16, died of consumption, May 8. His policy is payable to his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Naylor. D. D. HARRINGTON, of Eureka Lodge, No. 14, died May 21, from injuries sustained In a wreck on the I. & St. L. R.R. His policy is payable to his mother, Mrs. Margaret Harrington. W.H., of India- napolis, gives the following account of the death and burial : “A sad accident occurred Friday night, May 18, on the I. & St. L. R.R., in which Eureka Lodge, No. 14, lost one or its most faithful members. Bro. Harrington was firing the engine on the night express coming east, when leaving Hillsboro, Ills., after making a stop, they encountered one of those terrible cyclones, which has devastated some of our States with such terrible effect. It seems the cyclone was a little in advance of the train, and a short distance beyond the station Is an iron bridge, which the cyclone hurled into the stream below. The ill-fated train came along a little later and dashed into the chasm, killing instantly the engineer, P. Welsh, and fatally scalding Bro. Harrington, who, after suffering until Monday Morning at 3 a.m., the 21st, was relieved by death. His body was placed In a handsome casket and ship- ped to Indianapolis for burial, where it was met by a delegation of members and exported to ills home, where all necessary preparations were made for the funeral, which took place the next day at 2 p. m. At one o’clock our members assembled at the hall, with a num- ber of brothers from Beacon Lodge, No. Ill, who kindly assisted in the hour of trouble. The Muster appointed the marshal and pall- bearers. Everything being in readiness, we marched, headed by the city band, to the residence of our deceased brother, where we were Joined by a literary society from Mat- toon, of which the deceased was a member. The procession being formed, we marched to St, Johns’ Catholic church, where a splendid sermon was preached by the Rev. Father Bessoniers. We then proceeded to the Cath- olic cemetery, where tne last sad rites of the Brotherhooct were administered by our wor- thy Master, Bro. Farrell, and our Chaplain, Bro. Barnhill. In the death of Bro. Harrington we have lost a good and faithful member. This is a terrible warning for us to be prepared, for who knows who shall be next to rail by the wayside.” BENEFICIARY STATEMENT. OFFICE OF THE GRAND SECRETARY AND TREASURER, B. OF L. F. Terre Haute, Ind., June 1, 1883. To Subordinate Lodges : Sirs and Brothers: The following is a statement of the Beneficiary Fund for the month ending May 31, 1888: receipts. Lodge No. ? << £3 I'd is ** Total. Lodge No. *3 «3 ◄ Assess ’ts 23 and 24. PS S-o 2 a i a *8 i h 1 $2 00 830 00 $32 00 66 $41 00 Ml 00 2 6 00 18 00 24 00 67 $6* 00 50 00 56 00 8 1 00 118 00 119 00 68 8 00 23 00 31 00 4 5 00 21 00 26 00 69 3 00 32 00 35 00 5 29 00 29 00 70 4 00 20 00 24 (6 6 29 00 5 00 92 00 36 00 71 14 00 36 00 50 0) 7 7 00 13 00 14 00 84 00 72 75 00 75 00 8 9 00 19 00 28 00 78 8* do 33 00 38 00 9 7 00 12 00 19 00 74 35 00 85 00 10 11 00 45 00 56 00 75 42 00 93 00 135 00 11 65 00 65 00 76 17 00 25 00 $1 00 48 00 12 81 00 75 00 106 00 77 23 00 53 00 78 00 13 70 00 70 00 78 56 00 56 00 14 . . . 79 00 79 00 79 4 00 31 00 35 00 16 1 00 33 00 34 00 80 1 00 40 00 41 00 82 00 16 7 00 102 00 109 00 81 12 00 10 00 22 00 17 5 00 27 00 32 00 82 19 00 51 00 70 00 18 3 00 31 00 34 00 88 2 00 40 00 42 UO 19 1 00 82 00 33 00 84 42 00 42 00 20 4 66 38 00 40 00 85 15 00 7 00 1 00 28 00 21 9 00 54 00 63 00 86 12 00 52 00 64 00 22 6 00 32 00 . . . 38 00 87 27 00 20 00 47 00 28 21 00 21 00 88 40 00 40 00 24 37 00 37 00 89 48 00 48 00 25 16 00 25 00 41 00 90 2 00 io* oo 12 00 26 8 00 46 00 . . . 54 00 91 1 00 28 00 29 00 27 68 00 68 00 92 21 00 6 00 27 00 28 8 00 42 00 50 00 93 *31 do 81 U) 29 1 00 83 00 34 00 94 30 9 00 22 00 ... 31 00 95 *31 00 79 00 uo* oo 31 22 00 52 00 74 00 96 *28* do 28 00 82 7 00 30 00 87 00 97 47 €0 47 00 38 5 00 44 00 . . . 49 00 98 *2* 00 29 00 3100 84 84 00 34 00 99 16 00 42 00 58 00 85 *2 00 23 00 25 00 100 86 26 00 57 00 88 00 101 *1*00 1 00 *64 do *66 00 37 55 00 55 00 no oo 102 24 00 24 00 38 *6 00 64 00 69 00 103 * i oo id do 26 00 46 00 39 10 00 51 00 61 00 104 40 • • • 105 f oo *29* do *30 00 41 106 20 00 *21 do 41 00 42 *21 00 *21 oo 107 *5* do 25 00 30 00 48 . . . 58 00 58 00 108 2 00 21 00 23 00 44 24 DO 24 00 109 45 25 00 60 00 85 00 110 *2*00 *16* do *18*00 46 11 00 33 00 44 00 111 600 21 00 , . 27 00 47 91 00 91 00 112 37 00 37 00 48 34 00 84 00 113 14 00 14 00 49 27 00 23 00 50 00 114 18 00 18 00 50 15 00 41 00 56 00 115 23 00 23 00 51 • • • 42 00 42 00 116 26 00 26 00 52 2 00 51 00 53 00 117 42 00| 42 00 58 2 00 *80 00 82 00 118 *8*00 13 00 21 00 54 4 00 69 00 , . . 73 00 119 *14 do 14 00 55 2 00 23 00 25 00 120 *4*00 *28*001 32 00 56 11 00 23 00 34 00 121 20 00 20 00 57 38 00 123 00 161 00 122 si oo 3100 58 28 00 28 00 123 86 00 36 00 59 87 00 87 00 124 *1200 n* do 17 00 40 00 60 * 8 do 62 00 70 00 125 14 00 5 00 19 00 61 19 00 65 00 83 00 126 • • • *26* do i 26 00 62 3 00 28 00 82 00 127 *2*00 87 00 i 39 00 63 12 00 34 00 46 00 128 io* oo 10 oo 64 129 *17 00 24 00 41 OC 65 *5 00 85 00 *32* 00 72 OO 180 2 00 19 00 21 OC Digitized by C.ooQle

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islslssafs FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 327 BGHEFICIABT STATEMENT. (Continued.) I] is P la a 3 § Lodge No. J 13 Assess’ts 21 and 22. S'® i § Total. $13 00 $13 00 1 141 $19 00 $19 00 '$3 00 2 00 $19 00 24 00 1142 $21 00 21 00 15 00 15 001 143 20 00 20 00 144, . . . 2 00 *26 00 28 00; 145 *21 00 21 OOS 146 . . . . . . 21 00 *21*00 42 00 147 SI 00 8 00 9* 00 17 00 17 00| 148 *15* 00 15 00 ... I 149 14 00 14 Oo 14 00 14 00, 150 17 00 17 Oo Balance on hand May 1 $1,920 50 Received during month 5,970 00 Total r^OlO DISBURSEMENTS. By Claims, 49, 50, 51, 52 and 58 $6,000 00 Balance on hand June 1 $1,890 50 Respectfully Submitted, EUGENE V. DEBS, G. 8. A T. LETTERS OF THANKS. London, Ont., March 20, 1888. To the Officers and Members of Beaver Lodge No. 117, B. of L. F.: Gentlemen : 1 have this day received from M. J. W. Cox, Financier of Beaver Lodge a draft for one thousand dollars, the full amount of Insurance on the policy of my late husband, W. J. Strongman, for which I return my sincere thanks, also for their kind sympathy at the burial of my late husband, for which I hope and pray the B. of L. F. may ever prosper and be a blessing to the father- less and widows. Anna W. Strongman. South St. Louis, Mo., June 4, 1883. To the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen : Gentlemen and Brothers: I wish to tender my sincere thanks to Mr. Geo. Good- ell, of Carondalet Div. B. of L. E. and also to Mr. and Mrs. Barlow, of Carondalet, for fa- vors shown me during my affliction In the loss of my beloved mother, who died May 3d, while visiting me at Curondalet. Yours in B. S. & I. John Anderson. Philadelphia, Pa., May 21, 1883. To the Officer s and Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen : Gentlemen : I have this day received of F. Dupeli, Financier of Enterprise Lodge, No. 75, a draft for one thousand dollars, due me on policy of insurance, held by my late hus- band, Frank Gllsson. Please accept my sin- cere thanks for the same. May the Brother- hood continue to prosper in the future as in the past, is the wish of Your friend, Mrs. Sarah Glisbon. Mineral Point, Wis., May 22, 1883. 7b the Officers and Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen : Gentlemen: I received this day, from Mr. John Fisher, Financier of Industrial Lodge. No. 21, B. of L. F., a draft for one thou- sand: dollars, as payment in full of the policy of my late son, william Burgoyne. In re- turn, allow me to tender my sincere thanks for the prompt payment of the same. May prosperity always attend the Brotherhood, Is the sincere wish of Yours immutably, Mrs. Lizzie Burgoyne. Covington, Ind., May 14, 1883. Mr. Wm. Donnelly: Dear Sir: Your letter of May 3d. came duly to hand, and were truly glad to hear from you. The draft for $1,000 came direct to us, for which receive thanks. For the Brother- hood we have none but the kindest feelings, and shall always wear the memory of their kind deeds next our hearts and shall ever pray for their welfare and prosperity. An association of such men, banded together in so noble a cause, deserve only the best love and gratitude of the whole people, especially the brothers, sisters, fathers and mothers, who have received such marks of generosity as did our family during the sickuess and at the death of our dear son and brother Ed. Please accept my life-long love and esteem and believe me, as ever, your friend until death us do part. Patrick Riley. SPECIAL NOTICES. S. B. Cado is hereby requested to correspond with the Financier of No. 115. Address J. L. Praime, 216 W. Ave. I, Galveston, Texas. Isaac M. Dean, of No. 83, is hereby request- ed to correspond with the Financier of his ^B^. Estes, of Railroad Centre Lodge, No. 81, is requested to correspond with his Lodge. J. E. Bannerman is nereby requested to correspond with K. C. Donohue, 715% Lafa- yette street, St. Louis, Mo. Wm. Glynn, of No. 81. is hereby requested to correspond with the Financier of his Lodge. H. N. Childs, of Guiding Star Lodge, No. 130, Is hereby requested to correspond with the Financier of his Lodge. ADMISSIONS BT CARD. Lodge. Name. From No. 8 George Swartz 76 8 J. Browell 54 16 J. D. White 36 26 Fred. Keeler 66 46 49 Douglass McGee W. Strickland 37 46 53 Ed. Leat 54 54 Wm. Waterhouse 46 61 J. F. Casey 96 68 Jno. H. James 38 77 W. 8. Weamer 83 81 Ben. Carter 85 84 Jacob P. Bender 88 106 Jas. W. Shea 59 108 Ctaas. Brennan 59 106 James Fahey 69 110 Dennis Milan 36 124 127 M. Gepper Chas. Pope Thos. McKee 47 67 127 47 131 C. H. Eastwood 85 138 G. H. Pfeil 65 140 Richard Griffith 13 142 C. R. Whipple 10 151 Wm. Newcomb 117 155 J. H. Selby 8 155 J. W. Price 17 157 Chas. R. Hughes 157 159 M. A. Clark 115 Digitized by CjOOQle

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328 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. EXPULSIONS. Names. Cause. 68 72 72 75 75 76 78 87 88 88 89 99 99 105 110 116 124 Ed. Bouchard A. E. Hayes . Arthur Delamorel Wm.Kulow. . C. 8. Parkinson Jeff. Powers . . B. J. Davey . . G. W. Babbitt . Jas. McGuire . J. Harding . . Edgar Thrall . W. D. Geary . . C. A. Daniel . D. Donenue . . Joseph W. Adams! J. McNally . . E. H. Martin . Jno. McLain W. E. Knight D. Holland . J. O’Leary . . Jno. Ruby . . M. G. Wilson Ed. Maloy . . Jas. Hughey Jno^ McLaughlin Thos. Young . . W. G. Nichols . . Clark Stevens . . Jno. Regan . . . Wm. Curry . . . C. 8. King .... P. Bresman . . . Frank Gunn . . Jos. Harrington . J. Campbell . . . J. Lynch H. Schultz . . . Theo. Foulkes . . Jos. Blckley . . . Howard Kritser . Harry White . . J. B. Gaston . . . Frank Wager . . | J. C. Crane .... Jas. D. Stone . . H. W. Scott . . . Geo. Egan . . . . August Luttinger Geo. Hartman Henry Wood Chas. Johnson Jno. Pascoe . David Gordon Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Drunkenness. Drunkenness. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Drunkenness. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Defrauding Brothers. General principles. Non-Dayment of dues. Unbecoming conduct. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Defrauding Lodge. Non-payment or dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Belling liquor. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. REINSTATEMENTS. Lodge. Names. Lodge. Names. 16 W. H. Achey. 05 P. Wheeler. 54 J. Neely. 73 Jno. Curran. 61 M. F. Cannon. 82 P. T. Mixer. FINAL WITHDRAWALS. Lodge. Names. Lodge. Names. 12 T. 8. Ellis. 53 Thos. Shaub. 26 J. H. Stadler. 71 E. R. Barnes. 36 Jos. M. Campbell. 81 Ed. Huntington. 86 Smith Carrott. 82 A. W. Dean. 43 Jos. Coffey. 133 A. A. Hughes. LIMITED WITHDRAWALS. Issued Loclge No. Names. To join Lodge No. 6 C. B. Scanlan 8 J. H. Selby 155 8 W. P. Dari forth 106 10 18 C. R. Whipple Henry Siegfried 142 11 13 Richard Griffith 140 14 Chas. R. Hughes 157 17 J. W. Price 155 19 L. E. Enos 143 21 Aaron Platt 6 26 J. P. McMahon 33 T. K. Holmes 39 86 Dennis Milan 110 36 James White 16 37 D. McGee 46 46 W. Waterhouse 54 46 W. Strickland 49 52 Thos. C. McCullough 9 54 J. Browell 8 54 E. Leat 53 55 A. M. Cronin 103 59 Sol. Richardson 153 66 Peter Wheeler 94 65 G. H. Pfeil 138 66 Geo. Sutherland 127 66 Fred. Keeler 26 67 Chas. Pope 127 70 W. Nance 76 T. W. Swartz 8 76 Thos. Bardsley 76 8. McIntosh 77 A. McMonagle 128 83 W. 8. Weamer 77 92 W. C. Coleman 94 James Donahue 59 101 Fred. Dewey 80 115 M. A. Clark 150 Jno. Mains 67 RESOLUTIONS. Brockville, Ont., June 10, 1883. At a regular meeting of Island City Lodge. No. 69, the following resolutions were adopted: Whereas. We have been the recipients of a beautiful framed motto, entitled *• Benevo- lence, Sobriety and Industry,” with cross shovels and pick, worked by Miss Minnie Flanigan, sister of our worty brother, there- fore be it Resolved , That we tender our sincere thanks to the fair donor, and hope its teachings rnay guide us in all our deliberations and debates. Rout. J. Turnbull,) W. Woodward, - Committee. Arms Scott, J Longview, Texas, May 30, 1883. At a special meeting of Lone Star Lodge, No. 70. B. of L. F., held in their Lodge room, the following resolutions were adopted : Whereas, Our Lodge has been granted the use of a room free of charge during the past year by Bro. J. A. Gremra and his esti- mable lady, thereby saving us many dollars, thereby enabling us to free ourselves from debt ; therefore be it Resolved , That the sincere thanks of this Lodge be extended to Bro. Gremm and his lady. Resolved^ That we warmly appreciate the deep interest manifested toward us by these kind people and that we shall endeavor to so conduct ourselves as to merit their continued esteem. Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 329 Resolved, That these resolutions be spread on the minutes of this meeting, that a copy be sent to Mrs. Harry Oremm and be publisn- ed in the Firemen’s Magazine. W. C. Sample,') T. Cordell, V Committee. C. Higby, j Detroit, Mich, May 27, 1883. At a regular meeting of Standard Lodge, No. 158, held on May 13th, the following reso- lutions were adopted : Whereas. This Lodge has been kindly favored by the B. of L. E. Dlv. No. 1, by help- ing to organize a Lodge of the B. of L. F., therefore be it Resolved , That the sincere thanks of this Lodge are due and are hereby extended to the B. of L. E. for their kindness. Resolved , That we warmly appreciate the interest manifested by the B. of L. E. in the welfare of our Lodge and that we shall try to so conduct ourselves as to be worthy of their continued esteem and friendship. Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be presented to the B. of L. E. Div. No. 1. and that they be published in the Firemen’s Mag- azine. J. Wood, ) James Hamlin, >■ Committee. John Evans, J Terre Haute, Ind., May 17th, 1883. At a regular meeting of Vigo Lodge, No. 16, the following resolutions were adopted : Whereas, We, the members of Vigo Lodge, No. 16, are under many obligations to Eureka Lodge, No. 14, for their kindness in loaning us their new and beautiful regalia, on the occasion of the burial of our late Bro. Wm, D. Naylor, therefore be it Resolved^ That our sincere thanks be ex- tended to Eureka Lodge for their kind favor and that we will reciprocate at any time, hoping that it may be for a more pleasant occasion ; and also that our thanks be extend- ed U> Bros. Farrell and Elms, of Eureka Lodge, for their kindly assistance in the burial of our late brother. Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be sent to Eureka Lodge, and that they be spread on the minutes of this Lodge and pub- lished In the Firemen's Magazine. Chas. Bennett, ) Ralph Nicholson, V Committee. Wm. Barr, J Perry, Iowa. May 20, 1883. At a regular meeting of Pilot Lodge, No. 124. B. of L. F., held Sunday, May 20, 1883, the following resolutions were adopted : Whereas, It has pleased Almighty Qod to take from our midst our late Bro. W. H. Sey- mour, therefore be it Resolved, That we extend our sincere sym- pathy to his sorrowing wife In her sad afflic- tion, and furthermore be it Resolved , That we extend our thanks to Mr. Geo. Gillroy and Mr. A. Ammermon for their kind assistance during our late brother’s ill- ness and death, and furthermore be It Resolved, That we extend our sincere thanks to Mrs. Owens, Draper, Fox, Sanbron, and many friends for their kind assistance to the family during their affliction, and be it Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the Firemen’s Magazine and to the Perry papers for publication. Geo. Gregg, ") Harvey Goble, > Committee. Wm. L. Johnson,; Mattoon, Ills., June 18, 1883. At a regular meeting of Beacon Lodge, No. Ill, B. of L. F., held at their hall, the follow- ing resolutions were adopted : Resolved , That the thanks of Beacon Lodge, No. Ill, are hereby extended to the officers and members of Eureka Lodge, No. 14, for kindness shown them while attending the funeral of the late Bro. Harrington. Resolved, That we drape our charter in mourning for the space of thirty days, as a mark of respect for Bro. Harrington. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be placed upon the minutes of this Lodge and a copy be sent to Eureka Lodge, No. 14, and be published in the Firemen’s Magazine. J. Gleason, ^ R. Da epel, y Committee. 8. Strickland,) Indianapolis, Ind., Mav 29, 1883. , .A?1 » regular meeting of Eureka Lodge, No. 14, held in their hall, May 29th, the following resolutions were adopted : Whereas, It has pleased the Almighty Ruler of the Universe to remove from our midst our much beloved Bro. Daniel D. Har- rington, who died at Litchfield, Ills., May 21, lw8, from being scalded in a wreck while in the discharge of his duties on the I. & St. L. R.R., therefore be it Resolved, That in the death Bro Harring- ton our Lodge has lost a worthy member and his family a true and loving son and brother. Resolved, That we extend to the bereaved family our sincerest sympathy In their af- fliction, and we commend them to look to Him who alone consoleth and healeth the wounded spirit. Resolved , That as a mark of respect to our deceased brother our charter be draped in mourning for the space of 30 days. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be presented to our deceased brother’s family and that they be published in the Firemen's Magazine. Wm. Hugo, ) Wm. Fletcher, V Committee. M. Beeen, J lutions were adopted : Whereas. Under the dispensation of Di- vine Providence, whose wisdom is beyond our comprehension, we have been deprived of our beloved Bro. Wm. D. Naylor, who after a lingering illness of nearly five months fell a victim to that dread destroyer, consump- tion, and r Whereas, Vigo Lodge has lost one of its best members, the Order one of its most earn- est supporters and his mother a dutiful and affectionate son, therefore be it That we most heartily sympathize with the family of our late brother in their great bereavement, feeling that their loss Is our loss ; and we commend them to Him who aione can console and heal the wounded spirit ; and let ns all remember that death is certain to come to us all. Resolved, That the charter of this Lodge be draped in mourning for the space of thirty days, as a token of respect to the memory of Bro. Naylor, and that a copy of these reso- lutions be sent to the family of our late brother, and spread on the minutes of this Lodge and also published in the Firemen’s Magazine. Chas. A. Bennett,') Ralph Nicholson, y Committee . Wm. Barr, J Digitized by Google

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Boone, Iowa, May 9, 1883. At a regular meeting of Connecting Link Lodge. No. 25, B. of L. F., held on Monday evening, May 7.1888, after the regular business was disposed of, the members were agreeably surprised by the presentation of a very beau- tiful and neatly worked motto, insorlbed “ Benevolence, Sobriety and Industry.” It Is beautiful in design and finish, and framed In an elegant gilt frame. It was the work of Mrs. R. S. Pike, wife ot our esteemed brother, for which we tender the following reso- lutions : Resolved, That the sincere thanks of this Lodge be returned to Mrs. R. 8. Pike for so kindly remembering us. Resolved , That we shall earnestly strive to prove ourselves worthy of this estimable lady’s friendship, which so much encourages us to do our duty towards the Brotherhoodf. Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be presented to Mrs. Pike, and also be pub- lished in the Firemen’s Magazine. Chas. A. Wheeler,'} Robert Hughes, > Committee. Tom. W. Smith, J GRAND LODGE. F. W. Arnold Grand Master Room 2. Pioneer Block, Columbus, O. W. E. Burns vice Grand Master 1726 Indiana Ave, Chicago, Ills. E. V. Debs . Grand Secretary and Treasurer Terre Haute, Ind. S. M. Stevens, Grand Organizer and Instructor Terre Haute, Ind. GRAND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. H. Walton, Chairmau . . . Philadelphia, Pa F. M. James, Secretary Centralia/Iils L. C. Hill Parsons, Kan D. E. Barry, Buflfolo, N. Y S. Vaughn Toronto, Can GRAND TRUSTEES. W. Maroney, Chairman Chicago. Ill W. F. Hynes Denver, Col D. Ross Stratford, Ont DISTRICT SECRETARIES. T. R. Baldwin, Drawer 854 . .St. Thomas, Ont J. M. Sheire, C., St. P.. M. A O. R. R St. Paul, Minn J. McDonough, Ave K, between 36th and 37th Sts Galveston, Tex M. Shick, 135 Pacific Ave . . Jersey City, N. J A. P. Greene, 41 Kneeland St . . Boston, Mass G. W. Rue, Box 31 Fort Gratiot, Mich W. E. Sullivan, 2210 8. 6th St., St. Joseph, Mo Will R. Dean, Box 365 . . . . Butte, Montana F. P. Sargent, Box 218 ... . Tucson, Arizona T. E. Creen, Box 1278, . . . Galesburg, Ills 8. C. Myers, Box 22 Ravenna, O F. Hammill, Box 1341 Baraboo, Wis SUBORDINATE LODGES. 1. DEER PARK; Port Jervis, N. Y. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. C. E. Barkman, Box 26 Master F. L. Smith, Box 1308 Secretary A. J. Shiner, Box 1297 Financier C. E. Barkman, Box 26 ... . Mag. Agent 2. HAND IN HAND: Providence R. I. Meets 1st Monday and 3d Wednesday at 8:30 P. M. C. E. Clark. Valley Falls. R. I . . . Master A. H. Aldrich, Saylesviile, R. I. Secretary A. H. Stevens, 60 Jewett St . . . Financier T. Powers, 80 Atwells Ave . . Mag. Agent S. ADOPTED DAUGHTER; Jersey City. N. J. Meets 1st and 3d Wednesdays at 1 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. E. W. Davis, 172 Pavonla Ave . . Master E. Ely, Pa vo nia Station . . . .Secretary B. D. Maxwell, 314 E 28rd St. New York City,N. Y Financier E. W. Davis, 172 Pavonla Ave, Mag. Agent 4. GREAT EASTERN ; Portland, Maine. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 1 P. M. A. E. Dennison, 85 Fore St ... . Master A. J. Reagan, 6o Aider St ... . Secretary F. O. Mitchell, 28 Merrill St . . Financier A. J. Reagan, P.&U.R.R . . Mag. Agent 5. CHARITY ; St. Thomas, Ontario. Meets every Friday at 8 P. M. G. D. Westfall, Box 33 Matter T. R. Baldwin, Drawer 864 .. . Secretary M. J. McAndrew, Box 33 ... . Financier G. Utter Mag. Agent 6. PRIDE OF THE WEST; Desoto, Mo. Meets every Monday at 1 P. M. Aaron Platt Master * Wm. Hearst Secretary A. C. Huestis Financier M. Find ion Mag. Agent 7. POTOMAC ; Washington. D. C. R. M. Smith, 130 Carroll St. S. E . . Master M. Hurley. 1008 6th St.. 8. W. . . Secretary F. H. Childs, 501 E. St. S. W . . Financier R. M. Smith, 130 Carroll St, S. E Mag. Agent 8. RED RIVER ; Denison City, Tex. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 8 P. M. J. F. Mortimer. Box 99 Master J. T. Edward, L. Box 293 ... . Secretary J. M. Hogg, Box 78 Financier J. F. Mathews Mag. Agent 9. FRANKLIN; Columbus. Ohio. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7:30 P. M. C. H. Mason, 15 Summit St ... . Master J. G. McClure, 144>4N. High St . Secretary C. B. Cavey, 407 N. High St . . . Financier F. J. Kelstler, 214 S. High St . Mag. Agent 10. FORE8T CITY; Cleveland, Ohio. Meets alternate Sundays at 2 P. M. H. Holler, 17 Waring St Master A. H. Buse, 42 Michigan St . . . Secretary T. H. Sheppard, 154 Pel ton Ave . Financier E. W. Crain, 431 Lake St . . . Mag. Agent 11. EXCELSIOR ; Phillipsburg, N. J. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. W. W. Carling Master C. A. Stevenson, Box 106 ... . Secretary J. W. Sinclair Financier H. Lott Mag. Agent 12. BUFFALO; Buffalo, N. Y. Meets every Tuesday at 8 P. M. A. L. Jacobs, 543 S. Division St . . Master W. J. Bruman, 395 Swan St . . . Secretary C. W. Piper, 244 N. Division St . Financier I. H. Crossman, 495 Swan St . Mag. Agent It. WASHINGTON ; Jersey City, N. J. T. E. Kelton, Rosell. N. J Master P. D. Mead, 246V£ Van Horn St . Secretary C. A. Wilson, 135 Pacific Ave . . Financier G. Lewis, 2o9 Com muni paw Ave Mag. Agent 14. EUREKA; Indianapolis, Ind. Meets every Tuesday at 8 P. M. J. Farrell, 121 John St Master E. K. Whitsit, 292 Virginia Ave, Secretary Wm. Hugo, 79 N. Noble St . . . Financier H. C. Randall, I. B. A W. Shops.Mag. Agent 15. 8T. LAWRENCE; Montreal, Can. Meets alternate Sundays at 2:80 P. M. H. Taylor, 181 Magdelane St ... . Master E. Upton, 42 St. Etienne St . . . Secretary J. Ryan, 577 Wellington St. . . Financier C. A. King, 477 Wellington St . Mag. Agent Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 331 16 VIGO; Terre Haute, Ind. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. O. E. Pox, 1826 Sycamore St . . . .Master E. V. Debs Secretary J. Smith, 206 N. Eleventh St . . Financier F. Smith, 419 N. 12th St ... . Mag. Agent 17. OLD POST ; Vincennes, Ind. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. H. M. Hogan Master T. A. Galloway, O. A M. Shops . . Secretary C. A. Crip pa Financier C. A. Bruce Mag. Agent 18. WEST END ; Slater, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Saturday at 7:30 P. M. M. 8hort Master T. B. Crawford Secretary F. A. Briggs, L. Box 63 Financier J. B. Murphy Mag. Agent 19. TRUCKEE; Wadsworth, Nevada. Meets every Friday at 7:80 P. M. G. Abhay, Box 8 Master J. Van Buren, Box 8 Secretary J. F. George, Box 8 Financier C. E. Me Bean, Box 8 Mag. Agent 20. STUART : Stuart, Iowa. Meets lsf and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. C. L. Bunch, Box 247 Master M. C. Kimball, Box 71 Secretary C. K. Boat, Box 398 Financier E Cahow, Box 6 Mag. Agent 21. INDUSTRIAL; South St. Louis, Mo. MOets every Thursday at 7:80 P. M. W. J. Edy, 2d and Blow Sts .... Master J. H. Clark, 8d St., between Primm and Tesson Sts .... Secretary J. D. Fisher. Carondaiet, Mo . Financier F. Fuller, 2d St., between Kraus and Nebraska Sts . . Mag. Agent 22. CENTRAL; Urbana,IU. Meets every Sunday at 2:30 P. M. W. Run del, Box 345 Master R. C. Burns, Box 870 Secretary M. Stillwell, Rox 64 Financier G. C. Plttenger Mag. Agent 22. PHCENIX ; Brookfield, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays. L. R. St. John Master M. DeVoy Secretary H. Mangel Financier J. D. Ray, Hannibal, Mo . . . Mag. Agent 24. GREAT WESTERN; Parsons, Kan. Meets alternate Sundays at 2:30 P. M. J. Emery, Box 112 Master J. Kellly Secretary J. Tierney, Box 701 Financier C Anderson, Box 367 Mag. Agent Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7 P. M. W. H. Fuller, L. Box 814 Master C. A. Wheeler, L. Box 684 .... Secretary C. A. Wheeler, L. Box 584 . . . Financier T. A. Adams . . Mag. Agent 26. ALPHA; Baraboo, Wis. Meets every Saturday at 7:30 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. J. K. Hawes Master Geo. Howe Secretary W. G. Wallace Financier G. M. Dopp, Box 660 Mag. Agent 27. HAWKEYS; Cedar Rapids, la. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays. M. W. Cary, L. Box 504 Master F. D. Ford., L. Box 854 Secretary C. W. Phelps, Box 1010 Financier J. Humphrey Mag. Agent 28. ELKHORN; North Platte, Neb. M. B. Tarklngton Master H. J. Clark, Box 177 Secretary P. H. Sullivan, Box 921 Financier S. Hartman Mag. Agent 29. CERRO GORDO; Mason City, Iowa. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 7:30 P. M. A. H. Tucker, Box 167 Master C. M. Doncett Secretary J. Shuster, Box 167 Financier F. McKay, Box 167 Mag. Agent 80. CEDAR VALLEY ; Waterloo, la. Meets 1st and 8d Sundays at 2 P. M. C. O. Grassley, Box 416 Master R. A. Corson, Box 406 Secretary A. E. Girard, 791 Clay St,, Dubuque, Iowa Financier C. A. Clough Mag. Agent 81. R. R. CENTRE ; Atchison, Kan. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. 8. Walters, 109 Robert St Master F. Johnson, bet 9th and 10th Sts., near A. T. A S. F. Round House.Secretary J. A. Sweeney, 417 R St Financier S. Walters, lde Robert St . . . Mag. Agent 82. BORDER; Ellis, Kan. F. J. Schuyler. Box 138 Master J. D. Rippey, Box 248 Secretary A. H. Britton, Box 308 Financier A. H. Chapman, L. Box 12 . . Mag. Agent 88. SUCCE88 ; Trenton, Mo. H. H. Stamper, Box 242 Master W. J. Iler Secretary G. Atherton, Box 353 • Financier T. Sugg Mag. Agent 84. CLINTON; Clinton, la. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. H. W. Stephens, Box 189 Master J. W. Adams, Box 946 Secretary J. W. Adams, Box 945 Financier C. S. Keith, Box 114 Mag. Agent 85. AMBOY ; Amboy, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 3 P. M. T. Hinchcliff Master G. W. Bainter, Box 498 Secretary A. Schermerhorn Financier J. E. McCormic, Box 508 . . . Mag. Agent 86. TIPPECANOE: Lafayette, Ind. J. Brewer, 19o N. 6th St Master P. Lelndecker, Care L. E. A W. Shops Secretary W. H. Willoughby Financier F. Holt Mag. Agent 87. NEW HOPE ; Centralia, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. W. G. Welden, Box 291 Master F. P. Morse, Box 291 Secretary F. M. James, Box 202 Financier H. G.Cormick, Box 151 ... . Mag. Agent 88. AVON; Stratford, Ontario. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. Ben. Yapp, Box 818 Master G. Nursey, Box 318 Secretary F. Mlngay, Box 91 Financier E. A. Young, Box 818 Mag. Agent 89. TWIN CITY; Rock Island, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. E. W. Mason, 520 E. 9th St., Daven- port, Iowa Master HTJ. Frick, Box 1226 Secretary W. H. Gray, Box 194 Financier S. Nichols Mag. Agent 40. BLOOMING ; Bloomington, Ills. Meets every Tuesday evening. E. Browning, 720 W. Chestnut St . . Master C. Monahan, 603 N. Allen St . . Secretary J. Devine, 911 W. North 8t . . . Financier J. Johnson, 708 E. Washing- ton St Mag. Agent Digitized by A.ooQle

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332 FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. 41. ONWARD; Mandan, Dakota. Meets every Saturday at 7:30 P. M. A. C. Wtrtz Master C. E. Allen Secretary T. Rust Financier E. E. Gould Mag. Agent 42. ELMO; Madison, Wis. Meets 1st Tuesday and 3d Wednesday at 2 P. M. A. Morgan, 1012 W. Dayton St . . . Master W. D. Scampton, Box 1277 . . . Secretary M.O’Loughliu,607 W Dayton St.Financier C. Morgan, Box 1903 Mag. Agent 48. ST. JOSEPH: 8t. Joseph, Mo. Meets 2d and 4tli Sundays at 2:30 P. M. C. Thomas, 2324 S. 6th St Master P. Lawless, 1514 ilth St Secretary H. Boyer, 2135 8. 6th St Financier H. Dunn, Elwood, Kan . . . Mag. Agent H. P. Mann, 2226 S. 10th St . . Mag. Agent 44. F. W. ARNOLD ; East St. Louis, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Tuesdays at 8 P.M. T. Halpin, Box 171 Master F. Quirk, Box 262 Secretary T. J. Hayes, Box 288 Financier C. Timblin, Box 116 Mag. Agent 45. BOSE CUT? Little Rock, Ark. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. B. Sch 1 m mel pf en n lg, 208 S. Cross St.Master H. H. Burrus, 1223 W. 4th St . . Secretary H. H. Burrus, 1223 W. 4th St . . Financier H. H. Lindenberger, Pine Bluff Depot Mag. Agent 46. CAPITAL; Springfield, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. J. Summergill. 1112 E. Monroe St . Master A.D. Hensley ,9th & Division Sts.8ecretary H. Ettinger, Wabash Shops . . Financier 8. Clark, Wabash Shops . . . Mag. Agent 17. TRIUMPHANT; Chicago, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. Angus Menish, 8158 S. LaSalle St . Master M.J. Kelly, 1323 State St . . . .Secretary John Devine, 1462 Indiana Ave.Financier J. W. Miller, 1323 State St . . . Mag. Agent 48. W. F. HYNES; Peoria. Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7:30 P. M. G. Gates, 2501 S. Adams St Master A. Chapman, 615 1st St Secretaiy G. C. Watt, 617 1st St Financier T. W. Welch, 705 1st St ... . Mag. Agent 49. J. M. RAYMOND; Decatur, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 8 P. M. A. H. Sutton, Box 560 Master F. S. Con non Secretary F. R. Young, Box 560 Financier Wm. J. Pursell, Box 560 .. . Mag. Agent 60. GARDEN CITY; Chicago, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Saturdays at 7:30 P. M. J. J. Hannahan, 3757 Dearborn St., Master J. J. Delaney, 4620 Wabash Ave., Secretary A. S. McAllister, 4904 S. Dear- born St Financier J. J. Hanahan, 3931 Dearborn St Mag. Agent 61. FRISCO; North Springfield, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Saturdays at 7:30 P. M. J. A. Dryden, Box 40 . . Master J. Hulse Secretary M. W. Burwell, Box 64 Financier W. Geister, Box 12 Mag. Agent 62. GOOD WILL ; Logan sport, Ind. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. 8. Brlcker, L. Box 626 Master A. Ross, L. Box 626 Secretary M. W. Jamison, L. Box 626 . . .Financier Win. Neupher Mag. Agent 56. EMPORIA ; Emporia, Kan. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 7 P. M. C. Rich, L. Box 600 Master C. Raymond, Box 957 Secretary G. E. Brooks Financier R. S. Mears Mag. Agent 64. ANCHOR; Moberly. Mo. Meets every Saturday at 2 P. M. G. Zang, Box 667 Master J. Everitt, Box 667 Secretary F. Nebergall, Box 667 Financier M. C. Cavnaugh Mag. Agent 56. BLUFF CITY : Memphis, Tenn. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays. W. C. Nance, L. A N. Shops . . . . Master C. E. Rlngwald, LAN Shops . . Secretary J. Fuchs, 16 Johnson Ave . . . Financier W. Buchanan, L. A N. Shops . Mag. Agent 66. BANNER; Stansberry, Mo. Meets every Sunday at 4 P. M. Levi Smith, Box 76 Master P. McDermott, Box 92 Secretary W. E. Patterson, Box 84 ... . Financier J. B. Miller Mag. Agent 67. BOSTON; Boston, Mass. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 10 A. M. A. W. Spurr, Henderson Heuse, Hammond St., Boston Highlands.Master R. P.S. Jones, B. A L. Shops, Cam- bridge, Mass Secretary J. C. Edwards, 21 Salem St., Charlestown District Financier W. C. Green, No. 2 Smith St., Salem, Mass Mag. Agent 58. SACRAMENTO; Rocklin, Cal. C. C. Brown Master L. Jeardeau Secretary A. H. Curtis Financier C. W. Myers Mag. Agent 59. ROYAL GORGE; South Pueblo. Col. Meets every Snuday at 7:45 P. M. E. B. Mayo, L. Box 45 Master A. Wyhe Secretary L. E. Wade, L. Box N, El Moro, Col Financier E. B. Mayo, L. Box 45 Mag. Agent 60. UNITED ; Philadelphia, Pa. Meets alternate Sundays at 9:30 A. M. J. H. Felters, 814 Dickinson St., 31st Ward . . . . ✓ Master T. McCann Secretary J. Shepherd, 2510 Alder St . . . Financier J. Shepherd, 2510 Alder St . . Mag. Agent 61. MINNEHAHA; St. Paul, Minn. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 8 P. M. S. J. Murphy, 491 E. 5th St Master J. J. Spellman , 578 J efierson Ave.8ecretary B. Bradley, 1045 Farqueher St . Financier 8. J*. Murpy, 491 E.5th St . . . Mag. Agent 62. YANBERGEN; Carbondale, Pa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. W. Ellis Master J. A. Bryden, Box 70 Secretary O. E. HLsted, Box 288 Financier O. E. Histed, Box 288 Mag. Agent 66. HERCULES; Danville, Ills. D. Morgan, Box 772 Master C. J. McGee, Box 9ll Secretary G. Shuster, Box 772 Financier F. Krauel, Box 772 Mag. Agent 64. SIOUX ; Sioux City. Iowa. L. B Cutting, Box 278 Master W. H. Roberts Secretary A. J. Goodrich, Box 724 Financier E. A. Bennett Mag. Agent 66. FORT RIDGELY; Sleepy Eye, Minn. J. A. 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FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. 333 <6. CHALLENGE: Belleville, Ont. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. E. L. Adamson, G. T. Ry Master T. Daly, Jr., G. T. Ry Secretary J. Logue. G. T. Ry Financier H. Lavoie Mag. Agent 67. DOMINION ; Toronto, Canada. Meets 1st and 3rd Sundays at 2:30 P. M. J. Scott, 24 Vananley St Master H. P. Boulton, 554 Queen St. W. Secretary J. Pratt, 24 Charlotte St Financier J. Pratt, 24 Charlotte St ... . Mag. Agent 68. EA1I CLAIRE; Eau Claire, W is. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. J..H. Stinson Master A. McKay Secretary W. L. Botsford, Box 190, Altoona, Wls Financier W. J. Edgar, Box 124, Altoona, Wis Mag. Agent 69. ISLAND CITY ; Brock vllle, Ont. Meets 2d Sunday at 2:30 P. M. R. J. Turnbull. Box 154 Master F. Barr, Box 294 Secretary F. G. Lawrence. Box 225 ... . Financier T. Shields, Box 248 Mag. Agent 70. LONE STAB ; Longview, Texas, C. Reitch, L. Box 364 Master J. A. Greram, L. Box 364 . . . .Secretary J. A. Gremm, L. Box 364 ... . Financier J. A. Christman, L. Box 364 . . Mag. Agent 71. 8U8QUEHANNA : Oneonta, N. Y. C. Broughton, Box 472 Master F. Spencer Secretary A. DeLong, Box 679 Financier E. R. Barnes Mag. Agent 72. WELCOME; Camden, N. J. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. J. Gibbs, 693 Carman St Master W. Wiggins, 416 Washington St. Secretary C. T. Burr, 583 Carman St . . . .Financier H. Higgins, 426 S. 3d St . . . . Mag. Agent 78. BAY STATE: Worcester, Mass. Meets 1st Thursday at 7:30 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 1 P. M. D. R. Parker, 22 Houghton St . . . Master C. L. Dodge, Piedmont Court . . Secretary C. E. Bullard, 32 Plymouth St . Financier T. Loynd, 88Green St, . . . .Mag. Agent 74. KAN8A8 CITY; Kansas City, Mo. Meets alternate Mondays at 7:30 P. M. J. Fleming, 1325 St. Louis Ave . . . Master W. Plercey, 1823 13th St Secretary M. Hurley, 1515 Genessee St . . Financier M. Hurley Mag. Agent 75. ENTERPRISE; Philadelphia, Pa Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. E. H. Knowles, 3735 Elm St ... . Master C. H. Maul, 658 N. 40th St . . . . Secretary F. Dupell, 422 N. 35th St Financier C. H. Maul, 658 N. 40th St . . . Mag. Agent 76. NEW ERA; Fergus Falls. Minn. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 7 P. M. B. F. Parks, Box 147 Master G. B. Dickinson, Box 67 Secretary W. R Roberts, Box 252 Financier J. Lenahan. Box 252 Mag. Agent 77. ROCEY MOUNTAIN : Denver, Col. A. H. Chapman, Box 1.588 Master C. W. Tenney, Box 1588 Secretary W. F. Hynes, 379 11th St ... . Financier J. F. Bristol, 612 Lawrence St, Mag. Agent 78. GOLDEN EAGLE ; Sedalla, Mo. Meets 1st and 3d Saturdays at 7:30 P. M. W. H. Walters, Box 1091 Master F. M. Sprague. L. Box 579 .. . Secretary W. H. Clark, Box 1100 Financier J. Costin, L. Box 958 Mag. Agent 79. J. M. DODGE ; Roodhouse, Ills. Meets every Saturday at 7:80 P. M. V. B. Giddings. L. Box 1144 Master H. Adams. L. Box 1174 Secretary W. Donnelly, L. Box 1165 .... Financier E. H. Beeraft, Box 48 Mag. Agent 80. SELF HELP; Aurora, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. C. F. Earl, Box 478 Master T. Byron, Box 375 Secretary G. Goding, Box 252 Financier H. Gass, Box 1717 Mag. Agent 81. PINE CITY ; Bralnerd, Minn. H. A. Boadecker, Box 624 Master C. 8. Larison, Box 301 Secretary W. Wadham, Box 552 Financier A. McDonald, Box 458 Mag. Agent 82. NORTHWESTERN: Minneapolis, Minn. Meets 1st Saturday at 7:30 P. M. and 3d Sunday at 3 P. M. F. L. Harvey, L. Box 187 Master C. D. Stevens. 603 Plymouth Ave.Secretary F. X. hall, 207 13th Ave. S . . . Financier Z.G. Hanscom, 1063 101 li Ave.S.Mag. Agent 86. TRINITY; Forth Worth, Tex. Meets every Friday at 8 P. M. C. M. Baker, L. Box 406 Master J. H. Smith, L. Box 406 Secretary J. O’Malley, L. Box 406 Financier J. H. Smith Mag. Agent 84. CALHOUN; Battle Creek, Mich. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. and 1st Wednesday at 7:3 ’ P. M. H. A. Beardsley. Box 455 Master J. i ighe, Box 1823 Secretary G. Kelly, Box 1084 Financier J. Randolph, Box 1084 .... Mag. Agent 85. FARGO ; Fargo, Dakota. G. A. Kingsley .* . . Master S. P. Olson, Box 1144 Secretary S. P. Olson, Box 1144 Financier C. A. Wagner Mag. Agent 86. BLACK HILLS; Laramie City, Wyoming. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. P. Mathison Master F. E. Etoffee, Box 136 Secretary I. F. Chopper, Box 210 Financier J. Brebner, Box 219 Mag. Agent 87. 8UXMIT ; Rawlins, Wyoming. C. B. Hart • Master J.C. Gunning, Box 142 Secretary G. A. Moncton, Box 198 .. . . Financier J. C. Gunning, Box 142 ... . Mag. Agent 88. HORNING 8TAR; Evanston, Wyoming. Meets every Thursday at 7:30 P. M. P. Peterson Master J. J. LeCain, Box 89 Secretary E. W. Dennis, Box 124 Financier 8. Black ham Mag. Agent 89. SILVER STATE; Carlin, Nev. Meets every Tuesday at 4 P. M. R. Trewiek Master O. W. Hollbaugh, Box 43 ... . Secretary O. Thompson, Box 42 .... Financier C. H. Oliver Mag. Agent 90. SAN DIEGO; National City, Cal. J. A. McNeil Master J. M. Dodge, Box 317 San Diego . Secretary J. P. Vnsque, C. S. R. R. Box, San Diego, Cal Financier R. V. Dodge, Box 317, San Dlego.Mag Agent 91. GOLDEN GATE; San Francisco, Cal. Meets 1st Sunday at 7 P. M. and 3d Sun- day at 11 A. M. J. W. Harrigan, 1476 oth St., West Oakland, Cal Master - T. W. Martin, S. P. R. R. Shops, Secretary J. C. McCreagh, 8. P. R.R. Shops.Financier G. Perrin, W. Oakland, Cal . . Mag. Agent Digitized by v^.ooQle

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334 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. M. INTERSTATE ; Texarkana, Tex. J. R. McCartney Master C. B. Hall Secretary J. P. Kline Financier J. R. McCartney Mag. Agent 98. GATE CITY; Keokuk, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. Z. Moore, 718 Palean St Master M. J. Donahue, Box 651 Secretary J. H. Carter, 507 N. Main St . . Financier George Sick, Box 810 Mag. Agent 106. PROGRESS; Galesburg, His. T. E. Creen, 941 S. Seminary St . . Master H. W. Walbaum, Box 1187 . . . Secretary J. C. Herron, Box 1185 Financier H. W. Wallbaum, Box 1137 . . Mag. Agent 106. KEY CITY; Dubuque, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 7:15 P. M. W. McDonald, Box 1878 Master E. Adams, 137 High St Secretary T. Welch, 18th 8U, between Washington and Elm Sts . . Financier E. Adams, 137 High St ... . Mag. Agent 04. CACTUS; Tucson, Arizona. Meets i8i ana aa xnonaays ai t r. m. F. D. Simpson, Box 218 Master F. Smith, Box 218 Secretary F. P. Sargent. Box 218 Financier F.M. Wiley, Box 218 Mag. Agent 107. ECLIP8E; Gallon, Ohio. Meets every Thursday at 7:30 P M. C. H. Ness Master J. A. Farnsworth, Box 283 .. . Secretary A. N. Jenkinson, Box 196 .. . Financier W. E. Armor, L. Box 33 . . . . Mag. Agent 05. CHICAGO; Chicago, 111. Meets 1st Tuesday and 3d Friday at 7:80 P. M.; and last Sunday at 2:30 P. M. J. Leahy, 240 Fulton St . Master J. Pierce, 171 W. Huron St . . . Secretary C. A. Miller, 643 N. Robey St . . Financier W. E. Loco, Barrington, 111 . Mag. Agent 96. ALEXIA; Wellsville, Ohio. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays. C. 8. Given Master W. P. Sheets, Box 395 Secretary a J. Clark Financier W. P.Scheets Mag. Agent 97. ORANGE GROVE ; Los Angeles, Cal. Meets the 1st, 10th and 20tn of each month at 7 P. M. C. Elton, Box 72 Master J. Fruit Secretary H. E. Moore, Box 1294 Financier M. M. Smith Mag. Agent 108. PIONEER; Chama, New Mex. W. Cline, Alamosa, Col Master K. B. Rheim Secretary J. C. McCabe, Box 20 Financier H. S. Smith, L. Box 2622, Ala- mosa, Col Mag. Agent 109. PEACE; St. Louis, Mo. Meets alternate Sundays at 2 P. M. J. Hackett, 617 Ewing Ave .... Master W. J. Pourcellie, 2718 Gamble Ave ..... . . Secretary Louis Fisher, *2811 Adams St . . Financier Peter Molter, 705 Washington Ave Mag Agent 110. OLD GUARD; Bucyrus, Ohio. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. W. T. Craig Master W. C. Bruce Secretary J. R. Gordon, L. Box 235 .... Financier J. E. Brown Mag. Agent 98. PER8EYERANCE ; Terrace, Utah. Meets every Tuesday. E. A. Peck Master R. W. Shields Secretary G. W. Jacobs Financier E. B. Mandeville Mag. Agent 111. BEACON; Mattoon, Ills. Meets 1st and 8d Tuesdays at 7:30 P. M. J. F. Gleason, Box 498 Master F. S. Strickland Secretary E. Sampson, Box 972 Financier L. Welsh, Box 295 Mag. Agent 99. ROCHESTER : Rochester, N. Y. Meets every Sundays at 2:00P. M. A. H. Sharp, 60Tappan St. Master J. R. Sproat, 162 North Ave . . . Secretary C. W. Beach, 23 Foehner St . . . Financier Geo. Bowden, 89 Hudson St . . Mag. Agent 100. ADAIR; Bowling Green.Ky. Meets every Monday at 7 P. M. A. H. Green, Box 115 Master M. J. Collins Secretary M. J. Collins Financier G. Wilkes Mag. Agent 101. ADVANCE; Creston, Iowa. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. J. V. Cherrlngton, Box 812 Master ■ A. E. Finley, L. Box 229 Secretary W. L. McClure, Box 393 Financier J. 8. Vickers, Box 16 Mag. Agent 102. CONFIDENCE; East Des Moines, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. J. Anderson Master P. Combs Secretary J. C. Musgrove. 209 Hillside Ave.Flnancier J. Clarey, Box 159 Mag. Agent 108. FALLS CITY : Louisville, Kv. Meets every Wednesday at 2 P. M. Wm. Keyer, 1127 W. Broadway . . Master J. Flowers, 1000 7th and Churcn- hiil Sts Secretaiy T. McGuire, 946 Dumesnell St . Financier J. T. Ahearn, 1629 Rowan St . Mag. Agent 112. EVENING STAB; Mt. Vernon, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. A. J. Randall, L. Box 126 Master C. Joyce Secretary J. Murphy, Box 598 Financier A. D. Isom Mag. Agent 118. CLARK-KDIBALL; Eagle Rock, Idaho. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. Wm. Hull Master G. H. Maitland Secretary Wm. Hull Financier E. B. Nye Mag. Agent 114. KAGIC CITY; Cheyenne, Wyoming. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 4 PM. A. Heenan, Box 229 Master C. Madson, Box 625 Secretary F. W. Dudley, Box 625 Financier W. McGuire Mag. Agent 115. GULF CITY ; Galveston, Texas. Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. J. McDonough, Ave. K, between 36th and 87th Sts Master J. H.Steinhoff, Ave. N, bet ween 19th and 20th Sts Secretary J. L. Praime, 216 West Ave. I . Financier J. H. SteinhotT, Ave. N, be- tween 19th and 20th Sts . . . Mag Agent 116. 8T. CLAIR; Fort Gratiot, Mich. Meets 1st and 8d Sundays. R. E. Allen, Box 57 . . Master E. G. Hibbard, Box 154 Secretary J. J. Rae, Box 31 Financier F. Mlnard Mag. Agent Digitized by C.ooQle

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VOL. VII. AUGUST, 1883. NO. 8. A Brave Deed. Ada Carfit was decidedly the belle of Kharborough ; and as that small but bust- ling midland town had a reputation among its neighbors for lovely lasses, the distinction was a great one. In figure, the girl was somewhat small and slight; but in feature she had at- tained almost to perfection, both of out- line and of tint. She had a lofty, well proportioned brow, around which rippled rich waves of auburn hair. She had eyes of dreamy blue, cheeks just sufficiently tinged with delicate car- mine to throw into relief the pearly whiteness of her teeth. The worst of it was, she knew that she was beautiful, and the knowledge spoiled her. Ada was the only child of a wealthy Sharborough manufacturer, and added to her other charms that of being a very considerable heiress. Naturally she had of suitors not a few. But, ladies, Clara Vere de Vere can ex- ist in much lower circles than that of the poet’s faulty heroine, and Ada Carfit had anight the vice of a proud coquetry. She relished her power over suscepti- ble hearts, and did her best to extend it. The breath of homage was a life to her. She led her wooers gently on till the toils were all around them, and then, of a sudden, they found an impalpable, im- passable barrier erected, and Ada’s smiles were for newer comers. It was an amusement, half the rest of being, to her; she never wasted an anxious thought on what it might mean to her victims. Men were strong, and must protect themselves. The last to enter the charmed circle had been a youth from the North, who in appearance and manners was certainly at a disadvantage with those whom he quickly came to consider his rivals. Roger Herlestone was two-and-twenty ; but his thick set, burly figure, and his abundance of beard, made him look years older. He was heavy in feature, uncertain in movement, and awkward in address. As the nephew of Mr. Marston, of Marston & Marsh, cotton mill owners, his prospects were very good. But the knowledge of this fact some- how failed to give him the needed self- confidence. Roger’s many blunders made him to a large extent the butt of his male ac- quaintance, and it was this that probably caused Ada Carfit, out of sheer opposi- tion, to treat him with marked favor. Philip Dare, the lawyer, had likened Roger to the proverbial “ bull in a china shop ; ” and Philip Dare should be made to bite his lin with vexation at her defer- ence to the despised one. But once again she was kind only to be cruel. “ I can not tell whether she cares for me, or whether she does not,” said Roger Herlestone to his younger brother, Mar- tin. “ Sometimes I think one thing, and sometimes another. But this I am sure of, she is all the world to me.” “ Then I’d ask her, old fellow.” “ But — but — she has always so many round her. Ada Carfit is the queen of a large circle, and I—” “ Have been the best of sons, the best of brothers, and I have no doubt would make the best of husbands.” “And I,” said Roger, resuming slowly, and paying no heed to this enthusiastic praise, “am a rough and homely man, who has almost as good a right to dream of becoming prime minister as of winning such a wife.” Digitized by v^ooQle

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338 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. “Nonsense, Roger! Don’t be so un- necessarily modest. You are just as good as she, and the girl must know it.” “ Then,” and the elder’s tone changed suddenly ; “ I’ll put it to the test and see. If Ada refuses me, it will be just another dream dispelled, and I shall face the worst.” The opportunity soon came. The two were thrown much together at a summer picnic party, and some malign genius made Ada more than ever gra- cious. It seemed to her that she had succeeded in thawing the ice of her admirer’s awk- wardness, and the studied compliments he paid her awoke the gleam of a sunny, satisfied smile. She little suspected the commotion that W'as working beneath the surface. They had wandered out of sight and hearing of the rest, on pretense of exam- ining some curiously shaped rocks. “ How still the air is, under the sun ! ” said Ada, stopping at a low fence that crossed the hillside. For a moment her companion did not answer, and she cast a casual glance up- wards at the face. What Ada saw there made her start and slightly shiver. “Yes,” he said, with a hoarse and mighty effort, “this is just the turn of the seasons, and this hush is frequent and very suggestive then. You and I have come to a turning point, too, Miss Carfit, and I must break the stillness by a very important question. Can you not guess what that is — the story I nave to tell, Miss Carfit — Ada?” “No, no. We had better return, I think. We shall be lost, Mr. Herlestone.” Ada was keeping her composure won- derfully, and she hoped by this coldly spoken hint the confession she feared might be averted. She did not know the speaker. “Wait an instant, Ada,” Roger cried, abandoning the last shelter of reserve; “ I have this to tell, that you are more to me than any one else in the wide world can ever be. I love you, Ada; surely you must have divined it. Can you love me back again, however little? Will you some day be my wife ? ” His words were coming swiftly enough now, and his beseeching eyes emphasized their truth. The man was transformed, and a faint response of admiration was raised in the girl’s heart. But he was, could be, no more than others she had rejected. This triumph she was used to and gloried in, though usually she had been better on her guard and had stopped the deluded one before this stage was reached. “ I am sorry, Mr. Herlestone, you have said such things,” she replied ; “1 thought you were above romance. That is partly why I trusted you; you seemed so — so sensible.” “ It must surely be a sign of that to admire and to love.” “ Pray don’t, Mr. Herlestone. It is all a mistake, I assure you.” “A mistake that you can ever care for me?” “Yes, certainly.” There was a levity about the assurance that stung the young man well nigh into madness. He had heard wimors of the girl’s heartlessness and had paid no heed, treating them as idle scandal born of envy. N"ow he could believe The very reality of his own love re- vealed the hollowness of this maiden’s smiles. “Is it also an error that encouraged me to think differently?” he asked; “that you accepted my advances? ” “It was your own fault; you did as you pleased. But you are forgetting yourself now, Mr. Herlestone.” “ I admit it, and I apologize, Miss Car- fit,” he replied, bitterly. “ It was truly my own fault that I did not understand. I do now. You will let me see you back to the party?” The return walk was whiled away by a very constrained conversation, ana both were glad when it was over. A strange silence descended upon Ada Carfit for the rest of the afternoon. Even the mirth of her other courtiers failed to do more than galvanize her into an outward semblance of interest and good humor. It was many months later, and the storms of, perhaps, the wildest winter within living memory had descended up- on these northern midlands. For day after day and week after week there was scarcely a break in the clouds or a pause in the gale. Wind and rain, wind and rain was the dreary record until the lakes were swoll- en, the streams impassable, and miles of low lying pasture lands submeiged. Shar boro ugh was not a pleasant place under such circumstances. Upon the very brightest heavens its huge manufacturing chimneys hung a Digitized by Google

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. yellow blot; and now the funeral-like pall of fog and smoke lowered overhead in a perpetual frown. Aua Carfit grew sick of it, and betook herself on a visit to her uncle at Bays- ditch, five miles away. There it rained still, it is true, and seemed likely to rain. But Baysditch was in the open country, and behind it were the Porley Hills. The girl was better content, and could grumble there with a sense of less op- pression. ' Of Roger Herlestone, since her dis- missal of him, she had seen very little. He was grown graver and more re- ticent, it appeared, than ever. And he had lately been taken in as a junior partner by Marston A Marsh. That was all she knew. But somehow his face frequently haunted her. Hehad looked so resolute and manly on those Porley Downs. She even sighed thinking of it. Ada’s own imaee, despite his utmost efforts, was equally present with the young manufacturer. “ I think I despise and hate her as much as I once cared for her,” he told his brother; “but forget her I can’t.” “ Fall in lcrve with some one else,” was Martin’s sage recommendation. But Roger shook* his head. “Not yet,” he said; “I have not suf- ficient confidence in female goodness since then. That was the greatest evil the girl did me. She destroyed faith at a blow.” “A stormy afternoon, Roger,” said his uncle, two days later. “ Do you mind driving to North Fulton to see about those missing orders? It will be best for one of the firm to go, as it is such a deli- cate question.” “Iam perfectly willing, sir. I am not afraid of the weather in the least.” “ Better start at once.” “ So I will. I shall be back, then, by nightfall.” North Fulton was over the hills, ten miles off. The young man was quickly under way. He had to pass through Baysditch, and he was aware of Ada Carfit’s presence there. But it was nothing to him whether she saw him or not. The state of the roads was a much more serious consideration. How high the waters were and still rising. Many houses in the valley were al- 339 ready isolated, and unless a speedy change took place — of which, alas! there was no symptom — the result must inevi- tably be grave disaster. The wind lulled for an hour or two while Roger transacted his business. But it rose in redoubled fury as he commenced his return journey. Darkness added to the difficulty and the danger of the route. Turning sharply around a corner into Baysditch Valley, Roger was hailed by a terror-stricken voice behind him. He pulled hastily up. “ What’s wrong? ” he asked. Pant, pant, pant! and then a white face with awed, dilated eyes gleaming up- on him in the mist. “ Porley Dam be bursten ! ” “No ! — sure? ” Roger comprehended in an instant what the message meant, and his accents were as hoarse as the stranger’s. “Ay; certain. ’Tis tearing through the embankment like a cataract. Gettm’ bigger every minute, and noane can’t stop it.” “Then Baysditch must be flooded?” “Yes. I be goin’ to warn ’t.” “Jump up here.” And Roger drove as if for his own life, instead of other people’s. The alarm soon spread, and a scene of terror and confusion ensued which might have appalled the strongest. Water was swiftly rising in the single village street, and the mutter of the onsweeping torrent grew louder every minute. Homeless, and sadly deficient in both food and clothing, dozens of families fled to the hillsides while there was yet time. Where was Ada Carfit’s lodging? Mil- ton Villa, old Luke Carfit’s home, was some distance beyond the village roofs, and Roger experienced some delay in reaching it. The inmates, only three in number, beside the two maid servants, were but just alarmed, and their retreat was cut off before even Roger was aware of it. Ada was as pale as death, but strangely calm and self-possessed. Roger remembered afterward how, at least once in that hour of awful peril, her eyes were fixed on his as if they would read his very soul. But it was a time for action ana not sentiment. From the edge of the lawn — now the bed of a roaring stream — the ground trended gently away to the uplands, and there the only hope lay. It was more than probable that the house would give way under the avalanche of water which haa still to descend. “ Porley Dam ” was Digitized by ijOOQle

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340 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. the current designation of the reservoir that supplied all Sharborough. Roger Herlestone swam across with his horse and turned the animal loose. Then, estimating as best he could the distance and his own powers, he returned and briefly explained his plan. There was no boat within reach. Each member of the household must trust to him ; and he would return for each. It was proposed that Ada should go first; but she refused, and time was too precious to be spent in haggling. Mrs. Carfit and her husband and the maids were all saved thus ; and, nearly exhausted, Roger went back for the obstinate girl who still lingered. “ Whether I die or live, this shall be my revenge,” he muttered to himself. Ada was in his arms now, and the cross-current running heavily against him. It was a desperate struggle, and growing every instant more dangerous by reason of uprooted trees and other wreck- age, that came swiftly down the valley. Would he succeed ? How the specta- tors held their breath and trembled ! At last, with a faint “hurrah!.” he made terra Anna with his burden. But then he fainted, and for the first time the rescued household observed that he was wound- ed. A tree trunk had struck him. and inflicted a ghastly wound on the head. But for the present all they could do was to grieve, and tend him as he lay. They were outcasts like dozens of others. That flood will long be remembered, and not least by Roger Herlestone and the girl he saved. Brain fever supervened, and Roger was ill for many weexs. Ada Carfit was his chief nurse, and her character was en- tirely changed, so humble and assiduous was she. There came a day when, with a new light in his eye, Roger looked up and wnispered: “Ada.” She averted her face. But he had caught the vision of a tear — one of thank- fulness and joy. He took her unresist- ing hand. “I have a confession to make,” he whispered. “It was in sheer revenge I saved you. Can you forgive me, Ada? And, alter all, care a little? ” “Forgive! And I — let me tell, too,” she cried, brokenly, “ I loved you, though I didn’t know it, when you asked me first, Roger.” Flowers are the sweetest things that God ever made and forgot to put a soul into. — Beecher. The First Locomotive. Mr. Horatio Allen writes the New York Evening Post, that the letter on the “First Locomotive” recently re-printed in that paper from the Philadelphia Press (and also copied in the Sentry of last week), “ while in the main true,” is “ incorrect in so many particulars,” that he wishes to make corrections and render it more complete. He says : In the first place, it is not true that I was sent to England by any one. Being a resident engineer on the Delaware and Hudson Canal, and taking periodicals that kept me informed as to what was going on abroad in matters connected with my profession of civil engineer in this country who saw the new era that was coming, and I decided to resign my position of resident engineer on the canal, not having had any position on the rail- road, and to go to England at my own expense to study the facts as they exist- ed, at that time, and I take the liberty of adding that I anticipated at that early day what was to take place, as I now know what has taken place, and the end is not yet. At the time of my resignation I had not visited the capital oi my country nor its great object of natural scenery, Niagara, nor Boston, where«there existed a three-mile quarry railroad, a railroad formed of a wooden rail capped with iron, operated with horse power. I gave my- self two months to make these visits. On returning to New York, I found most agreeably to my surprise, that, on the recommendation of mv ever good friend, J. B. Jervis, I was to he entrusted with authority to have constructed three loco- motives, and also to contract for the rail- road iron for the railroad from the termi- nation of the canal at what was afterward Honesdale, across Moosic Mountain some sixteen miles, to the coal fields on the Lackawanna, a tributary of the Susque- hanna. In accordance with my original intention, I passed some eight months in search of the information desired — one month on the Stockton and Darlington road, on whose sixteen miles were in use the only locomotives in the world, and one month at Newcastle, and then centre of interest and information in reference to the incoming era. Greatly would I rejoice if I had then committed to paper not merely what I then saw, studieu, and learned, but what I anticipated in the future. Two of the engines which I ordered were from the Stephensons, of New- castle, by whom had been furnished the Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 341 plans of the locomotives used on the Stockton and Darlington Railroad, and one from Foster, Rastrick & Co., at Stour- bridge. The three engines were the first departure from the inefficient steam - making locomotives of the Stockton and Darlington Railroad. Foster, Rastrick Co., used riveted flues of five inches di- ameter, and the Stephensons the lap- welded tube, the great feature of the lo- comotive of this day. It was one of the Stephensons engines that was set up in New York, and not the Stourbridge Lion. Of this engine it is of interest to say that it was the prototype of the Rocket, the engine that at the great trial in October, 1829, settled the question in England as to the use of the locomotive for the transportation of passengers and general freight. I say in England because, as I shall show, it was practically first decid- ed in this country before the trial in England referred to. On the arrival of the Stourbridge Lion it was sent to the Deleware and Hudson Canal, and in the spring was sent by canal to Ilones- dale — the Stephenson engine remaining in NewT York. When the time came for placing the Stourbridge Lion on the track of the rail- road at Honesdale, I was not in the ser- vice of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company, being under an engagement to go to South Carolina in the fall to build the South Carolina Railroad, expected to be 150 miles long. Being at liberty, I volunteered to go to Honesdale and take charge of transferring the locomotive from the canal boat to the railroad track, some eighteen feet above its level. The description of the track, wTith the con- struction of which I had not anything to do, is not entirely correct; but the incor- rectness is not important. When the time came that the locomotive was ready, the opinions of lookers-on were divided as to whether the road would fail to carry the locomotive to the curve on the trestle- work, thirty-five feet high, or whether, reaching the abrupt curve, it would not certainly leave the track and be dashed to the oed of the creek. The decision was readily made by me, that it was not neceasary to subject the life and limbs of more than one person to peril, whatever it might be ; and that as 1 was the active instrument in the successive steps that had led to this first running of a locomo- tive on a railroad in this continent, I would incur that risk, whatever it might be, alone, not believing that there was any risk in the undertaking. And, there- fore, alone on the locomove, I took the throttle- valve handle in hand, and al- though I had never run a locomotive be- fore, as I have never run one since, I did run that locomotive for three miles into the woods of Pennsylvania. And, what is perhaps a remarkable circumstance, having no brakeman and no experience in the management, I brought the engine back to a standstill at the place of begin- ning. In explanation of the non-use of this engine or of the Stephenson engine, I know nothing. More than fifty years passed before I again visited the scene of this first trial. As an engineer, I was anxious to see the circumstances that originated the gravity system of railroads by which loaded and unloaded cars were moved by the power of gravity in both directions. One look at the lay of the mountain side extending down to -the head of the canal made it plain that had the gravity system then been at com- mand, the sound of the steam locomotive would never have been heard in that val- ley. The gravity system stands at this day a monument of the engineering abil- ity of James Archbald, who created the combination whereby the powder of grav- ity runs the trains in both directions. It is a pleasure to recall that he commenced his engineering life in my party on the canal. Coming now to the interesting ques- tion. By what board of directors was the decision first made to rely on locomotive power? That decision was made by the directors of the South Carolina Railroad, in the city of Charleston. It is of interest to give attention to the precise time when that decision was placed on record, and to the unsettled state of the question at that time, some of the important facts not being generally known. It was on my report that the decision was made, and the facts, as known to me, were as fol- lows : On this side of the Atlantic, the Baltimore and Ohio road had in use six- teen miles of road, and were advised by friends of the road in England to rely on horse power. On the other side of the water the judgment of George Stephen- son had not been sufficient to decide the question for the Liverpool and Manches- ter Railroad, and the general question was referred to two of the eminent engi- neers of the time, James Walker, of Lon- don, and John U. Rastrick, of Stour- bridge ; and in reply the two concurred in the recommendation that the transpor- tation should be effected by a series of stationary engines and long ropes. As a further source of information on this nn- y Digitized by v^.ooQle

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342 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. settled question, a reward was offered by the Liverpool and Manchester Railroad of £500 for a locomotive engine that would haul three times its own weight at ten miles the hour. At that time and before the trial of the locomotive called into ex- istence by a premium had been made, my report was prepared, submitted and acted on. In that report the estimates that pre- sented favorably locomotive power were based on facts collected by myself on the line of the Stockton and Darlington Rail- road. But the decisive recommendation to adopt the locomotive as the power to be used on the Stockton and Darlington Railroad was on the broad ground that while there was no reason to anticipate that the breed of horses could be material- ly improved, the man was not living who could say what the breed of locomotives woYild be. Within half an hour, at a full meeting of the directors, the President in his chair, the vote was unanimous in favor of the locomotive. Of those then present a few, myself of the number, are yet in the land, and for myself I have to say that the end is not yet, nor will it be when I am no longer here to see. In brief summary, it may be said that, starting with what was open to the eyes of all, on the Stockton and Darlington Railroad in 1828, this country has very fully done its part in the wonderful de- velopment since that date. Gambetta as an Orator. Pal) Mai) Gazette. On the whole, the prevailing impression I received of Gambetta continued always to be that of massive and genial human strength and good sense. Once or twice, indeed, even in private, I have seen the mass take fire and launch itself against an opponent and then the effect was electri- fying. At a convivial gathering some one proposed the toast of the universal repub- lic, Gambetta leaped to his feet to de- nounce it. “ Let us in the name of com- mon-sense make safe our own republic first,” he cried, “ and leave other nations to govern themselves as they like best.” And on this text, which revealed the guilt separating him from the doctrinaire Re- publicans of other days, he dilated for some time with overwhelming authority and fire. Nothing was more remarkable in him than his power of thus investing with imaginative fervor the dictates of practical prudence and conciliation. But nis oratorical displays were usually re- served for a formal occasion. In the tri- bune of the national assembly at Ver- sailles the effects he produced were such, I suppose all who ever witnessed them will agree, as we are never likely to be- hold again. As an orator he seemed to me, when I heard him in those days, to unite in a superlative degree the two qualities of weight and splendor. As soon as he began to speak his voice cleared it- self and rang like a trumpet. Its tones were as sympathetic and various as they were resounding. He could be as irre- sistable in conjuration as he was terrible in menace, and his choice of language and intonation never failed. He could be alike curious or familiar without ceas- ing to be dignified. His looks and ac- tions were full of command, and it was a thrilling sight to see him stand there like a mountain, while the sea of hostile depu- ties fumed below. With a toss of his great head and mane, and a tremendous gesture, he would hurl back taunt after taunt into the arena, till his enemies cowered and shrank into silence. But although impetuosity and conviction, combined with natural forces and acquired art, endowed him with this magnificent power of denunciatory eloquence, never- theless, his most effectual strength as a leader, as it seemed to me, lay not in the combative, but rather in the peaceable and generous elements of his character. He indeed excited inevitable rancours, but as far as ever I could perceive, he cherished none. He was the doughtiest of fighters, but singularly little, I should say, of a hater. 1 have never heard him speak venomously of his enemies, still less, which is a rare thing in a politician, of his friends, and from the carping spirit of division and recrimination, from jeal- ousy and mean suspicion and resentiment, he seemed, in those days at least, abso- lutely free. Those who Know France best will "not deny that this spirit has been, and is, the canker which m that country most threatens the body politic; and if her republic stands to-day it is because its practical founder was a lover of concilia- tion by temperament as well as on prin- ciple; it is because he was, at least ac- cording to the impression of a casual ob- server, the kindliest, as well as the strong- est, of her sons. “ Hey, Johnny ! is your daddy home?” “Yeu’re right he is. “Well, will you tell him I want to see him?” “Oh, he knows that good enough 1 an’ that’s why he’s run out an’ hid in the woodshed.” — Yonkers Gazette. A cheerful face is nearly as good for an invalid as healthy weather. — FranMin. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 343 Benefits of Laughter. Good Health. Probably there is not the remotest cor- ner or little inlet of the minute blood ves- sels (life vessels) of the body, that does not feel some wavelet from that great convulsion (hearty laughter) shaking the central man. The blood moves more lively — probably its chemical, electril, or vital condition is distinctly modified — it conveys a different impression to all the organs of the body as it visits them on that particular mystic journey when the man is laughing, from what it does at other times. And so, we doubt not, a good laugh may lengthen a man’s life, conveying a distinct stimulus to the vital forces. And the time may come when physicians, attending more closely than at present unfortunately, they are apt to do, to the innumerable subtle influences which the soul exerts upon its tenement of day, shall prescribe to a torpid patient “ so many peals of laughter, to be under- fone at such a time,” just as they now o that far more objectionable prescrip tion, a pill or an electric or galvanic shock; and shall study the best and most effect- ive method of producing the required ef- fect in each patient. Incident of Travel. Detroit Free Press. an overcoat is going into the salvage busi- ness. The man that stopped the train wilbnever be known. Power of Jay Gonld. Gov. Crittenden, of Missouri, in an ad- dress to the people of Richpnond, Mo., said: “ Fully one-tnird of the whole railway system of the country is under the con- trol of Jay Gould. The railway system of the Southwest is under his command. He controls— if not directly, through others— the Union Pacific, constructed at a cost of over $60,000,000. He controls the Wabash system. It is said that if he had the management of the Delaware & Lackawanna system or the Erie system —both of which may fall into his posses- sion at any time— he would have an un- broken railway connection from Boston to the western and southern extremities of the country. He controls the elevated system of railways in New York City. He controls the entire telegraphic system of this country, which places the private telegraphic communications, the press, and the markets of our land under his supervision and management. I call your attention to the list of securities under his authority, which may impress your minds with the power of this one man to control the destinies of this country. Tuesday evening last the train going north on the Grand Rapids <fe Indiana Railroad was boarded at Kalamazoo by a young couple from the country, who took a place in the middle of the car, the lady sitting next the window. The train had been moving but a very few minutes when the lady suddenly jumped up and screamed, “ My Lord ! Irm all afire ! ” Both husband and wife “ piled out ” into the aisle, the lady with her dry goods at a prominent elevation and spanking and rubbing herself, assisted vigorously by her frightened husband. Every pas- senger in the car was aroused. One man called to the husband to wrap his over- coat around the lady; another passenger pulled the bell-cord and stopped the train. Fora few minutes “pandemonium reign- ed supreme ” in the car. Everybody was looking for fire, and everybody saw every- thing bat fire. After the lady calmed down it transpired that she had been sit- ting with one foot upon the ledge through which the heating pipes run. The regis- ter immediately under being open she received a startling and unexpected hot blast which surprised her and caused the confusion which followed. The man that wanted her saved with owcw, Missouri Pacific .... 830,000,000 Wabash 46,130,400 Mo., Kansas A Texas . 46,405,000 Texas Pacific 25,884,000 New York A N. E . . . 20,000,000 Union Pacific 61,000,000 Int. A Great Northern . 7,215,000 Klevated roads 26,000,000 Western Union Tel . . 80,000,000 Bondi. 824,684,000 69.650.000 44.898.000 37.450.000 8,000,000 55.581.000 13.968.000 21.500.000 4,000,000 Total 8342,640,400 8279,731,000 “ This is not all, although it covers the land and the electricity of this continent. He also demands the water transportation. He is interested in the barge lines of the Mississippi River and the Pacific Mail. It is said he owns $100,000,000 worth of real estate. He aspires to the control of the stock exchanges of America, in which all the securities of this country are bought and sold. If, sirs, all of this is true he is the most powerful man on earth. The Presidential power of our land quails before him. He can make and unmake men. He can retire a Gov- ernor from his executive chair, as he did Cornell, of New York, by outside instru- mentalities, and can summon a Cabinet Minister to abandon his seat to become one of his followers and executioners of his orders. It is said that he has within the last few days become the controller Digitized by U.ooQle

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344 FIREMENS MAGAZINE. of the Associated Press dispatches in this country, which will give him the mastery of the whole press of this country, add by the press of the market reports, and this, my countrymen, may afreet the values of the stock boards and agricultural produc- tions of the State. What is the danger of such a concentration of money power? It is a threat against the legislative power of every State in this Union. It is a threat against the Congressional power of all the States. It is a threat against the purity and power of the judiciary. It is a threat against the power, liberty and property of every citizen of this land. It is a threat against the freedom of this country. It is a threat against the purity of the ballot-box. In fact, it is a threat against the whole elective system. It is a threat against our form of government, making it dependent upon the personal ends and avarice of one man, who be- comes, if not a patriot, above the ambi- tion of all men save Washington, a dicta- tor without the vestments of official posi- tion. Mr. Gould has the right under the law to acquire the control of the immense property and consequent power. That cannot be questioned. I am not here to abuse him. That would not become this place nor my office. lie is a man of ex- traordinary ability and foresight, and of unusual amiability. In the language of Senator Edmunds, of Vermont, ‘He is not as black as painted.’ The important question is : How will he use this power — for the good or evil of society? If for the good of the whole country he will leave a name second only to that of Wash- ington. Will he do so? I fear not.” Couldn’t Keep Them. The newspapers and the stump-speak- ers all have their jokes to crack at every section of the country. The office-seeker of Maine, the wooden nutmeg of Con- necticut, the red mud of New Jersey, the “ poor white trash ” of the South, are favorite subjects for jesting. But the “ funny man ” of the Detroit Free Press, who generally manages to come in ahead, in the line of marvellous stories, surpas- ses all competitors when he dwells as fol- lows on the school-question in Idaho : When the old man had finished with the climate, soil and productions of Idaho, one of the group asked, — “ How about educational facilities?” “That’s the only thing wTe lack,” he replied, with a mournful sigh. “ We’ve got schools enough, but we can’t keep no teachers.” “ What’s the trouble ? ” “ Well, take my school, for instance- only two miles from the nearest house, eminently situated on top of a hill and paying the highest salary. We can’t keep a teacher over two weeks.” “ Do they die ? ” “Some do; though it’s no place for dying. We had a young fellow from Ohio, and he met a grizzly and w histled for him. The grizzly cum. We had an- other and a widder run him down and married him inside of a month. The third one was lame, and the Injuns over- took him. Then we tried women-folks. The first one got married the night she lit down here. I took the thin! about the middle of the week, and the next one was abducted by a stage robber.” “ Why don’t you get the ugliest, home- liest women you can find — some perfect old terror, like that razor-faced female over by the ticket- window ? ” “ Why don’t we? Stranger, you East- ern folks will never understand us pio- neers in this world — never. That’s my wife — the identical school-teacher I mar- ried, and she was the handsomest one in the drove! ” George M. Pullman. In both the Old and New World the name of George M. Pullman is honored as that of a man who has reduced greatly the inevitable weariness and discomfort of railroad traveling. He was not the in- ventor of the sleeping car, but the im- rovements in its structure originated by im, and the large number of cars made by the Pullman Palace Car Company give his, perhaps, the first place in the records of the invention. He was born in Chau- tauqua county, New York, March 3, 1831, where his father was known as a good mechanic. The boy received a common school education, and in due time was placed at work in a furniture establish- ment. The lengthening of the Erie Canal, begun soon afterwards, gave him the op- ]>ortunity of securing the appointment of contractor for the erection of the build- ings needed along the course of the ex- tension. When twenty-eight years of age, Mr. Pullman removed to Chicago, and busied himself, very successfully, in raising buildings of the city to grade without the interruption of business. This great undertaking is justly cited as a triumph of mechanical ingenuity. Many large stone and brick buildings were raised several feet without serious injury and loss of time to owners and occupants. Not long after his change of residence to Chi_ eago, Mr. Pullman fitted up two cars be Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 345 longing to the Chicago & Alton Railroad with sleeping berths. They were liked and admired, but the manufacture of railroad sleeping berths was not pushed until some years after. In 1800 Mr. Pull- man left Chicago to mine in Colorado, from which occupation he retired in 1803, and henceforth devoted himself to the augmentation of comfort in travel. His first cars, manufactured throughout by him, were built for the Chicago & Alton Railroad, at a cost of about $18,000 each, in a shop on the line of that enterprising road. Soon he received orders from the Michigan Central, the Chicago, Burling- ton & Quincy and the Great Western of Canada. The use of the Pullman sleep- ing, parlor and dining cars is now general on this continent, and is seen in the Uni- ted Kingdom, where, however, the short- ness of the distances travelable limits, if not obviates the necessity of such things. The Pullman car is the product of a coun- try of magnificent distances. Its maker •resides in Chicago, near which city is the new town of Pullman, where the Pull- man Palace Car Company now manufac- tures altogether, instead of having its cars made at different places, as until re- cently. How it Feels to Kill a Man. Philadelphia Exchange. The other night when the Western ex- press arrived at the Broad street station from New York. Engineer Vandegrift discovered blood trickling down the sjjokes of the cow-catcher. He knew that some deadly work had been done, but was at a loss to tell when and where it had occurred. He told Harry Foster, the conductor of the train, what he had discovered, and word was quickly tele- graphed all along the line to make a search for anyone who might have been struck by the train. Shortly after mid- night the dead body of a man was found near Bridesburg station with the head crushed in. In the meantime the con- ductor and the engineer had gone to their homes. Conductor Harry Foster told a fellow-conductor the next day that he had passed a sleepless night, ami the engineer reported a similar experience. An old engineer said to a reporter the other day: “The public, taking them collectively, think that an engineer is a hard-hearted wretch, and that he thinks no more of running over a human l>eing than he does of killing a cow or a hog. I’ve heard people say that we become hardened to it, and don’t mind it a bit ; but that’s a mistake and a very grave one. I remember killing a man some five years ago, and I know that I couldn’t sleep for a month except by fits and starts. I used to have the most horrible nightmares that ever worried mortal man. “ One night,” continued the old engi- neer as he shifted his quid of tobacco, “ I had a horrible dream, that was an awful night. Mv wife woke me up. I had my hand on the footrail of the bed, iust as if I had hold of the throttle, ami beads of perspiration were standing out all over my face. My wife told me how I had yelled, ‘ For God’s sake, jump! ’ and how it had wakened her; and then she sprang out of bed, shaking with fear, and when she shook me and I saw where I was 1 told her of my dream. It’s a mean thing to accuse us of not minding killing peo- ple,” said the engineer as he took his oil- can and started to oil his engine. A nother engineer out in the West Phil- adelphia yard told the reporter he knew of a few instances where engineers had gone crazy from killing people with their engines. “ I know a poor fellow,” said the engineer, “ who was on the New Jer- sey Central. He killed a woman up by Clifton one night, and that night I heart! him tell the train-master, Billy Smith, at Elizabeth, all about it. He seemed to grow insane right there, and had a queer look in his eye. A week after that he was put in a straight jacket, and he’s in an insane asylum to-day, nothing short of a maniac, and that happened nearly fif- teen years ago.” It is very evident that the whole course of an engineer’s career is not as smooth as the track he runs over. They are suj>- posed to exercise presence of mind, never mind what stares them in the face. John Howard Payne. John Tyler, Jr., son of President Tyler, furnishes a Washington paper with his reminiscences of John Howard Payne, author of “ Home, Sweet Home,” who re- ceived his appointment as consul at Tunis from President Tyler. In this article, after referring to the scientific and literary aspirations and attainments of himself and his brother while his father was in the White House, he says: “ We found between us congenial spirits on every hand, and usually introduced them to the notice of the President. It was thus that we formed the acquaintance of John Howard Payne, and introduced him in the social drawing room of the Presiden- tial Mansion. He was a medium-sized man, always careful and neat in his dress, as gentle as a woman, modest in his bear- Digitized by v^.ooQle

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346 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. mg, of delicate sentiment and mild of speech. I had known him for months and had seen much of him before I ever suspected that he was restricted in his means. At length, however, it so hap- pened that I obtained from him an ex- pression that was thoroughly informing as to his pecuniary condition. In visit- ing him at his lodgings, I had always been struck with his tidiness, and yet with the entire absence of everything luxurious about him. I noticed further that he never seemed to indulge in any ersonal expenditures. This led me nally, without offense, to draw from him some indication of his condition. Then it came in this manner and in these words : 4 Mr. Tyler, it has cost me more diplo- macy since I have been in Washington to conceal my poverty than would be necessary to conduct the foreign affairs of the government.’ This was enough, and it was not long before he was nomi- nated, confirmed and commissioned as consul to Tunis. It required little per- suasion to induce my father to appoint him. While my grandfather was Gov- ernor of Virginia and my father was stu- dent at law m the office of Edmund Ran- dolph, Payne, then on the theatrical boards as the ‘ young American Roscius,’ visited Richmond, and Governor Tyler was so much pleased with him as to ex- tend to him an invitation to dinner at the Gubernatorial Mansion, with a distin- guished company especially invited to meet him. President Tyler was thus al- ready prepared to lend a willing ear to the petitions of my brother and myself in his behalf for a foreign appointment.” In the recent interesting sketch by Mr. Ford in the Baltimore Sun, after detailing to some extent the part Payne played during 1812 in the war between Great Britain and the United States, it is stated that, in J une? 1813, he proceeded to Lon- don, having just completed his twenty- first year, and acted at Drury Lane and other theaters with 44 abundant success,” but relinquished the stage for literary pursuits with the pen, producing 44 Brutus; or the fall of Tarquin, in 1817 ; and that six or seven years later, surrounded by penury in an attic in Paris, faint and ill for the want of nurishing food, he wrote 44Clari, the Maid of Milan,” and gave the world within it 14 Home, Sweet Home.” As to this, I am led to state what I de- rived from his own lips, that, in conse- quence of the part he played in regard to the difficulties with Great Britain in 1812-13, not only with his pen, but for having raised in Boston and commanded a company for service against the British, he was so badly received in London that his efforts on the theatrical boards of Drury Lane, so far from being 44 abun- dantly successful,” were absolute failures in a pecuniary point of view ; and it was at this period, his money having become utterly exhausted, for want of patronage on the stage, that he took to his pen, and one night, in a stage of great dejection and despondence, wandering about in the streets of London for the want of a shil- ling to pay for a bed, he finally sat down on the front steps of a nobleman’s man- sion, and beneath the entrance lamps wrote with a pencil on some blank paper he carried in his pocket the original lines of “Horne^ Sweet Home.” Afterward it is true he introduced them in his drama of 44Clari, the Maid of Milan,” and so made them famous. He was ultimately more successful with his pen while in London than he had been on the stage, and thence pro- ceeded to Ireland, where, at Sligo, a pub- lic dinner was accorded to him, on wnich occasion, and in compliment to him, the Irish barrister, Phillips, delivered his cel- ebrated elusion to Washington. He fur- thermore told me that he was in Paris on the return of Napoleon from Elba, and saw him in the Tuderies, describing to me his person, his manner, and the immense energies that marked his movements. The Oldest Locomotive Engineer. George Lay, said to be the oldest Loco- motive Engineer in the United States, is now visiting a daughter at Alamo, Ohio. A representative of the Crawfordsville Journal interviewed the old gentleman, a few days ago, and obtained the following interesting particulars of an eventful life on the iron rail : George Lay was born in York, Pa., and is almost 80 years old. Notwithstanding his great age he is remarkably well pre- served, and with the exception of a slight deafness is in full possession of his facul- ties. He has a singularly frank and open countenance. He walks without stoop- ing, and his eyes are as keen and un- dimmecl as an eagle’s. He is a fine con- versationalist and in telling his story seems to live over again his thrilling ex- >eriences, making his auditor feel their orce and the power of their own elo- quence. He stated that his reasons for claiming to be the oldest locomotive en- gineer were well authenticated. Eight to ten years ago he met a Mr. Gywnn, who belonged to the Brotherhood of Locomo- Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 347 tive Engineers, and who gave a straight forward account of himself. He was a man of considerable education, and, be- longing to the organization, kept himself posted in all matters pertaining to their history in the past ana at that time. Mr. Gwynn was an engineer for 40 years, and when he began there were but 15 others in the United States, and all their names he, of course, knew. He himself claimed to be the oldest engineer, having been in- formed that George Lav was dead. He took the engine that Mr. Lay left, when he retired from railroad life, and has since died ; there seems to be no doubt at all as to his representations. The engine upon which Lay ran was built at York by Phineas Davis, a Quaker, and Israel Gardner. It was commenced in 1831 ; and in February, 1832, was taken to Bal- timore on a sled. They started with five horses, but after going some distance the snow began to melt and they were forced to take out the leader and put in four more. Before they reached Baltimore the snow had entirely disappeared and four more horses were required. And thus they went into Baltimore — the small lo- comotive, which weighed but five tons and a half, on a sled drawn by 12 horses. It naturally attracted much attention and the boys followed them down Market street, peppering them with snow balls, they returning the fire with vigor. After this the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad offered a premium for the engine that could do the best work. Peter Cooper, of New York, built one; there was one built in Philadelphia, another at Canton, a few miles below Baltimore, and a man named Reeder, living in Baltimore, built one, which, with the one already mentioned, made five. Peter Cooper was unfortunate with his; his son falling under the wheels was killed, and he took the engine back to New York without waiting for the day of trial. Two others withdrew, which left but two to compete for the prize. On the day of trial Mr. Lay took the engine and went up the incline to get his load, with Phineas Davis the builder. This was 13 miles from Baltimore. Mr. Davis, who was fearful as to the result, said to him : “George, can thee take thy load into Baltimore?” “ I don’t know whether I can or not, Phineas.” “ Thee had better back off and leave a couple of cars.” “ Phineas. this is the day of trial, and I’d a great deal rather go into Baltimore and say I couldn’t carry my load than to say I could and then not do it But if you say leave them, I will do so, but I’ll leave fine engine and let you run in.” “ George, tnee always was resolute. I guess thee can have thy way about it” Then Mr. Lay said to the fireman, George Maxwell : “lam going to take this load into Bal- timore ana I aon’t know what the conse- quences may be. 8be must do all she can, and if you are afraid to risk it, you can get behind with the rest of the men.” The hardest place between the incline and Baltimore was in a deep cut, about three miles from the city, the road round- ing a sharp curve before entering the cut. He started at regular speed, about 10 miles an hour, and when he came to the curve he put down the valves and pulled through and went safely into Baltimore. The next morning Reeder’s engine started out and when Lay saw it. he believed, to quote hisown language, that the engineer could never reach his destination alive, * for the steam was as blue as indigo. He told the engineer that he was in danger of his life every moment, but the man would not be warned and said boastingly that he had blown off no steam, and was carrying a smaller load than Lay had done. He had but three miles to go when he came to the cut. He put down the valve and blew himself into eternity. His boiler must have been red hot. The man’s name was William Laff. His fire- man was thrown against an embankment, badly scalded, but his injuries were not fatal. The Baltimore Ohio road was so greatly pleased with the manner in which the Davis engine stood the test that they put them up shops 180 feet long, which was enormously large for those times, with a blacksmith snop in proportion. They then deposited $20,000 in the bank, which was placed at their disposal, ana told them to go ahead. They also adopted his pattern of engine. Mr. Lay remarked that after the late Peter Cooper became very old he stated, in an interview with a newspaper reporter, that, among other benevolent things he had done, he had saved the Baltimore & Ohio road from bankruptcy. He said that he had with- drawn from the trial, and done nothing further. Lay thought he was taking to himself credit that belonged to Mr. Davis, and he wrote and informed him of the facts, but never received an answer from the philanthropist. Mr. Lay retired from the railroad business in 1848 and went to Indiana. He settled first in Indianapolis, and while there worked at the carpenter’s Digitized by v^.ooQle

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348 FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. trade. He took* the premiums for the best door at the State fair. From there he went to Parke county and began farm- ing. During the war he was a man who never wavered in his allegiance to his country. A Human Locomotive Whistle. London Life. Morere, the celebrated tenor, has just become incurably mad, and has been shut up in the private lunatic asylum of the famous Dr. Legrand du Soulle. This singer possessed such extremely powerful lungs that he could whistle with as much force and intensity as a railway engine, and he practiced this peculiar art so often that it became a mania with him. On several occasions, while walking on the boulevards, he let off steam in this fash- ion to the great terror of all nervous passers-by, and even succeeded in mak- ing the Parisian cab-horses restive — a feat which most people who know the caliber of those wonderful animals would deem an impossibility. In one instance he was arrested and taken to a police court, where he was fined and severely repri- manded for thus disturbing the public peace. One evening when Morere was singing in “ Faust” at the Grand Opera, his voice was in such bad form that the gallery began to hiss, and continued to do so until the disturbance became general. On this the tenor leaped down into the orchestra and shouted out, “Since you have Ijegun to hiss, let me tell you that you don’t understand the art in the least.” Thereupon he treated them to his loudest and most prolonged whistle, and the Parisians, always good-natured, forgave him his false notes and cheered him to the echo. I believe that the un- fortunate singer’s present mania is that he exists for the purpose not only of sur- passing the shriek of a railway train, but even the bells of Notre Dame. Striking a Soft Job. Detroit Free Press. A man sat writing in a basement office on Griswold street. An old man with a snow shovel on his right shoulder and his boots covered with snow entered with a great racket and two or three “wliews,” and placing one of his snowy feet against the hot coal stove, he said : “ First there was tiie creation of the world. I presume you admit that?” The man who sat writing did not even look up. “Of course you admit it. SnowT wras created along with other sorts of weather, and according to the laws made by man snow must be cleaned off the walks with- in six lK>urs after the storm ceases; pro- viding there is any storm to cease. Are you following me?” The man at the desk kept scratching away for dear life. “ Of course you foller. The next great event was the deluge. All the snow was soaked up for the time being, but we’ve had heaps of it since, and some men are too stingy to pay fifty cents to have their walks cleaned. I presume you catch on?” If the gentleman even knew that the old man was present, he did not betray the fact by a gesture. The visitor changed feet against the stove, and continued : “Then there was the Drift-Period. Ice-bergs, ash -barrels, snow-drifts and old hats went drifting around the country at the rate of forty miles an hour. The man who wants to keep out of the poor-house, and is willing to shovel off snow at the rate of a dollar a day drifted too, and finally brought up in Detroit. I presume you twig?” If he did there was no sign. “ Then came the Stone Age,” resumed the old man, as he hunted through his pockets for some tobacco dust. “Good many stones around, I reckon, and there have been hearts of stone ever since. Yes, sir, there are men in this very city of Detroit who wouldn't pay thirty cents to clear off their forty feet of sidewalk if the snow thereon was up to their chins. 1 presume you tumble?” The man rose up from the desk without a word, walked over and seized the old man by the collar, and without even looking into his eyes, he opened the door and “ lifted” him to the sidewalk at two motions and flung the snow-shovel after him. The ejected stood and stared around for a minute, rubbed the top of his head gently, and was a minute more in fully realizing the situation. Then he de- scended the stairs, opened the door, and called out: “ It isn’t the two kicks I care al>oiit, for I’m used to that, but it hurts me to think that I went and posted up such a man as you are on Biblical history and solemn facts that you would never have heard of in all your born days! ” The skeleton of an enormous animal has been found in Wyoming territory. The jaw measures eleven feet This must be the skeleton of the original mother- in-law. Digitized by LjOOQle

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FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. 349 A monthly Journal devoted to the social, moral and intellectual advancement of Loco- motive Enginemen. Tkums : One Dollar per year, In advance. Advertising rates given on application. Entered at the Poet office at Terre Haute, Indiana, as second class matter. EUGENE V. DEBS Editor Terre Haute, Indiana. WM. F. HYNES Associate Editor Denver, Colorado. AUGUST, 1883. The Denver Convention. We desire to impress upon all of our members the great importance of our coming convention at Denver. Not only does our Brotherhood look forward to it with anxiety and hope, but railroad offi- cials and the workingmen all over our country are awaiting its results. Wo compose one of the largest organizations of laboring men in this or any other coun- try, and the importance of our delibera- tions it is very hard to estimate. At our last convention, held in Terre Haute, 1882, our membership was but little more than 5,000 ; in one short year it has grown to 8,000. Enginemen begin to realize the importance and necessity of our great work, and they are flocking to our standard in a way that surprises our most sanguine expectations. Our growth is attracting attention in all circles, railway officials especially are becoming interested in our growth. They recognize the fact that our objects ar£ legitimate, and that we en- courage faithfulness on the part of em- ployees towards the employers. We de- sire to say to the delegates to the Denver Convention, go there as earnest men, men who feel the great responsibility resting upon them. Remember the eyes of thou- sands will be upon you, and our future as a Brotherhood will depend uj»on your ac- tion. Go to the convention with the de- termination of winning the respect of all men. We must do our work well, in a dignified, earnest way. Being an im- portant organizatipn of laboring men, we must carry ourselves in such a manner as to attract the attention and admiration of the whole country. Remember this, del- egates, we go to Denver in September for business ! Oar Success. The year 1884 will find us the largest or- ganization of laboring men of this or any other country. W e have now nearly 8,000 members on our rolls and our Magazine has a circulation of 15,000. If we increase in 1884 in the same ratio we increased in 1883, from 5,000 to 8,000, who can dispute our assertion of being the greatest existing organized body of laboring men ? The men who attended our convention of 1882 will be astounded at our marvelous in- crease in 1883. The reason of all this is that our principles are correct — harmony be- tween employers and employed. Rail way officials are glad to see us grow. They un- derstand that our Brotherhood is a school wherein engineers are instructed as to their duties. Other organizations have stranded upon the rock of discord. They antagonize their employers; we enter into partnership with ours. The particular company we work for is our means of live- lihood and the success of that company is our success. We succeed because we are right. We have profited by the experi- ences of other organizations and avoid the treacherous w aters of contention. Labor and capital united, is the corner stone of our grand structure. Who would create discord between these twin sisters of civil- ization ? Hand in hand they walk along the highway of success, and to make them enemies is worse than folly, it is a crime. Digitized by ejOOQle

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360 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. WJL P. DANIELS, Orud Secretary aid Treasurer of the Order of Railway Conductors. THE RIGHT HAN IN THE RIGHT PLACE. Something About His Life and Serrlces. This well-known gentleman in railroad circles is at present the Grand Secretary and Treasurer of the Order of Railway Conductors. He is in every sense a self- made man. He began his career in rail- road life as brakeman on the I. & M. Di- vision of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway in the spring of 1870. Leav- ing that company during 1872, he took service under the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy — the model railroad of them all. He remained there until 1874, when he joined his forturnes to the Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway Com- pany, where he has been ever since. He is now a passenger conductor on that line, and his run extends from Spirit Lake to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. As conductor he has had an eventful career, and has en- countered some hazardous trials. In 1878, when it will be remembered there w as so much trouble with tramps and when some of the railroads found it necessary to carry armed guards, Mr. Daniels’ train was boarded by 60 or 60 desperadoes, who showed fight and were very threatening. This occurred at or near Shell Rock, in Iowa. By some misadventure, no guards were present that day. The brave Daniels was left to his own resources. There wras no escape for him — it was fight or uncon- ditional surrender. He stood his ground Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 351 and the battle opened. He shot and killed one of them, and the balance succumbed. He at once surrendered himself to the proper authority, was tried and acquitted by a court and jury and warmly sustained by enlightened public sentiment. The Governor of Iowa and all the officers of the road commended his resolute act. The result was excellent. No such assault was ever repeated in that State. Mr. Daniels, it is true, has had some accidents and received occasional injuries, but he has always been held blameless. He is a remarkable man, and is affectionately esteemed by the Order over which he presides. It is a noble Brotherhood — one which, like our own, seeks to culti- vate fraternity, inculcate proficiency and shield its members in the dark hours of trial and need. This Order has done great good. It has counselled the erring, reclaimed the unsteady, and stretched out the hand of charity to the widow and orphan. Who can compute the value of such organizations? NOBILITY. Alice Cary. True worth is in being not seeming ; In doing each day that goes by Some little good— not in the dreaming Of great things to do by and by. For whatever men say in blindness, And spite of the fancies of youth, There’s nothing so kingly as kindness, And nothing so royal as truth. We get back our mete as we measure, We cannot do rong and feel right ; Nor can we give pain and gain pleasure, For Justice avenges each slight. The air for the wing of the sparrow, The bush for the robin ana wren, But always the path that is narrow And strait for the children of men. We cannot make bargains for blisses, Nor catch them like fishes in nets ; And sometimes the things our life misses Help more than the things which it gets. For good lieth not in pursuing Nor gaining of great nor of small ; Bat just in the doing, and doing As we would be done by, is all. Through envy, through malice, through hating. Against the world, early and late, No jot of our courage abating, Our part is to work and to wait. And slight is the sting of his trouble Whose winnings are less than his worth ; For he who is honest is noble, Whatever his fortunes or birth. Written for the Firemen's Magazine, The Recent Flood and Its Lessons. BY IIKNRY C. LORD. IV. Let it he understood that the writer has not at all lost sight of his text and the il- lustrations suggested by it. He is now thinking of the flood, or rather the torrent of education in all its methods, which now seems to have full sway elsewhere just as in Cincinnati. There seems to be no end to the methods proposed by Col- lege Trustees, State or City Boards, local teachers, from the “Head” of a hijjh school to a school mistress in a rural dis- trict or atsome cross roads There should be some means devised, by legislation or otherwise, to check this tide of too rapid education and seemingly misdirected cur- rent of thought The “ Kev. Ecclesiastes,” the preacher, is reported to have used this sentence : “ Of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh. ” I commend this wise saying not only to the educationist, but to the publishers of school books in our country. I might and perhaps ought, in all sincerity and kindliness, to refer in this connection to what are called the “ Institutions of Learning ” in the State of Ohio, of which, if the writer is correctly informed, the number Is not less than thirty-five to forty. They are known generally as “Colleges,” but not one of them sufficiently endowed or supported by the State to secure the highest order of instruction, sufficient libraries, ma- chinery or apparatus necessary for the best instruction of young men. Ohio at least, speaking in the language of meta- phor may be said to be traversed by an infinite number of shallow streams of education without one fountain head suf- ficiently sustained. In this respect she falls far behind her sister State of Michi- gan, every New England State, as well as New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia. The writer thinks that he has referred sufficiently to the bright side of the Cin- cinnati canvas, although he might have alluded with pleasure to her beautiful suburbs, her costly parks and other at- tractions, but this is not necessary. In justice to himself as an impartial observer, Digitized by CjOOQle

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352 FIREMENS MAGAZINE. he wishes to present what may truly be called the opposite of the picture, and he does this not only to offer himself as a sacrifice to criticism, but if possible to en- gage men in thought, and that thought just as useful and instructive to labor as to capital, to the workman in his shop, the capitalist behind his counter, the radway manager in his office and the preacher in his pulpit. In other words his aim is to deal with a principle, causes and their re- sults. He cares nothing about the recent flood, except as it is suggestive, and he does not propose to write about Cincin- nati except as illustrating not only the habits and tendencies of other cities all over the country and our present fast national life. In other woros, and deal- ing in railway terms, he would like to “shut off steam” and “put on the brakes.” This every prudent engineer commands and does when he sees, or even apprehends, danger ahead, and if it should turn out that he is mistaken he is satis- fied in the self-consciousness of having discharged his duty. Cincinnati is rep- resentative of both municipal and national tendencies, just as is New York or your own city of Terre Haute. She furnishes my theme, and your readers will apply the argument framed from it according to their different ways of thinking, study and calculation, but the subject is deserv- ing of thought, even if the writer should be condemned for his conclusions. ►Since writing the above, I have been reading a morning paper containing both a report and an appeal from a self-consti- tuted committee of worthy citizens of Cin- cinnati, the chairman of which is both an able and celebrated lawyer and entitled to the confidence and public esteem which he has so well earned. The writer intends to fortify himself at the outset by two or three quotations from the address to the public referred to. They call themselves the “Municipal Reform Association,” and the following brief quotations will sufficiently indicate its supposed necessity and objects. After referring in emphatic language to the pre- vailing corruption, extravagance and waste which exists in almost all depart- ments of our municipal system and the disposition of the funds which are the product of taxation, the address goes on as follows : “ Scarcely any measure of pub- lic or private intercut can be brought before the officer x of the law without demands being made by some corrupt officials that they should be paid to secure cither their support of the measure or their opposition to it. This ring is well organized , and its members , hav- ing a common interest , usually vork in har- mony with each other. These men are a curse to the body politic and a disgrace to their re- spective parties. The existing condition of things is continually tending to increased Uu - ation and multiplication of the burdens im- posed upon the citizens , and if not changed will soon wreck the city's finances . We be- lieve that there arc enough honest and iruU - pendent men in our city to accomplish an en- tire purification of the demoralized jmblic ser- vice of the city if they can only unite in the endeavor .” Thus it is evident that the “ Paris of America,” and doubtless all of her twin sisters, possess an advantage over the traditional City of Sodom and other cities of the plain, and therefore willl be not utterly destroy ed. I think it can be safe- ly estimated that there are at least ten righteous “ Lots ” in each one of our cities and country villages, and they will be enough to avert any storm of destruction or tidal wave of rum, whether of fire or water. But to come to the arithmetic of Cincin- nati, and the writer refers to her financial condition, and in his mind she is but a type of the past career of the country. I have spoken freely and gratefully of her attractions and ornaments, which are most often regarded as the proof of grow- ing wealth ami prosperity. Let us analyze this question. The city now owes a debt of largely over twenty-three millious of dollars, whereas thirty years ago her debt was merely a nominal one. The taxation of her citizens has increased in a corre- sponding ratio, and it is no answer to my thought or my argument, in the light of political or financial economy, to say that her credit is as good or even better than ever Indore. The ability to borrow does not represent the ability to pay. The greatest single interest in Cincinnati, and probably the most effective for her ma- terial good, is represented by the railroads which center there ; one of them con- structed by the credit of the city alone at an enormous cost of debt and others by individual capital, aided by contributions from the city, but all heavily mortgaged. To-day two or more rtf them are in the hands of “ Receivers ; ” two or more just out of the “ clutches of-the law ” through sales by Marshals and Sheriffs and at a terrible sacrifice to original owners, share and security holders. Her boasted “ Southern ” road, built upon credit and to accomplish results mostly imaginary and probably never to be realized, is now substantially under the control of foreign- ers and at best an unfinished and incom* Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 363 plete highway of transportation. Almost as fast as the limited rent is paid to the city under the provisions of the lease, it is paid back again to the lessees for addi- tional construction and so-called “ better- ments.” It may be almost said, with truth, that the Paris of France is taking under its control the 14 Paris of America. The “Erlanger” of the former has dis- tanced the “ Ferguson ” of the latter. The writer is not mistaken in his facts or in his arithmetic, and if the Treasurer of Cincinnati will furnish a statement of the bonds issued to this railroad company, the gross amount of the interest warrants or coupons, the value of the real property surrendered to it and necessary to conv plete its terminal facilities, as ascertained by an honest and competent engineer, and at the same time report as an offset the amount paid to the city, directly, or the Commissioners of the 'sinking fund, and not withdrawn and of the terms of the lease, he is in no wise afraid of criticism. He is not misled and cannot be by the theory of “ indirect benefits.” 8uch divi- dends are altogeter too remote and imag- inary. It is perfectly idle to talk about profits to a few or a class while the general rate of taxation and corporate inaebted- ness is forever moving upwards, and while the debtor side of the scale is al- ways increasing in its weight and, there- fore, its power. It will be time enough for Cincinnati to boast of herself as a na- tional center of art, music and her “ Dra- matic Festivals” when she stops issuing her promises to pay and is not compelled to ask permission of the State to create an additional debt of a million of dollars to cleanse and repair her filthy streets. I have thus referred to Cincinnati as ex- hibiting four separate conditions of what may be called material and social life. The flood in the river was my text, that of conceit and pride as shown in unwise expenditures and administration in an ever increasing debt and an unfailing de- mand to accumulate that debt illustrates it I am driving at a principle and a logical sequence just as applicable to other cities as to Cincinnati, to the nation as well as to individual cities. The writer fairly selects his own city and cannot be, therefore, charged with partiality. It is claimed and urged, with much extrava- gant language, that her “ Exposition Buildings,” her “ Music Hall,” her “ Great Organ ” and attractive resorts indicate not only unusual refinement but growing prosperity. The city has displayed two phases of material life in her corporate capacity ; one, that of straining her credit, and hence the taxation of her citizens, in the purchase of parks and other artistic improvements; she has strained it still more in the construction of a trunk rail- road traversing three sovereign States, which, in the event of another civil dis- turbance, would be cut into as many pieces and Cincinnati would lose her se- curity and with it her credit. I put my point without hesitation. It is a logical conclusion and thinking men will recog- nize it. Cities should not build railroads extending beyond municipal boundaries, and therein only to meet an immediate corporate exigency involving the public health or security. The precedent was a very bad one and, in the writer’s judg- ment, will never be followed or endorsed either by a popular vote or a judicial opinion. The city has recently enjoyed a “ Musical Festival,” yielding a profit both to the association of citizens who designed it and probably some benefit to various industries, from the hotel to the market and the “ Japanese ” store. It is, however, to be remarked in justice to truth, and in the way of suggestion also, that nearly all the great talent which drew the people to the “ Hall ” and the guests to the hotels, was altogether imported and not a home product. Sweden, Ger- many, Italy, Spain, Austria and France filled tho great “Hall,” while Cincinnati paid the bills. Before the last note of the “Great Organ” had drowned upon the ear, followed the mighty Ohio river, sweeping away more than fifty times the profits of the “ Great Festival,” compell- ing the city to ask leave of the State to increase her debt by a million of dollars. My readers will see my moral and it is very simply told. It is exactly this: that it will not do to purchase pleasure and costly raiment at the risk of an ever- growing debt. A city has no more right to leave such a burden upon an incoming administration than a father has to be- queath such a legacy to his children. The “blind guides,” which “strain at a knat,” should never undertake the difficult operation of “ swallowing a camel.” The result is bound to prove a failure and a humiliation. A city which cannot out of current revenues keep and maintain its streets in order and decency, should not upon its credit, and that not a home but a foreign one undertake the construction of a railroad three hundred and fifty miles in length, and all but one mile outside of her municipal control or practical supervision. This, however, Cincinnati has done, and she is now groan- ing under her burden of taxation and b«g- Digitized by v^.ooQle

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354 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. ging for the legislation necessary to secure the credit requisite to cover the cost of the usual “ spring house cleaning ” and prevent various forms of epidemic diseases. But the writer does not care to pursue his subject for the present, nor is it neces- sary to do so. His chief object has been to depict in his random way the great dangers of credit, conceit and extrava- gant methods of life and to illustrate them by special references. His theory holds as true of the nation as the city or the in- dividual. He is met with the question, “ Does not the constant reduction of the public debt of the country abundantly prove its pros- perity?” This is an absurdity and a snare so long as corporate and personal liabilities are increasing in a greater ratio and taxation is multiplying itself. The old Chinese maxim that “Ruin follows gain very near and misery is at the tail of good fortune,” was and is to-day true. But as the great Ohio river is now at low tide and the writer as well as his readers are weary, he will close by simply calling attention and thought to the les- sons of the “ Flood” For Firemen's Magazine . The Chemistry of a Match, BY ELMON J. NOYE8. • How the first man who made use of fire for any purpose obtained it. is of course unknown, but most probably it was sup- plied to him by some case of spontaneous combustion, or from some tree set on fire by lightning. Tradition accounted for the possession of fire by the story that it was furnished directly to man by divine agency. A mythological fable tells us that Pro- metheus was punished by the angry gods for having stolen fire from heaven and by imparting to men a knowledge of its use, enabling them to contend with the gods in power and knowledge. To the ancients the fact of burning was so mysterious that a flame was made an expression of their religious worship, but to the modern chemist, burning is simply a process of rapid oxidation. Before the iaea of using chemical mix- tures for obtaining fire came to be prac- tically applied, the best device used was the flint and steel. By striking these to- gether sharply a spark was elicited, which being caught upon a bit of tinder, could be blown into a flame. The friction match of the present time is a very small affair, but we must not forget that small things are sometimes very complex. It consists of a bit of wood dipped in melted sulphur and dried ; then iu a paste of phosphorus niter and glue, which complete the process. The tips are colored with red lead or Prussian blue made into a paste. Phosphorus (P) is used chiefly in the manufacture of matches. The name phos- phorus is from Greek words signifying lightrbearing. Phosphorus is never found in the free state, but always in combina- tion with oxygen and some one of the metals. The soil contains a small amount, which is collected by the growing plants, and in turn is consumed by the herbivor- ous animals. From the bones of these animals the phosphorus is obtained. Phosphorus is a transparent, colorless, wax-like solid, which unites with oxygen so readily that when exposed to the air it is all the while undergoing a slow com- bustion. If the temperature be slightly increased, the phosphorus will burst into a flame and be rapidly consumed. On account of its extreme inflammability, phosphorus must be kept and cut under water. At the ordinary temperature of the air it shines with a greenish-white light Sulphur (S) occurs in nature both in the free state and in combination with other elements, and is found chiefly in volcanic districts. At the ordinary tem- perature of the air sulphur is a bristle solid of a light yellow color, with neither taste or smell. It unites readily with oxygen and bums with a peculiar blue light. Niter (KN08) Potassium nitrate, com- monly known as saltpetre, is found as an efflorescence on the soil in tropical re- gions, especially in India. It ia white, inodorous and anhydrous, with a cooling bitter taste. Its most marked chemical power is its oxidizing power. When a match is burned, the reaction which takes place is as follows i First, the friction produced by rubbing the match on some rough surface ignites the phos- phorus, which burning produces heat enough to inflame the sulphur. The sulphur ignites at a much lower tempera- ture than the wood, and, therefore, a ote as a kindling from which the wood takes fire. The object of the niter is to furnish oxygen to quicken the combustion of the phosphorus and sulphur. Four chemical compounds are formed in the burning of a single match, as fol- lows : First, the phosphorous burns, {iroducing phosphoric anhydride; second- y, the sulphur burns, producing sulphur- Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 355 onfl anhydride, and, lastly, the wood takes fire forming carbonic anhydride and water. Let us now look at each compound separately. Phosphoric anhydride (P?Oa) is the product of the rapid combustion of phos- phorus in an excess of air. It is a white, amorphous, odorless powder, which unites with water with great facility. When left in the air for a few minutes it completely deliquesces, and if thrown into water dis- solves with a hissing sound, producing much heat By the union of phosphoric anhydride with water, phosphoric acid is formed. Sulphurous anhydride (S Oa) is formed whenever sulphur is burned in the air. It is very poisonous and extinguishes combustion. It is much used for bleach- ing articles of silk, straw or wool. It bleaches by uniting with the coloring matter and forming a colorless compound. By oxidizing sulphurous anhydride, sul- pnuric anhydride (S 08) is produced, which, dissolved in water, forms sulphuric acid, the king of acids. The manufacture of sulphuric acid on a large scale is based on the principle of the preceding, nitric acid being used for the oxidizing agent. Carbonic anhydride (0 Oa), commonly known as carbonic acid, is produced in all the various forms of combustion where oxygen unites with carbon. It forms nearly one-half by weight of limestone, marble, chalk, etc., ami may be set free from these substances by the action of muriatic acid. Carbonic acid is a color- less, odorless, transparent gas, so much heavier than air that it may easily be poured from one vessel into another. It often accumulates in old wells, and cel- lars. into which a lighted candle should be lowered as a test before a person de- scends. If the light is extinguished, a person’s life would be extinguished in the same way should he descend. Wells and cellars may, however, be purified by low- ering into them pans of slacked lime, or the gas may be dipped out like water. Water absorbs its own volume of carbonic acid at the ordinary temperature of the atmosphere and much more by increased pressure. Soda water is simply water containing carbonic acid, which gives it a pleasant though slightly acid taste, and by its escape to the air produces a brisk effer- vescence. The breath exhaled from our lungs is highly charged with this poison- ous gas ana water, which is the result of the constant combustion of the worn-out tissues of our bodies. Water (HA The Creator has so abun- dantly supplied the earth with this sub- stance that it needs but little description. When pure it is a colorless, odorless, tasteless liquid, which boils at 212° F., and at 32° F. becomes solid. It evapor- ates at all temperatures and increases in volume in freezing. THE LORDS OF LABOR. They come, they come, in a glorious march You can hear their steam-steed neigh. As they dash through Skill’s triumphal arch Or plunge ’mid the dancing spray. Their bale-flres blaze in the mighty forge, Their life-pulse throbs in the mill, Their lightnings shiver the gaping gorge, And their thunders shake the hill. Hol.these are the Titans of toil and trade, The heroes who wield no sabre • But mightier conquests reapeth the blade That is borne by the Lords of Labor. Brave hearts, like Jewels light the sod, Through the mists of commerce shine, And souls dash out like stars of God From the midnight of the mine. No palace is theirs, no castle great, No princely pillered hall, And they well may laugh at the roofs of state ’Neath the heaven which is over all. Ho! these are the Titans of toil and trade, The heroes who wield no sabre ! But mightier conquests reapeth the blade Which is borne by the Lords of Labor. Each bares his arm for the ringing strife, That marshals the sons of the soil, And the sweat-drops shed in the battle of life Are gems in the crown of Toil. And better their well-won wreaths, I trow, Than laurels with life-blood wet : And nobler the arch of a bare, bold brow, Than the clasp of a coronet. Then hurrah for each hero, although his deed Be unknown by the trump or tabor, For holier, happier far is the meed That crownetn the Lords of Labor ! Wise Sayings. Our youth we can have but to-day, We may always find time to grow old. — Bishoj) Berkeley. They who forgive most shall be most forgiven. — Bailey. Early and provideut fear is the mother of safety.— Burke. A mind quite vacant is a mind dis- tressed.— Cowper. False face must hide what the false heart doth know. — Shakespeare. Of all the thieves fools are the worst; they rob you of time and temper. — Goethe. The claims of habit are generally too small to be felt till they are too strong to be broken. — Ben Johnson. Fate is the friend of the good, the guide of the wise, and tyrant of the foolish, the enemy of the bad. — W. R. Roger. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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356 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Sobriety, Bowling Green, Ky., June 30, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine. In accordance with my promise last month, I now present a few thoughts on “Sobriety,” wnich is the second great pillar of our Order, and forms an excel - lentcompanion to “ Benevolence.” With- out “ Sobriety ” we could not exist as a Brotherhood, therefore drunkenness can- not find a permanent place of shelter within our ranks, for as soon as discovered it is got rid of, and rightly so. Drunken- ness is a vice, and in our calling it be- comes a terrible danger to life and prop- erty. A train pulls out of a side track at night, a brakeman, or it may be the con- ductor himself, who undertook the duty of shutting and locking up the switch, neglected to do so properly, his brain be- ing in a muddled condition through drink, was the cause of it. Shortly after the ex- press, with its load of humanity, came thundering along; the engineer, uncon- scious of the danger before him, urges on his iron steed; as the engine strikes the switch she leaves the rails, turns over and is wrecked with the cars. The engineer and fireman go down at their posts of duty and are mangled, perhaps crippled for life, or they may suffer the most hor- rible agonies from the escaping steam is- suing from a rent in the boiler, or from a broken pipe, or a valve, shrieking and howling like ten thousand demons let loose from pandemonium ; its hot and death dealing breath envelopes the poor men’s bodies in a cloud as from hell it- self. As soon as possible, eager and will- ing hands are at w'ork, but assistance is too late, death has ended their suffering, and two homes are made desolate. The cars are a heap of ruins, from which some of the passengers escape unharmed , others with a few scratches and bruises, while others are not so fortunate, for from out of the debris can be heard t he cries and shrieks of the wounded and the dying. To add to the horror, the wrecked cars take fire and numbers of those imprisoned within are burned to death before aid can reach them. The young married couple on their bridal tour, full of hope and fond anticipations for the future; the prodigal son, after years of wandering, now on his way home to his aged parents; a mother with her innocent babe at her breast; a son, the only support of an aged widowed mother; the invalid who is journeying in search of that health and strength which he is never to find, and the husband and father returning home to his fond wife and dear little ones, all, all' these and many more are held fast while the flames dart forth, their forked tongues roaring with a demaniacal roar and hissing like ten thousand fiery serpents, as if impa- tient to reach their victims ; soon their deadly work is done, but not before their victims have suffered the most horrible and excruciating agonies. More homes are made desolate and more widows and orphans are thrown upon the cold, cold world, and drink the direct cause of it A train dispatcher, fond of his glass, whose brain is in a cloudy condition with drink, but is considered safe and reliable because he is never seen, as we say, “drunk,” sends a message over the wires and brings two trains together on the one track ; an operator, in the same condition, gives a wrong order, or may be an engineer, also in like condition, lias orders not to pass a certain point without fresh orders, the order is disregarded, the point is passed, and at the first curve his train is collided with one which had orders or rights against him. All of these tilings have happened scores of times, scores of lives lost, and hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of property destroyed, and drink the direct cause of it. Men of our calling, above all others, ought to be total abstainers from all kinds of alcoholic drinks. We can all do with- out them. Those who foolishly believe to the contrary ought to quit the road at once and find some other mode of gain- ing a living. Intemperance is the great barrier to the intellectual, moral and spiritual progress of the people, and in view of this fact we, as a body of men, are morally bound, if we care aught for ourselves and others, and I claim we do, to throw the weight of our example and influence on the side of temperance. The most moderate drinker is not a safe man. No one will deny that the greatest of drunkards started as moderate drink- ers. None became habitual drunkards at one bound. They became so little by lit- tle, step by step, until they formed a craving for drink, and their whole sys- tems are permeated, with the alcoholic poison, for poison it is. Modem in vestigations have demonstrated beyond the possibility of a doubt that al* Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 357 coholic drinks in any form, taken even in moderation, not only do no good, but are an actnal injury in ninety-nine cases out of every hundred. The most eminent physicians and surgeons of the day have declared against the use of alcoholic drinks. Dr. B. W. Richardson, F. R. S., of England, says: “It is assumed by most persons that alcohol gives strength, and we hear feeble persons saying daily that they are being kept up by stimulants. This means actually that they are being kept down; but the sensation they derive from the immediate action of the stimu- lant deceives them ; and leaves them to at- tribute passing good to what, in the large majority of cases, is persistent evil. The evidence is all perfect that alcohol gives no potential power to brain or muscle. A man or woman who abstains is healthy and safe. A man or woman who indulges at aU is unsafe. A man or woman who re- libs ON ALCOHOL FOR 8UPPORT IS LOST.” Dr. N. S. Davis, one of the leading phy- sicians of Chicago, says : “ Alcohol does not relieve the individual from cold by increasing his temperature, nor from heat by cooling him, nor from exhaustion by nourishing him, but simply diminishes his sensibility, thus lessening his conscious- ness of cold, heat, weariness, or pain ; in other words, impairs his judgment con- cerning their action upon him. The body is constantly throwing off waste and dead matter, which is replaced by nutrition from food or the assimilation and addi- tion of new and living matter. The in- troduction of alcohol in any form or quan- tity retards more or less these changes, and hence strikes at the great funda- mental principle of life and health. The retention of this waste matter may in- crease the bulk and weight, and is, there- fore, mistaken as an equivalent to nutri- tion but in the same ratio as it increases bulk it also embarrasses the tissues of the body with constantly accumulated dead material, diminishes activity and the power of endurance, and predisposes or prepares the system to yield to deadly in- fluences of any kind to which it may be exposed.” Volumes of the same kind of testimony, and even stronger, can be pro- duced against the use of alcoholic bever- ages, whether in the shape of the fiery spiritous liquors or the more respecta- ble (?) wines, or in the common beers and ales, but the foregoing will suffice for the purpose of this paper. At the commencement of these remarks I said that drunkenness cannot find a permanent place of shelter within our ranks, but there are scores of good, steady fellows in the ranks who take a glass now and then, or perhaps two or three, but have never been intoxicated ; to those I would say, “ Beware, beware, you are meddling with a dangerous article, touch it not, shun it, shun it as you would the deadly rattlesnake.” “ Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging; and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise, for at the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an addes.” Remember, the first glass leads to the next one, and remember also that alcohol, in whatever form you may take it, is the creator of its own appetite, as it were ; you can at your present stage, take a glass and stop at that, but if you continue with your occasional glass, there are ninety- nine chances to the hundred that the time will come when the second, third, fourth and more still will not satisfy your appe- tite or your craving for the stuff. The habit is often slow in forming, and in thousands of instances it is sure in its deadly work. Slowly, but surely, the subtile alcohol works its way through the system, permeating every tissue until the brain itself is constantly under the influ- ence of the deceitful poison, the faculty becomes impaired^ the brain — never too clear for our calling — is clouded, then, “ Who will say that the habitual, even the moderate, drinker is a safe man for any responsible post on the railway?” True, I may be answered that there are hundreds of men in the employ of the numerous railroads in the country who have taken their drinks for years, but have successfully performed their every day duties. Y es, DUt it does not disprove the foregoing premises. The danger hangs, and is still hanging, over their heads by a very slender thread. Again, I say, be- ware! beware! lest the habit becomes chronic. John B. Gough, the great Eng- lish temperance advocate, in one of his lectures, shows the great power of habit by the following forcible illustration : Only a mile or two above “the falls” of the Niagara river is a placid and l»eau- tiful stream, but as you descend, the waters becomes turbulent, indicating that you are approaching the rajrids above the mighty cataract Now launch your back on the Niagara river, it is bright, smooth, beautiful and glassy. There is a ripple at the bow ; the silver wake you leave behind adds to your enjoyment. Down the stream you glide, oars, sails and helm in proper trim, and you set out on your pleasure excursion . Suddenly some one cnes out from the bank : Digitized by v^.ooQle

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358 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. “ Young men. ahoy ! ” “ What is it?*’ “The rapids are below you.” “ Hal hal we have heard of the rapids, but we are not such fools as to get there. If we go too fast, then we shall up with the helm and steer to the shore ; we will set the mast in the socket, hoist the sail, and speed to the land. Then on, boys ; don’t be alarmed — there is no danger.” “ Young men, ahoy there 1 ” “What is it?” “The rapids are below you ! ” “Ha! ha! we will laugh and quaff; all things delight us. What care we for the future; no man ever saw it Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof. We will enjoy life while we may — catch pleasure as it flies. This is enjoyment ; time enough to steer out of danger when we are sailing swiftly with the current” “ Young men, ahoy 1 ” “What is it?” “ Beware I beware ! The rapids are be- low 1 Now you see the water foaming all around, see how fast you pass that point, up with the helm! Now turnl Pull hard ! quick ! quick ! quick 1 pull for your lives! set the mast in the socket; hoist the sail ! ” Ah 1 ah ! it is too late ! Shrieking, curs- ing, blaspheming ; — over they go. Thousands go over the rapids— of drink — every year, through the power of habit, crying all the while, “When I find out that it is injuring me, I will give it up!” Take care then, my brothers, Test you also go over. I will now close these remarks with some very excellent lines, which appeared some time ago in the Pittsburgh Post, under the title of “The Two Glasses: ” Fame, strength, wealth, genius before yon fall For your might and power are over all.’ ‘Hoi ho ! pale brother,* langhed the wine. 1 Can you boast of deeds as great as minet f w Bald the water glass t *’ I cannot boast Of a king dethroned or a murdered host; But I can tell of a heart, once sad, By my crystal drops made light and glad ; Or thirsts l*ve quenched, of brows I*ve laved. Of hands I’ve cooled and souls I’ye saved ; I have leaped through the valley, dashed down the mountain, Flowed the river and played in the fountain, Blept in the suusliine ana dropped from the And everywhere gladdened the landscape and eye ; I have eased the hot forehead of fever and pain, I have made the parched meadows grow fer- tile with grain, I can tell of the powerful wheel of the mill That ground out flour and turned at my will, I can tell of manhood debased by you That I lifted up and crowned anew. I cheer, I help, 1 strengthen and ala : I gladden the heart of man and maid ; I set the chain— wine captive free, And all are better for knowing me.” These are the tales they told to each other— The glass of wine and Its paler brother^- As they sat together, filled to the brim. On a rich man’s table rim to rim. Next month I will— God willing, and permission of our worthy editor — carry out my design and promise, by conclud- ing with a paper on the third word of our motto, or third great pillar of our Order, viz.: “ Industry.” Albert H. Greek. THE OLD FRONT DOOR. I remember the time when I used to sit, A happy and thoughtless boy, When father came nome from his work at last And I was tired of my toy; I remember the time, and none more sweet Shall I know furthermore, When 1 sat at the eve by my mother’s aide. On the sill of the old front door. There sat two glasses, filled to the brim, On a rich manTs table, rim to rim ; One was ruddy and red as blood, And one as dear as the crystal flood. Bald the glass of wine to the paler brother; “ Let us tell the tale of the past to each other. I can tell of the banquet and revel and mirth, And the proudest and grandest sou Is on earth Fell under my touch, as though struck by blight, Where I was a king, for I ruled In might, From the heads of kings I have torn the crown, From the heights of fame I have hurled men down : I have blasted many an honored name; I have taken virtue and given shame; I have tempted the youth with a sip, a taste, That has made his future a barrier waste, For greater than a king am I, Or than any army beneath the sky: I have made the arm of the driver fall, And sent the train from the iron rail ; I have made good ships go down at sea. And the shrieks of the lost were sweet to me, For they said, ‘ Behold, how great you be ; I remember I’d sit till I fell asleep, And list to their loving talk, While the crickets chirped and the fire-files bright Flew over the garden walk : And often would father tell the tale, . Of the time, long years before, When he led his bride to a happy home. Over the sill of the old front aoor. I remember when grandfather failed and died. And eighty years old was he And well I knew that never again He would ride me upon his knee; And though but a gay and thoughtless boy, I wept, and my heart was sore When I saw them bear him slowly out O’er the sill of the old front door. It Is many a weary day since then, And I, too, am old and gray; But the tears come crowding into my eyes When I think of that long-past day; And I only hope that whatever end Fate may have for me in store, I shall pass once more, ere I pass away. O’er tne sill of the old front door. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 350 Married. Communicated. On the 21st ult., at St. Stephens’ Epis- copal Church, in Terre Haute, Ind., by Rev. 8. F. Dunham. Rector, Mr. C. 0. Mailloux, of New York City, to Miss Emma B., sister of Eugene V. Debs, Edi- tor of the Firemen’s Magazine. Mr. Mailloux is the associate editor of the Electrical World, a valuable and learned periodical, much sought through- out the field of scientific inquiry. He is a gentleman of diversified attainments, an accomplished linguist, a graceful writer, and will be remembered by all who at- tended the National Convention of Loco- motive Firemen held in Boston in 1881. It was there Mr. Mailloux first met his wife. Mias Debs is a rare character. For sev- eral yean she has been deeply absorbed in the moral and intellectual development of 'the Locomotive Firemen of the United 8tates. She was the steady co-worker of her brother in his work, and lost no op- portunity to strew with flowers the cin- dered pathway of the brave students of the foot-board. The delegates to the Terre Haute Convention, in 1882, will never cease to remember the smiling face and cheering words of Emma B. Debs. She contributed largely to the success of that most remarkable demonstration. Miss Debs was a great favorite in Terre Haute society, beloved by all for her purity of character, her gentle sympathy lor the lowly and her stately and com- manding bearing in the midst of men and women of power and influence. We congratulate Mr. Mailloux on his good fortune, and feel well assured the flower he has dug out of our bed and trans- lanted on the Hudson, will not fade in is generous care. The happy and well- mated couple will carry into their new home the best wishes of their many friends. Western Life and Accident Association. This Association was organized for the purpose of doing an Accident Insurance business under and pursuant to a law passed by the last General Assembly of the State of Indiana and approved March 9, 1883, providing for the organization and regulation of Insurance Associations. For President, the Association has selected Hon. John Caven, of Indianapolis. He is best known to railroad men as the Mayor of that city during the strike of 1877, at which time, by his firmness and prudence, he prevented the strike from terminating in a riot, with all its terrible consequences. Everywhere he is recog- nized as a man of rare executive ability and of sound business and legal judg- ment. Hon. E. R. Hawn, late Secretary of State, is the Vice President and Gen- eral Manager. For Treasurer, Norman S. Byram, of the well-known wholesale dry goods firm of By ram, Cornelius & Co., has been selected. The Secretary, Chas. H. Furgason is a railroad engineer of the I. , B. & W. road. These men are all well- known and their special qualifications and fitness for the intelligent discharge of the trusts reposed in them will not be ques- tioned. The Directors of the Association are John Caven, Norman 8. By ram, Jas. 8. Layman, of the wholesale hardware firm of Layman, Carey & Co.; Isaac N. Pattison. City Treasurer of Indianapolis ; E. R. Hawn, T. M. Murphy, C. H. Furga- son and A. N. Robinsan. The Associa- tion is heartily endorsed by all the bank- ers of Indianapolis, the State officers and by prominent railroad and business men throughout the State. It merits and will, no doubt, receive the patronage of a large number of railroad men, a class especially needing this kind of insurance. The home office is over the First National Bank, corner Washington and Meridian streets, Indianapolis, Indiana. Dare to be true : Nothing can need a lie ; A fault, which needs It most, grows two thereby. — Herbert. The best education in the world is that $p>tj)y struggling to get a living. — Wendell If Satan ever laughs, it must be at hypocrites: they are the greatest dupes he has. —Cotton. We seldom find people ungrateful so long as we are able to render them ser- vice.— Rochefoucauld. All other knowledge is hurtful to him who has not the science of honesty and good nature.— Montague. Envy is a passion so full of cowardice and shame, that nobody ever had the confidence to own it. — Rochester. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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360 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. For Firemen's Magazine . 44 Spare my Family,” BY IDA A. HARPER. I was reading a letter, a short time Ago, written to an attorney by a young man who, while under the influence of liquor, had shot and seriously injured another person. The phrase occurred over and over again, “ In Heaven’s name, spare mv family! For God’s sake and my mother’s sake, do not prosecute me ! ” This is the common cry of men when about to suffer for their sins and it is a powerful appeal. Many a man haB escaped the consequenc- es of his evil deeds by putting his family in front of him. Jeff Davis is not the only one who ever tried to evade justice by taking advantage of the protection accorded to woman. But why is it that men wait until they are in trouble and in disgrace before they think of their families? And why do they send forth, to strangers, the piteous entreaty, “Spare my family, when they, themselves, have never spared that family? Is it because they really love their family so much or is it because this is their only hope of escaping the punishment they deserve? “Have pity on my mother!’’ wails the young man who, for years and years, has scorned every prayer of that unhappy mother. In vain has she pointed out the ruin he was bringing upon her and him- self; in vain has she implored him to abandon the habits that would surely disgrace them both. Then, his pleasure was his first object, bis mother only a secondary consideration. It is not until the prison doors close upon him and his pleasures are ended that he realizes how very important it is that somebody should spare his mother any further trouble on his account. This is equally true of the husband and father. Night after night, he leaves his wife, alone and unprotected. He neg- lects his children and continually disgrac- es them by his immoralities. He squan- ders his money and breaks down his health. Then, when the inevitable re- sult follows and he finds himself in the power of the law, he begins to manufac- ture public sympathy by groaning and weeping over his dear family, his beloved wife and children, whom he has syste- matically neglected and dishonored when it has been in his power to make them happy and respected. A criminal with highly esteemed relatives feels that his case is half won. He banks on the stand- ing of his family. If a man commit a murder what argu- ment is there so powerful as to bring in the black-robed wife and five small chil- dren? Will the jury make this woman a widow, these children orphans? Not if it can find the slightest excuse for acquit- tal. A young man indulges in the wild- est excesses. He fills his parents with humiliation and wrings their hearts w ith anguish. When, at length, he is brought before the bar of justice to answer for his crimes, he places between himself and the law his old and gray-haired mother. He does not say, “ Look at this woman, aged and broken by my disgraceful con- duct, and punish me as I deserve,” but he says. “ If, by your decision, you cause this sad and gnef-stricken woman any more sorrow she will die and you will be responsible for her death.” The jury has, or had, a mother and — acquits. Now, there is not a woman living who would not freely sacrifice her happiness for the sake of those she loves but Is it not time that men should cease to de- mand this sacrifice ? We may talk of her advancement, of her independence, but the fact will always be that when a wom- an marries she gives forever, to some man, the power to make or mar her hap- piness. At first this power lies in her husband, afterwards, in her sons. No will or effort on her part, no career she may make for herself can bring her peace, if husband should prove unfaithful or sons, unworthy. What strange and incomprehensible creatures are men! Strong and hand- some in all the vigor and beauty of young manhood, they willfully pursue those habits which never fail to disfigure the face and destroy the health. Married men, blessed with a home and family that ought to satisfy every desire of their heart, deliberately pursue a course that will as certainly ruin the happiness of that house- hold as the serpent ruined the felicity of Paradise. Is there any remedy for this tendency toward evil ? It would take a very sanguine person to have hope or faith that there will ever be a generation of men that will love good and hate evil. Everything possible has been said and done. Advice is useless, appeal is vain and example lias no effect. If a comrade dies from the use of intoxicating liquor, they all drink to his memory. They look Digitized by Google

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 361 around and see the wrecks of what once were noble vessels and then steer straight for the breakers. I do not believe the influence of women will ever break up the bad habits of men. The constant dropping that wears away a stone avails nothing if the stone lasts longer than the water. There will have to be a change in the sentiments of the men, themselves, to effect a reform. So long as a boy is en- couraged to smoke his first cigar because it looks manly; so long as a man may get helplessly drunk and know that it will be regarded, by his friends, as merely a joke ; so long as gambling is a common practice and immorality does not effect a man’s so- cial or business standing, just so long will these vices reign supreme. Whether there will ever be a revolution of senti- ment among men, condemning these prac- tices, is a matter of conjecture. There may come a time when men will despise a baa man as they now despise a bad wo- men ; when they will respect and encour- age probity of character in both sexes alike. A change of this kind would be more wonderful than other changes of sentiment which have been wrought by the slow and steady progress of years. When men chooBe, they may save one another and, if the time should ever come when they will suffer themselves to be as pure and true and honorable as they are capable of being, they will no longer be compelled to make to the world the hu- miliating appeal, “Spare my family ! ” Terre Haute, Ind., July 15, 1883. Marshalltown, Iowa. Marshalltown, Ia., July 20, 1083. Editors Firemen's Magazine. After reading so many good letters from the different Lodges, I hail a desire to give No. 125 a little showing. We have eighteen members, of as fine material as exists anywhere. Although our mem- bership is small as yet, we will increase in time, for we are very cautious about taking in new members. Our Master is the right kind of a boy to keep the ball rolling, but am sorry to say that he can not be with us as often as he ought to ; he is breaking coal for the fireman on engine 26, in the Oskaloosa yard, and a dandy he is, too, at the business. We have three applications to work on at the next regular meeting. We are prosper- ing nicely and when we get along further in the world you shall hear from us again. Yours fraternally. Shorty. Houston, Texas. Houston, Texas, May 30, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine: This is my first attempt to write for the Magazine, but as my husband is a mem- ber of the Lodge, have become very much interested in it, and truly hope it will become a grand success. I feel that it is my duty to encourage my husband to attend regularly, for when he does at- tend I know he is in good society and helping to carry on a noble work. May all members of the Lodge prosper with God’s help. Feeling that I have.already taken my share of space, will close, and if you think this worthy of notice, will try again. Your friend, Lkla. Fireman’s Wife. Phillipsburo, N. J., June 30, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine: As my husband is a member of your noble Order, I deem it my dutv to say a few words regui ding the Lodge to which he belongs. The Brotherhood is a grand and noble Order, and I am proud that my husband is a member of it I often think while reading the Magazine, how many homes that are made happy because of the charity of the Brotherhood. The teachings of the Order are splendid, and if they are but heeded the members are sure to become better men. “Benevo- lence, Sobriety and Industry” being the motto under which the Brotherhood is working, the best results are sure to follow. Every member ought to do his duty to his Lodge and to the Grand Lodge, and thus do his share of the good work in which the Order is engaged. Here, in Phillipsburg, the Lodge is in a most pros- perous condition, and every member seems intent upon doing all in his power to advance the interests of the Order. Fireman’s Wife. Ball and Supper at Eau Claire. Eau Claire, Wis., June 29, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : Allow me, through your valuable jour- nal, to congratulate the B. of L. F. Ixiys of No. 68 for the grand success they had with their second annual ball, which was held in Music Hall June 25. It was a very cool and pleasant evening and every- thing was done that could be done by the members to make it entertaining. We had a good ball, good music and good partners, and all seemed to have a good time. The hall was decorated with ever- Digitized by UjOOQie

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862 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. greens, ferns and pictures ; and mottoes Rung from the walls on every side, and it was a beautiful sight to look through the hall and see the red and white lights throwing their mellow light through the evergreens and ferns. Two switch lights were on the stage, and each side of the band was decorated with ferns, which looked very pretty. Supper was taken at the Eau Claire House, and all seemed to enjoy the ice cream and strawberries. Lemonade was free to all and everything went as smooth as a marriage bell. I will now leave you, ever wishing prosperity and success to the B. of L. F., from not a brother but a sister, in heart, if not in fact Mrs. Lea Dooty. Ernestine’s Receipt, Rockland, Cal., July 10, 1883. Editor s Firemen's Magazine. Can you spare a small space in your columns for a receipt for “ Our Boys ” a good piece of cream pie? I think the ladies will at least give.it a trial, as it can be so quickly made : First, line a pie tin with a rich crust and bake the crust empty to a crispy brown; while the crust is cooling, take a half pint of thick sweet cream, the whites of two eggs and three tablespoons of white sugar; wRip to a stiff cream, flavor with lemon or nutmeg, fill the crust (now cold), and you have a pie inexpensive, delicate and delicious. Ernestine. The India sanitary report for 1880 di- rects attention to the satisfactory circum- stance that the health of British troops serving in India — estimated as averaging 69,717 men — showed a considerable im- rovement as compared with the year efore. The death rate was about 28 i per thousand, as against a fraction over 34J. The decrease is stated to have been mainly owing to the improved condition of troops in the field. In the Madras army the health of the troops appears to have been exceptionally good, tne death rate — about 10 1-5 per thousand — the lowest ever recorded. 14 Sonny, will you please stoop down and pick up my glasses ? You see I can’t bend very well,” said a corpulent gentle- man to a passing newsboy. “Yes, I see you can’t, mister,” said the boy, picking up the glasses; “you’re hunchbacked in the wrong spot for convenience, ain’t yer? You could forgit to put some of your garments on in the morning and not know anything ’bout it, far’s observation goes, couldn’t yer?” — Ex. California Miscellany* Los Angeles, Cal., June 30, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine: As it has been some months since I have had the pleasure of seeing any communication from the Orange Grove of Los Angeles, I thought I would represent her in the valuable friend of all engine- men ; but I am sorry to state that there are a great many of us who do not appre- ciate its value, or we would do better by it in the way of making its circulation ten- fold greater. Orange Grove No. 97 is in a flourishing condition, never in a letter since that noble friend of our Brother- hood, Bro. S. M. Stevens, was here. He put new life in us as to our duty, and we are coming to a new realization of the good work of our Brotherhood. We gave a ball a few months ago for the benefit of our Lodge and did well, social- ly and financially, with the help of our worthy M. M., who did all in his power to help us make it a success. With the profits of the ball we furnished our hall in fine style, and I will venture to say that there are not many Lodges better fixed than we are at present. I will now speak a word as to the do^ ings of some of our worthy brothers. Bro. F. Shaffer was married to a Mias Christ ; also Bro. Taylor to Miss McCon- nell and Bro. Hanselman to Miss Ada Gay nor, and Bro. M. Smith, our worthy Magazine Agent, may soon do the same thing, as he has been seen of late meander- ing towards East Los Angeles. Quite a number of promotions have been made of late. Bro. F. Shaffer is running the 103 in Yuma, Bro. Shepard- son has the 28 up on the P. I., Bro. Poin- dexter is running the 23 as pusher at Volcano, Bro. Stevens is running the 43 on the Main Line, Bro. Nebro is running the 40 on the Wilmington route and Bro. Taylor was running tne 2 at San Pedro, but has now retired from railroad life; the boys were all sorry to see Henry quit, as he was liked very much by us all. Bro. Potter is now running the 2, Bro. Grant is day and Bro. Jaquay night hostler; Bro. Moore has keen running the 32 on con- struction, but met with a mishap a few days ago while backing up with his train, the sand blowing at the time he went out to give the guide cups a little more Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 363 feed. He stepped down on the outside guide, when nia foot slipped and was caught between the crosshead key and the gland stud, but luckily his foot turned over on one side ; the corner of the key went through his foot just back of the small toes, breaking the bone of the second toel making a very painful wound, but he is doing very well now, and he wishes me to state that he is under many obliga- tions to Mr, Jas. Velsir, W. M., Bros. Stevens, Grant, Burnham, Smith, Fruit, Lowrey, Silvernail and in fact all the members of the Lodge, and to Mr. M. Nugent, Mr. Pierce, engineer 41, Tuscan Division, and Mr. Conner for their many kindnesses to him while disabled. As it will soon be time for the Grand Lodge to meet again, there is one thing that all delegates should look to. Broth- ers. you all know who has made our noble Order what is it — who has stood by the old ship when she was about to sink for- ever; who has worked day and night for us ; who has talked to us when we were about to lose our charter on account of a few black-legs. Where would we be to- day were it not for that noble-soulcd man, our true and tried friend, Samuel M. Stevens. Bear in mind, brothers, when we lose him we lose our standard-bearer. Our worthy Master, Chas. Elton, and his stoker, Bro. Smith, are proud of their new ten- wheeler, the 45- also Bro. Sharp hasanew ten- wheeler, tne49, both “ Mc- Queen’s." Speaking of black-legs, sneaks and scoundrels, we have just expelled one of the deepest dye. When he joined the Lodge he did not have enough money to pay his initiation fee, and Bro. Moore went his security. Not long after joining he went to New Mexico, and after learn- ing his address down there Bro. Fruit, to whom he owed money, wrote to him and in reply to same the black-leg said that he did not owe Bro. Fruit and that he would not pay it, and then went on to abuse the brothers here by calling them vile names, when the brothers had never even laid a straw in his way. Thomas Gray is his name, and I now warn all brothers in the South against him as a living sneak, a man devoid of worth, prin- ciple and honor. There should by right be set apart for such scabs a little island about 100 miles from main land, where thev could get nothing but stale bread ana see no one but "beats." We can’t be too careful in examining into the char- acter of men who wish to join our Order, but the oldest Lodges get beat sometimes. The boys here are having a hard time mow. The Company have filled up all their bins with Carbin Hill coal and sev- eral of the boys have given out firing it, and several are talking about quitting, and I am afraid we will lose some of our old brothers. It is all fine as powder and full of dirt and even rocks. Fire it ten miles, where an engine has to work hard, and the fire-box will be full up to the arch and the ash pan will also be full. Nice coal to fire where it is 120° in the shade. The track will be well ballasted in a short time with ashes. Orange Blossom. Fair and Festival. West Philadelphia, May 21, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine/ You recollect that we gave an enter- tainment to our lady friends, who so kindly presented us with a beautiful set of officers’ and members’ regalia. That event elicited so much comment among our citizens that we decided to give a fair to further enlist their sympathy. We have had an unusual number of sick and injured to take care of, and as a conse- quence we felt that our treasury must be reimbursed. The fair was organized with Bro. Harrv Walton as general superin- tendent; Samuel Drinkbouse, assistant superintendent: E. H. Knowles, secre- tary ; F. Dupell, treasurer ; 0. H. Maul, ticket office; J. Leslie, doorkeeper; J. Worrell, shooting gallery ; F. Roberts, ice cream stand, and many other brothers serving in the different capacities. The hall was beautifully decorated with flags from the United States arsenal, and witn evergreens. We had in competition two gold watches, each valued at $150: one boy’s silver watch, value $18 ; a cabinet organ, value $110; a walnut secretary, value, $25; breech loading fowling piece, value, $45 ; a barber’s chair, with a pat- ent tilt up, lay down, pay cash or get fired out arrangement, value, $45; two china chamber sets, one handsome china moss rose tea set, several toilet sets, pin- cushions, etc. Among the articles to be chanced off were a handsome walnut chamber suit, two spring rocking chairs, walnut extension table, walnut secretary, and a large number of smaller and fancy articles. The successful contestants were Mr. John Tate and Mr. Thomas Mo- Ellhone, who each won a gold watch val- ued at $150; Bertie Walton £he silver watch, value, $18 ; Violet Knowles, a handsome walnut cabinet. organ, value. $110; Mrs. Theodore Huntley the walnut secretary, value, $25 ; Mrs. Charles Tay- Digitized by v^.ooQLe

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364 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. lor the moss rose tea set; Mrs. Charles Maul and Mrs. Clara Dowarnt each a china chamber set; Bro. William John- son the breech loading fowling piece, and George Hambacker the barber’s chair. In the line of chances, Bro. C. H. Maul won the walnut secretary, Bro. George Miller a handsome walnut clock, and Mrs. T. Young a tidy. The fair was opened at 8 o’clock on the eve of May 10 with prayer by the Rev. Mr. Mingus, an ad- dress by our worthy Master, and music by the band ; then the fun began. Amidst the merry hum of voices could be heard the exclamations “ I have won it,” “ I have the number,” “Take another chance,” “ Buy a paddle, only two left,” “ I have a book of chances on—”, or “ I am assisting Mr. or Mrs. in a con- test for — ”, interspersed with the crack of the rifles in the shooting gallery, show- ing that Bro. J. Worrell was busy in his department, while the rattle of the ice cream saucers told of Bro. Frank Roberts’ activity. At times the noise would rise and fall like the waves at sea; first a calm and then a sudden outburst, as some om struck luck or met defeat. Quite a num- ber of ladies patronized the shooting gallery. I had the pleasure of shooting with one, who just missed the bull’s eye by one- half an inch twice out of three shots. As for the targets, t he boys made havoc with them, putting the balls so close to the center that twice during the fair they had to be renewed. The Re- becca’s well was at the entrance to the shooting gallery, and it did a good busi- ness ; it was presided over by Miss Sch rider, who served the lemonade in good style. Mrs. Maul, chairman of the ladies’ aid, presided at the confectionery stand, assisted by Mrs. Booz, Miss Knep- ley, Mrs. Tavlor, Mrs. Huntley, Mrs. Ewing, Mrs. \vouhg, and the two Misses Griffith. We were visited by Hamilton I^odge, No. 596, I. O. O. F., and Mantua Council, No. 83, Jr., O. U. A. M. Others promised to come, but failed to do so. They missed a good deal of fun, as all present seemed to have a good time. We had no disturbance, and everything went as merry as a marriage bell. To the ladies who so graciously lent their pres- ence and assistance, and to the visitors who came and contributed so liberally, we extend our thanks. The fair closed Saturday flight, May 19. It was a pleas- ant affair throughout, and a financial suc- cess as well. Yours truly, C. H. M., No. 75. St. Joseph, Mo. St. Joseph, Mo., July, 1880. Editors Firemen's Magazine : It is very seldom we see anything about Ixxlge 43, one of the best Lodges of our Order. Three new members were duly initiated into our circle yesterday and two applications received. Our Lodge has increased to nearly one hundred mem- bers. We are making arrangements to secure a larger hall and our arrangements are about completed. Two withdrawal cards were issued yesterday, one to Bro. Haag and the other to Bro. Sullivan, the former to join Lodge 107. In them we have lost two good members. Bro. Haag is a good, hofiest, upright young man and has the best wishes of our Order; Bro. Sullivan has done more for Lodge 43 than any other member. His name is familiar with you, I presume, having been our Magazine Agent until quite recently ; he also field the office of Recording Secretary. Good luck to Bro. Sullivan and may pros- perity attend you, is the wish of Lodge 43. There are six different railroads run- ning into St. Joseph and they are all duly represented at our Lodge. Quite a num- ber of our boys, who have been experts with the scoop, are now on the right hand side. On the St. Joseph & Western, a branch of the Union Pacific, I might give you the names of Alvin Patterson, Gill Porter, J. D. Wright, Joseph Grollment and C. B. Baker, all good men, who have taken upon themselves the responsibili- ties of engineers. As this is my first at- tempt to write for our family Magazine, I will close. E. H. A Booming Lodge. Emporia, Kas., July 11, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : For the first time since my admission into the Order do I request a little space in the Magazine. I feel that the Maga- zine should contain a little matter from a Lodge that is blooming as is Emporia Lodge, No. 53. Said Lodge is almost three years old, and from the first has been all that could be desired. We are rapidly increasing our membership, being careful to admit only those who are en- titled to a place among the tried and true. There is some talk among the boys of giving our first annual ball some time this fall, and as Emporia is blessed with lots of good looking girls, I know it will be with success. I hear some talk of Bro. Joe hanging up the shovel and the pick, only to take the other side. Success. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 365 We tried a new plan with our goat last meeting; got it from Peck’s had boy. Put pepper on his moustache, and the result was that the goat came out ahead. We are going to try another plan next meet- ing; going to put hair oil in his beer. Bro. Bob thinks he will be a little more fmteel. How is it, Bob? For fear that am taking up too much space, I will close by saying that so far as I have gone into the B. of L. F. I am much pleased with its workings, and hope the good work will go on until it embraces all the firemen in the United States and Can- adas. so that when they are called from the footboard of the engine, their fami- lies will not be left unprovided. So, with best wishes and hope for the Brother- hood in the future, I remain, Fraternally, Mack. From the Republic of Mexico. Silao, Mexico, May 23, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : The hearts of all the employes of the Mexican Central railway and community in general of the city of Silao were sad- dened yesterday morning, when the wires flashed the terrible details of a wreck, which caused almost instant death to Engineer Bro. Victor Berna, in charge of engine No. 29, pulling freight train No. 4, between Lagos and Silao. The circumstances are os follows: Bro. Berna left Lagos at 2:15 a. m., bound south, and after proceeding about twenty-seven miles ran onto a bridge, re- cently blocked up, preparatory to having new iron girders substituted for the wooden stringers; a heavy rain had fallen during the night, and the stream at the base of the mountain became suddenly swollen, rushed down with terrific force, and swept away the blocking, leaving only the rails and cross ties, connected by fish plates. On this frail structure, twenty feet above the river bottom, came the locomotive, with its precious engi- neer, without warning to prevent the awful plunge to certain destruction in the blackest darkness of this stormy night. Poor Berna was caught between the boil- er head and there held fast by the trucks of the tank, crushing his legs in the most shocking manner, and showing deep wounds on his head by concussion against the boiler head rivets. Bro. Berna has lately been promoted to the position of engineer on this road, the position won by his meritorious conduct while in the employ of this company. Bro. Berna was a faithful employe, loved and es- teemed by all who came in contact with him. A man among men, a loving hus- band and father, and a brother of high standing in his Lodge, No. 47, Chicago, Illinois. Bro. Berna’s remains were followed to- day to the cemetery of Silao by a large concourse of weeping friends and associ- ates, and placed, according to custom of this country, in a niche, there to rest un- til removed to the United States after a period of five years The funeral ar- rangements wore made by Conductor Gil. Ashman, and funeral service by the kind-hearted and Christian missionary, Rev. S. P. Craver, of the Guanajuato cir- cuit, assisted by Mrs. Craver and other American ladies of this place. May our dear brother rest in peace. Fraternally yours, U. E. Stewart. A Deed of Heroism. Los Angeles, Cal., May 17, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : During Grand Instructor Stevens’ re- cent trip to the Pacific Coast, and while riding on my engine, he impressed me so strongly by his earnest manner of the necessity of some members from each Lodge contributing occasionally to the columns of our Magazine, by that remind- ing me of the fuel that No. 97 has not been so well represented in that respect as the intelligence of many of her members would warrant us to expect. According to my promise to Bro. Stevens, I there- fore lay down fora few moments the “soft hammer” and monkey-wrench to wrestle with that mightier weapon than the sword — the pen — and by that means try to oc- cupy your attention for a short time with a few notes regarding Orange Grove Lodge No. 97 and the conduct of a Brotherhood man at a time when the bravest held their breath. The foundation of onr Lodge was laid in the Firemen’s International Union, at which time it numbered about ten mem- bers, but was merged into this glorious Brotherhood upon the consolidation of the two Orders, sincj which time our growth lias been steady, yet not so fast as to be unhealthy, but has developed into a sound lodge of forty-five members, among whom are to be found many model men, who prove by their example in word and deed the divine principles of our Order, “Benevolence, Sobriety and In- dustrv.” Of such brothers we justly feel proud and appreciate them the more from the fact that we are not altogether free from careless, uninterested ones, but that Digitized by CooQle

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366 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. we expect, as the busiest hive, has also its drones. Financially our condition is excellent, as there are funds enough in the treasury to enable us to meet any reasonable emergency that may arise. The first annual ball given under the auspices of No. 97, B. of L. F., was a de- cided success in every particular, socially, pecuniarily and morally. It netted to the Lodge about$200, which amount so elated some of the brothers that they were anxious to declare a dividend. In con- nection with the Brotherhood of Locomo- tive Engineers we hare rented and fur- nished handsomely a new hall, each Or- der bearing equally the expense of the Bame. So, with money in the treasury and no indebtedness, we should feel happy. It would be an act of injustice to foiget to mention our Worthy Master, Bro. Chas. Elton, to whose efforts more than any one else we are indebted for our present prosperity. The brothers are also “taking time by the fore-lock,” as they have already begun to look for an able representative to plead the cause of No. 97 in the next Convention. It is natural for all mankind to applaud a courageous act, one that requires nerves of steel, and when the principal actor in such a case is one of our own members it assumes to us a double interest. Most of our readers are familiar with the details of theTchachapi Railroad disaster, as they appeared in the May number of our Mag- azine. At that trying time Bro. E. L. Newbro proved to the world of what metal our organization is composed. Bro. New- bro is an engineer in the employ of the Southern Pacific Railroad, but was a pas- senger on the ill-fated train, returning to his post of duty from a visit to his mother. You will remember that when the sleep- ers left the track the two rear coaches, containing many passengers, became in some manner disconnected from the sleep- ing cars, and continued in that frightful race to death down that terrible grade. Let any of my readers imagine, if they can, the speed of a runaway train ana themselves as occupants of the cars on such a declivity (the steepest, I believe, on any standard guage road in the world}, with thirty-five miles yet to be traversed, and scarcely a half mile of it straight track, but a succession of curves, including the world famous “Loop.” and nearly all of the curves of a radius of ten degrees, already at such a high rate of speed that the long, heavy sleeping cars were not able to pass around them, but were lying splintered to atoms with their load of precious hu- man freight, mangled and torn, scattered down the mountain side, and from which the lurid flames were leaping heavenward claiming as victims those who were not yet killed, only imprisoned In the debris. The cries of agony from those poor mor- tals met with no response, save the crack- ling of the flames made fiercer by the cold January winds whistling through the solemn pines as it swept the bleak moun- tain side. But what became of the other cars you ask 7 Did a similar fate befall them ? No, there was a bravo heart and stout arm that knew no danger when duty called. He had been asleep, but was awakened by the surging of the cars as they dashed around the curves. In an instant he realized the worst, and without a second’s pause he started for the brakes. Every one else was paralysed with fear, but ne shrunk not. Every second of time, every revolution of the wheels was that much nearer death. When he began to apply the brakes no one can tell the awful momentum the train had acquired, but as he tightened on the levers the speed began to slacken more and more, till at last every wheel was still, the train was stopped and all were saved. Did he stop? No, there was still more for him to do. Human souls were ascending heavenward on those fiery tongues so far up the mountain, till they looked as if painted against the sky. Onward he sped on his errand of mercy till the awful scene was reached. God grant that he may never be called upon to witness such another. Here and there among the blackened embers could be seen a white skull gleaming through an iron network of rods, levers, etc., while human trunks without limbs were still smouldering, that only a few short moments before had been living beings like ourselves, capable of thinking and reasoning, who w’ere per- haps dreaming of those just left behind, of the farewells said a few hours before, little thinking it was their last; that their awakening would be on that unknown shore. Such scenes greeted his eyes, as gazing on that horrible sight he stood rooted to the spot till the wintry winds bore to his ear the moans of the wounded coming from the blackness below. He then set himself to work caring for those unfortunates, carrying them from the wreck to places of shelter and building fires, as all of those rescued were in their night clothes and the wind was keen with several inches of snow on the ground. Help having arrived and the injured be- ing cared for, he turned his attention to the express and baggage cars, saving from them much valuable property. I am glad Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 367 to add, his services were recognized by Wells, Fargo & Co.’s Express Company, as he was presented with a full set of shirt jewelry, sleeve buttons, studs and collar buttons, all of solid gold, with his initial N on a raised surface. The present was accompanied by a very complimentary letter from J. J. Valentine, General Sup- erintendent of W ells, Fargo & Co. Hoping my letter will not occupy too much space for publication, as I think such deeds of Brotherhood men should be published, thereby “ honor given to whom honor is due.” Fraternally yours, Babon. A Happy Time. Belleville, Ont., May 23, 1883. Editor s Firemen's Magazine : Seldom has there been a happier crowd of young people gathered together than there was at the quadrille party given by the members of Challenge Lodge No. 66, B. of L. F., on Monday evening last. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, the Odd Fellows’ Assembly Rooms were comfortably filled by the firemen and their friends. Dancing was commenced early in the evening, the music being furnished by the Odd Fel- lows’ Quadrille Band. At midnight the company repaired to Dicken’s restaurant, where supper was prepared. After hav- ing supplied the wants of the inner man dancing was resumed. The enjoyment of the evening was made more attractable by a recitation from Mr. A. McFee and songs by Messrs. Rooney, S. Sheehan, J. Sheehan, Cavenagh and others. After having spent a very pleasant evening the company dispersed at half-past 4 o’clock. Committeeman. Lafayette, Ind. Lafayette, Ind., May 23, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : Thinking perhaps a few lines concern- ing some of the boys of No. 36 would be of interest to some of your readers, I take this opportunity of writing to you. “ Married,” at St. Boniface Church, May 7, our ex-8ecretary, Bro. P. Lein- decker, to Miss Amelia Lehnan. The bride is a most estimable lady, residing in our city, and Bro. Leindecker has gained a prize ne may well feel proud of. The groom is one of our best and hardest working members, he having the good of the Order fully at heart. After spending the day very pleasantly in riding about the city, the happy couple was tendered a reception at tneir future home in the southern part of the city, which was a very enjoyable affair. Bro. Wm. McDonald, one of the most whole-souled boys that ever put a fire in a fire box, is at present running a switch engine on the L., N. A. A C. He is al- ways to be seen with a smile on his face> and is one of the most punctual members in attending our meetings, the attraction on South Sixth street to the contrary not- withstanding. From what we can learn, we may have the opportunity to chronicle the same event for him in the near future that we have for Bro. Leindecker. i Bro. Ed. Conners, who is running a “Hog” on the W., St. L. A P.f took a i short leave of absence lately and was around shaking hands with his many friends, and he nas them by the score, for Ed. is a good one in every respect Bro. W. Daniel is holding down the left-hand side of engine 211, doing local work between this place and Tilton, 111. He has one of the finest runs in this part of the country, and the work seems to agree with him, as he pulls down the scales at about 220 pounds. Bro. Wm. Willoughby, our worthy and efficient Financier, seems to be the right man in the right place, and it is our opinion that the members made a good selection when they elected him to the office. He is at present book-keeper for a firm dealing in coal and wood, and is always to be found at his post of duty, where he will give a member his receipt for his dues or an assessment with as much pleasure, seemingly, as to take an order for a ton of coal or cord of wood. He is working for the good of the Order, heart and hand, and, from all appear- ances, his work will show for itself in a very short time. At any rate it is the general opinion among the members of 36 that the Ixxlge is better off financially than she has been for some time. As this is my first attempt at writing for the Magazine, I hope you will take the communication in the “ back shop,” so to speak, and overhaul it, looking over all errors and putting it in such shape that it will present a readable appearance. More Anon. New Lodge at Palestine* Palestine, Texas, May 31, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : You are now, after commencing, read- ing of a biblical place, but the Jerusalem is found in our noble little Order. Well, there was, some few years ago, a B. of L. F. Lodge organized here, but on account Digitized by v^.ooQle

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368 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. of the members being sent to distant parts of the road, a quorum was not to be had at any price ; so those that could be corresponded with agreed it was best to give up all the property and money on hand to the Grand Lodge, which was ac- cordingly done. Well, here died the first attempt to keep up a Lodge. A few years rolled on, and new firemen were put on the road. While at their duties a Brotherhood man would come along once in a while, and it got so that many came along traveling to sec Texas and her great muddy sights. It started those poor fellows to thinking, and they made a run or two to Galveston, to Longview, to Dennison, and it opened their eyes to see how friendly all were. At last news came from San Antonio that Instructor S. M. Stevens was there, and had organ- ized a Lodge. Immediately Bro. C. Plummer, of No. 70, wrote for instruc- tions, and opened a list to the best men on the road. The list was handed to only those that were known, and some fifteen signed. Well, interest lagged ; some of the signers left, and the list dwindled down. Some got tired, and went to. Gal- veston, San Antonio and Dennison, and were admitted. One Bro. Mott took hold of the list and called a meeting on a Sun- day and explained the objects, the prin- ciples and the benefits of the Order. On the following Sunday the good work went on, signers coming in at every prelimi- nary meeting, until at the last meeting, it was understood in plain language to put up $5 apiece. We got the necessary amount ($60), and sent for the permission to organize, and there came a commission to Bro. Mott to organize the Lodge, but not under the name we wished The members wanted the name of E. V. Debs to No 156, but that constitutional bashful nature of E. V. D. would not sanction it. April 6, 1883, was the ap- pointed day to unfurl to the choice and eagerous the banner of “Neelies Lodge, No. 156.” At an early hour Bros. Win. Motter, of No. 8, II. L. Byron, of No. 54, C H. Murry, of No. 43, W E. Mott, of No. 21, regularly initiated eighteen mem- bers, under the motto of “ B. S. and I.” After election and installation, the Deputy Organizer and Instructor submitted No. 156 to the care of the Grand Lodge of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. Bro. F. M. Ward, our Magazine Agent, on the spot commenced “button-holing” for the organ, and by the next evening had fifty subscribers. We charge fifty cents for non-attendance, providing the members are in. The Lodge returns thanks to the above named members for their worthy assistance. There is quite a number of applications to be considered at our meeting to-morrow. The Lodge is composed of first class men ; good, hard, earnest workers, and our Financier we have under bond for $100. Let me say that should you happen to meet any member of 156, you will find him posted in the work. Our latch string is hanging out to those that are worthy and posted. The 250 Magazines are all distributed and read with derousiug avidity. Well, I don’t want to put you too far “ down in the corner,” but I can’t help but let you have a bit of the “fireman’s notch;” yet you can hook her up for Uncle Dooley. A Plea for Temperance. Skdalia, Mo., May 30, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : It is with pleasure that we can write to our Magazine, not for an idle pleasure, but rather for self-improvement and to do good to those about us. There are many subjects that present themselves to us, and therefore let us at all times help the Magazine along by advocating the princi- ples of the Brotherhood. Have we not every reason to be proud of our organiza- tion ? Has it not stood the test? Is not the outlook promising, and are not the future prospects decidedly flattering? Ours is benevolence, anti there alone rests the strength that will support us for all time. Though many enemies as- sail us, if We are true to the principles of our Order we shall prosper despite all their attacks. I would ask if many of our brethren do not make a fatal error in remarking : “ If I had the opportunities that such a one has, I would accomplish something.” Now, we can all improve every opportunity. Knowledge never was acquired by silence. Therefore, never despise an opportunity. Let us resolve that henceforth we as firemen will try and improve every opportunity given us to qualify ourselves for important trusts. Again, I believe at present many mem- bers do not know what our constitutional rules are, and many are led into trouble innocently. Now, there is not one true member of the Brotherhood that need feel ashamed to study our constitution; on the contrary, it should be their pride to investigate it thoroughly. And if each and every one will only maintain these rules, and live up to the standard they have made, they will not lack for friends or success. Let us, by all means, adhere Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 369 to our fundamental rules and require- ments, and insist upon a strict observance of all our rules in conducting our affairs, trusting to a proper recognition of our merits for our final success. Again, duty compels me to call your particular atten- tion to the evils of intemperance. Our constitution prohibits it. It is unneces- sary for me to portray the evils of intem- perance as applied to all classes of peo- ple. They are so apparent and fearful that a man with the least intelligence cannot help but see that it is the great curse of mankind. It causes more misery and costs more money than any other evil, or all others combined, and it has no redeeming qualities to palliate or recommend it in any form. My purpose is to try and impress the minds of our fellow members with the great ad vantages they can gain by being able to say: “ Every member of our Brotherhood is a strictly temperate man.” It would be one of the highest recommendations for each and every one of us as an organiza- tion. It would be a virtue no man could condemn. It would prevent and stop the disgrace that good men feel by being as- sociated with intemperate men . It would confer an honor that many of our mem- bers deserve. And, finally, our organiza- tion cannot reap the full objects it is working for in any other way. Firemen must be temperate men, and the organi- zation has a nght to demand of our mem- bers a strict conformity with the rules established for sobriety. George H. Smith. Orange Blossoms. South Pueblo, Col., May 25, 1883. Editor t Firemen's Magazine: One more Car(r) added to our rolling stock. It is with feelings of good-will and pleasure that we note the marriage of Bro. John Carr, of No. 59 one of the Order’s most energetic workers, who rep- resented his Lodge at the Boston con- vention, to Miss-Mollie C. Dale, daughter of Mr. Robert Dale, of South Pueblo, on Monday evening, May 14. Since attend- ing the convention of ’81 Bro. Carr has received the promotion he has so honest- ly earned and richly deserved and now Eulls the throttle on engine 222 on the >. &. R. G., between Pueblo and Salida. The bride was one of South Pueblo’s most charming beauties and had a host of friends of both sexes, who assembled on this occasion to give the young couple a good “send off” as they start in life. Bro. Jerry Sullivan, a true scion of the green mountain, and Mrs. Maggie Hig- gins, sister of the bride, performed the parts of grooms-man and brides-maid with a grace and ease that showed them to be no novices in affairs of this kind. The ceremony was performed at pre- cisely 8:30, by Rev. Father Holland, of St. Ignatius Catholic church, in the beau- tiful parlor of Mr. Dale’s spacious resi- dence, immediately after which a beauti- ful wedding supper was partaken of in a manner that showed the newly wedded pair to have many friends, and after sup- er merry music and graceful dancing ept the party in good spirits until dewy morn. We would also state that Bro. John Sullivan graced the occasion with some very fine singing. Bro. and Mrs. Carr took the Pacific Ex- press for Salt Lake City at 7 a. m. and their departure was witness ‘d by a host of friends. They will return in a few weeks and take up their residence in South Pueblo, where they intend to make their future home. The Magazine wishes them a long and prosperous life, one never darkened by the shadows of adversity and filled with happiness and comfort. The following is a list of the presents, all of which were neat and many elegant and costly : One large bronze and alabaster French clock ; one large silver water pitcher and gob- let, both presented by Royal Gorge Lodge No. 59, B. of L. F. * Silver milk pitcher, Miss Katie Tammany. Toilet set, Miss Nellie Kelley. One set cabinet picture frames, MissJ. M. Dickson. One dozen napkins, Mrs. A. B. Gutshal. One dozen napkins, Mrs. K. Wildeboor. Copy of Owen Meredith’s “ Lucile,” Mrs. J. A. Hill. Field glass and ebony work box, Frank Tammany, cousin of the bride. One silver dinner cluster, Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Lee. One silver butter dish, Mr. snd Mrs. Dolan. One silver cake basket, Mr. and Mrs. Buck- ley. One silver card receiver, Mrs. G. Crater. Silver sugar spoon, Miss Libbie Powell. One silver pfckle dish, Mr. and Mrs. Joe. Miller. Vase and bouquet. Miss Kate Moran. Silver cake basket and bouquet, Miss L. Graham. Silver fruit basket, Hugh and Thomas Gal- lagher. Dressing case. Mrs. Mary Tammany. One dozen solid silver spoons, Wm. and J. Salter. One set silver napkin rings, E. B. Mays. Butter knife and spoon in case, Miss B. Naylor. Silver spoon holder, J. L. Mathis. Silver sugar bowl, D. H. Davis. Toilet set, Mr. ana Mrs. Murray. One silver dinner caster, T. J. O’Connor and N. 8. O’Rourke. One set silver preserve spoons, Harry E. Young. Individual caster, Jas. Morrow. Silver preserve dish, Mr. and Mrs. Moirow Digitized by C.ooQle

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370 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. One silver sugar bowl and set of spoons, Mrs. Higgins and Mrs. Ed. Home. ^ t Bed spread and pair towels, Mrs. Gallagher. Decorated chamber set, Mrs. John Tarn- toilet set, Mr. and Mrs. Miles. Silver sugar spoon, Frankie Tammany. One case of Mumm’s extra dry champagne, James Tammany. , . . . And last, amid much merriment, a plain broom, was presented by Miss Lizzie A. Gra- ham, with the following Inscription attached, Dear Mollie— To you on your wedding da>’» This present I would send, In sunshine use the bush part— In storms the other end. Jno. Sharp, of No. 20, is firing on the Dakota Central. They say that Frank Nebergall feels better since the R.R. picnic. A fourteen pound boy in the family of Bro. Stewart Jones is the newest from No. 13. Toledo, Ohio. Toledo, O., June 20, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine; While in Toledo, a few Sundays ago, your correspondent was invited by Bro. Frank Welliver to attend the meeting of No. 142, which invitation I gladly accept- ed, and was considerably surprised to find the members of No. 142 all so well versed in the workings of our Brother- hood. To tell the facts of the matter, al- most too well posted for me, but I got there at last. With Bro. C. E. Whipple as Master, Bro. Charles Bloomfield as Vice Master, Bro. Al. Haynes, Past Mas- ter, Bro. Allen, Chaplain, Bro. F. Welli- ver, Secretary, and Bro. Will Nesper, Financier, they had a nice meeting, ad- mitting three candidates, and, of course, adding three new subscribers to our ex- cellent Magazine. They have for the present arranged with Corn City Division, No. 4, B. of L. E. , to use their elegantly furnished hall, in which to hold their meetings, and by the way, this is one of the most beautifully furnished Lodge rooms in the State of Ohio. The various roads running into Toledo are about all represented among the Whipples. Should you ever meet the boys of 142, you will find every man the embodiment of all the principles of our Order. I hope that I may soon meet the mem- bers of 142 or the members of any Lodge. I shall be too happy to take them up and introduce them to their big sister, No. 50, whose other name is Garden City, and I can guarantee them a hearty welcome. She ain’t stuck up because she’s big. Fraternally yours, Koley. “ Women are so contrary,” said Blobbs ; “ I thought when I got married my wife would darn my socks and let me alone ; instead of that she lets my socks alone and darns me.” Bros. Hogan and Reynolds, of Stuart Lodge, are the handy boys with boxing gloves. Nothing pleases No. 28’s Sullivan bet- ter than to call at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Bonner. Cupid caught H. L. Nichols, of No. 130. He led one of Milwaukee’s fairest daugh- ters to the altar recently. Two newT Jumbos are presided over by Bro. Robinson (orToodles, as we call him) and Bro. O. L. Baker, of No. 121. The Trinity boys, especially Captain O’Malley, feel highly flattered with the attentions Bro. Harry Keler shows them. Some people think it is a difficult feat to turn a somersault on a horse or a tight rope, but Sullivan, of 28, says he can turn on steam. Bro. Jas. McMurray, Tyler, Texas, member of No. 45, has a 11 pound fireman at his house. The father is doing well. “Wreckon.” John L. Praime, Financier of 115, is the right man in the right place. He is very zealous in the good work, so the boys of his Lodge say. The members of Capital Lodge No. 46 tender their sincere sympathy to Bro. Chas. Sauer in the loss of his mother, who died June 14. Ciias. E. Clark, of Hand in Hand Lodge, has been deservedly promoted to the right side. The boys are glad to see Bro. Clark at the front. The members of North Western Lodge No. 82, hereby return thanks to Bro. Harry Abbott for a fine picture which he presented to the Lodge. One more for No. 57. 1 think it must be a gw«tf-land ; 10$ pounds ; doing well. Fitchburg is a good place to live, said one Wheaton ; its a boy also. Although he is no drinking man, Bro. A. R. Bonner, of No. 28, is heavy “sot” He fell from a box car 237 pounds worth and was badly shaken up. Digitized by UjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 371 Business is brisk in the Northwest. Bro. Thos. Mea, of No. 82, has just been married to Miss Lillie Hughes. Because Pat Sullivan, of North Platte, turned a cow into a meadow the other day, he considers himself something of a magician. What next, Pat? Owing to the promotion of Bro. E. Mur- ray, of No. 131, he was obliged to resign his position as Financier. He is suc- ceeded by G. M. Ratcliff, another good one. Tiie Financier of the largest Lodge in the Order, Bro. J. C. Edwards, of No. 57, has taken a permanent lien on the right side of his engine. May success attend him. Members of No. 57 who have been pro- moted to the right hand side . Bros. Ed- wards, Fowler and Cole, of the Eastern Railroad, and Whitney and Allen, of the B. & A. R.R. We record with pleasure the marriages of our brothers, John Scott and George Marshall, of Dominion Lodge No. 67. Our informant failed to furnish the names of the happy fair ones. Bro. Arthur Hill and wife mourn the loss of their two-year-old boy, Arthur Thomas, who died Friday May 25 and was buried the following Saturday. Bro. Hill is the Financier of No. 154. ThE popular Financier, of No. 36, W. H. Willoughby, has gone into the coal business. We hope that he may live to see many cold winters, in which to sup- ply the citizens of Lafayette with fuel. The Magazine Agent of No. 83, by name J. H. Smith, has captured one of Waco’s fairest daughters. The brothers of No. 83 wish him the same success in married life that he had in running a locomotive. Bro. McCallum, of No. 54, has got his old passenger run back again ; Bro. Price has been promoted and Bro. Hamilton made the quickest time on record on J une 28. The above named are all Moberly boys. Married.— S. A. Williamson, of No. 54, to Miss May McMannamy June 20, 1883. The young people went to Perry, Iowa, where they will make their future home. They take with them the best wishes of the B. of L. F. Quite a brigade of No. 13’s boys has laid down the scoop and taken the throt- tle in hand. Among others are Bros. T. E. Kelton, W. H. Warman, Jos. Ragen. Geo. Hull, S. Jones, Nick Sheridan ana A. E. Goodwin. After an illness bf two months with a broken limb, Bro. A. C. Huestis,of No. 6, is able to be out again. The boys are all glad to see him among them. On the 30th day of May Bro. H. D. Bell, of No. 83. took a life partner. The for- tunate laay was Miss Jennie Maurice, of Ft. Worth. Bro. Bell does not spend so much time cleaning his engine now, for he is always in a hurry to get home. The members of No. 13 desire to return thanks to Bro. G. W. Lewis for the effi- cient manner in which he acted as Mag- azine Agent Bro. Lewis, on account of delicate health, has gone to Europe. We all wish him a pleasant trip and safe re- turn. Martin Whelan, of No. 28, has re- turned to North Platte after a visit to Jersey City, bringing with him one of her fairest lilies. He wishes to return thanks to the brothers all along the line for favors shown him, particularly to Bro. Delaney, of No. 50. Bro. Howard E. Stewart, of Lodge No. 76, has, by close attention to duty, been rewarded by promotion to the right hand side of the No. 11, yard engine, and gives entire satisfaction m the aischarge of this new duty, as Yardmaster Murray often asserts. He is stationed at Silao, Old Mexico. Bro. C. W. Sheffer, the genial and energetic Magazine Agent of Protection Lodge, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony on the 7th of July to Miss Mamie Simmonds, one of Eldon’s fairest of fair ones. The members of Protection Lodge all join in wishing them a happy journey through life. The members of Trinity Lodge No. 83 desire to return thanks to Mesdames O’Malley, Gaynor, Bell, Rooney and Fos- ter for their kind assistance rendered on the occasion of their ball, and in particu- lar to the first named lady for a fine cake, which was raffled off for a handsome sum in benefit of the Lodge. Kansas City Lodge, No. 74, wishes to extend thanks to the following persons for favors shown at the burial of Bro. Frank Woolery: Mr. H. K. Bates, D. M. M., Ft. Scott ; W. R. Gibbs, of Divi- sion 81, B. L. E.; Bro. H. L. Coppers, of No. 78, B. L. F.; Conductors Griffin and Pully, of the Missouri Pacific Railway; Rev. N. M. Ragland, of the M* E. Church ; Miss Waring, for handsome wreaths with B. L. F. monogram; Mr. Chas. Neal and Geo. Hermiling, of Ft. Scott, and Division 81, B. L. E., for their letter of condolence. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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372 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. I BENEFICIARY STATEMENT OFFICE OF THE GRAND 8ECRETART AND TREASURER, B. OF L. F. Terre Haute, Ind., July 1, 1888. To Subordinate Lodge* : Sirs and Brothers: The following Is a statement of the Beneficiary Fund for the month ending June 31, 1883: FORT WORTH, TEXAS- Fort Worth Democrat. The grand ball given last night at the Ger- mania Hall by the Brotherhood of Locomo- tive Firemen was one of the most successful and pleasant affairs of the season. The man- agement deserve great credit for the manner in which everything was conducted. All the attendants spoke well of the floor managers for having everything so well arranged for the pleasure and comfort of those interested in the dance. Ice cream and lemonade were as f ree a* water and was very liberally dealt out until all had a sufficiency. The boys be- haved as perfect gentlemen in every Instance and the Democrat might add that they might set an example to some of our very high- toned-never-work young men who delight in making themselves conspicuous on such oc- casions. Railroad men are hard customers at times, but their conduct last night showed plainly that under the proper influence— la- dies society— they were as gentlemanly and courteous as any other fraternity. About two hundred persons were in attendance and were well and comfortably dressed for the occa- sion. Among the many ladies present the Mrs. John Hodges. Mrj. Charles George, Mrs. Homer Bell, Miss Suter, Miss Emma Russell, Miss Dora Bronson, the Misses Coppnge and many others unknown to the writer. The boys should give like entertainments when- ever they can, as they serve to elevate the morals and instill into the minds of the par- ticipants a desire to gain knowledge of the rules of aestheticism. Notice to Financiers. This is to notify you that there will be no death assessment issued for the month of August, there being asufticient surplus in t he treasury to meet all claims. Lodges having delinquent members on their rolls may make their returns on such delinquents, as the usual returns are made between September 1st and 10th. A statement must be made of delinquents paying up, giving their names and the amount paid opposite each name. Only one statement will be received from each Lodge, and that should reach the Grand office on or before September 10th, thus ena- bling delinquents to reinstate themselves without waiting until the returns for the August assessment are made. There being no assessments for July and August each Lodge should endeavor to pay up all delinquencies before the convention. Eugene V. Debs, G. S. & T. BRAND LODGE NOTICE. Subordinate Lodges are hereby notified that the quarterly report of the G. ». & T. for the quarter ending May 31, and also the semi-an- nual and quarterly pass-words, taking effect July 1, have been sent to all Lodges. Any Lodge having failed to receive the quarterly report or the pass-words will at once notify the .Secretary of the Grand Lodge. Notice is also given that there will be no beneficiary assessment for July, there being a sufficient surplus in the treasury to pay all outstand- ing claims. Eugene V. Debs, G. S. & T. RECEIPTS. Lodge No. Back ASS68S’tS £8 Si Assesses 27 and 28. Total. Lodge No. Back Assess 'ts 8*d i a ao cC £8 |S 1 $31 00 $31 00 66 $2 00 $39 00 2 $8 00 15 00 23 00 67 17 00 66 00 3 1 00 115 00 116 00 68 5 00 24 00 4 8 00 23 00 31 00 69 2 00 33 00 5 2 00 17 00 19 00 70 17 00 22 00 6 25 00 9 00 $2 00 36 00 71 11 00 29 00 7 72 2 00 69 00 8 10 00 26 00 36 00 73 10 00 33 00 9 17 00 14 00 31 00 74 4 00 37 00 10 10 00 43 00 53 00 75 16 00 83 00 11 73 00 73 00 76 9 00 17 00 12 32 00 77 00 109 00 77 41 00 66 00 13 1 00 7100 72 00 78 55 00 14 77 00 77 00 79 2 00 30 00 15 2 00 38 00 40 00 80 16 10 (X) 108 00 118 00 81 19 00 16 00 17 7 0Q 26 00 33 00 82 22 00 52 00 18 1 00 28 00 29 00 83 2 00 44 00 19 84 45 00 20 9 00 34 00 43 (JO 85 21 8 00 50 00 58 00 86 8 00 58 00 22 7 00 32 00 39 00 87 14 00 16 00 23 2 00 20 00 22 00 88 37 00 24 38 00 38 00 89 50 00 25 16 00 31 bo 47 00 90 4 00 $ii oo 26 49 00 49 00 91 4 00 31 bo 27 69 00 69 00 92 7 00 4 00 28 5 00 49 00 54 00 93 *32 00 29 7 00 33 00 34 00 74 00 94 1 00 57 00 58 00 30 7 00 20 00 27 00 95 24 00 63 00 31 9 00 56 00 65 00 96 *32 OO 82 3 00 30 00 33 00 97 4 00 50 bo 33 2 00 45 00 47 00 98 29 00 34 30 00 36 00 99 45 00 43 00 35 24 00 24 00! 100 15 00 15 00 36 2 6b 74 00 76 00 101 37 57 00 57 00 102 25 00 38 ’ 1 00 64 00 65 00 103 39 50 00 50 00 104 2 00 4* 00 40 * 1 00 57 00 58 00 105 28 00 41 3 00 3 00 106 *22* OO 42 22 (K) 22 00 107 21 00 43 57 00 57 00 108 ' 2 bo 10 00 44 * 2 00 22 OO 24 00 109 15 00 26 00 27 CO 45 20 00 67 00 87 00 110 8 00 17 00 46 14 00 34 00 48 00 111 6 00 24 00 47 91 00 91 00 112 4 00 40 00 48 35 00 35 00 113 19 00 49 25 6o 16 00 41 00 114 2 00 20 00 50 34 00 51 00 85 00 115 24 00 51 42 00 42 00 116 27 00 52 ‘ 1 00 53 00 54 00 117 43 00 53 118 *5 bo 11 00 54 70 00 70 00 119 17 bo 55 5 00 25 00 30 00 120 *28 00 56 4 00 23 00 27 00 121 20 00 57 15 00 122 00 137 00 122 *34*00 58 11 00 11 00 123 38 00 59 * i bo 83 00 84 00 124 60 1 00 64 00 65 00 125 8 bo 61 33 00 71 00 104 00 126 27 00 62 2 00 29 00 31 00 127 * 1 00 is 00 58 00 63 12 00 32 00 44 00 128 1 00 12 00 64 .58 00 24 00 82 00 129 24 00 65 1 00 3 00 4 00 130 23 00 & H $41 73 29 35 39 40 71 43 41 90 26 107 55 32 35 74 46 45 66 30 37 60 15 35 11 32 116 87 32 54 29 58 30 25 22 21 12 68 00 25 00 30 00 44 00 19 00 22 00 24 00 27 00 43 00 16 00 17 00 28 00 20 00 34 00 39 00 8 00 27 00 73 00 18 00 24 00 23 00 Digitized by L.ooQle 38888- S- SSSSS8SSSS8SSSS- 8888- 88888888888888

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i§i§§§i§jS I Lodge No. FIREMENS MAGAZINE. 373 BENEFICIARY STATEMENT. (Continued.) 141 142 148] Back Assess’ta s* SI <* 8 Is <0 Total. Lodge No. 1 Back Assess’ts as I'O Is I'd 2 a a os Total. $18 00 . . $13 00 144 145 $1 oo 17 ob 18 00 146 $4 00 $3 00 $7 00 20 00 20 00 147 1 00 8 00 9 00 3 00 $29 00 32 00 148 17 ob 17 00 149 $25 00 *25 00 1 00 1 00 150 29 00 29 00 1 00 12 00 13 00 151 17 ob 17 00 3 00 18 ob 20 00 41 00 152 *14 ob 14 00 16 00 16 00 153 12 00 12 00 22 00 22 00 154 12 00 12 00 22 ob 22 00 155 ' i 66 *2 ob 3 00 6 00 Balance on hand June 1 $1,890 60 Received during month 5,93.8 00 Total $7,8816 PATRICK M’CANN, of Garden City Lodge No. 60, Chicago, 111., died of measles May 19. His policy is paya- ble to his mother, Mrs. Bridget McCann. DAVID MORGAN, of Hercules Lodge No. 63. Danville, 111., was drowned while bathing in Otter Creek, Vigo county, Ind., May 29. His policy is payable to his wife, Mrs. Ella J. Morgan. •FRANK WOOLKRY, of Kansas City Lodge No. 74, Kansas City, Mo., was killed by falling under a train on the K. C.. F. 8. A G. R.R., June 16. His policy is payable to his mother, Mrs. C. A. Woolery. ALBERT GETHING, of Alpha Lodge No. 26, Baraboo, Wis., was killed in a railroad accident on theC. A N. W. R.R., June 27. His policy is payable to his mother, Mrs. Maria Gething. WM. O’NEAL, of Industrial Lodge No. 21, South St. Louis, Mo., was killed by his engine leaving the track, on the Kirkwood branch of the Mo. P. R.R., July 4. His policy Is payable to his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth O’Neal. DISBURSEMENTS. By Claims, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58 and 59 Balance on hand July 1 . . Respectfully Submitted, . . .16,000 00 . . . $1,823 50 EUGENE V. DEBS, G. S. A T. N. A. AMES. Our members will be astonished to see the name of N. A. Ames, of Onward Lodge No. 41, added to the scroll of defrauders and dead beats. He has defrauded his Lodge, its mem- bers and his creditors, and we are authorized to confer upon him the degree of rascality, sham and fraud. LOUIS G. WILLAUME. The name of L. G. Willaume, formerly a member of Eureka Lodge, No. 14, at India- napolis, Ind., will be found in the Black List, published as a defrauder of his Lodge. The amount for which this man sold his reputa- tion was $38.50, which he had collected for Magazines and appropriated to his own use. We understand he is now defaming the Lodge and its members for expelling him, and un- less he desists, we will have to show him up. TO SECRETARIES AND FINANCIERS. The attention of Secretaries and Financiers is called to the fact that in reporting the ad- mission of members, by earn or otherwise, their withdrawal, expulsion, rejection orsus- pension, the date thereof must be given in each and every instance, as the Grand Lodge is required to keep a record of all such dates. But few of our officers heed this requirement, although we have called their attention to it again and again. We hope this notice may have the desired effect in the matter. Eugene V. Debs, G. S. A T. ELIJAH WOOD, of St. Lawrence Lodge No. 15, Montreal, Can- ada, was drowned while bathing, July 1. His licy is payable to Mrs. W. Orton and Mrs. Gordon, his sisters. LETTER8 OF THANKS. Salem, Mo., June 5, 1883. 7b the Officers and Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen : Gentlemen : I received this day from J, C. Herron, Financier oi Progress Lodge, No. 105, a draft for one thousand dollars ($1,000), on the policy of my late son, B. G Sittler, for which I extend my heartfelt thanks. To the members of Progress Lodge, No. 106, 1 also return thanks for their attention and kind- ness to me in time of trouble. My prayers shall ever be for the prosperity of your institution, that has cheered so many sorrowing hearts, by kind words and finan- cial aid. I remain, very gratefully, Yours. Mary E. Sittler. Kirkville, N. Y., June 22, 1883. 7b the Officers and Members of the Brotherhood Of Locomotive Firemen : Gentlemen : I wish to acknowledge the receipt of one thousand dollars ($1,000), paid me on account of the death of my husband ; also to tender you my devout thanks for the benefit you have bestowed upon me. I also wish to tender my sincere thanks to the members of Lodge No. 120 for their sym- pathy and assistance at the burial of my hus- band. I shall ever feel a sincere regard for you, hoping that a special providence may watch over you in time of danger. May God bless the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire- men, Is the earnest wish of Your friend. Mrs. Harlow A. Smith. DE1TU8 AND DISABILITIES. WM. H. SEYMbUR, of Pilot Lodge No. 124, Perry, Iowa, died May 18 from injuries received from bis engine run- ning over him while repairing the brake rod of the tank. His policy is nayable to his wife, Mrs. Mary J. Seymour. Clinton, Iowa, June 15. 1883. 7b the Officers and Members of Clinton Lodge No. 36, B. of L. F.: Gentlemen : I am in receipt from your Lodge, at the hands of your Financier. Mr. Joseph Adams, of a draft for the sum or one thousand dollars ($1,000), due me from your Digitized by tjOOQle

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374 FIREMENS MAGAZINE. noble association. Please accept my heart- felt thanks for this prompt payment, also for your kind sympathy so cordially extended me in the hour of my deep bereavement, In the loss of my dear son ; also, my everlasting thanks are due to Mr. Joseph Adams for kindly acts performed by him to my son; also to the officers and members of Lincoln Lodge, No. 139, 1. O. O. F., of Clinton, Iowa, for kindness extended by them to my son and self. May the blessings of a widow’s God rest upon you as Lodges and may the Al- mighty shield you from danger. I remain, Very respectfully. Kezia Brewerton. Salem, Mo., June 5, 1883. To the Officers and Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen : Gentlemen : 1 received this day from J. C. Herron, Financier of Progress Lodge, No. 105, a draft for one thousand dollars ($1,000), on account of the death of my son, B. G. Slt- tler, for which I extend my heartfelt thanks ; also to the members of Progress Lodge for kind attentions to mein my hours of trouble. My prayer shall ever be for the prosperity of your institution. I am very gratefully Yours. Mary E. Sittler. Philadelphia, Pa., June 28, 1883. To the Officers and Members of Enterprise Lodge , No. 75, B. of L. F. Sirs: The badge presented tome by the Chairman of your Fair Committee, on behalf of Enterprise Lodge, came to hand on the 18th inst. In accepting the same I would state that I am exceedingly obliged to your members for such a beautiful gift, and will ever retain it as a mark of respect and confi- dence placed In one who, I am sorry to say, cannot associate with you at your meetings, by reason of my position on the road. I am, however, a member of two Orders that have for their objects the relief of the distressed, and I can heartily sympathize with you in your good work, ana hope you may ever retain the confidence that is placed in you by all good citizens. The assistance which I rendered you at your late fair was only for its success. 1 was much surprised at receiving your gift, and hope that you will ever succeed in any enterprise that you may enter into for the benefit of Enterprise Lodge, No. 75, B. of L. F. Yours truly. Wm. T. Rawlings. Cedar Rapids, June 14, 1883. 7b the Officers and Members of Hawkeye Lodge. No. 27, B. of L. F.: Gentlemen : I have the pleasure of ac- knowledging the receipt of your draft for one thousand dollars ($1,000) in full payment of certificate held by my brother, A. V. Wax- field, who died Feb. II, 1883, at Denver City, Colo., and in acknowledging receipt of same I sincerely desire to express to the Brother- hood, through you, my heartfelt thanks for your many acts of kindness extended to my dear brother during his last illness. I feel that I never can repay you. but assure you that my sincere prayer shall ever follow not only you, but all the members of the Brother- hood, and that when death shall overtake any of you, as it has my brother, that you may find as kind and loving hands as he did, to administer to you every want. Again thanking you, I remain Yours respectfully, Mrs. J. H. Sibley. CHARTER RECLAIMED. Notice Is hereby given that the charter of J. W. Richardson Lodge, No. 104, has been reclaimed by the Grand Lodge, on account of non-payment of assessments. Eugene V. Debs, G. 8. A T. SPECIAL NOTICES. H. I. Coffin, of Guide Lodge No. 125, is here- by requested to correspond with his Lodge. W. A. Morrison, James Murphy, Jerry Mc- Nerney and James Findley, all of No. 108, will please correspond with J. C. McCabe, box 2(5,Chama, New Mexico. Wm. Higgins, of Challenge Lodge, No. 06. is requested to correspond with the Financier of his Lodge. Bro. Frank Hammill, of No. 26, will please correspond with his Lodge. We are requested to advertise for one Wm. LeValley, who has been missing since last October. He was a member of Amboy Lodge, No. 35, and when last heard from, was in Kansas City, Mo. In the Newhall House dis- aster, of Milwaukee, last January, a man by that name was burned and it is supposed that it was he. Any information regarding the above will be thankfully received by Thos. Hinchcliff, Clinton, 111. E. M. Robinson, of No. 125, is hereby re- quested to correspond with bis Lodge. Daniel Thompson, of Welcome Lodge, No. 72, Is hereby requested to correspond with the Financier of his Lodge. By so doing he will learn something that will be greatly to his interest. LIMITED WITHDRAWALS. Issued LoSge No. Names. To Join Lodge No. 6 P. B. Scanlon 163 11 Ed. Pyall ■ - 19 H. Seaman 155 33 Wm. Eckerman 137 35 Chas. Stokes 46 35 Titus Hinchcliff 37 .*16 S. Ettenheimer 45 36 A. C. Pettengill 165 57 C. C. Wilkins — — 58 Thomas McNamara 48 61 Ed. Giles 76 65 P. J. Burke 76 66 W. Buckley 84 70 Chas. Thompson — 82 Geo. Sebastian 76 82 Geo. Miller 78 92 R. J. McCook 148 95 J. A. Miller 132 142 S. J. Bell 162 146 P. Voltz 145 117 J. Sheehy 158 117 Geo. Elsie 158 117 Wm. Latch am 158 117 Chas. Blanning 158 FINAL WITHDRAWALS. Lodge. Names. 1 Names. 40 Wm. Webster. 160 Jos. Houle. 78 W. W. McDowell. 150 Richard Roe. 137 Ed. C. Godley. Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMENS MAGAZINE. 375 ADMISSIONS BT CARD. 9 13 15 15 15 22 26 29 29 31 31 31 31 31 31 36 41 50 50 50 51 69 59 59 60 00 61 61 61 61 71 74 75 87 90 96 90 118 118 146 Lodge. Name. From No. 6 Aaron Platt 21 11 Henry Siegfried 13 18 Thomas H. Smith 11 13 E. C. Pyatt 11 16 John Hoggart 16 42 Wm. SulTTvan 26 47 R. J. Turnbull .‘18 47 Wm. Moxam 66 61 J. M. Shlere 64 76 Geo. Sebastian 82 76 Geo. Miller 82 80 Fred. Dewey 101 81 Samuel Fowler 72 81 Thomas Bardsley 76 122 C. H. Miller 111 127 Geo. Sutherland 66 127 H. Lynes 67 127 Samuel Mackintosh 76 140 E. A. Hughes 59 153 Sol Richardson 59 155 Walter Nance 70 163 P. B. Scanlon 6 EXPULSIONS. | Names. John Fleming [John Oratadt R. Lang . . . A. Buckingham Jas. White . John Phillips I. C. Moe. . . E. C. Hansom John Curran W. J. Davis . B. F. Estes. . H.C. True. . Geo. Hays . . C. H. Patterson F. McDonald Wm. Morrow N. A. Ames . (Jos. Hammons F. H. Smith . J. Hammons . James Numey Robert Mann James Atkinsoi David Shaw . Samuel Foster [John Dull" . . Frank Fink . Ed. 8. Kengon [Jas. McPherson . Jas. Maloney . . Jas. Gleason . . . Thos. O’Conners . David Herbert . J. C. Crane . . . J. W. Casey . . . Wm. Ryan . . . Thos. Kernan . . Samuel Bralnerd. F. C. King .... Geo. P. Brown . Cause. Non-payment of dues. ■ Disgraceful conduct. Non-payment of dues. ‘Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. [Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Defrauding Lodge. Defrauding Lodge. Non-payment of dues. Defrauding members. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Unbecoming conduct. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. General principles. Non-payment of dues. Defrauding Lodge. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Drunkenness. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. REINSTATEMENTS. Lodge. Names. Lodge. Names. 60 1 Andrew Miller. 1 61 1 J. Harrity. RESOLUTIONS. El Paso, Texas, May 27, 1883. At a regular meeting of New Year lAxtee No. 135, B. of L. F., held at Odd Fellows’ Hall, the following resolutions were unanimously aCW^KRKA8, We the members of New Year Lodge, were the recipients of a hall for our use as a IxJdge room, tendered to us by Messrs. M. H. Dryfuss A Co., for the purpose of meet- ing as often as we like and as long as said M. H. Dryfuss A Co. do hold a lease on the build- ing, free of charge , therefore be it Resolved , That this Lodge tender to Messrs. M. C. Dryfuss & Co. its sincere thanks for thier kindness to us and the interest they manifests in behalf of the B. of L. F. Resolved. That the members of New \ ear Ivodge No. 135 shall so conduct themselves that they shall ever retain the confidence of the said M. H. Dryfuss A Co., and that we may never give them cause to regret that they once befriended New Year Ixwfge No. 1&», B. Resotved , That a copy of these resolutions be placed on the minutes of the I^odge and a copy be sent to Messrs. M. H. Dryfuss A Co.; also a copy to the Magazine for publication. John B. Matthews,') A. C. Mast, > Committee . J.C. Caskey, ) South Puerlo, Col., June 10, 1883. At a regular meeting of Royal Gorge Lodge No. 59, B. of L. F., the following resolutions were adopted : Whereas, In His iuflnite wisdom Al- mighty God has seen tit to remove from our midst our esteemed brother, John Howard, by asudden death, thereby painfully remind- ing us of the uncertainty of this life and especially of the manifold dangers of our common calling, be it therefore Resoltvd. That in the death of Bro. John Howard No. 59 lias lost au energetic and faith- ful worker, and One whose winning smile and gentle, manly deportment reflected credit on our Order; we greatly deplore his loss, feeling as we do that ne can never be replaced. Resolved , That we extend to the stricken relatives and friends at Champaign and else- where our most sincere sympathy in this hour of terrible affliction, thrust upon us all without a moment’s warning. Resolved , That to Central Lodge No. 22 and New Hope Lodge No. 37, of the B. of L. F., this Lodge tenders its most sincere and heart- felt thanks for their kindness in assisting at the funeral of Bro. Howard. Resolved , That this lA>dge hereby extends its thanks to Mr. John Kelker, 1). M. M., at Pueblo, A. W. Jones, D. M. M. at Halida, and N. W. Sample, General Superintendent M. P. A M., for the many favors shown to us as an organization in trying to secure transporta- tion for the remains of Bro. Howard and an attendant. Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be sent to our deceased brother’s relatives and published in the Firemen’s Magazine, and tnat our charter bedraped in mourning in memory of the happy, genial John Howard, our late brother. E. B. Mayo, ) Fred. A. Ziegler, V Committee. John H. Howard, J Digitized by C.ooQle

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376 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. El Paso, Texas, May 27, 1883. At a regular meeting of New Year Lodge No. 136. B. of L. F.. held at Odd Fellows’ Hall, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted : Whereas, We, the members of New Year Lodge No. 135, B. of L. F., were the recipients of a check on the First National Bank for $25, tendered to us by Messrs. Rothschild & Marcuse for defraying expenses in fitting up our hall, Resolved , That this Lodge tender to Messrs. Rothschild & Marcuse our sincere thanks for their kindness to us and the interest they manifest in the behalf of the B. of. L. F. Resolved , That the members of New Year Lodge No. 135 shall so conduct, themselves that they shall ever retain the confidence of the said Rothschild & Marcus, and that we may never give them cause to regret that they once befriended New Year Lodge No. 135, B. ofL. F. Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be sent to Rothschild & Marcuse; also placed upon the minutes of the L Committee. Jno. Gibbons, ) Baraboo, Wis., June 30, 1883. At a regular meeting of Alpha I^odge No. 26. B. of L. F., the following resolutions were adopted : Whereas, We have been the recipients of a beautiful motto presented to this Lodge by Mrs. A. H. Brown, the mother of our worthy brother, A. E. Brown, therefore be It Resolved , That the sincere thanks of this Lodge be returned to Mrs. A. H. Brown for so kindly remembering us, and that we shall earnestly strive to prove ourselves worthy of this estimable lady’s friendship, which so much encourages us to do our duty toward the Brotherhood. Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be sent to Mrs. Brown, and also published in the Magazine. J. W. Reul, ) H. Tinkham, y Committee. J.M. Watson, J Jersey City, N. J., June 10, 1883. At a regular session of Adopted Daughter Ix>dge, No. 3, B. of L. F., held June 10, 181B, the following preamble and resolutions were adopted : Whereas, Mr. Robert E. Pettit, Superin- tendent of New York Division of the Penn- sylvania R.R., did on June 3, 1883, furnish a special car for the use of members of Adopt- ed Daughter Lodge, No. 8, on their visit to Enterprise Lodge, No. 7& in Philadelphia, which was highly appreciated by said mem- bers, thtrefore be it ... Resolved , That a vote of thanks be tendered Mr. Robert E. Pettit, for his kindness in giv- ing the members of Adopted Daughter Lodge the use of a special car. an act, which will never be forgotten by the members of said Lodge, and be it further Resolved , That these resolutions be entered in full on the minutes, and a copy of same be forwarded to Mr. Robert E. Pettit. No. 3. LaFayette, Ind., June 3, 1883. The special committee, upon whom devolv- ed the duty of performing the last sad tribute of affection, in memory of our valued and now deceased Bro. David Morgan, Master of Hercules Lodge, No. 63, who wao charter member of Tippecanoe Lodge, No. 36. beg to submit, as the result of their action, the fol- lowing: A main pillar, upon whose strength our Order has so firmly rested has crumbled and returned to the dust whence it came. Of all our members there was one, whom we looked upon as a model Brotherhood man. He was an humble man, whose character, spotless and pure, stood before us and commanded our admiration. He was as energetic in de- fending the principles of our Order, as he was in the practice of its virtues; down to his last breath we never had a truer member. He possessed a high standard of virtue in all the relations of life, as husband, father and citizen and in those fraternal relations, in which we were so endearingly associated with him, as a member and officer of the Or- der, we held our departed brother as the noblest work of God— an honest man, one pure and above reproach : his welcome pres- ence will be missed at his Lodge meetings, his valuable counsel we shall lose and his general enthusiasm for the principles of our Order has ended. Resolved , That we tender to the loved ones around the darkened family circle the assur- ance of our sincere and affectionate esteem. Resolved , That a duly authenticated copy of this memorial be presented to the family of our deceased brother and a copy be fur- nished the Firemen’s Magazine for publi- cation. W. H. Willoughby,) Charles Ernst, v Committee. Charles Pinnbo, j Digitized by CooQie

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FIREMENS MAGAZINE. 377 Phillipsburg, N. J., May 28, 1883. At our regular meeting of Excelsior Lodge, No. 11, B.01L. F., the following resolutions were adopted : Whereas. Our Lodge has been presented with a beautiful marble top centre table for the centre of our room, which has been pre- sented to us by the wives of our esteemed brothers, therefore Resolved, That we regard this gift as a mark of great appreciation In which our noble Or- der is held By those esteemed ladles. Resolved, That we extend them many good wishes and shall strive to prove worthy of the favor shown us. Resolved, That we extend Mrs. C. J. Rogers, Mrs. J. 8. Rodenbough, Mrs. J. Van Fleet, Mrs. W. Cooper and Mrs. O. Smith, ourmostsln- cere thanks for their kind remembrance and the kind interest they have taken in our welfare. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread on the minutes, also a copy to be sent to each of the lady friends, and publish- ed in the Firemen’s Magazine. J. Campbell,') W. Carling, > Committee. C. Rogers, ) Elkhart, Ind., June 1L 1883. At a meeting held in K. of P. hall in this city, June 8d, 1883. for the purpose of organ- izing Prospect Lodge.No. Itf2, of the Brother- hood of Locomotive Firemen, the following resolutions were adopted : Whereas, This Lodge has been munifi- cently assisted at our organization by our esteemed Bros. Hamrahan, McAllister and Lilias, of Garden City Lodge, No. 50, therefore be it Resolved , That the members of Prospect Lodge, No. 182. extend to these worthy broth- ers their most sincere thanks, and that we shpw them by our actions our appreciation of their kindness more than we can express in words. Resolved , That these resolutions be placed on the minutes of this Lodge, and that a copy be sent to Garden City Lodge, No. 50, and that they be published in Firemen’s Mag- azine. E. K. Cole, i G. M. Winegardner, f Committee. N. B. Corns, ) Danville, Ills., June 29, 1883. At a regular meeting of Hercules Lodge, No. 63, the following resolutions were adopted : Whereas, It has pleased an Almighty Be- ing to remove from our midst, our respected Master and brother, David Morgan, who came to his death by drowning in Otter Creek, near Terre Haute, Ind., May 29, therefore be it Resolved, That while we humbly bow in submission to the will of Divine Providence, we cannot but feel that our loss is heavy, indeed, and that this Lodge has lost a bright ornament, a true, good ana just member, and his family a loving companion ; be it further Resolved, That we tender Mrs. Morgan our heartfelt sympathy in her distress, assuring her that this Lodge has lost a member whom we all respected and esteemed, and while he is gone from her presence here below, still we feel that God in his infinite glory has receiv- ed him among his children above. We also feel it our duty to guard and protect her and her little children, and be assured we will. Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be presented to Mrs. Morgan, also published in the Firemen’s Magazine and spread upon the records of this Lodge. Chas. J, McGee,') J. Flaherty, y Committee. Wm. Burns, j Baraboo, Wis., June 30, 1883. At a r^ular meeting of Alpha Lodge, No. 26, B. of L. F., held in their hall, the follow- ing resolutions were adopted : whereas, It has pleased the Almighty Ruler of the universe to remove from our midst our much beloved Bro. Albert Getting, who lost his life in a wreck on the Chicago and Northwestern R.R., while in the dis- charge of his duties; therefore be it Resolved, That in the death of Bro. Getting our Lodge has lost a worthy member and his family a true and loving son and brother. Resolved, That we extend to the bereaved family our sincere sympathy in their afflict- ion and we commend them to look to Him who alone consoleth and healeth the wound- ed spirit. Resolved, That the charter of this Lodge be draped in mourning for the space of thirty days, as a token of respect to the memory of Bro. Getting, and that a copy of these reso- lutions be sent to the family of our late brother and spread on the minutes of this Lodge and also published in the Magazine: and be it further Resolved , That the sincere thanks of this Lodge be extended to Mr. Jas. Bothwell, our M. M., for favors shown us at the funeral of our late brother. Resolved, That we warmly appreciate the deep interest manifested by him toward us and that we shall endeavor to so conduct ourselves as to merit his continued esteem. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to Mr. Bothwell and also be published in the Fireman’s Magazine. J. W. Reul, ) H. Tinkham, Committee. J. M. Watson, J Chicago, June 15, 1888. At aspeclal meeting of Garden City Lodge, No.50, tne following resolutions were adopted: Whereas. Our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom, has permitted death to en- ter our midst and remove therefrom, by dread fever, our beloved Bro. Patrick Mc- Cann, we have lost a valued and highly es- teemed member, his parents a dutiful son and the community an upright and honor- able citizen. Resolved, That the sympathy of this Lodge be tendered to the bereaved parents and friends in this sad hourof affliction, and Resolved , That the sincere thanks of this Lodge be tendered to the brothers of Van- berger Lodge, No. 82, for the courteous treat- ment of Bro. Thos. Kerlus, of No. 50, who ac- companied the remains to Carbondale, Pa., for interment. Also to Mr. W. C. Maynes, foreman of the C. <fc E. I. R.R. round house, for the sympathy and kindness extended by. him to our departed brother In his last hours of suffering. Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this meeting ana pub- lished in the Firemen’s Magazine. Wm. E. Comphkr,') JonN J. Kelly, y Committee. W. R. Parker, j GRAND LODGE. F. W. Arnold Grand Master Room 2. Pioneer Block, Columbus, O. W. E. Burns Vice Grand Master 1726 Indiana Ave, Chicago, Ills. E. V. Debs . Grand Secretary and Treasurer Terre Haute, Ind. S. M, Stevens, Grand Organizer and Instructor Terre Haute, Ind. Digitized by Google

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378 FIREMENS MAGAZINE. GRAND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. H. Walton, Chairman . . . Philadelphia, Pa P. M. James, Secretary Central! a. Ills L. C. Hill Parsons, Kan D. E. Barry, Buffalo, N. Y 8. Vaughn Toronto, (Jan GRAND TRUSTEES. W. Maroney, Chairman Chicago. Ill W. F. Hynes Denver, Col D. Boss Stratford, Ont DISTRICT SECRETARIES. T. R. Baldwin, Drawer 854 . . 8t. Thomas, Ont J. M. Bhelre, C., 8t. P.. M. A O. R. R St. Paul, Minn J. McDonough, Ave K, between 36th and mil Sts Galveston, Tex M. Hhick, 135 Pacific Ave . . Jersey City, N. J A. P. Greene, 41 Kneeland St . . Boston, Mass G. W. Rae, Box 31 Fort Gratiot, Mich W. E. Sullivan, 2210 8. 6th St,, St. Joseph, Mo Will R. Dean, Box 305 .... Butte, Montana F. P. Sargent. Box 218 . . . . Tucson, Arizona T. E. Creen, Box 1278, . . . Galesburg, ills 8. C. Myers, Box 22 Ravenna, O F. Ham mill, Box 1341 Baraboo, Wis SUBORDINATE LODGES. 1. DEER PARK; Port Jervis, N. Y. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. C. E. Bark man, Box 26 Master F. L. Smith, Box 1308 Secretary A. J. Shiner, Box 1297 Financier C. E. Bark man, Box 20 ... . Mag. Agent 2. HAND IN HAND: Providence R. I. Meets 1st Monday and 3d Wednesday at 8:30 P. M. C. E. ('lark. Valley Falls, R. I . . . Master A. H. Aldrich, Saylesville, R. I. Secretary A. H. Stevens, 60 Jewett St . . .Financier T. Powers, 80 Atwells Ave . . Mag. Agent 3. ADOPTED DAUGHTER; Jersey City, N. J. Meets 1st and 3d Wednesdays at 1 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. E. W. Davis, 172 Pavonia Ave . . Master E. Ely, Pavonia Station . . . .Secretary B. D. Maxwell, 814 E 28rd St. New York City, N.Y Financier E. W. Davis, 172 Pavonia Ave, Mag. Agent 4. GREAT EASTERN ; Portland, Maine. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 1 P. M. A. E. Dennison, 85 Fore St ... . Master A. J. Reagan, 6o Alder St ... . Secretary F. O. Mitchell, 23 Merrill St . . Financier A. J. Reagan, P. A It. R. K . . Mag. Agent 6. CHARITY; St. Thomas, Ontario. Meets every Friday at 8 P. M. G. D. Westfall, Box 33 Master T. R. Baldwin, Drawer 854 . . . Secretary M. J. McAndrew, Box 33 ... . Financier G. Utter Mag. Agent 0. PRIDE OF THE WEST; Desoto, Mo. Meets every Monday at 1 P. M. Aaron Platt Master Wm. Hearst Secretary A. C. Huestis Financier M. Findlon Mag. Agent 8. RED RIVER ; Denison City, Tex. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 3 P. M. J. F. Mortimer. Box 99 Master J. T. Edward. L. Box 293 ... . Secretary J. C. Hogg, Box 78 Financier J. F. Mathews Mag. Agent 9. FRANKLIN; Columbus. Ohio. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7:30 P. M. C. H. Mason, 15 Summit St ... . Master J. G. McClure, H4% N. High 8t . Secretary C. B. Cavey, 407 N. High St . . . Financier F. J. Keistler, 214 S. High St . Mag. Agent 10. FORE8T CITY; Cleveland, Ohio. Meets alternate Sundays at 2 P. M. H. Holler, 17 Waring St Master A. H. Buse, 42 Michigan St . . . Secretary T. H. Sheppard, 154 Pelton Ave . Financier E. W. Crain, 431 Lake St . . . Mag. Agent 11. EXCELSIOR; Phillipsburg, N. J. Meets 2d and 4lh Sundays at 2 P. M. W. W. Carling Master C. A. Stevenson, Box 106 ... . Secretary J. W. Sinclair Financier H. Lott Mag. Agent 12. BUFFALO; Buffalo, N. Y. Meets every Tuesday at 8 P. M. A. L. Jacobs, 543 S. Division St . . Master W. J. Bruman, 396 Swan St . . . Secretary C. W. Piper, 244 N. Division St . Financier I. H. Crossman, 244 N. Divi- sion St Mag. Agent 18. WASHINGTON; Jersey City, N. J. T. E. Kelton, Rosell. N. J Master P. D. Mead, 246k Van Horn St . Secretary C. A. Wilson, 135 Pacific Ave . . Financier G. Lewis, 250 Communipaw Ave Mag. Agent 14. EUREKA; Indianapolis, Ind. Meets every Tuesday at 8 P. M. J. Farrell, 121 John St Master E. K. Whitslt, 292 Virginia Ave, Secretary Wm. Hugo, 79 N. Noble St . . .Financier H. C. Randall, I. B. A W. 8 hops. Mag. Agent 15. ST. LAWRENCE; Montreal, Can. Meets alternate Sundays at 2:80 P. M. H. Taylor, 181 Magdelane St ... . Master E. Upton, 42 St. Etienne St . . . Secretary J. Ryan, 577 Wellington St. . . Financier C. A. King, 477 Wellington St . Mag. Agent 16 YIGO; Terre Haute, Ind. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. O. E. Fox, 1326 Sycamore St ... . Master E. V. Debs Secretary J. Smith, 205 N. Eleventh St . . Financier F. Smith, 419 N. 12th St . . . . Mag. Agent 17. OLD POST ; Vincennes, Ind. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. H. M. Hogan Master T. A. Galloway, O.&M. Shops . .Secretary C. A. CrippH Financier C. A. Bruce Mag. Agent 18. WEST END ; Slater, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Saturday at 7:30 P. M. M. Short Master T. B. Crawford Secretary F. A. Briggs, L. Box 53 Financier J. B. Murphy Mag. Agent 19. THUCKEK; Wadsworth, Nevada. Meets every Friday at 7:30 P. M. G. Abbay, Box 8 Master J. Van Buren, Box 8 Secretary J. F. George, Box 8 Financier C. E. McBean, Box 8 Mag. Agent 7. POTOMAC ; Washington, D. C. R. M. Smith, 130 Carroll St. 8. E . . Master M. Hurley. 1008 6th St.. S. W. . . Secretary F. H. Childs, 501 E. St. S. W . . Financier R. M. Smith, 130 Carroll St, 8. E Mag. Agent 20. STUART; Stuart, Iowa. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. 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FIREMENS MAGAZINE. 379 21. INDUSTRIAL; South St. Louis, Mo. Meets every Thursday at 7:30 P. M. W. J.Edy,2d and Blow Sts . . . .Master J. H. Clark, 3d St., between Prlram and Tesson Sts .... Secretary J. D. Fisher. Oarondalet, Mo . Financier F. Fuller, 2d St., between Kraus and Nebraska Sts . . Mag. Agent 22. CENTRAL; Urbana, 111. Meets every Sunday at 2:30 P. M. W. Kundel, Box 345 Master R. C. Burns, Box 370 Secretary 'M. Stillwell, Box 04 Financier G. C. Plttenger Mag. Agent 28. PHOENIX ; Brookfield, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays. L. R. St. John Master M. DeVoy Secretary H. Mangel Financier J. D. Ray, Hannibal, Mo . . . Mag. Agent 24. GREAT WESTERN; Parsons, Kan. Meets alternate Sundays at 2:30 P. M. J. Kmery, Box 112 Master J. Keilly Secretary J. Tierney, Box 701 Financier C Anderson, Box 367 Mag. Agent 25. CONNECTING LINK ; Boone, la. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7 P. M. W. H. Fuller, L. Box 314 Master C. A. Wheeler, L. Box 584 ... . Secretary C. A. Wheeler, L. Box 584 .. . Financier T. A. Adams . . Mag. Agent 26. ALPHA ; Baraboo, Wis. Meets every Saturday at 7:80 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. J. K. Hawes Master Geo. Howe Secretary W. G. Wallace Financier G. M. Dopp, Box 600 Mag. Agent 27. HAWKEYE; Cedar Rapids, la. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays. M. W. Cary, L. Box 504 Master F. D. Ford, L. Box 354 Secretary C. W. Phelps, Box 1010 Financier J. Humphrey Mag. Agent 28. ELKHORN; North Platte, Neb. M. B. Tarkington Master H. J. Clark, Box 177 Secretary P. H. Sullivan, Box 921 Financier S. Hartman Mag. Agent 29. CERKO GORDO; Mason City, Iowa. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 7:30 P. M. A. H. Tucker, Box 167 Master C. M. Doncett Secretary J. Shuster, Box 167 Financier F. McKay, Box 167 Mag. Agent 80. CEDAR YALLEY ; Waterloo, la. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. C. O. Grassley, Box 416 Master R. A. Corson, Box 406 Secretary A. E. Girard, 791 Clay St., Dubuque, Iowa Financier C. A. Clough Mag. Agent 31. R. R. CENTRE; Atchison, Kan. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. S. Walters, 109 Robert St Master F. Johnson, bet 9th and 10th Sts., near A. T. <fc S. F. Round House.Secretary J. A. Sweeney, 417 R St Financier S. Walters, 1(59 Robert St . . . Mag. Agent 32. BORDER; Ellis, Kan. F. J. Schuyler, Box 138 Master J. D. Rippey, Box 243 Secretary A. H. Britton, Box 803 Financier A. H. Chapman, Box 302 .. . Mag. Agent 88. SUCCESS ; Trenton, Mo. H. H. Stamper, Box 242 Master W. J. Iler Secretary G. Atherton, Box 353 • Financier T. Sugg Mag. Agent 84. CLINTON; Clinton, la. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. H. W. Stephens, Box 189 Master J. W. Adams, Box 945 Secretary J. W. Adams, Box 945 Financier C. S. Keith, Box 114 Mag. Agent 85. AMBOY ; Amboy, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 3 P. M. T. Hinchcliff Master G. W. Bainter, Box 498 Secretary A. Schermerhorn Financier W. Gascoigne Mag. Agent 86. TIPPECANOE; Lafayette, Ind. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. J . Brewer, 190 N. 6th St Master P. Leindecker, Care L. E. A W. Shops Secretary W. H. Willoughby Financier F. Holt Mag. Agent* Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. W. G. Welden, Box 291 Master F. P. Morse, Box 291 Secretary F. M. James, Box 202 Financier H.G.Cormick, Box 151 . . . . Mag. Agent 88. AVON ; Stratford. Ontario. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. Ben. Yapp, Box 318 Master G. Nursey, Box 818 Secretary F. Miugay, Box 91 Financier E. A. Young, Box 318 Mag. Agent 89. TWIN CITY ; Rock Island, Ills. Meets 2d and 4tli Sundays at 2 P. M. E. W. Mason, 520 E. 9th St., Daven- port, Iowa Master HT J. Frick, Box 1226 Secretary W. H. Gray, Box 194 Financier S. Nichols Mag. Agent 40. BLOOMING ; Bloomington, Ills. Meets every Tuesday evening. E. Browning, 720 W. Chestnut St . . Master C. Monahan, 603 N. Allen St . . Secretary J. Devine, 911 W. North St . . . Financier J. Johnson, 708 E. Washing- ton St Mag. Agent 41. ONWARD; Mandan, Dakota. Meets 1st and 3d Saturdays and 2d and 4th Fridays of each month. A. C. Wirtz Master C. E. Allen Secretary T. Rust Financier E. E. Gould Mag. Agent 42. ELMO; Madison, Wls. Meets 1st Tuesday and 3d Wednesday at 2 P. M. A. Morgan, 1012 W. Dayton St . . . Master W. D. Scamp ton, Box 1277 . . . Secretary M.O’Loughlin,607 W Dayton St.Flnancier C. Morgan, Box 1903 Mag. Agent 48. NT. JOSEPH; St. Joseph, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. C. Thomas, 2324 S. 6th St Master P. Lawless, 1514 11th St Secretary H. Boyer, 2185 S. 6th St Financier H. Dunn, El wood, Kan . . . Mag. Agent H. P. Mann. 2226 S. 10th St . . Mag. Agent 44. F. W. ARNOLD ; East St. Louis, Ills. Meets every alternate Tuesday. T. Halpin, Box 171 Master F. QuirK, Box 262 Secretary T. J. Hayes, Box 288 Financier C. Timblin, Box 116 Mag. Agent 45. ROHE CITY; Little Rock.Ark. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. B. Sell 1 m melpfen nig, 208 S. Cross St. M aster H. H. Burrus, 1223 W. 4th St . . Secretary H. H. Burrus, 1223 W. 4th St . . Financier H. H. Lindenberger, Pine Bluff Depot Mag. Agent Digitized by C.ooQle

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380 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 46. CAPITAL; Springfield, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. J. 8ummergill, 1112 E. Monroe St . Master A.D. Hensley , 9th A Division Sts.8ecretary H. Ettinger, Wabash Shops . . Financier S. Clark, Wabash Shops . . . Mag. Agent 47. TRIUMPHANT ; Chicago, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. Angus Menish, 3158 8. LaSalle 8t . Master M.J. Kelly, 1323 State St . . . .Secretary John Devine, 1462 Indiana Ave. Financier L. Burns, 20 Gano St Mag. Agent 48. W. F. HYNES: Peoria, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7:30 P. M. G. Gates, 2501 S. Adams St Master A. Chapman, 015 1st St Secretary G. C. Watt, 617 1st St Financier . T. W. Welch, 706 1st St . . . . Mag. Agent 49. J. M. RAYMOND; Decatur, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. A. H. Sutton, Box 560 Master F. S. Con non Secretary F. R. Young, Box 560 P'inancier Wm. J. Pursell, Box 560 . . . Mag. Agent 60. GARDEN CITY ; Chicago, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Saturdays at 7:30 P. M. J. J. Hannahan, 3757 Dearborn St., Master J. J. Delaney, 4620 Wabash Ave., Secretary A. S. McAllister, 4904 S. Dear- born St Financier J. J. Hanahan, 3757 Dearborn St Mag. Agent 61. FRISCO; North Springfield, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Saturdays at 7:30 P. M. J. A. Dryden, Box 40 Master J. Hulse Secretary M. W. Burwell, Box 64 Financier W. Gelster, Box 12 Mag. Agent 62. GOOD WILL; Logansport, Ind. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. S. Bricker, L. Box 626 Master A. Ross, L. Box 626 Secretary M. W. Jamison, L. Box 626 . . Financier Wm. Neupher Mag. Agent 68. EMPORIA ; Emporia, Kan. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 7 P. M. C. Rich, L. Box 609 . . . Master C. Raymond, Box 957 Secretary G. E. Brooks, Box 1172 Financier R. S. Mears Mag. Agent 64. ANCHOR; Moberly. Mo. Meets every Saturday at 2 P. M. . G. Zang, Box 667 Master J. Everitt, Box 607 Secretary F. Nebergall, Box 667 Financier W. Carlisle Mag. Agent 66. BLUFF CITY : Memphis, Tenn. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays. W. C. Nance, L. & N. Shops . . . . Master C. E. Ringwald, L & N Shops . . Secretary J. Fuchs, 16 Johnson Ave . . . P’inancier W. Buchanan, L.&N. Shops . Mag. Agent 66. BANNER; Stansberry, Mo. Meets every Sunday at 4 P. M. Levi Smith, Box 70 Master P. McDermott, Box 92 Secretary W. E. Patterson, Box 84 .... P’inancier J.B. Miller Mag. Agent 67. BOSTON; Boston, Mass. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 10 A. M. A. W. Spurr, Henderson House, Hammond St., Boston Highlands.Master R. P.8. Jones, B. A L. Shops, Cam- bridge, Mass Secretary J. C. Edwards.21 Salem St., Charlestowu District Financier W. C. Green, No. 2 Smith St., Salem, Mass Mag. Agent 58. SACRAMENTO; Rocklin, Cal. C. C. Brown Master L. Joardeau Secretary A. H. Curtis Financier C. W. Myers Mag. Agent 69. ROYAL GORGE; 8outh Pueblo. Col. Meets every Snuday at 7:45 P. M. E. B. Mayo, L. Box 45 Master A. Wyhe Secretary L. E. Wade, L. Box N, El Moro, Col Financier E. B. Mayo, L. Box 45 Mag. Ag*nt 60. UNITED; Philadelphia, Pa. Meets alternate Sundays at 9:30 A. M. J. H. Feltei-s, 814 Dickinson St., 31st Ward . . Master T. McCann Secretary J. Shepherd, 2510 Alder St . . .Financier J. Shepherd, 2>10 Alder St . . Mag. Agent 61. MINNEHAHA; St. Paul, Minn. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 8 P. M. S. J. Murphy, 491 E. 5th St Master J. J. Spellman, 573 Jefferson Ave.Secretary B. Bradley, 1045 Farqueher St . Financier S. J. Murpy, 491 E. 5th St . . . Mag. Agent 62. YANBERGEN ; Carbondale, Pa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. W. Ellis Master J. A. Bryden, Box 70 . ..... .Secretary O. K. Histed, Box 288 Financier O. E. Histed, Box 288 Mag. Agent 68. HERCULES; Danville, Ills. D. Morgan, Box 772 Master C. J. McGee, Box 911 Secretary G. Shuster, Box 772 Financier F. Krauel, Box 772 Mag. Agent 64. SIOUX ; Sioux City. Iowa. L. B Cutting, Box 278 Master W. H. Roberts Secretary A. J. Goodrich, Box 724 Financier E. A. Bennett Mag. Agent 66. FORT RIDGELY; Sleepy Eye, Minn. J. A. Ash worth. Box 84 Master L. A. Bullard, Waseca, Minn . . Secretary W. W. Williams, Box 26 ... . Financier W. W. Williams, Box 26 . . . Mag. Agent 66. CHALLENGE : Belleville, Ont. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. E. L. Adamson, G. T. Ry Master T. Daly, Jr., G. T. Ry Secretary J. Logue. G. T. Ry Financier H. Lavoie Mag. Agent 67. DOMINION ; Toronto, Canada. Meets 1st and 3rd Sundays at 2:80 P. M. J. Scott, 24 Vananley St Master H. P. Boulton, 554 Q,ueen St W. Secretary J. Pratt, 24 Charlotte St Financier J. Pratt, 24 Charlotte St ... . Mag. Agent 68. EAU CLAIRE; P^au Claire, Wis. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. J. II. Stinson Master A. McKay Secretary W. L. Botsford, Box 190, Altoona, Wis Financier W. J. Edgar, Box 124, Altoona, Wis Mag. Agent 69. ISLAND CITY; Brock ville, Ont. Meet* 2d Sunday at 230 P. M. R. J. Turnbull. Box 154 Master F. Barr, Box 294 Secretary F. G. Lawrence. Box 225 ... . Financier T. Shields, Box 248 Mag. Agent 70. LONE STAR ; Longview, Texas. C. Reitch, L. Box 364 Master J. A. Gremm, L. Box 364 . . . .Secretary J. A. 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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE 381 71. SUSQUEHANNA j Oneonta, N. Y. C. Houghton, Box 472 Master F. Spencer Secretary A. DeLong, Box 679 Financier E. R. Barnes Mag. Agent 78. WELCOME; Camden, N.J. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. J. Gibbs, 593 Carman St Master W. Wiggins, 416 Washington St. Secretary C. T. Burr, 583 Carman St ... . Financier H. Higgins, 426 S. lid St . . . . Mag. Agent 78. BAY STATE: Worcester, Mass. Meets 1st Thursday at 7:30 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 1 P. M. D. R. Parker, 22 Houghton St . . . Master C. L. Dodge, Piedmont Court . . Secretary C. E. Bullard, 32 Plymouth St . Financier T. Loynd, 83 Green St, . . . .Mag. Agent 74. KAN8AS CITY; Kansas City, Mo. Meets alternate Mondays at 7:30 P. M. J. Fleming, 1325 St. Louis A ve . . .Master W. Plercey, 1323 13th St Secretary M. Hurley, 1515 Genessee St . . Financier M. Hurley Mug. Agent 75. ENTERPRISE: Philadelphia, Pa. Meets 2d ana 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. E. H. Knowles, 3735 Elm St . . . . Master C. H. Maul, 658 N. 40th St . . . . Secretary F. Du pel 1,422 N.35th St Financier C. H. Maul, 658 N. 40th St . . . Mag. Agent 76. NEW ERA; Fergus Falls, Minn. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays ut 7 P. M. B. F. Parks, Box 147 Master G. B. Dickinson, Box 67 Secretary W. R. Roberts, Box 252 Financier J. Lenahan, Box 252 Mag. Agent 77. ROCKY MOUNTAIN : Denver, Col. A. H. Chapman, Ik>x 1,588 Master C. W. Tenney, Box 1588 Secretary W. F. Hynes. 379 lltli St . . . . Financier J. F. Bristol, 612 Lawrence St, Mag. Agent 78. GOLDEN EAGLE ; Sedalia, Mo. Meets 1st and 3d Saturdays at 7:30 P. M. W. H. Walters, Box 1091 Master F. M. Sprague, L. Box 579 . . . Secretary W. H. Clark, Box 1100 Financier J. Costin, L. Box 958 Mag. Agent 79. J. M. DODGE ; Roodhouse, I Us. Meets every Saturday at 7:30 P. M. V. B. Giddfngs,L. Box 1144 Master H. Adams. L. Box 1174 Secretary W. Donnelly, L. Box 1165 . . . Financier E. H. Becraft. Box 48 Mag. Agent 80. SELF HELP; Aurora, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. C. F. Earl, Box 478 Master T. Byron, Box 375 Secretary G. Goding, Box 252 Financier H. Gass, Box 1717 Mag. Agent 81. PINE CITY: Brainerd, Minn. H. A. Boadecker, Box 624 Master C. S. Larison, Box 301 Secretary W. Wadham, Box 552 Financier A. McDonald, Box 458 Mag. Agent 88. NORTHWESTERN: Minneapolis, Minn. Meets 1st Saturday at 7:30 P. M. and 3d Sunday at 3 P. M. F. L. Harvey, Ti. Box 187 Master C. D. Stevens, 603 Plymouth Ave.Socretary F. X. Hall, 207 13th Ave. S . . . Financier Z.G. Hanscom, 100310th Ave.S.Mag. Agenl 88. TRINITY; Forth Worth, Tex. Meets every Friday at 8 P. M. C. M. Baker, L. Box 406 Master J. H. Smith, L. Box 406 Secretary J. O’Malley, L. Box 406 Financier J. H. Smith Mag. Agent 84. CALHOUN; Battle Creek, Mich. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. and 1st Wednesday at 7:3 P. M. H. A. Beardsley. Box 455 Master J. 1 ighe, Box 1823 Secretary G. Kelly, Box 1084 Financier J. Randolph, Box 1084 .... Mag. Agent 85. FARGO : Fargo, Dakota. G. A. Kingsley Master 8. P. Olson, Box 1144 Secretary S. P. Olson, Box 1144 Financier C. A. Wagner Mag. Agent 86. BLACK H1LL8; Laramie City, Wyoming. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. P. Math Ison Master F. E. Roflfee, Box 138 Secretary I. F. Chopper, Box 230 Financier J. Brebner, Box 219 Mag. Agent 87. SUMMIT; Rawlins, Wyoming. C. B. Hart Master J.C. Gunning, Box 142 Secretary G. A. Moncton, Box 198 .. . . Financier .T. C. Gunning, Box 142 ... . Mag. Agent 88. MORNING STAR; Evanston, Wyoming. Meets every Thursday at 7:30 P. M. P. Peterson Master J. J. LeCain, Box 89 Secretary E. W. Dennis, Box 124 Financier S. Black ham *. . . Mag. Agent 89. SILVER STATE; Carlin, Nev. Meets every Tuesday at 4 P. M. R. Trewick Master O. W. Hollbaugh, Box 43 ... . Secretary O. Thompson, Box 42 .... Financier C. H. Oliver Mag. Agent 90. SAN DIEGO; National City, Cal. J. A. McNeil Master J. M. Dodge, Box 317 San Diego . Secretary J. P. Vasqtie, C. S. R. R. Box, San Diego, Cal Financier R. V. Dodge, Box 317, San Dlego.Mag Agent 91.. GOLDEN GATE; San Francisco, Cal. Meets 1st Sunday at 7 P. M. and 3d Sun- day at 11 A. M. J. W. Hanigan, 1476 5th St., West Oakland, Cal Master T. W. Martin. 8. P.R. R.Shops, Secretary J. C. McCreagh, 8. P. R.R. Shops.Financier G. Perrin, W. Oakland, Cal . . Mag. Agent 98. INTER-STATE; Texarkana, Tex. J. R. McCartney Master C. B. Hall Secretary J. P. Kline Financier J. R. McCartney Mag. Agent 98. GATE CITY; Keokuk, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. Z. Moore, 713 Palean St Master M. J. Donahue, Box 651 Secretary J. H. Carter, 507 N. Main St . . Financier George Sick, Box 310 Mag. Agent 94. CACTUS; Tucson, Arizona. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7 P. M. F. D. Simpson, Box 218 Master F. Smith, Box 218 Secretary F. P. Sargent, Box 218 Financier F. M. Wiley, Box 218 Mag. Agent 95. CHICAGO; Chicago, 111. Meets 1st Tuesday and 3d Friday at 7:30 P. M.; and last Sunday at 2:30 P. M. J. Leahy, 240 Fulton St Master J. Pierce, 171 W. Huron St . . . 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382 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 97. ORANGE GROYE ; Ivos Angeles, Cal. Meets the 1st, 10th and 20th of each month at 7 P. M. C. Elton, Box 72 Maater J. Fruit Secretary H. E. Moore, Box 1294 Financier M. M. Smith Mag. Agent 98. PERSEVERANCE; Terrace, Utah. Meets every Tneadny. E. A. Peck Master It. W. Shields Secretary G. W. Jacobs Financier E. B. Mandevilie Mag. Agent 99. ROCHESTER ; Rochester, N. Y. Meets every Sundays at 2:00P. M. It. Thomson, N. Y., L. E. a W. Round House Master J. R. Sproat, 162 North Ave. . . Secretary C. W. Beach, 23FoehnerHt . . . Financier Geo. Bowden, 89 Hudson St . . Mag. Agent 100. ADAIR; Bowling Green.Ky. Meets every Monday at 7 P. M. Thos. Crensdon Master M. J. Collins Secretary M. J. Collins Financier G. Wilkes Mag. Agent 101. ADVANCE; Creston, Iowa. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. J. V. Cherrlngton, Box 812 Master A. E. Finley, L. Box 229 Secretary W. L. McClure, Box 393 Financier J. S. Vickers, Box 16 Mag. Agent 102. CONFIDENCE; Blast Des Moines, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. J. Anderson Master P. Combs Secretary J. C. Musgrove, 209 Hillside Ave.Financier J.Clarey, Box 159 Mag. Agent 108. FALLS CITY: Louisville, Kv. Meets every Wednesday at 2 P. M. Wm. Keyer, 1127 W. Broadway . . Master J. Flowers, 1600 7th and Church- hill Sts Secretary T. McGuire, 946 Dumesncll St . Financier J. T. Ahearn, 1629 Rowan St . Mag. Agent 106. PROGRESS; Galesburg, Ills. T. E. Creen, 941 S. Seminary St . . Master H. W. Walbaum, Box 1137 . . Secretary J.C. Herron, 529 Church hill Ave.Financier H. W. Wallbaum, Box 1137 . . Mag. Agent 100. KEY CITY; Dubuque, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 7:15 P. M. W. McDonald, Box 1373 Master E. Adams, 137 High St Secretary T. Welch, 18th St., between Washington and Elm Sts . . Financier E. Adams, 137 High St ... . Mag. Agent 107. ECLIPSE; Gallon, Ohio. Meets every Thursday at 7:30 P M. C. H. Ness Master J. A. Farnsworth, Box 283 . . . Secretary A. N. JcnkinNon, Box 196 .. . Financier W. E. Armor, L. Box 33 ... Mag. A gen 108. PIONEER; Chama, New Mex. W. Cline, Alamosa, Col Master K. B. Rhelm Secretary J. C. McCabe, Box 20 Financier H. S. Smith, L. Box 2622, Ala- mosa, Col Mag. Agent 109. PEACE: St. Louis, Mo. Meets alternate Sundays at 2 P. M. J. Hackett, 617 Ewing Ave .... Master W. J. Pourcellle, 2718 Gamble Ave Secretary Louis Fisher,2811 Adams St . . Financier P. Molter, 607 Ewing Ave . . . Mag Agent 110. OLD GUARD; Bucyrus, Ohio. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. W. T. Craig Master W. C. Bruce Secretary J. R. Gordon, L. Box 235 ... . Financier J. E. Brown Mag. Agent 111. BEACON; Mattoon, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Tuesdays at 7:30 P. M. J. F. Gleason, Box 498 Master F. S. Strickland Secretary E. Sampson, Box 972 Financier L. Welsh, Box 295 Mag. Agent 112. EVENING STAR; Mt. Vernon, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundavs at 3 P. M. A. J. Randall, Box 543, East St, Ijouls, 111 Master C. Joyce Secretary J. Murphy, Box 598 Financier A. D. Isom Mag. Agent 113. CLARK-KIMBALL; Eagle Rock, Idaho. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. Win. Hull Master G. H. Maitland Secretary Wm. Hull Financier E. B. Nye Mag. Agent 114. MAGIC CITY; Cheyenne, Wyoming. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 4 PM. A. Heenan, Box 229 Master C. Madson, Box 625 Secretary F. W. Dudley, Box 625 Financier W. McGuire Mag. Agent 115. GULF CITY ; Galveston, Texas. Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. J. McDonough, Ave. K, between 36th and 37th Sts Master J. H. Stein hoff, Ave. N, between 19th and 20th Sts Secretary J. L. Praime, 216 West Ave. I . Financier J. H. Steinhotr, Ave. N, be- tween 19th and 20th Sts . . . Mag Agent 116. ST. CLAIR; Fort Gratiot, Mich. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays. R. E. Allen, Box 57 Master E. G. Hibbard, Box 154 Secretary J. J. Rae, Box 31 Financier F. Mlnard Mag. Agent 117. BEAVER; London, Ont. Meets 2d Tuesday and 4th Friday 7:30 P. M. R. Gowanloek, 364 South St . . . . Master S. T. Fletcher, 221 Maitland St . . Secretary J. W. Cox. 76 Hamilton Road . . Financier W. Temple, lOOCoiborne St. . Mag. Agent 118. STAB OF THE EAST; Richmond, Quebec, Meets first two Wednesdays at 8 P. M. and the last two Saturdays at 3 P. M. R. A. Leonard, Richmond Sta. P.O., Master J. Damant, Richmond Sta. P.O., Secretary G. Scott, Richmond Sta. P. O . Fiuainder T. A. Bonner, Richmond Sta. P. O Mag. Agent 119. COLONIAL ; River dii Loup. Quebec. Meets every Wednesday at8P. M. W. Carmichael, I. C. Ry Master W J. Gorham Secretary Wm. Carmichael, l. C. Ry . . . Financier F. Chenard, I. C. R’y, River dn Loup Station Mag. Agent 120. FORTUNE ; Syracuse, N. Y. Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 P. M. S. T. Vrooman, Care J. Doyle, 197 Seymour St Master F. 1 1. Livington.SS Otisco St. . . Secretary S. Mangan, 179 Marcellas St . . Financier S. W. Watkins, Jr., 88 Tully St.Mag. Agent 121. FELLOWSHIP; Corning, N. Y. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 4 P. M. O. L. Baker, Box 867 Master H. Krebs, Box 310 Secretary’ G. R. Quick, L. Box 35 Financier J. Krebs, Box 310 Mag. Agent Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 383 122. H. B. 8T0NE; Beardstown, 111. Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 P. M. G. Hertline Master 8. A. Mayall Secretary C. C. Catlin, Box 193 Financier J. E. Hurley, Box Ml Mag. Agent 123. OYERLAND; Omaha, Neb. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. J. Casey. Cor. 18th A California Sts.. Master F. Crawford, U. P. Round House.Secretary T. F. Barry, 1112 Chicago St . . Financier G. T. Anderson, U. P. R. H . Mag. Agent 124. PILOT; Perry, Iowa. H. A. Draper Master G. Gregg Secretary E. G. Fox Financier M. Maloy Mag. Agent 125. GUIDE x Marshalltown, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. 8. C. Cook, Box 1,507 Master G. S. Tubbs Secretary J. Burke Financier F. W. Snyder Mag. Agent 123. COMET; Austin, Minn. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. F. A. Fairbanks Master F. McWhorter Secretary' P. M. Chambers Financier C. Gllleece Mag. Agent 127. NORTHERN LIGHT; Winnepeg. Manitoba. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. H. Cochran, 150 Ross St Master T. C. Grant, 204 Logan St ... . Secretary T. S. Gill, C. P. Shops Financier H. Lynes Mag. Agent 128. LANDMARK; Glendive, Montana. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. J. Flage, Box 55 Master J. M. Clark, Box 55 Secretary F. J. Mersereau Financier F. J. Mersereau, Box 55 ... . Mag. Agent 129. MINERAL KING; Escanaba, Mich. Meets 2d and 4lh Sundays at 8 P. M. J. Trotter Master T. Owens, Box 298 Secretary L. R. Blake Financier W. H. Blake Mag. Agent 130. GUIDING STAB; Milwaukee, W is. Meets every Sunday at 7:30 P. M. J. Buckley. 818 Jefferson St ... . Master J. Rhine, 715 Clyboume St . . . Secretary I. J. Holbrook, 285 Park St . . . Financier J. Buckley, 818 Jefferson St . . Mag. Agent 131. GOLDEN RULE: Stevens Point, Wis. Meets 2d and 4tn Sundays at 2:30 P. M. and 1st aud 8d Fridays at 7 P. M. E. Murray Master L. F. Jackson Secretary G. M. Ratcliff, 73 Meadow St., Oshkosh, Wis Financier J. Brown Mag. Agent 182. MARTIN HUGII1TT; Eagle Grove, Iowa Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. F. M. Morgan Master Jno. Caufleld, Box 90 Secretary J. A. Correll Financier C. A. Bates * * . . . Mag. Agent 133. SPRAGUE; Sprague, Washington Ty. Meets the 1st ana 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. and the 2d and 4th Sundays at 7 P. M. T. J. Allen Master Wm. Madden Secretary A. O. Wishard Financier M. J. Black Mag. Agent 134. EASTMAN; Richford, Vermont. Meets 1st Sunday and 3d Monday. J. F. Simmons Master C. E. Jones Secretary W. J. Rumsey Financier H. E. Cowan Mag. Agent 185. NEW TEAR; El Paso, Texas. C. J. Luff, Box 182 Master F. B. Windlate '. Secretary A. C. Mast, Box 182 Financier J. B. Matthews, Box 182 . . . Mag. Agent 136. J. SCOTT ; Port Hope, Ontario. Meets 1st and 3d Saturdays at 8 P. M. R. M. Johnston, M. Ry Master G. Campbell, Box 278 Secretary M. McNeish, M. Ry Financier S. B. Laid law, M. Ry Mag. Agent 137. PROTECTION; Eldon. Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. P. J. Cook Master J. C. Nelson Secretary W. T. Brown, Financier v C. W. Sheffer Mag. Agent 138. UNION: Freeport, 111. Meets 2d and 4t h Sundays at 2:30 P. M. C. F. Jones, 900 Centre St., Racine, Mfu^tor W. G. Powell, Box i844 Secretary J. Braid, Care of Kraft Bros . . Financier P. Hayes Mag. Agent 180. MT. WHITNET; Tulare, Cal. Meets every Wednesday a*. 2 P. M. J. Humiston Master S. M. Storer Secretary J. L. Brooks Financier W. H. Evans Mag. Agent 140. MOUNT OURAT; Halida, Col. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. R. Griffith, Box 138 Master M. J. Ruland, L. Box 599 ... . Secretary J. F. Clem, L. Box 599 Financier A. F. Duey Mag. Agent 141. A. G. PORTER; Fort Wayne, I nd. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. C. S. Reid, 178 West Berry St . . . Master R. M. Jones, 84 Van Buren St . . Secretary W. R. Fredericks, 415 Lafayette St Financier Geo. Miller, 212 Francis St . . Mag. Agent 142. C. B. WHIPPLE ; Toledo, Ohio. Meets every Sunday at 1 P. M. and 2d Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. H. Kelley, 115 Broadway St ... . Master F. Welliver, 275 Wall bridge Ave.Secretary G. W. Nesper, 196 Broadway . . Financier J. L. Allen, Cor Dix and Knower Sts Mag. Agent 143. E. C. FELLOWS; West Oakland, Cal. Meets every Sunday at 1 P. M. F. B. Hall Master G. W. Snook, 1700 Taylor St. . . Secretary F. S. Small, 929 Wood st . . . . Financier O.H . Vogeley, 1700 Taylor St . Mag. Agent 144. SUGAR LOAF; Campbell ton, New Bruns- Meets 1st Friday at 8 P. M. and 3d Sunday at 2:30 P. M. T. G. Scott, Box 4*18 Master F. Mathlson, Box 418 Secretary James Norton, Box 448 Financier H. B. Maltby, Newcastle, N.B. Mag. Agent 145. DATT CROCKETT; San Antonio, Texas. Meets every Sunday at 2:30 P. M. H. N. Norton, Box 429 Master Wm. Forbes, Box 429 Secretary .1. Lytten, Box 429 Financier M. N. Norton, Box 429 Mag. Agent 148. BAYOU CITY; Houston, Texas. G. DeYoung, 190 Washington St . . Master A. O. Woodworth, 320 Washing- ton St Secretary A. O. Woodworth, 320 Washing- ton St Financier J. J. Sangster Mag. Agent Digitized by Google

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384 FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. 147. MIDLAND ; Temple, Texas. J. Stanton Master J. J. Easley Secretary T. Kelly Financier J. J. Culpepper Mag. Agent 148. SUNNY SOUTH; Tyler, Texas. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. J. H. Duncan Master H. T. Massengale, Jr.f L. Box 114.8ecretary C. P. Jones Financier C. P. Jones Mag. Agent 149. JUST IN TIME ; New York, N. Y. Meets 1st Tuesday at 10:30 A. M.and 3d Sat- urday at 8 P. M. O. Gillen, 206 Newark St., Hoboken, N. J Master W. J. McColl, 820 Ninth Ave . . Secretary Mogal Call, 209% W. 40th St . . Financier E. Chambers, 1085 Sixth Ave . Mag. Agent 150. 8. SI. STEVENS; Marquette, Mich. Meets 2d and 4lh Sundays at 2 P. M. L. L. Hood, L. Box 217 Master J. O’Reilly, L. Box 142 Secretary C. A. Wltt.L. Box 142 * Financier August Baker Mag. Agent 151. MAPLE LEAF: Hamilton, Ontario. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2:30 P. M. Hebt Hall, 93 Murray St. East . . .Master T. McHattie. 12 Mill St Secretary Wm. Allen, 38 Magill St .... Financier Wm. Baines, 40 Magi 11 St . . . Mag. Agent 152. DUNLAP; Wells, Minn. Meets every Sunday at 3 P. M. John Ryel, Box 94 Master Don Dunlap. Box 94 Secretary R. M. Haseftlne, Box 128 ... . Financier C. Ellingson, Box 60 Mag. Agent 158. H. C. LOBD ; Fort Scott, Kansas. Meets every Sunday at 8 P. M. L. E. Lester Master W. A. Greenwood Secretary G. K. Bates, Box 310 Financier C. Willaner Mag. Agent 154. HeKEEN ; Ottawa. Kansas. Meets every Sunday at 2:30 P. M. Wm. Reese Master E. R. Dickson Secretary Arthur Hill Financier Wm. Frisby Mag. Agent 156. TEXAS BELLE; Greenville Texas. Meets every Friday evening at 7:30 P. M. J. W. Price, Box 74 Master W. B. Maya well, Box 74 Secretary W. B. Maydwell, Box 74 .... Financier J. D. Mercer, Box 74 Mag. Agent 156. NECHES; Palestine, Texas. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. Wm. E. Mott, Box 256 Master H. C. Sory, Box 256 Secretary J.M. McMillan, Box 266 .... Financier F. M. Ward, Box 256 Mag. Agent 167. ECHO; Peru, Ind. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. C. R. Hughes, Box 143 Master John Malln Secretary Chas. Weir Financier James Smith Mag. Agent 158. STANDARD : Detroit, Mich. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. Wm. Hamlin, 521 Forte St., E. De- troit Master D. O’Connor, 616 81 xth St . . . . Secretary Thos. Barrett, 411 Lamed St., E. Detroit Financier Geo. Spackman, 430 Forte St., E. Detroit Mag. Agent 169. W. H. THOMAS; Nashville, Ten n. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. W. Bateman, 44 N. 2d, E. Nashville, Tenn Master J. J. Clark, 817 Foster St., E. Nashville, Tenn Seoretary D. J. Daly, 310 Foster St Financier J. C. Cunningham, L. A N. Shops, E. Nashville, Tenn . Mag. Agent 160. C. J. HEPBURN; Evansville, Ind. Jno. K. Taylor, 210 Heidelbach Ave.Master Will J. Torrance, 413 William St. Secretary Jno.K. M cCutcheon ,311 Oil veS». Financier Chas. C. Brewer, 1000 Walnut St.Mag. Agent 161. HERALD; Burlington, Iowa. J. W. Galvan, 918 8. Third St . . . Master C. C. Price, 412 8. Main St ... . Secretary 0. G. Brydolf, 905 Sumer St . . . Financier F. L. Burtch, 613 S. Main St . Mag. Agent 162. PROSPECT; Elkhart, Ind. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. E. K. Cole, Box 1649 Master G. M. Winegarduer Secretary P. A. Hamilton Financier E. K. Cole, Box 1649 Mag. Agent 166. JETNA ; Jonesboro, Ark. Meets 1st and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. and 2d Friday at 7 P. M. P. B. Scaulan, L. Box 29 Master W. H. De France, L. Box 29 . . . Secretary J. N. Jennings. L. Box 29 ... . Financier J. W. Barker, L. Box 29 ... . Mag. Agent 164. EEL RIVER; Butler, Ind. 1. P. Bowman Master F. P. Jackson Secretary J. B. Gossage Financier J. H. Crider . . . . Mag. Agent 165. ROBERT ANDREWS; Andrews, Ind. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. A. C. Pettengill Master P. H. Powers Secretary J. W. Ivy Financier A. C. Pettengill Mag. Agent 166. WM. HUGO; Huntington, Ind. J. E. Hflgerty Master P. Burns Secretary J. R. Dickinson Financier Mag. Agent 167. MOUNT HOOD; Blalock, Oregon. G. A. Ferguson Master L. E. Ferguson Secretary F. Wall Financier T. Brinson Mag. Agent 168. GUARD RAIL : North La Crosse, Wis. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 7 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at2P. M. Fred Stirnemann, Box 90 Master Chas. Gluder, Box 90 Secretary E. W. Rang, Box 90 Financier John Conway, Box 90 Mag. Agent 169. H. G. BROOKS; Hornellesvllle, N. Y. H. Laushey, Box 1179 Master A. C. Vandermark Secretary W. T. McEl wee, Box 1616 . . . .Financier G. B. Cloyston, Box 918 ... . Mag. Agent 170. PRAIRIE; Huron, Dakota. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. Chas. Mattes Master S. P. Malone Secretary t A. S. Craik Financier Wm. H. Lane Mag. Agent Digitized by C.ooQle

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VOL. VII. .SEPTEMBER, 1883. NO. 9. Mr* Superintendent’s Test* A STORY OF THE MELBOURNE POLICE. Chambers’s Journal. Many years ago — a good many more, in fact, than I care to recall now — I was wandering very disconsolately through one of the main thoroughfares of Mel- bourne debating with myself the advisa- bility of walking down to the quay and offering my services as steward to the captain of the first homeward-bound ves- sel on which I might see the “ blue- peter” hoisted.' Things had gone very Dadly with me ; every enterprise to which I had turned my attention had either fallen through or resulted disastrously to myself ; and after vainly trying my luck in the colony for over three years, I came to the conclusion that the sooner I recon- ciled myself to the utter failure of any attempts, the better it would be both for my peace of mind and my constitution. In this dismal mood I was listlessly reading over the shipping announcements posted on an adjacent wall, when I came across a notice from the police depart- ment, intimating, in tersely official lan- guage, that a few new hands were needed — hands who wTere strong, vigorous, healthy, shrew’d, good horsemen, and re- joicing in the possession of such other natural advantages as would inevitably ensure their success in any line they chose to adopt. 1 was a good horseman, healthy, and tolerably strong ; my shrewd- ness I had begun to doubt lately; and as for the rest of the desidirata — well, I sup- pose I was as well off as most people. Here possibly was a chance for me ; at any rate, it was only a few days’ delay if nothing came of it; I would make my application and chance it. I returned to my diggings, wrote an official application as per directions; and, to make along story short, received, two days later, a note desiring my attendance at the station on the following day. Here, after a rath- er stiff examination, physical and mental, and such tests of horsemanship as taking a five-barred gate with my arms folded — w hich I accomplished successfully — I w as told that everything was tolerably satis- factory, and I might expect an official notification of appointment at an early date. Meanwhile. it W’ould be desirable, I was informed, tnat I kept the matter, as far as it had gone, quite private ; a stip- ulation I had no difficulty in conforming to, since I had not a single friend in the citv. On the evening of the following day, I found at my quarters a second note from Mr. Superintendent, conspicuously mark- ed “Private,” and conveying the very agreeable intelligence that I was tempor- arily engaged from that day. The letter closed with a request that I w’ould call at once on the superintendent. Somewhat to my dismay, I found, on presenting myself, that my permanent appointment was conditioned upon my satisfactorily carrying through a special job then on hand. It was an affair of some nicety; and an old hand, from an- other station, wTould have been given the work, but for being absent on other busi- ness. The matter would admit of no de- lay; and it was imperatively necessary that it be undertaken by some one not, or seemingly not, belonging to the Mel- bourne force. In short, I wras to do it. The matter was briefly this: A packet of government papers, of high importance, had been stolen from the messenger to whose care they were intrusted ; and from information received, it seemed pretty certain that the present possessor — a man fast becoming notorious in the colony — w’ould be walking towrard the city the next afternoon ; and to prevent his in ti- / Digitized by CjOOQle

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386 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. mate acquaintance with the town ena- bling him to escape, or any confederates attempting his release, I wras to wait bv a bridge on the line of road, about ten miles out of Melbourne, and get the papers from him. The man was by no means to be shot, or if possible, even hurt; but the papers must be secured. Minute in- structions as to his appearance were fol- lowed by a pretty plain implication that my career in the force would very largely depend upon my success. 1 felt, as may be easily imagined, in anything but high spirits. The prospect of a single-handed encounter with a man of whose resources I knew nothing, and who might blow my brains out before I had a chance of attack, was not cheering. However, there was nothing for it ; it was my last chance, and I must embrace it without shirking. Next day, which was Sunday, I accord- ingly procured a horse from the station, and, taking my revolver with me, started out to try my luck as a policeman ; and about two o’clock in the afternoon came near the place mentioned. I left my horse at the nearest roadside “hotel, ’ sauntered to the bridge, and, leaning over the rail with no very distinct notion of how I was going to act, waited for my man with what coolness I could muster. Two hours had passed ; the sun was be- ginning to go down; and I was just pre- paring to console myself with the notion that the man had got wind of our inten- tion, and gone by another route, when I became aware of the approach of a soli- tary pedestrian. As he came nearer I ran over the description of the man I wanted — which I had learned by heart — and at once concluded that this was the individual. He was a tall, powerful, un- compromising-looking fellow of about five and forty, muscular enough to have lifted me up and thrown me over the bridge, into the shining water beneath. I commenced to walk over the bridge as the man. approached it — passed him slow- ly, and felt sure it was the man. After going two or three yards, I turn- ed back. Hearing my step the purloiner of state documents turnea round. “ Well, mate, what is it? ’’ “Can you oblige me with a pipe of ’baccy?” I asked. “On! yes;” handing me his pouch. What are you doing about here? You don’t look over-brisk. Broke ? ” “ Pretty nearly,” I replied. “New arrival, I suppose?” “Almost.” “Ah ! there are too many carpet-knights flooding Melbourne. Come out expecting to make a pile, got disappointed, ana don’t like to work for your grub, eh ? Put a screw of tobacco in your pocket ; you’ll find it pleasant company on the road.” I nearly emptied the pouch, and hand- ed it back ; and as the owner put out his hand for it, I slipped my foot behind his heel and pushed him. He tripped and fell splendidlv. I was pretty quick in wrestling, and I took hold of the man’s throat with my left hand, put my knees on his chest, and with my right hand felt in the breast-pocket of his coat. He struggled violently, but I thought I should succeed. I got my hands on some pa- pers; but as I was drawing them from the pocket, the ruffian got hold of my right knee-cap with his left hand, and gave it such a terrible wrench, that I be- lieved he had dislocated the joint. Then feeling my hold relax, he suddenly hoist- ed himself with his right hand, sprang up, caught hold of my wrists, and hur- ried me to the bridge. Holding me thus in an iron grip, and glaring fiercely at me, he said : “ I see your game ; there’s only one way of dealing with the police. Dead men tell no tales ; so it’s over you’re going, younster.” Suiting his action to the word, he released my hands, and in the same instant grasped me firmly and hoisted me. My last chance seemed to lie in an old twist I had learned in college. As the man raised me, I placed my feet on the brickwork of the bridge, pushed myself back with all my strength, jerked a little forward, lowered my head, and then fair- ly twisted under my captor’s arm from right to left. My school experience had saved my life ; for the man let go his hold with a cry of pain, and quick as thought, I sprang on him. “It’s all right, old fellow, take the pa- pers and read them.” But in the mad excitement of the mo- ment, and remembering my mission, I thought this surrender was only a ruse on the part of the ruffian. He sat down on the road in a most undignified fashion and handed me the papers. The first one that met my gaze was a headed piece of police-office paper, on which was writ- ten. “This is your test for entering the force”; and was signed by the superin- tendent. “ Well, young man,” said mine enemy, “ you have passed the last exam. — with honors. You have nearly broken my wrist. But my horse is at the first road- side hotel. If you come with me I’ll Digitized by Google

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 387 have a drink with you, and get some cold lotion for this sprain. I believe it will be a case of splints and sick leave ; but you have done your work well. Bother the arm — how it aches!” (So did my knee. ) The report was satisfactory, and I was appointed permanently. Mr. Superin- tendent’s test caused me to be sent on various duties which led me into many rough experiences ; but I never believed myself to be so near death as when I was deciding my future with my superior officer. Protection and Wages. Keokuk Constitution. In this article we want to show what the wages of workingmen were in 1860 and last year ; what the cost of living was in 1860 and 1881 ; what the bonus or pro- tection duty paid to the capitalist or em- ployer in 1860 and 1881; and so show whether the workingman is getting his share of the bonus or protective duty paid by the government to American industry. First: Wages in 1860 and 1881. — The thirteenth annual report of the Massa- chusetts Bureau of Statistics of Labor gives very careful and exact statistics upon this subject. As that is one of the foremost manufacturing States in the Union, and so gets a large per cent of the bonus paid by the American people to American industry, it is an excellent State to take for a study of our subject. The increase of wages to workingmen in the following occupations from 1860 to 1881 was as follows, in per cents. For the benefit of those readers rusty in their arithmetic it should be remembered that the period and the figure after it repre- sents fractional tenths. Thus 33.3 stands for thirty-three and three tenths. The increase in wages in the twenty-one years was : In agriculture, 33.3 ; in blacksmith- ing, 54.6; in boots and shoe-making, 1.8 ; in building trades, 22.4; cabinet-making, 5.4; carpet-making, 21.5; carriage-mak- ing, 23.6; clothing, 42.1; cotton goods, 27.6 ; leather, 35.1 ; machines and machin- ery, 55.4; metal and metalic goods, 42 5; paper-making, 45.8 ; printing, 43.5 ; woolen goods, 33.1. Average per cent., 31.2. Second: Cost of living in 1860 and 1881. — The report we have above quoted gives the per cent, of increase in the cost of living in Massachusetts between 1860 to 1881 as follows: Groceries, 23.3 ; pro- visions, 52.7 ; fuel, 38.6; boots and shoes, 15.9 ; rents, 68.8 ; board, 69.4 ; dry goods, decrease, 3.7. General per cent, of in- crease, 41.3. In this period of twenty-one years, then, the rates of workingmen’s wages have in- creased 31.2 per cent, and the cost of liv- ing41.3; difference, 10.1. “ That is,” says Carroll D. Wright, “between 1860 and 1881 the workingmen has suffered a re- duction of ten per cent, in the purchasing power of his wages.” And Mr. Wright further notes the fact that the year 1860 was an easy going dead level year of gen- eral quiet in business, while 1881 was a booming year when wages should have been at their best. Third: Tariff of 1860 and 1881. — The average duty protecting the products of American industry in 1860 was 11 per cent. In 1881 it was 44 per cent. Aver- age increase in twenty-one years 33 per cent. That is precisely the rate of in- crease in workingmen’s wages in the same time. So it would appear that the only difference between 1880 and 1881, in con- sequence of the protective duty or bonus, is that manufacturers get 33 per cent, more bonus than they did — the working- men 31 per cent, more wages than they did ; that the cost of living to both work- ingmen and manufacturers was 41 per cent, more in 1881 than in 1860. Ana so that the net result is that both working- men and manufacturers are on the aver- age 10 per cent, worse off in the net abil- ity to live than they were in 1860. But figures have to be handled very carefully or they may mislead. There is a vast difference in actual results between the 31 per cent, increase in workingmen’s wages between 1860 and 1881, and the 33 per cent, increase in the protective bonus to American manufactures in the same time, because capital has no cost of living and the workingmen have. Work- ingmen have to pay 41 per cent, more to live than they did in 1860, but the cost of capital— the interest upon it — is nearly 50, at least 41, per cent. less. Let us in- vestigate somewhat how the whole case stands. To do this we will use the now ready census report of 1880 upon the iron and steel industry in the United States. This report shows that in 1880 there were 805 companies engaged in the production of iron ore in the United States. They em- ployed 31,668 persons, who received as wages $9,538,117. That is one dollar and not quite one cent per day for each per- son weekly, not counting Sunday. That is the average income the workingman in the United States, employed in iron Eroduction, gets is a fraction over $300 for imself and his family to live upon for 365 days. Does anybody wonder at the Digitized by Google

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388 FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. great and desperate strikes of the iron miners and operatives ? And ought not any American, who is not a calculating liar or a muddle-headed ignoramus to be ashamed to talk about the blessed condi- tion of American workingmen and the great ad vantages they haveover“ the pau- per poor ” of Europe? Again, the bar iron and iron and steel rail product in 1880 employed 140,978 persons who were paid $55,470,785. Counting the year at 300 days, this would pay each person $1.31 per day. But the census report shows that most of the mills run day and night and upon Sunday. That would bring the pay down to $1.15 per day, or about $345 for the happy American workingman to maintain himself and his family upon — and with the cost of living 41 per cent, more than in I860. How the American iron workers should laugh to scorn the pauper laborers of Europe, to be sure! There can be no helping thought that may be the children of the family were embraced in the above statistics and were helping out the family income, for the census shows that only sixty-six women and children, all told, were employed in the iron industry. It is computed by the commissioner of revenue that the least a family of three in America can live upon comfortably is $9.09 per week, or $503.88 per year. It is not many of the iron workers whose family does not num- ber more than three persons. The figures we have given show that in the main these workingmen’s families are doomed to uncomfortable living. On the other hand, the Pennsylvania Steel Company could easily consist and be owned by one person. Its capital stock is $2,000,000. More than one of the men interested in it is worth that much or more. But let us say the company consists of ten per- sons. The figures we have given show that the men who worked for the com- pany got on an average $345 a year. If the ten owners had got as much for their work as their workmen did, thev would have got $3,450. Now what did they get ? It came out in court in a suit arising upon the Edgar Thompson estate. In 1881 the company paid a 22 per cent, dividend upon the $2,000,000 capital. That was $44,000 in that year to each one of the ten ow ners. But at the end of the year, after paying the dividend, the company still na<i a surplus profit on hand of $3,286,- 423.51 to divide among the ten owners. This sum was the company’s earnings in the two years, 1880 ana 1881, after mak- ing a 12 per cent dividend in the former year and a 22 per cent, dividend in the latter. This would be to each of the ten owners an additional $328,042, or a total to each in that year of dividend and sur- plus of $372,642. If there had been but one owner his profits at the end of 1881 on his $2,000,000 investment would have been $3,720,423. That is what the iron industry paid the iron owner and capi- talist, while it paid the iron w'orkingman an average of $345 a year to keep himself and his family upon. Such an industrial and wage system as that is clearly defec- tive. A better one — one juster to the workingman — must be invented. The Negro and the Mule. Marietta Journal. Just across the branch lives an old ne- gro, bent wTith age, yet still able to work his small place. How old the mule is I do not know. I had frequently noticed them on the hillside in the spring. But nowr, “ running - around - cotton - time,’* something impelled me to w'atch them more closely. For three hours, every time I looked, the mule, the plow ana negro were in the same place. I began to get interested, sent for my opera glass — the tableau was set ! The plow was as still as the mule and the negro seemingly as immovable as either. The negro's at- titude had an air of “ I can-stand-it-if- you-can,” about it, still there was a some- thing w hich made me feel that he might be thinking. Altogether, the picture was one of stubborn serenity. They were standing about a quarter way across the field in the row. I determined now to see the end of the play if it took all the day. It may have been half an hour, perhaps less, when the negro moved. First, he straightened the lines back and laid them in the row. (I wish I could convey an idea of the solemnity of his movements.) He never uttered a word or noise of any kind, that was apparent. Slowly he walked to the head of the mule, and slowly turning walked back again close by his side ; then, with great- er solemnity, if possible, he took the bush of the mule’s tail in one hand, and gripping the tail higher up w ith the other, commenced a slow motion of grinding, much like an organ grinder twists out his music. The mule, however, was as un- disturbed by the performance as he would have been had that revolving tail been any other mule’s tail. If there was anything at all noticeable, it might have been an atmosphere of satisfaction about the mule, implying that something else had stirred first But the old negro had Digitized by Google

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 389 got an idea, and he intended to work it out. So, steadily and slowly that tail went round and round, with the precision and regularity of a machine. For twenty minutes this monotonous grinding went on, and I was tiring of my watch, when I thought I saw, or felt, a movement, somewhere about the mule’s head, but it was only his left ear, which he laia back, and in about five minutes the other came over, very slowly — both remained point- ed at the curious proceedings going on at the rear for ten minutes or more, when the head began to come around^ and when it got into position to take m the situation, there came a mysterious sound — “ What in the d — 1 are ye doin’ thar ! I done want eny mo’.” I was not near enough to hear distinctly, but I am quite sure that was w'hat the mule said, and then he started down the row, and didn’t offer to come to a halt that day. THE MULE. Will stand— and stand— and stand Thinking !— the whole day long. But what about ? No fellow’s found out ; Unless ’tis that old colored hand. The kick has been sung, and peeans rung, On his muleship’s way, in that line * But that old man’s wit— without a lick, ** Fills the bill,” for the coming spring time. Make a crank of his tall, Turn it round and around — He may think it’s an organ, An engine or mill— Just be careful— judicious— And make him suspicious, He’ll soon quit— “standing still.” American Pearls* Pearls are found in this country, and the value of the find amounts to about $50,000 annually. The best pearls come from the Gulf of California, though about $3,000 worth come from fresh-water mus- cles, all over the Union, especially from the Miami River, Ohio. A reporter of the New York Evening Post, having in- terviewed Mr. Andrews, the head of the jewelry department of a New York house, learned from him the following facts : The California pearls are as fine as any Oriental pearls, and are valued as highly. The fresn- water pearls are almost all small, but brilliant and somewhat rosy in tint. About half the California pearls are black, and command a better price than the white pearls. Some years ago about 80 per centum of California pearls were black, the propor- tion having diminished rapidly during the last ten years. The biggest pearl ever found ir this country was the celebrated one found about twenty years ago in a New Jersey pond and sold to the then Empress Eugenie. Of late many small and almost worth- less pearls have been received from Texas farmers, who have an exaggerated notion of their value. The firm buysthem more as a matter of encouragement to the pearl-hunters than anything else. Some day these hunters may discover valuable gems, and their custom may be worth something. Mr. Andrews showed the reporter a handful of these small, pink, irregular- shaped pearls, the majority of them not larger than a pin-head. The larger they are the more defective they are in shape and color. Some of the larger ones might be mistaken for bits of bone polished up. The only use to which they can be put is for replacing lost pearls in old jewelry of no great value, which is sent for re- pair. Sometimes they can be cut into thin pieces, and a small piece of fair pearl can be obtained tor enameling. The finest string of pearls ever brought to this country is now in possession of the firm. It consists of sixty pearls, the largest being about the size of a wren’s egg. Every pearl is perfectly round and pure in color, and not one is valued at less than $500. While examining this string, the re- porter happened to remark that he could not tell the difference between that string of enormous value and one of imitation pearls. “ No more can any one,” said Mr. An- drews, “ until they are handled. The best experts can not tell a good imitation pearl from the real without touching it. The weight is deficient in imitation pearls, and the surface is different to an experienced hand. They can only be distinguished by touch and weight. But every pearl in a ball-room might be false without the best expert in the trade sus- pecting it.” Affectation. Affectation is a source of discomfort, both to those who are guilty of it and to those who witness it. Nothing makes a gerson more ridiculous than conceit. ome people seem to think that a states- man must always be intensely stately, and a minister grave as a gravestone: the man of science must appear absorbed in some tremendous problem, and the poet must keep his eyes in a “ fine frenzy rolling.” If one thing more than another distin- Digitized by Google

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390 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. guishes a truly great man, it is natural- ness. What God made him, that he lives out. A man should be real, and in order to be so he must be himself. We should not trouble ourselves by thinking how we appear to observers. There is no greater folly than for people without brains to affect to be very wise, and peo- ple without money to affect to be very rich, and people without religion to affect to be great saints. If it is a person’s na- ture to lisp with languid nonchalance , to maintain the stiffness of a crowbar, or the frown of a Sphynx, to gaze intently into vacancy when he knows that people are looking at him, to be grandly oracular, mildly simpering, or ridiculous generally, why let him do these things, but, re- member, they are no credit to him. Let the eagle spread his wings, but what folly for the rooster to attempt to soar to the gates of the sun ! If you are a dunce, don’t make the matter worse by trying to look like a sage. Without naturalness there is no genuine nobleness. On the frozen bosom of some Northern lake go build you a temple of ice; carve out fresco, pillar, nave and dome. How grand it looks as it glitters in the morn- ing light! How stately it appears as the stars look down upon it! At the first touch of Spring’s warm breath, walls and roof, arch ana dome, sink out of sight, and the fisherman drives his skiff along nor finds one fragment left. Even so shall perish all that is not real, natural and true. 1 LITEBABY CURIOSITY. BY JA8. A. MONK. Oh. man, by nature formed for all mankind, — [Akenslde. How narrow are thy prospects, how confined. • — [Chatterton. Be thou the copious matter of my song, — [ J. Philip, And let thy thought prevent thy hand and tongue. —[Rowe. Poor voyager on this Hood of tears, —[Jas. Montgomery. A long perspective to my mind appears. ^[Joanna Baillle. Starting in view of a glorious goal, —[Charles Mackay. To feel that thirst and hunger of the soul. —[Longfellow. Eager to run the race his fathers ran, Oh, what a miracle to man is man. —[Young. Each to his end a dlflterent path pursues, — [Ellj. Fenton. Homer with all his “nodding’* I would chase — —[Sam. Cobb. Time-honored Homer, aged, poor and blind, — [J. C. Prince. A ragged cote oft have a royale minde. — [Nich Braithwayte. Minds, vast as Heaven, capacious as the sky* —[I. A. Hillhouse. Born to lament, to labor and to die. —[Prior. And richest Shakspeare was a poor man's child, — [Ebenezer Elliott. On fame’s eternal bede-roll worthle to be fyled. —[Spencer. Oldest Tree In the World. The oldest tree in the world, says Knowledge, so far as any one knows, is the Bo tree of the sacred city of Amara- poora, in Burmab. It was planted 288 B. C. and is therefore now 2,170 years old. Sir James Emerson Tennet gives reasons for believing that the tree is really of this wonderful age, and refers to historic doc- uments in which it is mentioned at dif- ferent dates, as 182 A. D., 223 A. D. and so on to the present day. “To it,” says Sir James, “Kings have even dedicated their dominions, in testimony of belief that it is a branch of the identical fig-tree under which Buddha reclined at Uru- melya when he underwent his apoth- eosis.” Its leaves are carried away as streamers by pilgrims, but is too sacred to touch with a knife, and therefore they are only gathered when they fall. The King oak in Windsor Forest, England, is 1,000 years old. Already polished by a hand divine, —[Somerville. He was not for an age, but for all time. —[Ben. Jonson. What rage for fame attends both great and. small, -[Jas. Walcott. He who climbs high and augurs many a fall. —[Chaucer. Greatness hath still a little taint i’ th* blood, — [Davenant. Fame is at best but an inconstant good. —[Roscommon. When kings have toiled and poets wrote for fame, -[Goldsmith. Ah ! fool to exult in a glory so vain. —{Beattie. Both right and left amiss a man may slide. —[Nich. Grimvald. To tread the dreary path without a guide. —[Dr. Johnson. The wise sometimes from wisdom's ways de- Partl -[Byron. That can inform the mind, or mend the heart. —[Burns. Digitized by A.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 391 On high estates huge heaps of care attend, -[Webster. No Joy so great but runneth to an end. —[Rob Southwell. Sooner or later all things pass awny, —[Southern. Dissolving In the silence of decay. — [Dryden. Yet look once more on nature’s varied plan, — [Langhore. And moralize on the state of man. — ]H. Kirke White. Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day, -[H. F. Lyte. Sent into life, alas ! how brief thy stay. —[A. Phelps. Time, sure destroyer, walks his hostile round, -jMallet. Nor is the longest life the happiest found. -[F. 8. Knight. The visions of hope fly one by one, —[Eliza Cook. The sands of time grow dimmer as they run. — [E. A. toe. To know, to esteem, to love and then to part, —[Coleridge. Passing away like a dream of the heart. -[Hervey. We spend our days like a tale that is told, —[Psalms. To the very verge of the church-yard mold. —[Tom Hood. O! let me view, while life’s short changes last, — [T. Dermody. The end not far off which is fastening fast, — [J. Monk. Whilst some affect the sun, and some the shade, —[Blair. Let ns walk hnmbly on, but undismayed. —[Mrs. Hemans. There stand, if thou wilt stand, to stand up- right, —[Milton. He can’t be wrong whose life is in the right. -[Pope. When we have shuffled off this mortal coil — [Shakspeare. O! happy he whose conscience knows no guile. —[Ferguson. Manchester. Latest Style of Criticism. Brooklyn Eagle. “ A revolution has broken out,” cried a little gentleman in black, rushing into the dramatic editor’s room. “Take it to the political editor.” “ No, I mean a revolution in journal- ism, and in your particular line. I be- lieve you are the dramatic critic of this paper,” said the little gentleman, plump- ing into a chair and drawing forth a man- uscript “Haven’t time to look over any new plays to-day,” said the dramatic editor. “ Call again in about three years or so.” “ Don’t want you to look over a play,” said the little gentleman. “Something far more important. A revolution has taken place in dramatic criticism.” “ No use for it,” said the dramatic edi- tor. “ But we have reached a stage in the sesthetical progress of the world when the public demands a more ” “ Heard that by the yard before,” said the editor. “ I tell you this is my busy day.” “ It is your business to hear and learn,” said the little gentleman. Art, in its pas- sionate serinity, stands beconing you to a higher plane. Will you go up to that plane and become one of the educators of your time, or are you content to dwell upon the full houses and drawing well level of criticism?” “ I say this is my busy day,” shouted the editor. “But my business is of far more im- portance than that you have on hand,” said the little gentleman. “I come to you as a missionary of art to lead you out into the Joan Francois Millet atmosphere of dramatic criticism, where everything is purely, exquisitely, augustly Greek, ana where you will be taught to fall down upon your knees before the Parthenon, and where the very air is permeated with—” “ If you don’t light out this moment I’ll have you bounced,” cried the editor. “Suppose you are writing up the ap- pearance of a new actress,” continued the little gentleman, “do not dwell too long upon the mere unimportant point of her acting, but float away into the artistic phases of the question. Say, for instance, that the harmony in blue and gold which she wore in the first act was charming, but that the right leg of the table at the back was not so purely Grecian as it might have been, and that the candle- stick used in the second act was all out of harmony with the snuflers. Then go back into history a bit. Lug in something about Reynolds, Claude or some other fellow, no matter who, and never mind about its having to do with the subject vou are writing on. Wander away into Florentine mysticism, and sling in a lot about the romantic, the classic and the plastic. Then pitch in and say that the actress reminds you of the pure Egyptian, Roman and Greek types of beauty, dilate upon her ears, mouth, eyes, face, neck, and say anything you like so long as you don’t come out flat-footed about her act- ing. Always keep that point in the back- ground. Say, for instance, in opening up, Digitized by v^.ooQle

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392 FIREMENS MAGAZINE. * It is strange what a charm hangs about the ruins of dead Troy, but then every- thing that is beautiful in woman is coupled with that city, made a living, real thing by the blind poet of Greece. Has an- other Helen come among us?” Then you compare your actress with the old Helen racket, and — ” “Stop,” cried the editor. “ Then say that her laughter is as the laughing of pleasant fountains over—” but the little man suddenly dropped un- der the table, and his remains were duly deposited in a wagon and taken to Flat- bush. Longgtreet’s Charge at Gettysburg. G. F. Williams in “ Bullet and Shell.” As yet no Federal musketry had broken out, our veterans knowing too well the value of every bullet in a crisis like this. Still the assaulting lines continued to march on, until it seemed, from where I was standing, that the leading one touched the breastworks along our cen- ter. Then, and only then, a vivid flash sprang from the earth, followed by a sharp rattle as the Federal skirmish line opened fire. The volley had no apparent effect on the Confederates, who continued to advance steadily, sweeping the skir- mishers before them like chaff in the wind. A minute later a deafening crash of musketry broke upon the ear, and we knew that the main line had opened fire. Despite the sunlight the flame from our men’s muskets could be distinguished as it played to and fro along Cemetery Ridge. Then for the first time the Con- federate line seemed to waver ; but only for an instant, for it soon rallied, and, as if by one common impulse, dashed itself like a mighty wave against the wall of steel before it. The Federal artillery on the higher ground behind our infantry now tore the enemy’s ranks with a storm of iron balls until it seemed that none could stand before them and live. But the troops under Longstreet had gained an impetus which carried them clear up to and at intervals into our lines. For twenty minutes the terrible hand-to-hand struggle continued, and I saw. by the sudden movements of Hancock*s Corps, that his line had been pierced and brok- en. It was, however, soon reformed; and although the second line of the Con- federates joined and strengthened the first, our defense was too fierce and stub- born to be overcome. Finally the attack- ing force quivered, and a moment later the entire body was in full retreat. THE OLD CANTEEN. Send it op to the garret? Well, no: what’s the harm If it hangs like a horseshoe to serve as a charm ? Had its day, to be sure; matches ill with things here; Shall I sack the old friend Just because it is queer? Thing of beauty ’tls not, but a Joy none the less, As my hot Ups remember its old-time caress. And I think on the solace once guargllng be- tween My lips from that old battered tin canteen. It has hung by my side in the long, weary tramp. Been my friend in the bivouac, barrack and camp, In the triumph, capture, advance and retreat. More than light to my path, more than guide to my feet. Sweeter nectar ne’er flowed, however spark- ling and cold, From out chalice of silver or goblet of gold, Fora king or an emperor, princes or queen. It has cheered the desponding on many a night, Til their laughing eyes gleamed inthecamp- Whether guns stood In silence, or boomed at short range, It was always on duty ; though ’twould not be strange If in somnolent periods Just after “taps” Some colonel or captain, disturbed at his naps, May have felt a suspicion that ’ spirits * un- seen Had somehow bedeviled that old canteen. But I think on the time when in lulls of the strife It has called the far look in dim eyes back to life; Helped to stanch the quick blood Just begin- ning to pour, Softened bread, gasping wounds that were stiffened ana sore, Moistened thin, livid lips so despairing of breath They could only speak thanks in the quiver of death ; If an angel of mercy e’er hovered between This world and the netft, ’twas the old can- teen. Then banish it not as a profitless thing, Were it hung in a palace It well might swing, To tell in its mute, allegorical way How the citizen volunteer won the day ; How he bravely, unflinchingly, grandly won, And how, when the death-dealing work was done, ’Twas as easy his passion from war to wean As his mouth from the lips of that old can- teen. By-and-by, when all hate for the rag with the bars Is forgotten for love of the * stripes and the stars ; ’ When Columbia rules everything solid and From her own ship canal to the Ice at the pole ; When we Grand Army men have obeyed the last call, And the May flowers and violets bloom for us all; Then away in some garrett the cobwebs may screen My tattered, old, cloth-covered tin canteen. Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 393 The Great Salt Lake. Four barrels of water oNhe Great Salt Lake will leave, after evaporation, nearly a barrel of salt. The lake was discovered in the year 1820. and no outlet from it has yet been ascertained. Four or five large streams empty into it, and the fact of its still retaining its saline properties seems to point to the conclusion that there ex- ists some secret bed of saline deposit over which its waters flow, and that thus they continue salt; for. although the lake may be but the residue of an immense sea which once covered the whole of this re- gion, yet, by its continuing so salt with the amount of fresh water poured into it con- stantly, the idea of the existence of some such deposit from which it receives its supply seems very probable. For many years the lake gradually rose, but in 1879 it receded some two or three feet — a most unusual occurrence — owing to the exceptionally warm summer. There are no fish in the lake, but myr- iads of small flies cover its surface, "fhe buoyancy of the water is so great that it is not at all an easy matter to drown in it. The entire length of Salt Lake is eighty- five miles, and its breadth forty -five miles. Compared with the Dead Sea, the Great Salt Lake is longer by forty- three miles, and broader by thirty-five. For Married People. You make a mistake when, in your anxiety for your home and home com- forts you send your husband to his social pleasures alone, thus compelling him to seek enjoyment away from your restrain- ing influence. You make a mistake when you econo- mize in things that would tend to your wife’s good looks or health, thus depriv- ing her of her very means of growing daily more and more attractive in your own eyes, and cheating yourself out of much domestic enjoyment. You make a mistake in being careless of your person or dress, which forms one of the principal pictures on memory’s wall, the mother or wife in neat home at- tire. You make a mistake when you button your small change in your pockets, excus- ing it by the reflection: “ I have not enough for myself; when I have more than I want I will divide ” You make an inexcusable mistake right there. You make a mistake when he comes home, fretted and tired with life’s cares and struggles, that you do not divert his mind by some cheerful story or song, and make him feel that no matter how cold and unfeeling the world is, there is one sure haven of refuge, unfailing, to which he is ever more than welcome. You make a mistake in not taking into your business confidence your wife — she who is to use and distribute earnings. Her skill and foresight would save you many a heart and headache, if she could only see things as you see them. You make a mistake when you set your children an example of disrespect for their father, who has the first right to their and vour obedience and attention. You make a mistake when your son comes to you, and in broken tones con- fesses his error and weakness, that you do not comfort and strengthen him to do right, instead of giving censure and re- proof. You make a mistake when you leave your young daughter to learn by sorrow and experience the lessons she should have been taught at her own fireside. You both make terrible mistakes in not walking firmly and honestly, side by side, in the paths you want your children to follow. Fixed In His Mind. M. Quad. Riding up Columbia pike from Frank- lin, to reach the battle ground, I met an African resting by the roadside, and after several general inquiries, I asked : “ Anybody around here got any relics of the battle ? ” “Does you mean cannon balls, sah?” “Yes, cannon balls, pieces of shell, bullets, and so forth.” “Well, sah, I has de identical cannon ball dat killed Gineral Jackson in disyere font.” “No!” “ ’Deed I has, boss.” “You don’t mean that General Jack- son was killed here?” “ Dat’s ’zactly what I mean, an’ I’ze got de werry cannon ball dat mashed him. How much will you pay fur a relic?” I got down and argued with him. I read the list of generals who fell at Frank- lin, and told him how and where Jackson died, but he was as firm as a rock. “ It’s no use, boss— no use,” he said, as he rose up to go. “ You may be right, but somehow Fze got it fixed in my mina fur ten v’ars past dat my cannon ball killed Gineral Jackson, ah’ if I should start out now wid some odder story, I couldn’t disrecollect it fifteen minutes. Yes, sah, I’ll stick to Jackson, an’ de price of dat ball am two dollahs ! ” / Digitized by v^.ooQle

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394 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Seeing the Superintendent* Wall Street News. In the office of a certain Western rail- road superintendent it was understood that when a common looking stranger entered the outer office and asked for the Great Mogul, one of the several young men therein employed should claim to be the official wanted and thus turn the bore away. The other day a web-footed stranger with a business squint in his eyes, asked to see the superintendent, and the chief clerk promptly replied : “ Yes, sir ; what can I do for you ? ” “Are you the man?” “ I am.” “No mistake?” “ None at all.” “Then it’s all right. Six months ago one of your trains killed a cow for me, and you have been just mean enough not to answer any of my letters. “Old hoss, I’m a going to lick $35 out of you ! ” “But, sir, you see ” “ I see nothing but you ! Prepare to be licked ! ” And the proxy- superintendent was not only mopped arouna the room and flung into the wood-box as limp as a clothes line, but the cow-owner kicked the others out-doors and upset the desks and tables with the remark: “The next time Ido business with this corporation I want you to not only reply to my letters, but to put * in haste’ on your envelopes! ” Upon him glares a monster now, with visage full of ire; And yelping fiends with ribald songs Replace the feathered choir, While the pure water of the spring Is turned to liquid fire. And as the red flames leap and roar Around the brooklet’s brink, The fiends a flaming goblet raise And urge the wretch to drink ; While up above the stars fade out. And all is black as ink. “ Drink, comrade, drink,” the demons cry, 14 Come to the banquet, come. This is a fitting draught for those Who sell their souls for rum.” No word the drunkard speaks, but stares As if he were stricken dumb. And then they point him to the brook And cry, “See, arunkard, see. Amid yon flames are struggling Your wife and children three, And in their terror and despair They call for help on thee.” He rushed to aid them, but at once The demons blocked the way, And then be sank upon his knees In agony to pray : But palsied were his lips, and he Could no petition say. The drunkard writhed and from his brow Cold perspiration broke, As from the forms of those he loved, Curled up the flames and smoke ; As Bhrieking in his misery, The wretched man awoke. He looked around with frenzied eyes; His wife and children three Sat shivering in their tattered rags, In abject misery, And wept outright to look upon His waking agony. THE DRUNKARD'S DREAM. A drunkard lay on his bed of straw, In a poverty stricken room, While ’round him his wife and children three Were shivering in their misery, And weeping in the gloom. And as he slept, the drunkard dreamed Of the happy days gone by ; When he wooed and won a maiden fair, With rosy cheeks and golden hair, And a heavenly, soft blue eye. And then he at the altar stood And kissed his blushing bride; And as he gazed upon her. Felt his bosom heave with pride; And thought no prince could rival him With Mary by his side. The drunkard’s wife Is brooding, too, O’er the happy long ago; And as she sits, she sighs and rocks Her body to and fro. He dreams, she thinks, yet all their thoughts In the same channel flow. A pause, a sigh, and reason’s light Again did on him beam, And springing to his feet, he cried, 44 Thank God, Twas but a dream, And I, perhaps, may yet regain My fellow man’s esteem.” And reaching out his trembling hand He from the tabledook A mother’s gift when he was wed— The great God’s holy book. And while his loved ones knelt around A solemn vow he took. “So help me, God. I ne’er again Will touch t he poisoned bowl ! It ruins health and character. And steeps in guilt the soul. It swells the fearful lists of names Affixed to Satan’s scroll. Help me, O Lord, this vow to keep, And shun each vicious den, Wherein I’d feel the tempter To make me sin again.” And from his wife^s white lips Arose a loud 44 Amen.” ««**«** But now, upon the drunkard’s brow, A look of horror dwells ; And of his fearful agony Each feature plainly tells. Some hideous scene that wakes despair His blissful dream dispels. He kept his word, and from that day Their home did heaven seem. No discord now ; sweet peace was theirs, And love their only theme. And daily both gave thanks to God Who sent the drunkard’s dream. Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 395 A monthly Journal devoted to theeocial, moral and Intellectual advancement of Loco- motive Englnemen. Terms : One Dollar per year, In advance. Advertising rates given on application. Entered at the Post office at Terre Haute, Indiana, as second class matter. EUGENE V. DEBS Editor Terre Haute, Indiana. WM. F. HYNES Associate Editor Denver, Colorado. SEPTEMBER, 1883. Thb self-respecting man is never a dis- honest one. Thb experiment of 1873 has proven a grand success in 1883. Self-respect and roguery are as an- tagonistic as fire and water. Self-respect in a fireman’s dirty over- alls is nobler than dishonesty in a car- riage. For the past few years the course of the Brotherhood has been onward and upward. ^ The respect of others can be bought, but the only thing you can buy it with is self respect. “Honor and fame from no condition rise.” He alone attains honor who de- serves it. Drunkenness among railroad men is fast disappearing before the march of our Brotherhood. Employers should recognize the fact that labor is their best capital, and should pay it accordingly. Shun the man who speaks lightly of a woman’s character. He who speaks ill of another to you, will speak ill of you to another. Let railroad managers look into the character of our institution, and they will unanimously endorse it. The pecuniary benefits of our Order are insignificant compared with the mor- alizing influence it has upon its members. It would be difficult to estimate the vast amount of good that the Brotherhood has done since its organization, ten years ago. Firemen and engineers, who are not members, should examine our aims and purposes, and see if they can afford to live without us. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire- men offers a cheap and legitimate insur- ance to every honorable engineman in North America. Subordinate Lodges are held responsi- ble for the actions of their officers; there- fore, too much care cannot be exercised in selecting them. The member who displays a weakness for using the privileges of our traveling card, without a reasonable cause, needs an eye of suspicion to watch him. Let every member of the Brotherhood bear in mind the fact that in this country one man is as good as another if his ef- forts to make himself so are successful. Beware of the man who is continually seeking employment. He is scarcely employed before he loses his situation through neglect or habits of intemperance. Give to the property of your employer the care and attention that you would give your own. Employes should care- fully protect the interests and welfare of the business that employs them. Our enemies of the past are fast becom- ing our warm friends, as they will all be, when they come down from their lofty positions of arrogance and prejudice, and give us the benefit of a fair investigation. Digitized by L.ooQle

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396 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. The Magazine is published in the inter- est of the Brotherhood. It is a messenger that carries to the homes of the people the news of the noble work in which the Order is engaged. This is a fact that every member should bear in mind, and strive to increase its circulation. Every member of the Order should carry a copy of the Constitution and By- Laws in his pocket. By so doing he will save himself and the officers of his Lodge much trouble, for if he studies it care- fully, as he should, he will know just what he must do to keep himself in good standing. Experience has demonstrated the wis- dom of our policy in substituting arbitra- tion for strikes as a means of settling differences with railroad companies. A strict adherence to this policy has added materially to the growth and prosperity of our Order. We refer to this fact with pride, feeling confident that the same course will be pursued by the Order in the future that has marked its glorious career in the past. IN MEMOBIAX. (In memory of Wm. Burgovne. who was killed In a collision, March 20, 1883, aged 23 years.) Gone lo thy home of rest, far from this world of sin , There no tears are shed, no partings ever come. And loved ones all are gathered in Secure in shelter from all pain and care. Willie, we all miss you greatly. When we think of the days when here ; But we know thy sorrows are past And a crown thou hast won at last. you were Thine ears have thrilled to the joyous song, That never shall pass away: Thine eyes have gazed on glories bright Of a never fading day. For well we know thou hast tasted The bliss the Just receive, That mortal eye can never see, Nor heart of ours conceive. Dear widowed mother, grieve not, For your loved boy is at rest. Boon, he will welcome you forever, In that glorious home of the blest. Weep not for Will, sister dear, Still we know it’s hard to bear. But keep in mind as you travel Yon will meet on the shores eternal. A Friend. Industry. Bowling Green, Ky., August 1, 1883. Editor s Firemen'* Magazine : Having written a few lines on 44 Benevo- lence and Sobriety,” I have now much pleasure in carrying out my promise, and will conclude* with a few remarks on 44 Industry,” which forms the third great pillar of the Firemen’s Brotherhood. Remove the pillar of benevolence, then there would no longer beany use for our Brotherhood ; remove the pillars of so- briety and industry, benevolence would then fall, for although benevolence is the first great pillar, it stands only by the support of sobriety and industry. In- dustry is the foundation of success in the working of any organization such as our own. It is the industry of the Grand Lodge officers and the officers of subordi- nate Lodges, together with the all but universal hearty co-operation of our members, which is causing the marvelous growth and the majestic strides of our Brotherhood. Industry is the foundation of success in anv calling. If we strive to attain a place of eminence in our callings or professions, it is only by 44 industry ” and a close application to every detail relating thereto that we can hope to get there. The indolent man never — or scarcely ever — succeeds in getting beyond the ranks ; if he does, he generally falls back again. It is the industry of the English and American nations which has largely con- tributed to elevate them to the ranks which they now occupy among the peo- ples of the world. The annals of history are rich with the records of men like James Watt, Richard Aik wright, George Stephenson, George Peabody, Abraham Lincoln and others of like stamp, who in many cases from poverty and obscurity rose to eminence and wealth by indefati- gable industry and indomitable persever- ance. The history of these benefactors to the human race Is both striking and in- teresting. If we refer to their origin, their struggles with poverty, their patience under suffering, their heroic endurance, their steady perseverance, and their tri- umph over difficulties, we are filled with surprise and admiration. Had these men been born in easy circumstances, the Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 397 world might never have heard their names. But their necessities drove them to the school of labor, which after all is the best as far as regards this world. Industry (says a modern writer) is the great lever that will elevate a man ; in- dustry, industry — a love of work, a love of work— this must be the motive power. It was industry and perseverance which enabled Elihu Burritt, the learned black- smith, to master eighteen languages and more than twenty European dialects, and tliis while yet employed at the anvil. It is astonishing how much may be ac- complished by industry and perseverance even in the spare moments which indo- lent persons permit to go to w aste. Fur- guson learnt astronomy from the heavens while wrapped in a sheep-skin on the highlands of Scotland. Stone learnt mathematics while working as a journey- man gardener. Drew studied the higher philosophy in the intervals of cobbling boots and shoes. Miller taught himself geology while working as a laborer in a stone quarry. There is nothing derogatory in honest labor. When God placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, He gave them something to do, and even now, that which was pronounced as a curse upon man, “ that he should eat bread in the sweat of his brow,” is a blessing. Idle people are generally mischief makers, and they have never that contentment of mind which is born of honest toil. Sloth benumbs and enervates the mind ; regular work excites and strengthens it. The worker will surmount the most difficult obstacles that may come before him while the drone will procrastinate and, finally give up in dismay without, per- haps, a single effort. Hugh Miller, the celebrated geologist, who began life as a laborer in a quarry, and who consequently knew the value of patient industry, has recorded it as his experience that w*ork, even the hardest, is lull of pleasure and of materials for self-improvement. He considered honest toil to be the best of teachers, and the school of labor to be the noblest of schools— save only the Chris- tian one; and the habit of persevering effort acquired. He even thought the training of the mechanic preferable to any other for the journey through life. I)r. D. Livingstone, the African mis- sionary and traveler, was of the same opinion. He was sent to work at the age of ten in a cotton factory, and for years, whilst employed there, pursued a course of study, first at home and afterwards at Glasgow University, attending the classes and lectures during the winter, and work- ing at the cotton mill during the rest of the year. Speaking subsequently of this part of his life, he thus writes: “Look- ing back now at that life of toil, I cannot but feel thankful that it formed such a material part of my early education ; and, were it possible, 1 should like to begin life over again in the feame lowly style, and to pass through the same hardy training/’ With such extraordinary in- dustry, he was enabled to learn the Latin and Greek languages, Botany, Medicine and Divinity whilst earning his daily bread at the cotton mill. Curran, the Irish orator, when atschool, had a strong defect in his articulation, and was known as “Stuttering Jack Curran.” While engaged in the study of the law, and still struggling to overcome his defect, he was stung into eloquence by the sarcasms of a member of a debat- ing club, who characterized him as “Ora- tor Mum ; ” for timid, like Cowper, when he stood up to speak, Curran had not, on a previous occasion, been able to utter a word. But the taunt ^raised his pluck, and he replied with a triumphant speech. This accidental discovery m himself of the gift of eloquence, encouraged him to proceed in his duties with additional en- ergy and vigor. He corrected his pro- nunciation by readingaloud, emphatically and distinctly, the best passages in English literature for several nours every day, studying his features before a mirror, ana adopting a mode of gesticulation suited to his rather awkward and un- graceful figure. He also proposed cases to himself, which he stated with as much care as if he had been addressing a jury. He commenced business with the qualifi- cation w'hich Lord Eldon stated to be the first requisite for distinction as a bar- rister, that is, “ to be not worth a shil- ling.” It is a matter of history how Curran’s industry, energy and genius eventually succeeded. Steady resolve will scale mountains, ford rivers, make headway against the tide, and accomplish wonders. Without exertion we cannot hope to achieve any- thing. It was the invincible determination and the indomitable energy of Robert Bruce which gained him the crown and restored the freedom of Scotland. A like determination and a similar force of en- ergy enabled Timour, the Tarter, to beat back the invaders of his country, after he had suffered defeat at their hands. As it is the last straw which breaks the camel’s back, so it often is the last effort which Digitized by Google /

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398 FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. brings the long looked for success. Therefore, when one has a rood cause in hand, his motto should be nu disperandum (never despair). Now with regard to ourselves and the profession we have chosen as a means of support, I would more particularly speak of. The time is coming when — if we re- main true to our sacred obligations and the trust that is and will be reposed in us — the bulk of the master mechanics and not a few of the mechanical superin- tendents will be recruited from our ranks as we gain promotion step by step. That is, we will soon have all, or nearly all of those firemen that are worth naving within our ranks, the worthless not being admitted, it will follow as a consequence that the ranks of the engineers will be recruited from the B. L. F. almost to the total exclusion of those outside. Some of those engineers will in time be advanced to the rank of master mechanic ; some of those again will attain the rank of me- chanical superintendent, which is the highest rank a locomotive engineman can attain. Well, now, brothers, it is only a few of the best of you, in comparison to your number, that can hope to be pro- moted to master mechanics, and so on from that to superintendents, which necessarily will be fewer still. Those who are not afraid of work, but have an abundance of enei^y and perseverance, those who become noted for the closest application to every day duties, for integ- rity, punctuality, promptitude and truth- fulness, those will be tne men who will be first to come to the front. Those are the kind of men who are really the rulers of the world. There are numbers of good, industrious, energetic men within our ranks, men of sterling worth, who will never get beyond the rank of engi- neer for the simple reason that there can not be promotions for all, but let us hope and pray that this fact will not cause a single one to abate one iota in those habits of industry ; let them still keep on, for yet none can tell what the future may bring forth, and there is one satisfaction at least in the knowledge that the selec- tion of those for promotion will be made from our ranks. There is scarcely anything I hate more than to see a man, especially a young man, become discouraged and down- hearted at the first two or three disap- pointments when striving for any place or object worth having. Try, try, try again, keep on trying; remember the anecdote of Robert Bruce and the spider, and let it be a lesson to encourage us all to continue on in face of repeated fail- ures, disappointments and defeats. This, my brothers, is industry in one of its best forms. The author of “ How to Rise in the World" says: “One of the best pieces of workmanship is the making of efforts. He who is cast in a sluggish mould should break his way out of itTjust as the chick breaks his way out of the shell What would that little wretch do without energy? Why, he would get addled, and so shall we all get addled, if we don’t strive. Energy is the elder brother of industry, and where we find the one the other is sure to be there. 44 When the little chick commences to break his way through the shell he meets with an amount of difficulty, of which less than half the proportionate amount has dismayed thousands of weak-hearted men, but the little fellow is all industry and brim full of energy, and so he works his way out into the world." We must not, then, be daunted by the obstacles which may be thrown in our path, but set to work with energy and pitch them aside. It is by difficulties that character is developed and strength- ened ; they form a necessary part of the discipline of life. It is not ease, but ef- fort, not facility, but difficulty, that makes men. There is, perhaps, no station in life in which difficulties, trials and disap- pointments have not to be encountered and overcome before any decided meas- ure of success can be achieved. Those difficulties, trials and disappointments are, however, our best instructors. Charles James Fox said that he hoped more from a man who failed and yet went on in spite of his failures than from the buoyant career of the successful. The instances of men in the world who, by dint of persevering application and energy, have raised themselves from the humblest ranks of industry to eminent positions of usefulness and influence in society, are indeed so numerous that they have long ceased to be regarded as excep- tional. Looking at some of the more re- markable instances, it might almost be said that eaVly encounter with difficulty and adverse circumstancee was the neces- sary and indispensable condition of suc- cess. With habits of industry we want energy to give them complete efficiency. In this age the mere plodder is left far behind. It is not enough that we work ; we must work with vigor. 44 Whatsoever thy hands findeth to do, do it with all thy might." Freeman Hunt, in the Mer- chant’s Magazine, an English publication, Digitized by Google

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 399 says: “We love our upright, energetic men. Pull them this way and then that way and the other, they only bend, but never break. Trip them down, and in a trice they are on their feet. Bury them in the mud, and in an hour they will be out and bright. They are not ever yawn- ing away existence or walking about the world as if they had come into it with only half their soul ; you cannot keep them down, you cannot destroy them. But for these the world would soon de- generate. Who but they start any noble project? They whiten the ocean with their sails, and blacken the heavens with the smoke of their steam vessels and fur- nace fires. They build our cities and rear our manufactories. They draw the treasures from the mine. They plow the earth.” We meet men every day who possess talents^ industry and good judgment, but who win no adequate success simply from lack of energy. They do not “ push,” and somebody always steps in before them. Cultivate this quality. Bring into action all the latent powers of vour nature. Strike ! and strike with a will! This is the only way by which a man can step to the front. There is no royal road to places of eminence in any calling. Some get there easier than others it is true, but they gain and hold those posi- tions only by force of industry and its kindred virtues. Then let us, if possible, stand firmer to the pillar of industry and thus give a stronger support to those of “ Benevolence and Sobriety,” and, mark my word for it, the B. L. I?, will become an indispensable institution in the United States and the Canadas, not to firemen alone, but to our employers also. A; H. Green. “ Will you have dinner at the eating station ?” asked the train boy of a pas- senger. “Yes,” said the passenger, arising and following the boy. “ I just wanted to know,” said the boy, “so I could telegraph ahead.” “ Telegraph,” repeated the tired pas- senger whose patience the slowness of the train had exhausted, “ I thought you wanted me to stroll on ahead and eat by the time the train would get there.” — Ark. Traveler. Love in marriage should be the accom- plishment of a beautiful dream, and not, as it too often proves, the end. — Alphonso Karr. For Firemen ’* Magazine. Just His Way. BY IDA A. HARPER. This phrase, like charity, is made to cover a multitude of sins. It is the stereo- typed excuse for disagreeable people. When a man is so cross and unpleasant it is a punishment to be in his presence, there will always be found some kind- hearted person to say : “ O, do not mind him. It is ‘ just his way.' ” And when a woman is so fretful and fault-finding she makes every one about her miserable, some charitable soul will make the ex- cuse : “ She does not mean to be so. It is only her way.” If people are morose, or selfish, or high-tempered, or reckless, this trite expression is supposed to ex- plain and atone for every deficiency. Of course it is “just their way,” but they have no right to have such “ ways.” Since “manners make the man,” it be- hooves us to be exceedingly careful about these manners, for in this respect, at least, we are all “self-made.” It cannot be denied that a man may have very disagreeable ways and yet be possessed of a sterlingoharacter; a woman may have many annoying peculiarities and yet be pure as gold and true as steel, but in forming a general estimate of peo- ple we are greatly influenced by their manners. By these we are attracted or repelled. There is something, subtle and undefinable, which causes us to enjoy the companionship of some persons and to avoid the society of others. We cannot explain it ; we can only say : “ They have such delightful manners.” In the common intercourse of life we are so dependent upon one another for comfort and happiness that it becomes an imperative duty for us to be just as agree- able as lies within our power. This does not imply that we should be continually making an effort to be brilliant and enter- taining, but only that we should be amiable and accommodating. Good na- ture is the oil that causes all the wheels to run smoothly. We have not all an equal chance in this direction. Some people are born with an even disposition. It is easier for them to be pleasant than not to be. Others inherit an ugly temper which they Digitized by Google

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400 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. must be always struggling to subdue There are many pre-natal influences that we cannot understand which make them- selves manifest through all a long life time. Aside from these unavoidable in- fluences are those of circumstances and surroundings. There is no virtue in be- ing amiable when there is nothing to try one’s patience. Some lives seem to float so calmly and peacefully by, not a whirl- pool to suggest the depths of sorrow, no sunken rocks where hopes were wrecked and lost, no high and desolate banks, frowning down like an angry fate, only the smooth and sunny waters gliding down to the quiet sea; while others are a long succession of storms and tempests, quicksands that close over love and hope, cruel reefs that break and dash to pieces the life boats of happiness and faith, dark waters, brightened here and there with a fleeting gleam of sunshine, then rolling on with joyless energy to their last refuge, the all-receiving ocean. It requires no particular skill to guide a ship over an unruffled surface, but when the waves are lashed by the winds and the clouds hang black and threatening above, then comes the demand for the clear head, the firm and steady hand. The man or woman who can remain calm, self-poised and sweet-tempered amid the worries and perplexities of every day life is an angel in the household, and will be universally loved. Aside from a sullen, morose individual, there are none so disagreeable as those persons who take pride in forever “speak- ing their mind.’’ Such people always have a mind to say something unpleas- ant. You cannot get rid of them by tell- ing them you do not want to know their opinions. They are determined you shall have the full benefit of them. There is no way to escape save by inglorious flight. They mistake otficiousness for inde- pendence and, while we admire those people who speak their sentiments frankly when called upon, we hate them for intruding these sentiments when we do not wish to hear them. And, after all, are not more than half of the difficulties in the world caused by our unruly tongues? Who ever heard of deaf and "dumb people getting into any trouble? We speak the hasty word which rankles in the breast of a friend ; we repeat the bit of gossip that blights a life; we make rash promises that are hard to fulfill ; we say things in the heat of passion which provoke a serious quarrel or demand a humiliating apology. It is “just our way/’ With all the beautiful words in the English language from which to select, we choose those which are sarcastic and unkind ; with the precious power within our possession of making people happy and satisfied, we wilfully make them uncomfortable and discontented. Dear friends, in the soli- tude of night, when we are alone with our souls, let us ask of ourselves: “ What is my way ? If I am tortured and annoyed almost beyond endurance, do I bear it bravely and uncomplainingly, or do I make all those around me miserable by adding my burdens to theirs? If I am crushed and broken, do I shut my grief within my heart or selfishly ask those who love me to share my sorrows? ” The world is not cold or unsympathetic, but it has so many vexations and troubles of its own. Whenever we ask our brothers and sisters to help us bear our trials we are only making our load lighter and theirs heavier. We owe to the world our smiles, for they may bring hope and en- couragement to those who are weary and disheartened. Our tears wTe may keep; the world has already too many. It is a mistake to suppose that as we are now, we must ever remain. It is possible to make just as much progress in disposition, habits and manners as it is in education or in business. “Just our wfay ” to-day need not be “just our way ” a year from now. These lessons of self- control and self-improvement are to be learned every day and are never finished, and it is equally as important that we be pleasant, amiable and agreeable as it is that we be distinguished in arts, science or finance. Terre Haute, Txd., August 15, 1883. Baraboo, Wisconsin. Bara boo, Wis.. July 22, 1883. Editor* Firemen'* Magazine : As I am a sister of one of the members of Alpha Lodge, No. 26, I thought it not out of place to write a few lines to them, as there has been only one letter wTritten from here. I really do like to speak encouraging w’ords when I can, although it is rather a difficult task for me to do; but as I heard one of the members say that they did not have much to encourage them, I will make an effort to do my part I think mothers, wives and sisters surely ought to be interested enough to make a small sacrifice of their time and talent, and just say a few kind and cheery words to help them on in their grand and noble work. How much good Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 401 they have done in so short a time! God only knows the feelings of the bereft ones. May He speed you on in this good work of benevolence. I always think when my brother goes out he may never return to us. Oh, now many hours of impatient waiting and watching his dear coming! I do not know wnat we would do without him. I have only six brothers, and I would not know how to spare one of them. Each one seems very dear to me, but this one that is exposed to so much in railroad life seems to me more dear than the rest. If he should meet with the sad fate that some of the poor fellows have, and we should have to give him up, it would be very hard ; it would be' neartrending. Oh, it makes me shudder, the very thought that it might be. Our Father, who cares for us all, has watched over him thus far, and mv prayer is that He will care for you all, and keep you under the shadow of His mighty wing. How much we all have to thank Him for. Oh, boys, I beg of you, prepare your- selves for whatever fate may await you. I should feel sad to have any one of you plunged into eternity without a moment’s warning. Let us strive to be prepared to go at any time our Heavenly Father may see fit to call us. It seems very pleasant to think of meeting all our dear friends in a brighter and happier world than this. When all our trials are over, we can rest there forever. Hoping we may have a chance of read- ing some other friend’s letter from this place to lighten the Brotherhood’s bur- dens, I will close by wishing them abundant success through this life in their care for others. As this is the first letter I have written to the Magazine, I will beg pardon for taking so much space in its columns. From a Sister. Pay Day, Mattoon, Ills., June 15, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : Numberless and inestimable are the times the above six letters are reiterated daily, in anticipation of that financial benefactor — the bank on wheels — the pay car. Especially is this noticeable within the limits of our own transiently popu- lated town ; for here hundreds of men are employed by the railroad companies in manufacturing from the tiniest rivet to the most *powerful traction engine, or from wielding the most unctuous oil can to artistically arranging the rich, soft, velvety plush; from hewing the rough timber to carving the delicate molding; from master of the pick to master of the pen ; from supervisor on the section to a master mechanic. Who are interested in this pecuniary period ? The street vagrant ? The pre- tentious dude? The fashionable belle? The busv merchant ? The expounder of the Bibfe? The implacable rum-seller ? Yea, all these and countless more. Would that the money -drawer of the rum-vender jingled l£ss with the ring of the silver coin of the railroad workman, and his home ring the more gleefully with peals of joyous laughter from the lips of happy children and a loving wife, or perhaps the blessing of a devotea Christian mother. Some brave hearts have seen the last earthly pay day and received a pass with the signature of the King of Kings into a home beyond. As heroic hearts have deprived themselves of friends, home and its loved ones, sac- rificed a life, tenaciously clinging to their posts of duty on the doomed steam- carriage ; we say as heroic hearts as ever faced a cannon’s ball, or perished in a “black hole of Calcutta,” died under the tyranny of a Nero, or triumphed in the victory of a Waterloo. Two noble souls, Daniel Harrington and Patrick Welch, have lately crossed eternity’s bridge, to await the coming of God’s great and final “ pay day” — “And I think how many thousands Of care-encumbered men. Each bearing his burden of sorrows, Have crossed the bridge since then.” Emma Clegg. Houston, Texas. Houston, Texas, July 4, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : I have been a reader of your delightful Magazine for several months, and seeing no contribution from the ladies of this place, thought I would furnish an article. In celebration of our National Independ- ence Day we have a barbecue at the fair ground. A slight rain fell this morn- ing, but not enough to mar the merry- making of the pleasure seekers. By way of explanation, let me add that rain in Texas means mud about a foot deep; and if one is so unfortunate as to fall it saves a shock or hurt. The gulf city of Houston numbers 146 members, but my chief interest centers in No. 70, since my brother is a member of that Lodge. Lone Star is in a flourish- Digitized by v^ooQle

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402 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. ing condition, but had the misfortune lately to lose Chas. Reitch, Master. Now, that I have “broken the ice,” I trust that other ladies, who may compose better, will feel encouraged to write you occasionally, for your valuable Magazine. Hoping the B. of L. F. will always pros- per, I am ever A Friend. IN MEMORY OF TWO BRAVE MEN. BY H. C. TOWNER. Well, partner, sit down here and listen, You’ve got plenty of time to-day, And I’ll tell you about Bill Duncan, How he threw his life away. Well, no, I can’t say that either, We can’t say his life was lost ; He knew he’d got brave work to do, And he staid right there at his post. There’s one of two things to do mighty sud- den, It is to seek safety by flight ; The other to stay here by my engine. I’ll do that, for it seems to me right. Now, Bill might have thought that all over, And he might not, no one can tell ; But lie did one thing, we are certain, And that was Ills duty, right well. He sounded his danger signal And put on the brake, heavy and stout. And w ent down, the whistle shrieking It’s angry warning out. You may not call it heroic, Only to set an air brake; But just think what depended on it, And the precious lives at stake. The check the train got stopped its headway, The air brake set Arm, held it back ; And it broke In two at the smoker, And staid there safe on the track. He was nothing extra. Bill wasn’t, No knight of high degree ; Just a common engine driver, Working, like you and me. Or any other laborer. Earning his bread by his trade; Yet, somehow, he had within him, The stuff of which heroes are made. And Bill and his fireman went under, And both found a watery grave: And out of that train load of people, They had given their lives to save— How very few thought of the heroes. And the brave work they had done, As they fretted over their forced delay, And worried the dreary hours away, In their hurry to push on. About four weeks ago It all happened, Bil 1 was on the passenger line; He was running old Hundred and Seven, And everything going on fine. They were safely out of the Canon, And over the worst of the road : But the old proverb say, “ Never Holler, Till you’re out of the wood.” One more bridge over the Gunnison, A trestle high and long, And Gunnison up and a booming, Rapid and deep and strong. Bill brought his train to a standstill, The conductor and him got out ; And they looked the bridge all over, And it seed solid and stout. The conductor gave his signal, Bill pulled out steady and slow, And he’d not got more than half way over When he felt it was going to go. And all in a holy minute. And with a terrible crash ; Bridge, engine, tender and baggage, Went down to eternal smash. And now comes the best part of my story Bill Duncan and Emory, too ; They Just covered themselves with glory By acting their part brave and true. They could both have got away safely, And it would have.been all on the sciuare; For the bridge broke down first behind them, Arid they had some three seconds to spare, And a man can do lots in three seconds, When his life depends on it, you see ; They’d only to climb down on the trestle ; And take three or four steps to be free., In such cases a man thinks like lightning, There’s no limit to mind action they say ; And I’ve no doubt whatever that Duncan Just reasoned the thing out in this why. Well, It ’8 been a good while since It happened. And the bridge is again safe and sound. And our trains now safely run over The spot where our brave boys were drown’d, The engines were all draped in mourning. And their fame was sung loud for a while ; Then the public passed on and forgot them. But we don’t, you can gamble your pile. And I reckon they’ll not be forgotten, Up yonder, in heaven, at least; For our great and holy Redeemer, Whose life, among workmen, was passed— He said, and you can’t mistake Him— His own words are there clear and plain — “ Whoso loseth his life for my sake, “ The same shall find it again.” And if giving one’s life for another, Isn’t doing it for Christ’s sake, I’d like to know what you would call it. For there can’t be any mistake About the words and their meaning, And I tell you, partner, to-day, I believe that Duncan, and Emory, too. Did all that mortal man can do, Lost their own ltves and found them again. In the Land of Eternal Day. This railroading is a hard work, And it’s apt to make us hard ; We get rougn and reckless like soldiers, But I tell you truly pard. That many a rough, hard surface Only hides a man’s true heart: And there’s many a Duncan and Emory* Tolling on, day by day, Ready arid willing, at Duty’s call, To throw their lives away ; And braving hardshlpsana dangers drear, Look grim Death in the face without fear, While doing a brave man’s part. Grand Junction, June 28, 1888. Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 403 Marquette, Mich. Marquette, Mich., June 21, 1883. Editor* Firemen 's Magazine : About a year ago I stated that I would not sever my connection with No. 52 un- til I had established a Lodge in this place. My expectations have been re- alized. Our Lodge was started with a charter membership of seventeen, and thirteen have since been added. Our goat collapsed after the last man went through, but there was trouble ahead be- tween long Alex, and said goat. The Vice President is a true B. of L. F. man, but he never puts his arms around the camel but the humps fall off. Bro. Hosier need not slip away so slyly every Sunday ; the boys understand his maneuvers. Bro. Watt has returned from a trip East, but found the center of gravity a St. James. We owe manjr thanks to the officials of our road for their sanction of our organi- zation. Fraternally yours, L. L. Hood. A Boon to the Men of the Engine. Brock ville, Ont., May 11, 1883. Editors Firemen ’* Magazine : It is a very long time since anything from Island City Lodge, No. 69, has ap- peared in the Magazine, but we are not dead yet, as anv visiting brothers will find* out, should they come this way. We have had a long, hard winter’s work, and it was with great difficulty we were en- abled to hold a few meetings. A guiding hand has brought us safely through, and we are together again, with none missing. Our employers, to show their apprecia- tion of our services, have built in Mon- treal, for our benefit, comfortable rooms, where we can rest without going to a ho- tel. There is a wash room and bath, with hot and cold water, an eating room, kitchen and bed rooms; hot coffee (gratis) at all hours, and men to keep the place in shape. This is a direct benefit to Brockville men, as we nearly all run to Montreal. I will not intrude any more on your valuable space, and hope this may stir up a more able pen. Fraternally yours, Rusticus. Our Instructor at Waterloo. Waterloo, Iow’a, April 10, 1883. Editor s Firemen's Magazine : We are deeply indebted to Bro. S. M. Stevens for a very pleasant visit on March 18. Our Lodge rooms being occupied that evening, Mr. Wm. Barrett kindly offered us the parlors of the Logan House. We always find Bro. Stevens the same earnest worker for the good of the Order. and we don’t think the B. of L. F. could select a more earnest or efficient member ont of her ranks to fill his important position, or one who is so appreciated by all. Although I never saw any correspond- ence in the Magazine from No. 30, you need not think she is not alive, for among her good, responsible members the fol- lowing have crossed to the right side in the last year: Bro. A. E. Girard, our efficient Financier; C. A. Clough, our popular Magazine Agent ; A. C. Dubois, A. H. Girard, A. G. Merriman, J. R. and P. R. Griffin. Our worthy Master, C. O. Grossley, is dispatching. No. 30. Port Hope, Ontario. Port Hope, Ont., June 15, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : As I now have a little spare time, I thought I would write a few lines for the Magazine. We were organized on the 13th of January by Brother John Scott, assisted by Brothers Bolton, Reddie and Henderson, of Dominion Lodge. We are getting along quite well and feel proud of our worthy Master, who takes a great interest in the Lodge. We now have 21 members, all in good standing. They all attend meetings reg- ularly and are prompt in the payment of their dues and assessments. We had an assembly on the evening of April 20. which proved to be a grand suc- cess, ana leaves us with a surplus in the treasury. Joseph Brown, of Amboy Lodge No. 35, is now among us, and we hope he may soon deposit his card in our Lodge. We feel very grateful to the members of No. 67 for the assistance they have ren- dered us. Brother John Johnston has taken a lively interest in our welfare, for which he has our warmest thanks. Yours, fraternally, P. 0. Gakk. / Digitized by v^.ooQle

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404 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. A Yisit to Chicago. Rock Island, III., May 25, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : It has been the good (or bad) fortune of your correspondent to have spent some fifteen years of his life in the railroad business. From a “wheel knocker” he has worked himself up to the mighty and responsible position of freight conductor, and who (but a passenger brakeman) is mightier than the autocrat of a freight train? After having served the soulless corporation in this capacity for a time, he was summarily shelved for trying to pass an approaching train on a single track. Not wholly disenheartened by this best of bad luck, your deponent cautiously ap- proached the master mechanic and asked to be allowed to lire extra for the boys when they went to see their “Hannah Marias.” He found the M. M. affable, and was allowed to take pot luck with the other extras. After having manipu- lated the black diamonds in this capacity for a month or more, the M. M. concluded that his (the stoker’s) back was shaped by nature for that calling, and promoted him to an engine of his own. The engine that was pointed out to him looked “ bran splinter.” But, alas, such was not the case, for your orator remembered having shoveled coal into that self same fire-box in a former experience. This same en- gine, ’tho, had been painted and var- nished up until she looked like a machine on her maiden trip. It soon became ap- parent to the M. M. that the old mill was on her last pins, and would have to be rebuilt. This was put off from time to time, chiefly on account of a rush of business. Finally, however, the sum- mons came, and it found her ready to go. So, on Tuesday, April 17, pulling a train of thirty-five cars, we set out with this engine that was on her wTay to the scrap heap, for the Garden City. Into this city, noted for its number of expert “sand-bag” handlers and “best Mayor,” we arrived at 10:40 a. m. on the 18th, a stranger and alone. But in this lonesome and embarrassing condition we were not permitted long to remain, for we were met and taken in (charge) by Bros. Stuart, Davison, Hannahan, Parker and Delaney. Now, there were five of them and only one of us, so how to divide our- selves up, and make it agreeable for all concerned, was the question. It was finally arranged that ye stoker should go with Bros. Davison and Stuart to dinner. After this we took the dummy for the city. Upon arriving at the depot we met Bros. Nichols and Gray, of Rock Island. The members of No. 50 appointed them- selves a committee on amusements, re- freshments and transportation, and all we three boys from the country had to do was look on. We found such members of No. 50 as we had the pleasure of meet- ing gentlemen in every sense of that word; real stone ballast, double track, steel rail sort of fellows, and we wish to personally thank them for courtesies re- ceived. On the morning of the 19th we met Bros. Chapman, Welsh, Cullen, Ap- plegreen, West and Smith, of No. 48 (Peoria), with whom we spent a short time. Under the guidance of Hannahan. we made a tour of the shops and visited such other places of interest as our limited time would permit. No. 50 was just on the eve of her annual ball, but not being^ able to attend, we were informed by Bros. Cray and Nichols that it was & f Peasant affair, with not a high joint or & ow center to mar the flow of happiness. As we said before, we wish to personally rise and thank those members of 50 who> were so solicitous of our enjoyment. Stoker. London, Ontario. London, Ont., Aug. 10, 1883. Editors Firemen’s Magazine : We had the greatest thunder and rain storm recently that has been known in this section for years. The rain fell in torrents ; it has washed the track out in several places, while the river here has raised to such a height as to flood London West, drowning a number of people. Bro. Wm. Young had a narrow escape on the night mail by getting into a washout. Bros. Geo. Collinson and R. Lister also had to jump to save themselves. Bro. Collinson’8 engine went off a switch and turned over ; one more turn would have put her in Hamilton Bay. Bro. Lister was in a collision where both engines and a number of cars were mashed, but he got off in good style. We were shut in here completely, with a wooden bridge down on one side, two iron bridges shift- ed on the other and the wreck from the collision on the only outlet that we had to our Loop Line. There is very few of the boys at home, most of them being stalled on the road. I had the pleasure of visiting Standard Lodge, No 158, they are doing well and taking to the work of the Order with a good spirit. They will, from all appear^ ances, make a good showing in our ranks. Beaver. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 405 Oar Organizer's Labors. Tucson, Arizona, May 31, 1883. Editor * Firemen'* Magazine : No. 94 still lives and remains an earnest worker in the cause of “ Benevolence, Sobriety and Industry.” Although there is little said of her, she is still at her post, doing all she can to build up and increase our most excellent Order. Our numbers are being daily increased by the best of material, and those of long standing in the Order are earnest in the work. With the visit of our Grand Instruc- tor, a new light seems to dawn on No. 94. Members become more interested and more energetic, and I doubt if there is a Lodge in the land to-day that has a more harmonious feeling among its members. With its membership of 59, many of them scattered to the four winds, all are in good standing. This is in a measure due to the good training they get at home when first they enter the Brotherhood. The old adage, “ Train up a child in the way he should go, etc., applies to all new members of our Order. We believe in giving all to understand that dues should be paid in advance, and by so do- ing all brothers are kept in good standing. This is not a constitutional law, but should one of that kind be placed in the constitution of our Order, it would be the best one ever made. To be convinced of this, one has only to look at the list of expulsions for non-payment of dues. Give this matter thought, brothers, and when the next annual convention meets be prepared to instruct your delegates to see that this law is made one of the I advice, carefully watching us. ready at any moment to assist ana help us, and never afraid to show us our faults. Such a brother stands to-day without an equal, beloved by all true brothers, supported by every member of the Order that has its interests at heart. Let us give him our support, let us stand by him who stood by us when the dark clouds of ad- versity rolled heavily about us; when the grand old ship, “ Our Brotherhood,” was sinking beneath the dark waves of trouble, and was nearly deserted, then this noble hero stood by us, battled as no man did or will do again, until we once more ride the calm sea of prosperity. God bless our noble Instructor; he who has elevated the calling of locomotive firemen to that standing where they are looked upon as men ; where their noble spirits are allowed to show themselves in the charitable work they perform through the Brotherhood. Let us encourage him in his work by earnestly doing our part, upholding our Lodge, and ever keeping in mind him to whom we look for coun- sel, and not forget to reward him accord- ing to his work. Latin. Reunion at Philadelphia. Jersey City, N. J., June 11, 1883. Editor* Firemen '* Magazine: Sunday, June 3d found fifty-two of Adopted Daughter Lodge, No. 3, in a special ear assigned to them, and attached to the rear of train No. 1 of the New York Division of the Pennsylvania R.R., which leaves here at 8:10 a. m. Conductor, strongest articles in our constitution, i Frank Bush ; engineer, Geo. Vanersdale; With this law enforced by every Lodge fireman, J. C. Buis. and thoroughly instilled in the minds of We were bound for Philadelphia to re- all, there would not be one expulsion turn a fraternal visit paid us by Enter- where there are fifty now. During the j prise Lodge, No. 75. The road was new two years of 94’s existence she has only to most of the brothers and I can assure expelled six members for non-payment you it was well appreciated, and the of dues. With the above law, she w ould brothers of Adopted Daughter Lodge, No. have expelled none. We believe in mak- 3, B. of L. F., return their sincere thanks ing members understand that dues are to Mr. Robert E. Pettit, Superintendent the most important part of all our duties, of New York Division of Pennsylvania We are highly pleased with the article ■ H R., for the courtesy shown us by giving in the May number of our Magazine re- us a special car to and from Philadelphia, ferring to our Grand Instructor. Enough on June 3d, also to Mr. G. W. Thomas, good cannot be said of him. Words can- Foreman of Engineers, for the favor not express the appreciation the Broth- shown us by him. erhood ought to feel for him. He that Upon our arrival at Philadelphia we devotes his life to our Order, and is toil- were met by a delegation from Enter- ing night and day in the interests of the prise Lodge, No. 75. We then formed in institution he so loves. What George line and were escorted to view the pub- Washington was to our country, Bro. lie buildings, wThich was a grand treat and Stevens is to our Order. Correcting our appreciated by the visiting members- errors, directing our steps and giving us From this we were escorted to the first. Digitized by CjOOQle

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406 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. class dining rooms of Mr. Grimes, where a bountiful dinner awaited us, and I would sav that all were well pleased with the excellent repast. We were then es- corted to the Lodge room, which is a credit to No. 75. we were welcomed by the rest of the Lodge, where the exchange of greetings occupied the time until time of opening. When Lodge opened we made a formal entry as a Delegation, wit- nessed the regular routine of business, in- cluding initiation. This completed, “Good and Welfare” was the topic. Appropri- ate remarks were made by several of the brothers and responded to by Bro. Walt- on, of No. 75, wnose heart is wholly in the cause of the Brotherhood. Thus the feast of reason was kept up, alternating from one to another, including a dele- gation from Just in Time Lodge, 149, of New York, who added to the enjoyment, which continued until 6 p. m. We then wended our way to the supper table and were then escorted by Bro. Eugene Du- hill through the new City Hall, which was a grand treat of itself, with its four- teen and one-half acres of floor room, then for the train, taking leave of our brothers with a full determination for a reunion in the future, with those who had bo kindly entertained us. We were well pleased with our visit and the occasion will be long remember- ed by all of us. We returned home on train No. 8— conductor J. F. Burrage, engineer Geo. Headden, and fireman L. Stoddard, of No. 13. No. 3. St. Clair Lodge. Ft. Gratiot, Mich., July 10, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : It is almost twelve months since St. Clair Lodge was organized, and we have not been heard from through the Maga- zine. Some brothers mav think we are neglecting our work, 'to expel this thought from the minds of any brothers who have, from our silence, been led to believe that we had joined the sluggards, do I pen these few lines ; although I am by no means an able writer, I will do my best. Fort Gratiot is situated at the head of the beautiful river St. Clair, from which our Lodge takes its name. From our Lodge room we can see the vessels on Lake Huron wending their way to Chi- cago and other points. Looking a little sideways we can see our brothers coming in on their engines. We are by no means in a place to make us sluggish ; we have a double duty to perform. In the first place, our brothers and their families to take care of ; secondly, we have to work hard to redeem the name the brotherhood lost by the old Lodge going down in the manner it did, through want of spirit on the part of some of the brothers. They did not stop to think that by neglecting their Lodge they more than neglected their families, for they allowed some of the less fortunate brothers to suffer, whom they had sworn to protect. Should we lose our lives, having made no pro- visions for our families, will a stranger or the Railroad Company say to them, “ your son, husband or brother has done his work faithfully ; here, take this check for a thousand?” No, sir. They would only hire some person in our place. Our en- gine would go and come, just the same. No person would feel the difference, ex- cept our parents, wives, brothers or sisters, Who depended on us for their daily bread. Now, brothers, can any one of you neglect your Lodge when your families suffer by your doing so ? If yours is in such cir- cumstances that they won’t need it, just think how many you can help who do need it. The satisfaction of helping them will repay you for the paltry sum you have expended. Yours in B. of L. F. St. Clair. The Golden Eagle. Seda li a, Mo., May 27, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : As I have never seen anything from Golden Eagle, I thought a few lines from her would be of some benefit. Bro. W. H. Walters still holds the gavel and makes the boys stand around. W. H. Clark comes around with a familiar air and asks for a cart wheel once a month, “and gets it, of course.” And our quill- driver is just as good a one as you will find anywhere. Bros. Tom Kellien, N. McDowell and John Holland are running switch engines, while Bros. H. A. Miller. C. Kelk, Tom. Coughlin, Tom Reed, Fred McClain, J. A. Wisener, and Win. Hogg are running road engines, and are getting along nicely, so far as I know, excepting C. Kelp, who got kimself in the sweat box for thirty days, because he got into the ditch. Seventy-eight is growing right along: we have sixty-four names on our list, ana very fewr but what are first-class men. We have just ordered a set of regalia and expect to have them the next regular meeting night. Nothing more of import- ance until the next time. Yours fraternally, 78. Digitized by v^.ooQLe

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 407 Tramp Taylor. London, Ontario, July 10, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : Lodges Nos. 38, 117, 67, 5, 151 and 166 are endeavoring to get up a grand union pic-nic at Burlington Beach, near Hamil- ton. If successful, we will have the brethren from Nos. 12 and 99 as guests. Our worthy Master, R. Gownlock, has left the scoop and gone to the right hand side. Long may he keep it, is our wish. Bros. Thornton, Martin and Newcomb have done likewise. There is a tramp named Taylor going through the west, claiming to be a member oi this Lodge. He tried to impose on Bro. Wallace, Financier of No. 2G, but Bro. Wallace sized him up as a fraud, and wrote to us for information. Members may take warning and escape imposition. Fraternally yours. Beaver. Tribute to an Officer. Phillipsburg, N. J., May 7, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : After the regular order of business was concluded at a recent meeting of our Lodge, we presented to our worthy Fi- nancier, Bro. John W. Sinclair, a hand- some writing desk. The presentation was made by Chas. A. Wilson, of Washington Lodge No. 13, in the following words: “Bro. Sinclair: I have the pleasure and honor of presenting you, to-day, with a small token of the esteem in which you are held by your Lodge, both as a member and as an offi- cer.* You have always been faithful to the interests of the Lodge and they fully appreci- ate your services, and it gives me great plea- sure to present you with this writing desk, in the name of Excelsior Lodge, No. 11. In after years I hope It will call to your memory the trials and responsibilities, pains and plea- sures, prosperity and adversity you shared with your fellow-members in the good work of building up the Brotherhood.” Bro. Sinclair responded briefly, thank- ing the members and assuring them that he would always be found doing what he could for the good of his Lodge and the Order at large. Bro. Sinclair is an honor to his Lodge and is fully deserving the tribute. Yours fraternally, C. A. S. Atchison, Kansas. Atchison, Kas., July 16, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : On July 6, Railroad Centre Lodge was called on to mourn the death of one of her best members, Bro. Gardiner V. Holmes, who was killed at Auburn, a small station on the Nebraska extension of the Missouri Pacific railroad, while en- gaged in coupling an engine and car. He had made the coupling, but the road bed had been washed out, and he stood on a trestle-work. The cars moved back about twenty feet, and in getting out of the way he stepped in a split switch, which held him fast, and the back wheel of the ten- der passed over the lower part of his body. He lived about forty-five minutes, and spoke of his wife, son and mother. The funeral services were held in this place under the auspices of the Broth er- Bro. Holmes was born in Schenectady, New York, April 3, 1861. He com- menced railroading as a wiper for the Illinois Midland railroad, at Decatur, Illi- nois, February 2, 1877. He remained in the service of this company until 1881, being an extra engineer at the time he quit. He came West in September, 1881, and went to firing on the west end of the Central Branch railroad. On March 28 he was promoted to the right side. In February, 1883, he quit this place and went on the Nebraska extension of the Missouri Pacific railroad and went to braking on a through freight train with the expectation of being promoted to a conductorship as soon as he had learned well the road and rules of same. Bro. Holmes was a sober, steady, in- dustrious young man, and was weiriiked by all who knew him. He leaves a young wife and babe to mourn the loss of the husband and father, whose care the little one will never know. It seems hard that one so young, and whose past life gave premise* of great things in the future, should be so ruthlessly snatched away; but the reasons for many things are (per- haps wisely) withheld from us, and we can only drop a tear to the memory of our departed brother, and remember that it may be our turn next. R. R. Centre. Cupid at Work. Galveston, Texas, June 17, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : At Galveston, June 4, at St. Patrick’s cathedral, Bro. James Tarpey was married to Miss Annie Garrigan. The groom is a member of Lodge 115 and the bride is one of Galveston’s fairest. The brides- maids and groomsmen were John and Miss Lizzie Tarpey, brother and sister to the groom, and Bro. Steinhoff and Miss Susie Calhoun. After the ceremony there was nuptial high mass, and the So- ciety of the Children of Mary marched in procession ahead of the bridal party. On the whole it wras very impressive. After service they invited their friends to their Digitized by Google >

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408 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. future home, where they partook of a sumptuous repast prepared for that special occasion. The bride and groom were the recipients of many handsome presents. They took the 3:30 p. m. Santa Fe train for the interior to spend the honeymoon. Jim is back at the scoop again. He comes every morning, carrying a big lunch basket, and wearing a happy smile. He stands it well. Now the engineer is practicing a signal whistle to let Mrs. Tarpey know when to prepare supper for her liege lord. On account of rush of business the boys could not lay off to attend the wedding. They all join in wishing Jim much hap- piness. Mr. H. F. Nichols kindly gave Bro. Steinhoff a holiday, and did the dispatch- ing himself. All the boys say that John will be the next to receive the nuptial blessing. It might be jealousy, because they could not get off. I don’t know. No. 115 is right side up with care. Mac. Adopted Daughter Lodge. Jersey City, N. J., June 30, 1883. Editor a Firemen's Magazine : As I very seldom see anything in the Magazine concerning No. 3, I thought I would drop you a few lines and by so doing let our sister Lodges learn that we still live, and are in a very flourishing condition. All the boys are doing well, and are trying their utmost to make No. 3 equal to any of her sister Lodges, and I am glad to acknowledge that lam one of her members myself ; and although 1 am some fifty miles away from her, and can seldom get there, vet through the Maga- zine and her members I manage to keep myself posted of her continual prosperity and success. And I must say that great credit is due to her officers for their able management of the affairs of their Lodge, especially to our worthy Master, E. W. Davis, who is ever on the lookout for any and every opportunity that offers itself for the advancement of its members. I do not know the exact number of our members, but that we rank among the first of our sister Lodges is something every member should be proud of and strive to maintain. Also, we have to heartily thank the ladies connected with No. 3 for their help and perseverance in adorning our Lodge as it is to-day, for without them we could not have attained our standing. May we ever be thankful for their courtesies. I also wish to inform our sister Lodges that I belong with a number of worthy brothers of No. 3 that are employed on the Long Island rail- road, on Long Island, under C. A. Thompson, master mechanic, and that it is just twelve months ago last March since our worthy Master, E. W. Davis, came over to Long Island City and spoke to us and introduced the noble Order of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen amongst us; that we number to-day about twelve members, and that we are doing very well and hope to do better, and 1 must mention here that I w*as one of the first to join it. Our master mechanic seems to have found out that the men belonging to the B. of L. F. are the best and most reliable firemen he has to day, and he has shown it in promoting Bros. Terence, Quinn, Edward McCarthy and Fred Smith to the right side of the engine, which shows his appreciation and knowledge of good fire- men, and may they make it their study to bring their promotion to a final success, and not meet with any failure ; for let them remember that the honor of the B. of L. F. is in their hands to uphold and maintain. I hope my letter will not tire you, and as this is niy first attempt I ask you to overlook all mistakes I have made. W e meet the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7 p. m., and second ana fourth Sunday at 2 p. m., at Union Hall, corner of Fourth and Grose streets. Y ours fraternally, J. H. Craddock. McKeen Lodge. Ottawa, Kan., June 21, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine: As you have been kind enough to pub- lish what has been written here in the Magazine, and as there are some changes worth noting in this locality, we thought we would try again. Bro. John Buswell lias been promoted, and now flags the jfirls from the right side of the cab. We wish Bro. B. success, and hope he won’t too soon forget the “grief” that falls to the lot of the poor stoker (especially on the west end, where it’s up hill both ways), and work her just as fine as possible. Bro. Frank Platt’s usually bright face wears a cloud of gloom of late, and he seems all “clinkered” up with grief. Bro Frank’s girl has gone back on nim. That’s what’s the Mattie with him, and no Lion about it Digitized by by Google

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FIREMENS MAGAZINE. 409 A young lady asked us the other day why Bro. Hake’s moustache was like the Magazine. We suggested that perhaps it was because Bro. H! was very fond of it. No. Then maybe ’twas because it was very popular with the ladies. Wrong again, she said, and we were forced to ask her why Bro. H.’s moustache was like the Magazine. She answered that it was be- cause they were both so very much red (read). That certainly is so about the Magazine, but Gus. says his moustache is a blonde, and we won’t Kobb him of this consolation. It would take a long dive into the future to tell the color of Bros. Nixon or Cole- man’s moustache, for, like the Irishman’s flee, “ it ain’t there.” We regret to note the departure from our midst of our Master, Bro. William Reese, who has presided over our meet- ings in so creditable a manner since our organization. Bro. R. was accompanied by Vice Master Ryerson, and they leave this locality and the employ of the com- pany hoping to better their condition elsewhere, and that their expectations may be realized is the wish of every member of 154. We think that Bro. William Drum, of Cherry Vale, deserves special notice. In a town much smaller than Ottawa he has sold and collected the money for over thirty copies of the Magazine. Now and Then. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 16, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : I think it won’t hurt anything to say a word for No. 27. She is holding her own, and increasing in membership at every meeting. Business is pretty dull on the road here now, so that at every meeting of course we have a fair attendance, and I hope when there is more business it won’t interfere with the boys getting to the front at meetings. This is my first attempt, so will ease off. Yours fraternally, J. H. M. Baraboo, Wisconsin. Baraboo, W is., July 22, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : With your kind permission, I will take a little space in the columns of your Magazine to try with what few seeds I may sow to encourage the firemen. 1 have not been in the habit of reading our Magazine regularly, but when I ave had the privilege of looking over its pages, I have looked in particular for let- ters from the friends of Alpha Lodge, No. 26, but I have turned its pages o’er and o’er, and have only seen one or two letters from the friends of the firemen of this locality. I have been very much sur- prised and also grieved that there are not more who are interested in the boys of our place. Mothers, sisters and friends, write something to encourage the firemen, if it is only a brief letter to show them that you are interested. I have some dear friends on the road, and God only knows how thankful I am each time that they return safely. Since death has taken a member of the Order at this place, I have come to realize more fully the dangers that surround those who occupy the same position that the worthy member did, and I hope all will be as taithful as was the deceased. In whatever position* of life we are placed, whether high or low, a responsi- bility rests upon us, and all should strive to fill the place in life to the best of their ability. “He that is faithful in little things shall be faithful also in much.” I should like so much to do something besides writing for our brave bo vs, who are daily exposed to so many dangers, but as I know of nothing else I can do, I will wish them success and prosperity; and my most earnest and heartfelt prayer is that God may bless you in your grand and noble work. Fearing that I have already taken too much space, I will close, hoping these few lines will find a place among other friendly letters. A Friend. Temple of TPexas. Temple, Texas, June 21, 1883. Editors Firemen’s Magazine : Modesty and hard work have prevented the boys of the “Hedlands” from letting the readers of the Magazine know how we are getting along with our Lodge. This company, the G. C. & St. Fe, has been shipping an enormous quantity of stock over their road, this spring. The boys, in conseauence, have been running pretty hard. We do not boast of having the largest Lodge in this, the most beauti- ful State in the union, but for sterling worth and integrity, a better set of men could not be found than those belonging to No. 147. Starting with a few of the members of the Gulf City, 115, we are steadily increasing in numbers, taking great pains not to admit any but good, reliable men. A man must stand well in Digitized by v^.ooQle

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410 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. the community before we have any thing to do with him. By keeping strictly to the advice of our Grand Organizer, Bro. S. M. Stevens, and profiting by the ex- perience of other Lodges, we will try and make the Hedland a model Lodge. By their good, steady behavior, and the in- fluence of the Magazine, the boys have gained the good will of the people all along the line. In fact, any one wearing the B. L. F. badge is admitted at once into the best society. Our officers are all good men. Our Master, Bro. James Stan- ton, is one of those men who says little but thinks a great deal. He is an earn- est worker for the Order. Our Secretary, Bro. Easly, is the right man in the right place. Thompson Kelly is not only a good Financier but a true Brotherhood man. Bro. Culpeper is a rustler for the Magazine. He is always ready to take a dollar from any one, white or black. Bro. Ricks, though a new member, has proven himself a true Brotherhood man. Bro. John Jay is taking a lay off \ going north to visit friends. We trust he will be well received by the brothers he may meet in his travels. The boys receive every sup- port from the officials of the motive pow- er department. W. H. Riely, M. M., and H. C. McKelry, foreman, are great friends of the B. L. F. The Midland cannot but be a success, as it is under the stern and watchful care of Bro. James McDonough, of Gulf City Lodge. He is always ready to talk on Brotherhood topics. His pleas- ant smile and . genial countenance is a treat for any one to see ; his hand is ever ready to assist a brother in distress. The writer has met, in his travels over the world, good men of all sorts, but none so near a nature’s pobleman as Bro. James McDonough. Long may he live to enjoy the fruits of his labor. Long may the B. of L. F. live and flourish, and enjoy the banner of “Benevolence, Sobriety and Industry” from the frozen seas of the north to the farthest corner of our south- ern continent, is the wish of one who believes in Progress. Marshalltown, Iowa. Marshalltown, Iowa, July 17, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : I should have written you long ago, but failed to do so through negligence. Although No. 125 has had her drawbacks, she is prospering quite nicely. We have a nice Lodge room, and although our at- tendance is necessarily small, because the boys are so stationea that they cannot attend every meeting, we always have enough present to make a quorum. Our worthy Master, Bro. 8. C. Cook, is on the right hand side, running a switch engine at Oskaloosa, and can not always be here, but we go on in the good cause just the same. Any brother coming this way will always be welcome. Sometimes our members fail to attend meetings because they have to go to see their girls. Boys, don’t let that occur again. You can see them afterwards just as well. It may be to their interest in the future that you attend meetings. Trusting this will find space in the Magazine, I will drop my damper and bank my fire for this time. Wishing the B. of L. F. a prosperous journey through life, I am, Fraternally yours, L. E. Pemberton. P. S. It is a solemn task for us to re- cord the sudden departure of Bro. F. S. Patton from single blessedness. Miss Babcock is the happy bride. Instructions to Delegates. Danville, III., Aug. 10, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : The time is fast approaching for the election of delegates to the tenth annual convention, and a few remarks would not be out of place regarding the require- ments of each delegate ; also the proper person to choose as a representative of your Lodge. In making your selection, choose your very best man, “not your very best, good jolly fellow. The essential part of a delegate is good, sound sense and judgment. It does not require an orator. This has been proven again and again that the real workers are the most quiet men in the convention room, who know their wrork and then proceed to perform it. Explanations, speeches, &c.r all consume valuable time, and the re- cords of the past annual conventions will show that the first few days are wholly consumed by propositions of delegates for changes of law’s, &c., when each del- egate should know these propositions should be given to the chairman of the committee governing the same. It is necessary that all such matters should pass into the hands of the proper com- mittee, for this is the express purpose and object for having created such com- mittees. It saves time, and as a rule, a few can discuss more satisfactory than a number of men. After due deliberation, the committee presents its report, Matuf then the proper time ” has arrived for dis- Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 411 cussion of whatever changes may or may not be proper and for the good of the Order. There is another important instruction that should be given to your delegate. Give him to understand that you are sending him to do your work, and not for the purpose of sight seeing. If a delegate wishes to examine the country, city, build- ings, &c.j let it be done after or before the convention. No Lodge can afford to send any one merely for health or pleasure. Any, and all delegates should remember this. Vacant chairs do not look well in a convention room. Require of your del- egate a written copy of all that has trans- pired during each session, and I can as- sure you that if you receive from him a complete report you can rest assured he has not idled his time away. Verbal re- ports are scarcely reliable for a Lodge to work upon. There is no reason why a Lodge should not begin from the close of the convention to be governed by such rules as may have been made, if your delegate brings you a good report. It can be done from the fact that it has been done. Hoping these few remarks may prove of use to your Lodge is the wish of Mac. Baraboo, Wis., June 8, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : As it is sometime since I saw anything in the Magazine regarding No.’ 26, I thought I would write a few lines to let the brothers know we are getting to the front in good shape. We hold meetings every Saturday evening, and have a fair attendance, although we are very busy on the road at present We have forty- eight members in good standing and more to come in soon. Of the forty-eight mem- bers twenty-one are engineers. Bros. Hammill and Graham are running on the W. & St. P. and doing well. Bro. E. Kolliner is keeping the books straight for a wholesale dry goods house in Milwau- kee, while Bro. Mox. Kolliner fills a sim- ilar position at Stillwater, Minn. Bro. C. H. Perry whiles his time away in a ma- chine shop at Beloit, Wis., and will be pleased to see any B. L. F. men who hap- pen that way. fero. A. A. Johnson is running on the C. S. P. M. & 0., and doing well. He can never get to meeting but we hear from him regular. We were happy to welcome Bros. F. Keeler, of No. 66, into our Lodge. Fred iB going to stay by the United States now, although he will talk a Canadian brother to death if he has a chance ; he is a good one and such as we want. A good many of the boys are gone to the exhibition of railway appliances at present. Hoping this will cause some more able member than myself to write something for the Magazine, I remain yours in B. of L. F. W. G. Perry, Iowa. Perry, Ia., July 1, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine: As I have not seen any thing in the Magazine about the Pilot, except of fraud- ulent members, I thought it about time to let the members of the B. of L. F. know that we were not all of that kind, if we did get bit in the start. We think we are getting along first-class ; two initiations to-day and balloted on five more good boys, who will make good members. We are going to be careful this year about our officers and we think we have select- ed good ones for the place. We are go- ing to send Bro. H. A. Draper to Denver and he is a regular old wheel-horse and a thorough B. of L. F. man. The boys here are all coming up to the scratch now, in good shape. I don’t know what we will do this Vear for a Magazine Agent, as Mrs. J. K. Rathbone has left us and is some where in Missouri, but the boys there will find her staunch for the B. of L F. If you think these lines worthy of publication please give them space. Click. The Golden Eagle. Sedalia, Mo., June 17, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine. As I have not seen anything in the Magazine for some time concerning Gol- den Eagle, No. 78, and for fear our sister Lodges might think that we had passed out of existence, I desire to insert a few lines, to let them know that we have not beten dormant during our long silence. We have a Lodge here in good working order, and I feel safe in saying that we are second to none in existence. We have about 67 members in good standing, a good number of which are engineers. Those of late promotion are Bros. Miller, Clark, Kelk, Gallivan, and Graham. Bro. Bodecker is running a switch engine and Bro. Addams, is hostlering. Our meet- ings are generally well attended and an unbounded interest is manifested for the good of our Order. We are now provid- ed with new regalia, of which we are very proud. Our worthy Master, W. H. Walters, is just the man for the position. He is very energetic and brings tne boys Digitized by s

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412 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. to time by imposing a fine for non-attend- ance, unless they have a good excuse. He is always at his post of duty. Our worthy Financier, Bro. W. H. Clark, per- forms his duty in an able manner, being a trustworthy man. Our worthy Secre- tary, Bro. Frank Sprague, has been lately installed into office and under his care the records of 78 will be well kept. Our Magazine Agent, Bro. J. Costin, is always ready with his subscription book to put down names. and all other of our mem- bers are good men and earnest workers. We have been compelled toexpell two of our members lately, owing to their diso- bedience to our laws, but in doing so, we never thought that we had sustained a loss but gained a victory by getting rid of unworthy members, for then, at least, they can do no further injury. We have a good organization, and to its principles and teachings there is none that can ob- ject. Our cause is a glorious one and we have a right to be proud of it. Not wishing to use too much of your valuable space, I will close by saying that 78 is in a good, thrifty condition, and that we expect to have as good a representa- tion as any of our sister Lodges at the convention this yeac. Yours fraternally. J. H. W. The Convention of 1884. Toronto, Ont., July 9, 1883. Editor 9 Firemen' s Magazine: By the time the August Magazine makes its appearance we shall have decided who are to be our officers for what I hope to be the most prosperous year the Bro- therhood has yet seen. The delegates will have been elected, and although it may seem like agitating the subject im- properly, I think all should carefully con- sider, among other things, where the con- vention of 1884 is to be held. Among the most paramount of all claims the Canadi- ans think theirs the highest and most powerful. The welfare of the Order in that country, in wThich the Order is pro- gressing as rapidly as in the United States, and in which no convention has ever been held since the Brotherhood was or- ganized, we think should hold the atten- tion of the delegates at the coming con- vention. No. 67 is doing well. Two of our best members have left us within the last two months. Bro. Mowat is running out of Winnepeg, on the C. P. R.R., and Bro. Scott, although not far away, was far enough to make him homesick and ren- der it necessary for him to come back to Toronto to get married. Bro. Marshal has also joined the happy Order of Benedicts. We shall miss Bro. Mowat very much at our now rapidly approaching pic-nic. He was our chairman of committee last year and was for that position better fitted, perhaps, than any other member of the Lodge. Bearing in mind your injunction to be as brief as possible, I will only say thank you for your editorial last month on our Canadian brothers, and close. Yours fraternally, Mogul. Duties of Lodges and Members. Sedalia, Mo., May 20, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : We often hear men say, “ If I had the opportunities that such a one has, I would accomplish something.” It is hardly necessary to say that such men never accomplish anything, because they are always waiting for tne opportunity that never presents itself. I would ask, do these kind of men make good, true and honest members in our craft? I say no. In our noble Brotherhood we want mem- bers who will make an effort to engage in the good cause with pure hearts and clean hands. We want men who will advocate the glorious principles and realize that our Brotherhood affords the opportunities for an interchange of views and opinions, from wrhich valuable information is often derived ; besides, forming the acquaint- ance of each other, which tends to strengthen the bond of union and binds the ties of friendship. Let us resolve that in the future we shall improve each and every opportunity given us to qualify ourselves for the important trusts confid- ed to our care. Again, we have every reason to feel proud of our organization. We have stood the test. The outlook is a glorious one. The prospects of our Order to-day are encouraging. And I ask why ? Because our policy is union and harmony and there rests our strength. A few suggestions and I have done. Let us arouse ourselves, and subscribe for our Magazine. It is one of the first duties you owe to the Order. And do not forget to arouse your own energies to the writ- ing of the Magazine. Let there be di- versity of opinions in regard to our Order, show each other our shortcomings, give us the benefit of anythinggood pertaining to the Order. And we should, as true and honest members, guard with an ever watchful eye, the portals which admit of entrance. We should examine very minutely into the character, standing and Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMENS MAGAZINE. 413 habits of every applicant for membership, and if, upon a careful investigation, he is proved wanting, we should not hesi- tate to reject him. In failing to do this, we should be remiss in discharging the duties we are solemnly bound to perform. I wish you to understand it is not our duty to be governed by little personal feelings and unfounded prejudices, in acting upon a proposition. But when we enter our Lodge rooms let each and every one remember that we should di- vest oursel ves of all groundless prej udiees, and engage in our noble cause With the purest of hearts. How important it is that our presence should be as regular as will permit to our meetings. To prevent the admission of the unworthy: Yea, in spite of all precautions the evil disposed and unworthy will gain admittance, and when once admitted evil is the result. Therefore, resolve that you will do your duty honestly, fairly and impartially. Fraternally. Geo. W. Smith. Notes from Canada* Hamilton, Ontario, July 1, 1883. Editor* Firemen '* Magazine : I have had the pleasure of visiting Maple Leaf, No. 151, at their two last reg- ular meetings. I wish to say that it con- tains as fine a lot of young men as I have any desire to meet ; and it is, although in its infancy, one that the Brotherhood may be proud of. Ever since my ac- quantance with them they have treated me with the greatest cordiality. They have their offices filled with the proper men. Bro. Hall fills the Master’s chair with the greatest ability and seems to have complete control over his meetings. He also seems to possess natural talent for handling the reins of such an organi- zation. Bro. McHallie. the Secretary, is i'ust the stuff to fill that position. He teeps every thing straight and is a thor- ough-going Brotherhood man. The Fi- nancier, Bro. Allen, is also a good man in the right place, and is very attentive to his business. They have just moved into their new hall, which, in my estimation, is about as nice as they make them. In all, the boys deserve great credit for the way in which they are progressing. My sincere wish is that they may always remain earnest workers in a good cause ; for such it is. Although I would be sorry to sever my connections with Mineral King, yet, if I settle here it would be more convenient for all concerned. If I Bhould make up my mind to do so, I assure my friends and brothers of 129 that I shall never forget them and the pleasant meetings of the past. I thought it would be a good idea for the boys of Mineral King to let us hear how they are getting along, through the pages of our Magazine. Thanking you kindly for your space, I remain Yours fraternallv. 6. W. Parmenter. • Guard Rail Lodge. LaCrosse, Wis., Aug. 8, 1883. Editor * Firemen Magazine. If you will allow me space I will try and tell you something about our Lodge, that has been in operation nearly four weeks. We have seventeen charter mem- bers. Our first meeting was held July 1st, Bro. Don Dunlap, of 152, being pres- ent, acting as Organizer and Instructor. We meet at present every Sunday in the month, and shall, until we have initiated all those who are waiting to be admitted. Since our last meeting we have initiated ten members and have four names under consideration. Generally speaking, we are doing well. We have had a number of visitors, whose presence we appreciate equally as much as their advice and coun- sel. Our charter came to hand and has been nicely framed. During the past week we have had a number of heavy showers, that have impaired the road considerably. Hoping to hear from some of the more able writers, I remain an earnest worker of No. 152. Three Stars. Presentation. Corning, Aug. 1, 1883. Editor* Firemen ’* Magazine : On Sunday, July 15, an invitation was handed in by Bro. Degoe, from Mrs. Geo. K. Quick, requesting all members of the Lodge to call at her residence. The kind invitation was accepted and the Lodge, represented by Bros. G. W. Degoe, Wm. Brewer, W. Willard, H. Krebs and J. L. Krebs, responded. After the brothers had been rested in the parlor a short time the folding doors were thrown open and we had the pleasure of meeting the fol- lowing named ladies: Mrs. G. R. Quick, Mrs. 0. L. Baker, Mrs. J. F. Roody, Mrs. R. J. Brewer, Mrs. G. W. Deyoe, Mrs. John Holdren and Miss Marion Whitlock. Mrs. Deye then arose, and in a few neat and well chosen remarks in behalf of the wives and sisters of the members, pre- sented them with a purse of twenty gold Digitized by v^.ooQle

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414 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. dollars, the same to be used as part pay- ment for regalias. Bro. J. L. Krebs re- sponded for the Lodge. Refreshments were then served. The brothers did am- ple justice to the good things so bounti- fully spread before them. After refresh- ments, Mrs. G. W. Degoe and Miss Whit- lock and Mrs. 0. L. Baker and Bro. Deyoe favored the company with some choice selections of vocal and instrumental music, after which tynost delightful even- ing was spent. It is an occasion that will long be remembered by the brothers present. The thanks of the Lodge are due the ladies for their kindness in pre- senting the Lodge with so substantial an appreciation of their devotion to the cause of Benevolence, Sobriety and Industry. J. L. Krebs. From an Old Yeteran. Ft. Snelling, Minn., Aug. 20, 1883. Editor $ Firemen's Magazine : The old saying that no news is good news may be in many instances true, but I shall contribute my letter, and endeavor to make it so interesting that it will be appreciated by the readers. Located as I am in the above named place, I am de- prived of the pleasant associations of the brothers with whom I used to come in daily contact ; this, however, does not in- terfere with my love for the Order, and while life lasts I shall do all I can to ad- vance its interests. In 1877, when Scranton Lodge, No. 7, returned her charter to the Grand Lodge, how well I remember that of all her members who swore fidelity only two remained faithful. After the downfall of old No. 7, 1 became a member of No. 62, where I still belong. I am well acquainted with the members of No. 62, and can vouch for the charac- ter of her members. Taking them all to- gether they are truly as fine a body of men as can anywhere be found, and I am proud that my name is enrolled upon her banner. In looking over the Magazine each month I find letters of thanks from the widows of our brothers who have been cared for, and I rejoice that we have a means of banding together and provid- ing for them. Let us contribute cheer- fully, for we know not how soon our turn may come. By being industrious and sober we have always the means to be benevolent. What a mint of money flows into our treasury through sobriety. I will now close, trusting that my letter has not grown too long. Fraternally yours, J. B. S., No. 62. Jonesboro, Arkansas. Editors Firemen's Magazine : I have been looking for something from our little Lodge, but so far nothing has been said concerning us. It seems to me that nobody cares to write to the Maga- zine from our Lodge. On June 3 of this year, was organized in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Aetna Lodge, No. 163, with twelve charter members of as good material as can be found any- where in the country. Each and every member has and is doing his part with a wi 11. We have not increased very rapidly since, simply because we don’t go in for a big list. We are very particular about whom we admit into our Lodge. We are of the opinion that a few good paying members are better than a long list of indifferent ones. We have only a mem- bership now of seventeen. Two of these have been admitted on limited with- drawals from other Lodges, and three on application. Taking everything into con- sideration, we are getting along as well as can be expected. We have elected our delegate to the convention, whose name has reached the Grand Lodge by this time. We are few in numbers, but our hearts are as big as any. We may be the smallest, but I can assure you we are not the least. We have a few dollars in the treasury. We have no delinquents on our list bo far, nor don’t intend to have any. We will deal with them rather se- vere sooner than have any. We meet the first and fourth Sunday of each month, at 2 p. m., and second Friday night, at 7 p. m., in Engineers’ Hall. Now, a few words about our road. By Saturday next there will be 700 miles of road thrown open for business. This will make things lively in this section, which has been heretofore an impassable forest almost. I will now conclude, hoping to be able to have a few more words to say next month. Yours in B. S. & I. A Member. “ Please, sir, there’s nothing in the ’ouse to eat,” said Brown’s landlady. “ How about the fish I sent in ? ” “ Please sir, the cat ’ave eat them.” “ Then there’s some cold chicken — ” “ Please, sir, the cat — ” “ Wasn’t there a tart of some sort? ” “Please, sir, the cat—” “All right, I must do with cheese and—” “ Please sir, the cat — ” “ Then d — it, cook the cat, and let’s have it all at once.” — Ex. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Union Meeting. The union meeting held at Omaha July 29th was very successful. Lodges 114, 102, 77, 43, 31, 28, 27, 25, 20 and 10 were represented, and in addition to the mem- bers of Overland Lodge No. 123, the at- tendance was very satisfactory. All matters pertaining to the Order and its welfare were discussed and the utmost harmony prevailed throughout the meet- ing. Bro. W. F. Hynes, of Denver, presided, and of course the result could not have well been otherwise. Chiefly among the good things that were accomplished, was the meeting that took place between the officials of the Union Pacific Lines and an authorized committee of the meeting. It was hardly necessary for the com- mittee to explain the purposes of the Order, they being so well understood and approved by the officials. Mr. Ord, Chief Secretary to Messrs. Clark and Kimball, the General Mana- gers, was exceedingly courteous and at- tentive to the committee. He gave the most satisfactory evidence of his apprecia- tion of the Brotherhood, and it is safe to say that its interests will not suffer at his hands. Mr. Ord is quite a young man, but is far advanced in the world of progress. He has the highest esteem of all who know him, ana it is safe to predict for him a future rich with the harvest of suc- cess. Mr. P. J. Nichols, the General Superin- tendent, was visited, and extended the committee a cordial welcome. Mr. Nichols expects every man in his employ to do his duty, but he is not slow to recog- nize and reward merit. Mr. I. H. Cong- don, the Superintendent of Motive Power and Machinery, was also visited and re- ceived the committee with the courtesy so general among the officials of the Union Pacific Lines. It is a pleasure to meet such men, for in them we find warm friends in time of need. Nor did the committee fail to call on Mr. McConnell, the hale and genial Master Mechanic. Age has whitened his hair and wrinkled his face, but he is still as active in the dis- charge of his important duties as the most youthful and vigorous. The kind wel- 419 come extended by Mr. McConnell and the encouraging words he spoke for the Broth- erhood, will not soon be forgotten. The Round House Foreman, Mr. Day, was found at his post of duty and greeted the visitors with all the warmth of his generous nature. He enjoys the friend- ship and good will of all his men, and rightfully too, for a better man could not be found for his position. We are proud to have these gentlemen for our friends, and we pledge them that the favors they were kind enough to show us will be gratefully appreciated. The members of 123 are entitled to much credit for the good work they have done for the Order. Although organized but a short time, they are far advanced in the cause of the Brotherhood. Besides being proficient in their work, they are splen- did, genial men. It is a pleasure to meet and mingle with them. Such noble- hearted fellows as John Casey, M. C Parr, F. Crawford, T. F. Barry, H. G. Andrews, S. Anderson and many others are not found everywhere. They represent, in the fullest degree, the principles of our organization, and we pride ourselves in numbering them among our friends. We were much impressed with the hospitality of the people of Omaha. They were kind, courteous and obliging to us, all of which we shall gratefully remember. The meet- ing at Omaha served many good purposes and we feel safe in saying that good re- sults will be sure to follow. A Model Master Mechanic. On his return from the union meeting at Omaha, Bro. Wm F. Hynes, our Asso- ciate Editor, stopped at North Platte to meet with the members. While there he was introduced to Mr. J. H. McCon- nell, the Master Mechanic of the U. P. R. R. at that point. The interview with Mr. McConnell was a most pleasant one. He escorted us through the extensive shops and round house and then seated us in his office, wffiere we enjoyed a long and varied conversation, in which the Brotherhood was not an unimportant topic. Mr. McConnell has every element of a successful Master Mechanic. Said he: “ If a man is sober and industrious and ready to go when he is wanted, he will have no trouble with me. The most of my men save their earnings and seek to improve their condition, which is very gratifying to me.” Thus it is seen that this gentleman has more than an ordinary interest in his * Digitized by v^.ooQle

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416 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. men, and that he appro vep whatever tends to promote their welfare. He has 52 engines under his charge ; his passenger engines, 17 in number, aggre- gate about 70,000 miles per month. The shops, round-house and grounds are a model of nqptness and cleanliness, and speak volumes of praise for Mr. McCon- nell. Said To Be So. By the members of Just In Time Lodge No 149: That our success is an established fact That Bro. Huligan was angry because it was a girl. That Wm. Culbert and Alexander High, of No. 149, and Arthur Goodwin, of No. 13, will hereafter handle the lever instead of the scoop. That Geo. Wade, the champion swim- mer, is an engineer on the L. Road and a subscriber for the Magazine. That Engineer Kent was looking for the agent instead of the agent looking for him. Pioneer Life. . In the literature of the day we fre- quently meet a genuine surprise — a gem of purest ray — a history impartially writ- ten, devoid of dullness, and brimming over with incident and anecdote. Who is not reminded of Macauley’s England by such allusion to historical composition ? Probably not one, and yet there has just been issued from the press an American book which will prove of even greater in- terest to American readers. This new favorite is entitled “ Romance an T.-ig edv of Pioneer Life.” Its au- thor is A. L. Mason, A. M., wha has proved his right, in this volume, to stand in the front rank of native historians. It is certainly the best historical exhibit of “the times which tried men’s souls” that has yet appeared from any pen. “ Romance and Tragedy of Pioneer Life” is the latest and, unquestionably, the best contribution vet made to this department of history, the reader finds it wonder- fully absorbing from the first chapter to the last, and then there is a powerful im- pulse to go back and read it all again. The trials and successes of the early settlers; their wars and treaties with the Indians ; captures, escapes, and almost miraculous recoveries of women and children ; great conspiracies, which only lacked success to change the history of the world and turn backward for a whole century the course of civilization upon these shores; romance, sentiment, toil, tribulation, and gigantic achievement of a class of brave and hardy men and women, of whom their descendants can not learn enough, will probably never find a more complete and attractive record than is supplied in the work under discussion. It is a record of truth, and assisted by the rare descriptive powers and finely drawn metaphor of this writer, its pages have become a series of word pictures as impressive as the finest specimens of the art of composition. Incident and anec- dote illuminate its chapters and make every part of the book attractive. Illus- trations of the text in elegant full-page engravings are very numerous, number- ing about sixty, and, in the words of the publishers’ announcement, are, probably, “the best ever employed to illustrate an American topic.” Let it be understood that this work is a history of pioneer life and achievement from the earliest recorded date of the Anglo-Saxon race upon the Western Con- tinent ; that its facts are drawn from thoroughly authenticated sources; that it is full in data, admirable in plan, and almost faultless in execution. It is a book of 1000 royal-octavo pages, printed from new type upon beautiful toned paper, and bound in neat and substantial style. Such a volume, with its attractive text and great wealth of illustration, can not appeal to purchasers in vain. <* The Romance and Tragedy of Pioneer Life.— A Popular Account of the Heroes and Adventurers who , by their Valor and War- Craft , beat back the /Savages from the Borders of Civilization , and gave the American Forests to the plow and the sickle , etc. Royal Octavo, 1000 pp., 100 Illustrations, by A. L. Mason, A. M., with an Introduction by John Clark Rld- path, LL*. D. Jones Brothers A Co., Pub- lishers, Cincinnati, Chicago, St. Louis, and Dallas, Texas. Sold by subscription only. Edison Says. In the course of an interview recently Edison gave the following result of a long extended series of observations on the ways’ of mankind: “There is nothing succeeds in this world unless it is awful, awful practical — so practical that a mule can run it. I remember once going into a printing office and seeing a case which had been carefully distributed by a com- positor. Some of the boxes were heaped up too full — while others did not seem to have half enough in them. I thought I would equalize the distribution; but I soon found out what a mess I had made of it and that mv theory of equalization was not in accordance with the practical workings of a printing office. Since then I have been very careful to keep my fingers out of other men’s cases.” Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 417 No. 82 reports the marriage of Frank M. Harrison. John Casey, of Omaha, is a splendid •example of manhood. J. N. Bonner, of No. 28, is requested to give the solution of the 11.85 problem. W. C. Randall, of No. 37, and brother of A. J. Randall, of No. 112, has been placed on the right side. Ed. Williams, of No. 10, returns thanks to the members of Lodges 26, 50 and 150 for favors shown him. On the 30th day of May, Bro. Dell Nichols, of 76, was married to Miss Buckhetty, both of Fergus Falls, Minn. After a week’s vacation, Bro. John Tighe, of No. 84, returned with a bloom- ing bride. We wish you a straight track, John. The matrimonial list has swelled with the addition of Bros. Evans, Moore and McBride, of No. 139. Prospects ahead for more. The members of Overland Lodge, No. 123, are Brotherhood men in the highest acceptation of that term. Their generous souls are in the work. The delegate of No. 112 refused to ride over a narrow guage road, for fear of causing a break down. Two hundred and fifty pounds, avoirdupois. The latest victim of Cupid’s choice is Bro. Martin Carroll, of No. 103, of which Lodge the members presented Mr. and Mrs. Martin with a silver service. Brothers Crawford, Parr, Andrews, Barry and Anderson, of Overland Lodge, are a credit to our Order. We are proud to number them among our friends. We were glad to meet J. N. Bonner, of No. 28, and L. Mooney, of No. 43, at the Omaha meeting. They are old veterans in the cause and can always be relied on. Through the columns of the Magazine Mrs. W. Frazer desires to return thanks to the members of Eau Claire Lodge, No. 68, for a valuable present received at their hands. “Fellowship” has matured six new' engineers during the past few months. They are Bros. W. G. Deyoe, M. D. Rob- inson, William Brewer, R. J. Brewer, 0. JL. Baker and J. F. Roody. J. D. Fisher, of No. 21, has just re- turned from a trip to the sea coast, and wishes to extend nis thanks to the mem- bers of the B. L. F. for the many favors shown him on his trip East The members of Orange Grove Lodge, No. 97, desire, through the Magazine, to return thanks to Bro. Elton for the great interest he took in behalf of their Lodge while acting as their Master. The Louisiana small boy lives in mor- tal terror of the “ cypress shingles ” that are manufactured in that State by Bro. L. G. Nichols, of No. 24. They are the best in market, and parents should give them a trial. Russell Hull, of No. 1, has been promoted to the right side on the “ West Shore,” and Bro. Charles Barnes has “stepped over” on the New England road. Two of No. l’s best men, well de- serving their promotion. James Trotter, of No. 129, has charge of the 420, a big Baldwin engine, and he gets there with all the ease and grace that he uses in presiding over our meetings. Bros. T. Owens, P. Leavitt and P. Arnold are dispatching at Escanaba. After a service of three years as Fi- nancier, Bro. Mart. W. Jamison has re- tired. No officer can boast of a more successful career than Bro. Jamison, and we will miss his familiar handwriting in our mails. It was with the keenest regret that his adieu was read. In retiring from the office of Financier, Bro. W. H. Gray, of No. 39, who, by the way, is quite a young man, leaves not a member in bad standing on the Grand Lodge rolls ; and with quite a sum in the treasury his successor starts out under the most favorable conditions. A noble little body of men banded to- gether to rescue No. 41. Suffering as she was from being robbed by a rascally officer, she would have been obliged to disband had it not been for Bros. Allen, Wirtz, Rust and several others, who spared neither time nor money to rebuild her. The members of San Diego Lodge, No. 90, desire to express their sincere thanks to Bro. J. P. Vasque, who has so ably discharged the duties of Financier of that Lodge. His good work is fully appreci- ated by every member, and they earnestly hope that his ability and worth may always be rewarded. After residing in Cleveland, Ohio, for Digitized by v^.ooQle

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418 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. has been removed to Norwalk, Ohio, where he has been made overseer of the round house. The success that usually attends industry will surely be with him to encourage him in his new work. The members of Fellowship Lodge, No. 121, of Corning, New York, were recently invited to the residence of Bro. George K. Quick, Financier, where a pleasant social was held by the members and their lady friends. After partaking *of refresh- ments, Mrs. Deyoe, in a neat little ad- dress, presented the brothers with a $20 gold piece as the first installment towards a set of regalia. Geo. Cloutier, of H. B. Stone Lodge, No. 122, died July 28, 1883, from injuries sustained in a wreck on the C. B. & Q. R. R. The sad accident in which he lost his life occurred on Saturday, July 28. Bro. Cloutier was firing the Night Ex- press, No. 4, and on account of a switch that had been left open the engine ran into a way car, fatally scalding Bro. Clou- tier, who after several hours of intense suffering was released by death. His coffined remains were sent to his home in Minneapolis for interment. No. 122 will sadly miss Bro. Cloutier’s honest face from her ranks, he having been one of her truest members. At a level of the sea, or where the mer- cury stands in a barometer tube thirtv inches high, water boils in an open disfi at a temperature of 212 degrees. For every 550 feet we ascend it boils one de- gree less. Thus at an elevation of 1,100 feet it boils at 210 degrees, and at an ele- vation of 5,500 feet at 202 degreess. At the City of Mexico water boils at 200 de- grees; at Quito at 104; and on the sum- mit of one of the Himalaya mountains at 180. Darwin was not able to cook po- tatoes by boiling on one of the mountains he ascended in Patagonia, and Humboldt could not cook meat by the same method on top of one of the Alps. In mines below the level of the sea a greater tem- perature than 212 degrees is required to cause water to boil. If water boils at a very low temperature, the heat is not sufficient to melt fat in meat, to coagulate albumen in eggs, or to decompose tissues in other articles of food. Cooking must therefore be performed by other means than boiling. The circumstance that water boils at a certain place does not show that it contains sufficient heat to cook food in a reasonable time. The less the pressure of the air the lower temper- ature required to boil liquids. Silence is one great art of conversation. Hazlitt. Set not too high a value on your own abilities. The best proof of the power of prayer is praying. The less men think the more they talk. — Montesquieu. Discretion in speech is more than elo- quence.— Bacon. People’s intentions can only be decided by their conduct. Every man is the son of his own deeds. — Spanish proverb . To know how to wait is the great secret of success. — De Maistre. It is better for a young man to blush, than to turn pale. — Cato. When you meet a heart that is true; don’t be afraid to trust it. He who waits to do a good deal of good at once will never do any. If a dog has money he is called “Your lordship the dog.” — Kroumir. A good face is the best letter of recom- mendation.— Queen Elizabeth. Grumblers never work, and workers never grumble. — Dr. Williams. There is not so much danger in a known foe as a suspected friend. — Nabb. Weigh each day’s self-interests in the scales of eternity. — Wm. Durant. The noblest and most useful lives are made up of small acts well done. Education may not prevent crime, but it is a crime to prevent education. Plenty of time is given us in life to do all that God intended we should do. There are troubles enough in life with- out adding of your own manufacturing. The whole of our life depends upon the persons with whom we live familiarly. The future destiny of the child is al- ways the work of the mother. — Napoleon. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE 419 Devote each da^ to the object then in time, and the evening will find something done. Circumstances are the rulers of the weak ; they are but the instruments of the wise. Many delight more in giving of pres- ents than in paying their debts. — Sir F. Sidney. Life, according to an Arabic proverb, consists of two parts — the past a dream, the future a hope. The claims of habit are generally too small to be felt till they are too strong to be broken. — Jonson. Passionate persons are like men who stand upon their heads ; they see all things the wrong way. — Plato. The light of friendship is like the light of phosphorus, — seen plainest when all around is dark. — Crowell. He who is the most slow in making a promise is the most faithful in the per- formance of it. — Rosseau. A good deal is never lost ; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love. He who receives a good turn should never forget it ; he who does one should never remember it. — Charron. There are in business three things ne- cessary— knowledge, temper and time. — Feltham. Surmises are not facts. Suspicions which may be unjust need not be stated. — Abraham The certain way to be cheated is to fancy one’s self more cunning than others. — Charron. I wrould desire for a friend the son who never resisted the tears of his mother. — ■LacreteUe. We do not judge men by what they are in themselves, but by wThat they are rela- tively to us. There are some wicked people who would be less dangerous if they had no good qualities. You may depend upon it that he is a good man whose intimate friends are all good. — Lavater. There is no sphere of life so narrow or confined that it does not afford opportu- nities for doing good for some one. The £rand essentials of happiness are, something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. — Chalmers. We cannot conquer fate and necessity, but we can yield to them in such a way as to be greater than if we could. — Han- nah More. Whoever pays you more court than he is accustomed to pay, either intends to deceive you or finds you necessary to him. — Courtenay. One of the best rules in conversation is never to say a thing which any of the company can reasonably wish had been left unsaid. — Swift. The great secret of getting along with the world, a secret which few have learn- ed, is to know when to speak and especi- ally when to keep still. We are all more or less echoes, repeat- ing involuntarily the virtues, the defects, the movements and the character of those among whom we live. — Joubert Live and act to-day. He who spends one-half of his time in enjoying his to- morrows will spend the other half in re- gretting his yesterdays.— W. P. Breed. Better the chance of shipwreck on a voyage of high purpose than expend life in paddling hither and thither on a shal- low stream to no purpose at all. — Sedg - wick. A man may be judged by his virtues or his faults. As the latter are the easier found and better understood by the world, it is from them that most judgments are made. Generous during life is a very different thing from generosity in the hour of death ; the one proceeds from genuine liberality and benevolence ; the other from pride or fear. — Horace Mann. If it is foolish to give advice too readily, it is foolish to be ready in seeking it. Ad- vice should only be asked from those whose opinions we value, and by those whose judgment we are willing to be guided. The dying words of young Command- er Rawson, leader of the Highland bri- gade, to Sir Garnet Wolseley after the victory of Telel-Kebir, deserves a place in historv. “General, did I lead them straight ?*’ Digitized by CjOOQle

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420 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. The greatest results in life are usually attained by simple means and the exer- cise of ordinary qualities. These may, for the most part, be summed up in these two — common sense and perseverance. Feltham. “Almost all the tnl vantages which man possesses above the inferior animals arise from his power of acting in combination with his fellows, and of accomplishing by the united efforts of numbers what could not be accomplished by the detach- ed efforts of individuals.” — J. Siuart Mill The following explains the difference between “luck” and “chance”: You take a girl out to the theatre and discover that you haven’t a cent in your pocket. You are, of course, compelled to invite her to an oyster saloon after the perform- ance She refuses for some reason ; that’s “luck” but the “chance” is a million to one that she will accept. LISES ON A SKELETON. [This poem appeared in the London Morning Chronicle forty-five years ago. A reward of fifty guineas failed to bring out its authorship, nor is it yet known ] Behold this ruin ! Twa s a skull, Once of ethereal spirit full, This narrow cell was Life’s retreat, This space was Thought’s mysterious seat, What beauteous visions filled this spot, What dreams of pleasure, long forgot. Nor Hope, nor Love, nor Joy. nor Fear, Have left one trace of record here. Beneath this mouldering canopy Once shown the bright and busy eye ; But start uot at the dismal void— If social Love that eye employed ; If with uo lawless fire it gleamed, But through the dews of kindness beamed, That eye shall be forever bright* When stars and suns have sunk In night. Within this hollow cavern hung The ready, swift and tuneful tongue. If Falsehood's honey it disdained, And where it could not praise, was chained ; If bold in virtue’s cause it spoke, Yet gentle concord never broke ! This silent Tongue shall plead for thee Wheu Time uuvqjls Eternity. Say, did these fingers delve the mine? Or with its envied rubies shine ? To hew the rock, or wear the gem, Can little now avail to them. But if the page of Truth they sought, Or comfort to the mourner brought, These hands a richer meed shall claim Than all that wait on Wealth or Fame. AMUSEMENTS. EAST NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. W. H. Thomas Lodge, No. 159. gave their first annual ball on the night or June 27. at Cherokee Hall, East Nashville. The largest crowd was present that ever was assembled in the hall, there being about 250 couples pres- ent. There were really too many present to render danclngcomfortable. A more orderly and jovial colleciion of |>eople never assem- bled In East Nashville. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves, and dancing was kept up until the small hours of the morning. The floor managers conducted themselves credit- ably, and deserve thethanksof the B.of L. F. The B. of L. F. boys return thanks to their worthy master mechauic, W. H. Thomas, after whom the Lodge Is named, and also our respected foreman, John B. Michaels, for ac- commodating the boys by letting as many of them off as possible. They were both pres- ent, and seemed to enjoy themselves as much as any of us. Everyone was well pleased with the management of the affair, and wish the Lodge success. Spectator. HAMILTON, ONTARIO. . The Hamilton times gives the following re- port of the recent excursion of Maple Leaf Lodge, No. 151 : Ills a long time since a pleasure steamer on Burlington Bay conveyed to the Beach a larger err happier party, of both sexes, than that which wenion board theQueen Victoria last evening to participate in the enjoyment provided by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. There were between 300 and 400 present. The weather was delightful— al- though there was not as much moonlight as promised — and the sail across and around the bay was charming. About 9 o’clock the steamer called at the piers, and Ylnt’s excel- lent string band ana those who wished to dance to its music proceeded to the Ocean House ball-room, ana there spent a few hours most pleasantly. Meantime those who cared not for dancing continued their sail on the lake and bay. It will not be out of place right here to say a word for the Victoria. She Is undoubtedly the most commodious and best fitted up steamer which has been on Burlington Bay for years, and deserves the support of the citizens. She brought home her Targe party at an early hour this morniug. Not an incident occurred during the night to mar the general enjoyment. The committee, to whom all praise is due, comprised Messrs. Thomas McHattie, Chair- man ; Win. Allen, Secretary * Win. Deans, James Reid and Fred Goff. This is the first, evening’s outing the Brotherhood and their friends have had ; it will be by no means the last, and the next one will be on a scale which cannot fall but commend itself to the public. Avails It, whether bare or shod, These feet the path of duty trod? If from the bowers of Ease they fled, To seek Affliction’s humble shed ; If Grandure’s guilty bribe they spurned, And home to Virtue’s cot returned, These feet with angel’s wings shall vie. And tread the palace of the sky. ALTOONA, WISCONSIN. Eau Claire Lodge, No. 68, gave Its second annual ball at Music Hall on Monday even- ing, June 25. Itw’as a highly succeesful af- fair, there being nearly 100 cduples present, and the music, which was rendered by Mar’s band, was splendid. One could see by the smiling faces that everyone was trying to Digitized by Google

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 421 make It pleasant for the other. Great praise Is dug Bros. Stimson, Corrigan and Botsford for the tasteful appearance of the hall. On entering, the 11 rst to attract attention was the letters B. L. F. made of evergreens and sus- pended from the chandelier; farther on and over the footlights was suspended the “work- ing tools” of our Order beautifully wrought in evergreens, with the words “ welcome to 68 ” appearing in the background. This beau- tiful emblem was presented to us by our friend, Mrs. Donty. For the many other favors we will have occasion to speak here- after. Red and white lanterns were hung in every nook and corner of the hall. The sincere thanks of this Lodge are ex- tended to Mr. Jeffery, our foreman, for cour- tesies extended by him to the B. L. F., which enabled a great many to attend. Thanks are also due Messrs. Stinson, Corri- gan, Moran, Edgell, and W. H. Thomas, who acted as floor managers. Mr. Thomas, we be- lieve, has no equal in that capacity. At 12 o’clock we were called from labor to refreshments to be served at the Eau Claire House. The kindness of Mr. Foster, the pro- prietor. was the subject of much comment, and will not soon be forgotten. The party then retraced their steps, when dancing was kept up until the programme had been exhausted, and the band played “ Home, Sweet Home ” when we turned to go our several ways. Some to sleep, others to the throttle and the scoop. Asyou requested your correspondents to be as brief as possible, I will close. With success to our Order, I am, l • “ Scrib.” NOTICE TO DELEGATES. A circular of Instructions to delegates to the Tenth Annual Convention, In regard to transportation, hotels, lime and place of meeting, etc., will be Issued by the Grand Secretary and Treasurer, and forwarded to all Lodges in due time. REGALIA FOR SALE. The regalia of J. W. Richardson Lodge, No. 104, defunct, consisting of 25 or 30 pieces, and almost as good as new, is for sale and can be had on reasonable terms. Address J. A. Hoke, 1012 Washington st reet, Louisville, Ky. ALBERT CHAPMAN. This scoundrel is of Peoria, Illinois, and late of W. F. Hynes Lodge, No. 48, where he served in the capacity of Magazine Agent and embezzler. He collected subscriptions to the amount of $52, and then left for parts unknown. We caution the public to beware of him, as he will steal every time he gets a chance. WILL J. COX. We caution all persons to beware of Will J. Cox, a notorious tnief and scoundrel, who has Just been expelled from Mount Ouray Lodge, No.* 140, for absconding with the funds en- trusted to his custody. The amount of his embezzlement is $118.80, which he had in his possession while acting as Financier. He stole, among other monies, the death assess- ments that ne collected from the members, thereby causing Allen Emery, of that Lodge, who was suddenly killed while in the dis- charge of his duties, to appear in bad standing on the books of the Grand Lodge at the time of his death. A man so utterly devoid of principle and manhood is fit only for loath- ing and contempt here and damnation here- after. To steal such money is nothing less than a crime, and Will J. Cox stands to-day branded as a criminal all over this land. He has made of himself an eternal vagrant and outcast. Who would dare to follow in his footsteps? _ LETTERS OF THANKS. Perry, Iowa, July 22, 1883. To the Officers and Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen : Gentlemen : I wish to acknowledge, through your Magazine, the receipt of tne draft for one thousand dollars from Mr. Ed- win Fox, Financier of Pilot Lodge, Perry, as payment of the policy of my husband, Wm. Henry Seymour. Tne members of Pilot Lodge know how to stand by a brother who meets with misfortune. My husband, who was sick nine days from the time of his acci- dent until his death, received much kindness from them and I from their wives, and after his death the brothers relieved me of all care regarding the interment. I hope the Brother- hood may prosper and be a long time before they are called upon to mourn another of their members. Bro. Lacy was most kind in assisting me the flrst few days, but was sent away on duty somewhere. Should this meet his eye he will please accept my sincere thanks. A husband dear, and father kind From earth is called away, Fain would he have tarried here But God forbade his stay. Trusting you may And room for this in your Interesting Magazine, I remain Yours. M. Seymour. Danville, Ills., July 28, 1883. To the Officers and Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen : Gentlemen : I received this day from George Shuster, Financier of Hercules Lodge, No. 63, a draft for one thousand dollars ($1,000) on the policy of my husband, David Morgan, for whiqh I extend ray heartfelt thanks ; also, for the kindness shown me and my children in time of trouble. My prayers shall ever be for the prosperity of your Lodge, that has cheered so many sorrowing hearts by kind words and financial aid. I remain ever your friend, Mrs. Ella J. Morgan. Hiawatha, Kansas, July 9, 1883. S. Walters , Esq., Master of R. R Centre Lodge , No. 81 .* Dear Sir : To yoursel f and members allow myself and family to return thanks for the kindness shown ourselves and friends at Atchison, and also for the sympathy and kind feeling shown us on the occasion of the burial of our dearest son. Although he was not firing a locomotive at the time of his death, the emblem of yoifr Order was found pinned to his vest, and true to the Order, he died with it on his bosom. He loved your Order dearly. May the Ruler of this great universe protect you and the members of the B. of L. F., that you and the noble Order may progress and prosper. I am satisfied, from what I can learn of its teachings, that the Order is of great benefit, not only to your- selves and families, but also to the railway companies who employ you. Most respectfully, Foreman Locomotive Department Missouri Pacific Railway, Hiawatha, Kansas. Digitized by Google

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422 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. BENEFICIARY STATEMENT. OFFICE OF THE GRAND SECRETARY AND TREASURER, B. OF L. F. . Terre Haute, Ind., August 1, 1888. To Subordinate Lodge s .• Sirs and Brothers: The following is a statement of the Beneficiary Fund for the month ending July 31, 1883: receipts. 6 fc 3 sS 1 1 !o fc 1 : t5 I 3a 1 © 3 Back Assess S'® $ G E c3 Total. © if Back Assess r

129 28 00 28 00 65 36 00! 36 OOj ! 130 ' 2 ob 25 00 27 00 BENEF1CIABY STATEMENT. (Continued.) Lodge No. Back A.ssess’ts 3a la ® a s <* «85 Total. Lodge No. IS < la i A 1* Total. 131 16 00 16 00 148 16 00 16 00 132 14 00 14 00 149 133 2 ob 19 00 21 00 150 134 21 00 21 00 151 29 00 29 00 135 1.52 136 4 ob 17 00 21 00 1.53 137 21 00 21 00 154 138 155 139 • • • 156 18 ob 18 bb 140 19 OOj 19 bo 157 141 158 142 34 CO1 34 00 1.59 143 32 00 17 00 49 00) 160 144 14 00| 14 00j 161 145 10 ob 11 00 1 21 00 j 162 * l’bo * 1 do 146 4 00 7 00 11 ool 163 1 00 1 00 147 9 00 9 00,| Balance on hand July 1 $1,823 50 Received during month 5,442 00 Total 17,265 50 DISBURSEMENTS. By Claims, 61, 02, 63, 64, 65'and 66 . . .86,000 00 Balance on hand July 1 $1,265 50 Respectfully Submitted, EUGENE V. DEBS, G.8.AT. DEATHS AND DISABILITIES. JAMES L. DEWITT, Of Enterprise Lodge, No. 75, died of typhoid fever, July 81. His policy is payable to his wife, Mrs. J. L. Dewitt. THOMAS CAMPBELL, Of Northern Light Lodge, No. 127, was killed, July 26. by his engine leaving the track. His policy is payable to his legal heirs. GEORGE CLOUTIER, Of H. B. Stone Lodge, No. 122, was killed, July 28, in a wreck on the C. B. & Q. R.R. His olicy is payable to his mother, Mrs. A. M. loutier. J. I. GETTY, Of Elkhorn Lodge, No. 28, was killed, May 13, by his engine leaving the track, on the C. M., St. P. & O. R.R. JOHN HOWARD, Of Royal Gorge Lodge, No. 56, was killed, May 19, in a collision on the D. & R. G. R.R. His policy is payable to his legal heirs. VICTOR BERNA, Of Triumphant Lodge, No. 47, was killed, May 22, by his engine going through a bridge, on the Mexican Central R.R. His policy is payable to Mrs. L. J. Bern a, his wife. ALLEN EMORY, Of Mount Ouray Lodge, No. 140, was killed, May 24, by his engine going through a bridge, on the D. & R. G.H.R. J OSI AH QUIGLEY, Of Black Hills Lodge, No. 86, was killed, May 24, while on the engine of Bro. Allen Emory, that went through a bridge on the D. & R. G. R.R. PATRICK CONNERS, Of J. Scott Lodge, No. 136, was killed, July 6, Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 423 while cleaning the ash-pan of his engine, on the Midland* Ral 1 road. His policy is payable to his legal heirs. o. v. v. HOLMES, Of R. R. Centre Lodge, No. 81, was killed, July 6, while coupling cars, on the Missouri Pacific R.R. Of Eureka Lodge, No. 14, was declared totally disabled with progressive locomoter ataxia, on the 10th of July. His policy will be paid to himself. SPECIAL NOTICES. iSL A. Pike, of Frisco Lodge, No. 51, is re- quested to correspond with nls Lodge. J. L. Morris, of Evening 81 ar Lodge, No. 112, is hereby requested to correspond with the Financier of nls Lodge. Bro. John Anderson is requested to corre- spond with his Lodge (21) at once, and he will learn something to nls interest. W. B. Trull and L. H. Grey, of Amboy Lodge, No. 85, are hereby requested to corre- spond with the Financier of their Lodge. John Galligher, Thomas Carter, Charles Schwartz ana W. J. Ford, of Hercules Lodge, No. 68, are requested to correspond with the Financier of their Lodge. Thomas Morrissey, Jacob Greene, E. A. Coulter and Harry Young, of Banner Lodge, No. 56, are hereby requested to correspond with their Financier. ADMISSIONS BY CARD. Lodge. Name. From No. 14 1 W. Trenary 22 39 R. Holmes as 54 j J. K. Arthur 8 70 W. C. Coleman 92 70 Eld. Giles 61 76 P. J. Burke 05 81 W. Buckley 00 94 Peter Wheeler 65 100 W. P. Danforth 8 181 George Phillips M. Manehau 68 140 59 143 143 143 J. Garvey George vogely D. Calderwood 91 91 91 143 George Suook 8. G. Lyons Harry Seaman 91 143 91 145 19 145 P. Volts 146 147 Wm. Delahanty 128 147 Charles Thompson 70 148 R.J. McCool 92 158 John Sbeehey 117 158 Wm. Latobem 117 168 Geo. Elsie 117 158 C. Blanning 117 102 a J. Bell 142 108 A. H. Miles 84 REINSTATEMENTS. Lodge. Names. f Names. 8 S. Kerner. 31 Warren Davis. 8 T. H. Motter. 43 M. Renwick. 15 Wm. Lions. 77 John Gleason. EXPULSIONS. Names. Cause. 14 22 22 22 22 22 22 25 31 31 35 36 30 30 36 36 41 41 41 41 45 45 45 45 45 50 50 50 50 53 57 57 50 00 60 00 61 63 72 74 77 77 77 79 82 83 84 84 103 109 142 148 158 |C. Babcock . . . Edgar Wood . . C. Darley .... C. T. Scott .... James Wlnsett . John Gibbons . . Eugene Flint . . L. G. Willaume . E. Duncan .... W. D. Hampton . G. B. Lott .... J. Webb F. C. Beatty . . W. R. Howe . . . J. C. Harvey . . L. W. Wiggins . F. W. Hunt . . . J. E. McCormich Dennis Casey . . James Flanders . Wm. Horn . . . Michael Ury . . Wm. Osman . . J.W.McQuay. . A. W. Sprague . T. O’Connor . . . Geo. Sulzer . . . Pat Cummings . A. C. Snyder . . Joe. Schellhorn . Jack G. Sell . . . G. T. Hager . . . Dennis Ryan . . Peter Eagan . . . Jos. Summons . F.W. Smith . . . Matthew Hayes . F. W. Worth ley L. C. Forbes . . . Wm. Spade . . . | J. C. Roberts . . . Milton Cos8iner . John Eder .... Geo. Graham . . [JohnCoppinger . J. Parsons .... J. W. Humphrey G. F. Morse . . . M. Kennedy . . F. C. LaMountaln; L. Mahear . . . . | Nelson Dunn . . T. H. Baxter . . John Kidd . . . T. C. Spencer . . H. B. Burnett . . A. H. Canner . . C. C. Lenhart . . John O’Brien . . W. A . Greenwood Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. ThiefT Defrauding Lodge. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Defrauding Lodge. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. (Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Defrauding Members. Non-payment of dues. jNon-paymeut of dues. 1 Non -payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. 'Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. 'Non-payment of dues. 'Defrauding. 'Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. I Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Drunkenness. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues- Non-payment of dues. Violating Obligation. Defrauding Lodge. Thief. FINAL WITHDRAWALS. © to 3 Names. Lodge. Names. 2 James S. Fitts. 1 59 I Geo. S. Freeman. 12 C. Horner. 1 70 Thos. Williams. 41 J. C. Leonberger. | 89 Martin J. Kline. 54 C. C. Hamilton. i 95 L. Barnard. / Digitized by G.ooQle

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424 FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. LIMITED WITHDRAWALS. Issued LoSge No. Names. To loin Lodge No. 3 J. Osman 11 8 J. K. Arthur 54 22 G. W. Holmes — 22 W. Trenary 14 30 E. D. Worcester 68 36 T. C. Smith 10 41 Moses L. Plant 128 41 C. W. Bonner 76 50 E. H. Cole 162 50 J. W. Root 162 60 H. D. Bristol 162 53 Wm. D. Kline 48 54 R. Donovan 83 54 C. H. Root 109 60 Thomas Fellows 13 63 John Pugh 63 Peter Reiners 68 George Phillips — 74 W. D. Schelliuger 153 77 A. H. Chapman — 77 John Crater — 83 C. Estraan 83 Sam Plummer 8 84 A. W. Miles 163 87 Robert Paskell 89 L. E. Ferguson 167 89 G. Ferguson 167 99 George H. Schmidt 12 112 A. J. Randall — RESOLUTIONS. Montreal, Canada, July 8, 1883. At a regular meeting of St. Lawrence Lodge No. 1"», 11. of L. F., the following resolutions were unanimously adopted: Resolved , That the sincere thanks of this Lodge are due and are hereby tendered to Miss Jessie McIntyre, for so richly and taste- fully draping our charter In token of respect to our departed Bro. E. Wood, assuring her that her kindness shall ever be gratefully remembered by the members of this Lodge. Ed. Upton, Wm. Nowel, > Committee. J. A. Gratrix,J Indianapolis, Ind., July 26, 1883. At a regular meeting of Eureka Lodge, No. 14. B. of L. F., the following resolutions were adopted : Whereas, This Lodge has been the recipi- ent of two dozen handsome regalia, by tne wives of our worthy Bros. H. C. Randall and Wm. Lindeman, therefore be it Resolved , That our sincere thanks be ex- tended to these esteemed ladles. Resolved , That it shall be our highest aim to so live and conduct ourselves as to be worthy of the continued good will and friend- ship of the esteemed donors. Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be presented to the donors, also recorded and published in the Firemen’s Magazine. J. A. Ensey,') Ed. Elms. y Committee. Wm. Hugo, J North Springfield, Mo., July 15, 1883. At a regular meeting of Frisco Lodge, No. 51, held July 14, 1883, the following resolutions were adopted : Resolved , That we tender our sincere t hanks to A. Wagner, Esq., of the B. of L. E., for his kindness in presenting our Lodge with a very large pane of glass for our beautiful picture, which adorns our hall, and may we so con- duct ourselves to be worthy the friendship of the esteemed donor. Resolved , That a copy of this resolution be sent to Mr. Wagner, under the seal of the Lodge, and to the Firemen’s Magazine. John Hulse, ) M. A. Frame, y Committee. D. Stevenson, J Montreal, Canada, July 8, 1883. At a regular meeting of St. Lawrence Lodge, No. 15, B. of L. F., the following resolutions were unanimously adopted: Whereas, Bro. E. Wood, of this Lodge, one of its most respected and esteemed members, was accidentally drowned while bathing, at Ottawa, on the morning of July 1, thererore be it Resolved , That in the death of Bro. Wood this Lodge has lost an Interested and most worthy member, his sisters a most devoted and kind brother, and his employers a faith- ful servant. Resolved , That the most sincere sympathy of this Lodge is hereby extended to his be- reaved sisters, upon whom this affliction falls so heavily, hoping that tney may be enabled to cheerfully resign themselves to the will of Him who doeth all things well. Resolved , That as a token of respect to our departed brother, the charter of this Lodge be draped in mourning for sixty days, and that a copy of these resolutions be sent to his sis- ters, and that they be published in the Fire- men’s Magazine. Ed. Upton, ) Wm. Nowell, }- Committee. J. A. GratrixJ South St. Louis, Mo., July 12, 1883. At a regular meeting of Industrial Lodge. No. 21, B. of L. F., the following preamble ana resolutions were adopted : Whereas, Under the dispensation of Di- vine Providence, whose wisdom Is beyond our comprehension, we have been deprived of our beloved brother, William O’Neil, there- fore be it Resolved , That we extend our sympathy to bis bereaved family in their sad affliction ; and furthermore be it Resolved , That Industrial Lodge has lost one of its best members, and his family a dutiful and affectionate son and brother, and we recommend them to Him who alone can con- sole and heal the wounded spirit. Resolved , That we drape our charter in mourning for the space of thirty days as a mark of respect for Bro. William O’Neil. Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be presented to our deceased brother’s family, and that they be published in the Firemen’s Magazine. Geo. Ragland, N Melvin Baker, > Committee. John H. Clark, J Mason City, Ia., July 14, 1883. At a regular meeting of Cerro Gordo Lodges No.;29, held. Jud? 1, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted : Whereas, Our Lodge has been made the recipient of a beautiful silk tidy to ornament our worthy Master’s chair, by the most es- teemed young lady, Miss May Daucett, of Appleton, Wisconsin, a sister of our Secre- tary, therefore be it Resolved , That we most respectfully regard this gift as a mark of great appreciation in Digitized by Google

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 425 which our noble Order is held by this worthy lady. Resolved, That we extend to Miss May Daucett our most sincere thanks for the kind remembrance received from her hands, and for the well-meaning Interest she has taken in our welfare. Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be presented to Miss May Daucett. Also, same resolutions be spread upon the records of our Lodge, and published in the Firemen’s Magazine. John Dunn, ") John Schuster, v Committee. Wm. N. Hayes, j Atchison, Kansas, July 15, 1883. At a regular meeting of R. R. Center Lodge, No. 31, held at their hall Sunday, July 15, the following resolutions were unani- mously adopted : Whereas. It pleased Almighty God in His infinite wisdom to remove from our midst our highly esteemed and dearly beloved brother, Gardiner Y. V. Holmes, while in the discharge of his duty on the Missouri Pacific railroad, therefore be it Resolved , That we extend our most sincere sympathy to his wife and parents in their sad bereavement ; also, that our Lodge loses a valuable member, and that their loss is our loss; and we commend them to Him who is all-wise, and does all things for the best. Resolved, That R. R. Center drape their Lodge room and charter in mourning for the space of thirty days-as a token of respect to Bro. Gardiner V. V. Holmes; also, be ft . Resolved , That we send a copy of these reso- lutions to the family of the deceased, and have them published in the Firemen’s Maga- zine. J. B. G A I.LI van, ") Frank Johnson, V Committee. L. Eggleston, J Port Hope. Ontario, July 18, 1883. At a regular meeting of J. Scott Lodge, No. I3M, the following resolutions were adopted : whereas, It has pleased Almighty God, in his Infinite wisdom, tosend his messenger death Into our Lodge, and removing from our midst our worthy Bro. Patrick Connor, thus reminding us of the uncertainty of life, and Whereas, By his daily walk and conver- sation he exemplified, in an eminent degree, the tenets of our profession, brotherly love, relief and truth, being ever guided by tne car- dinal virtues: “Benevolence, Sobriety and Industry; ’’ therefore be it Resolved , That in the death of our beloved brother the Lodge has sustained an irre- parable loss, society has lost a Just and up- right citizen, and the mother an affectionate son. Resolved. That we extend to the mother and friends of our deceased brother our sin- cere and heartfelt sympathy in this, their hour of affliction, and fervently pray to God to give them strength to bear the sad bereave- ment. We trust that the same benevolent Savior whose tears of sympathy watered the fTave in Bethany will fold the arms of His ove and protection around those who put their trust and confidence in Him. Resolved , That our Lodge and charter be covered with black for thirty days as a symbol of our sorrow, and that the members wear the usual badge of mourning. Resolved , That the mother of the deceased be presented with a copy of these resolutions ana also that they be published in the Fire- men’s Magazine. George Campbell. GRAND LODGE. F. W. Arnold Grand Master Room 2, Pioneer Block, Columbus, O. W. E. Burns Vice Grand Master 1726 Indiana Ave, Chicago, Ills. E. V. Debs . Grand Secretary and Treasurer Terre Haute, Inji. 8. M, Stevens, Grand Organiser and Instructor Terre H%ute, Ind. 6 BAND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. H. Walton, Chairman . . . Philadelphia, Pa F. M. James, Secretary Centralia, Ills L. C. Hill Parsons, Kan D. E. Barry, Buflhlo, N. Y 8. Vaughn Toronto, Can GBAND TRUSTEES. W. Maroney, Chairman Chicago. Ill W. F. Hynes Denver, Col D. Ross Stratford, Ont DISTRICT SECRETARIES. T. R. Baldwin, Drawer 854 . .St. Thomas, Ont J. M. Sheire, 505 Robert St . . . St. Paul, Minn J. McDonough, Ave K, between 96th and 37th Sts Galveston, Tex M. Shlck, 135 Pacific Ave . . Jersey City, N. J A. P. Greene, 41 Kneeland St . . Boston, Mass G. W. Rae, Box 31 Fort Gratiot, Mich W. E. Sullivan. 2210 8. 6th St., St. Joseph, Mo Will R. Dean, Box 365 ... . Butte, Montana F. P. Sargent, Box 218 ... . Tucson, Arizona T. E. Creen, Box 1278, . . . Galesburg, Ills S. C. Myers. Box 22 Ravenna. O F. Hamm ill, Box 1341 Baraboo, Wis SUBORDINATE LODGES. 1. DEER PARR; Port Jervis, N. Y. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. C. E. Barkman, Box 26 Master F. L. Smith, Box 1308 Secretary A. J. Shiner, Box 1207 Financier C. E. Barkman, Box 26 ... . Mag. Agent 2. HAND IN HAND; Providence R. I. . Meets 2d Monday. C. E. Clark, Valley Falls, R. I . . . Master A. H. Aldrich, Saylesvllle, R. I. Secretary A. H. Stevens, 60 Jewett St . . . Financier T. Powers, 80 Atwells Ave . . Mag. Agent 8. ADOPTED DAUGHTER; Jersey City. N. J. Meets 1st and 3d Wednesdays at 1 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. E. W. Davis. 172 Pavonia Ave . . Master E. Ely, Pavonia Station . . . .Secretary B. D. Maxwell, 814 E 23rd St. New York City, N.Y Financier E. W. Davis, 172 Pavonia Ave, Mag. Agent 4. GREAT EASTERN ; Portland, Maine. Meets 1st and 8d Sundays at 1 P. M. A. E. Dennison^ 85 Fore St ... . Master A. J. Reagan, 6o Alder St ... . Secretary F. O. Mitchell, 28 Merrill St . . Financier A. E. Denison, 23 Merrill St . . Mag. Agent 6. CHARITY ; St. Thomas, Ontario. Meets every Friday at 8 P. M. G. D. Westfall, Box 33 Master T. R. Baldwin, Drawer 854 .. . Secretary M. J. McAndrew, Box 83 ... . Financier G. Utter Mag. Agent / Digitized by C.ooQie

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426 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 6. PRIDE OF THE WEST; Desoto, Mo. Meets every Monday at 1 P. M. Aaron Platt Master Wm. Hearst Secretary A. C. H nestis Financier M. Find ion Mag. Agent 7. POTOMAC; Washington. D.C. R. M. Smith, 130 Carroll St. 8. E . . Master M. Hurley, 1008 6th 8t.. 8. W. . . Secretary F. H. Childs, 501 E. St. 8. W . . Financier R. M. Smith, 180 Carroll St, 8.E * Mag. Agent 8. RED RIYER ; Denison City, Tex. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 8 P. M. J. F. Mortimer. Box 99 Master J. T. Edward, L. Box 293 ... . Secretary J. C. Hogg, Box 78 Financier J. F. Mathews Mag. Agent 9. FRANKLIN ; Columbus. Ohio. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7:30 P. M. C. H. Mason, 15 Summit St ... . Master J. G. McClure, 144%N. High St . Secretary C. B. Cavey, 407 N. High St . . . Financier F. J. Kelstler, 214 S. High St . Mag. Agent 10. FOREST CITY; Cleveland, Ohio. Meets alternate Sundays at 2 P. M. H. Holler, 17 Waring St Master A. H. Buse, 42 Michigan St . . . Secretary T. H. Sheppard, 154 Pelton A ve . Financier E. W. Crain, 431 Lake St . . . Mag. Agent 11. EXCELSIOR; Phillipsburg, N. J. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. W. W. Carling Master C. A. Stevenson, Box 106 ... . Secretary J. W. Sinclair Financier H. Lott Mag. Agent 12. BUFFALO; Buffalo, N. Y. Meets every Tuesday at 8 P. M. A. L. Jacobs, 543 S. Division St . . Master W. J. Bruman, 895 Swan St . . . Secretary C. W. Piper, 244 N. Division St . Financier I. H. CroBsman, 244 N. Divi- sion St Mag. Agent 18. WASHINGTON; Jersey City, N. J. T. E. Kelton, Resell, N. J Master P. D. Mead, 246k Van Horn St . Secretary C. A. Wilson, 135 Pacific A ve . . Financier G. Lewis, 259 Communipaw Ave Mag. Agent 14. EUREKA; Indianapolis, Ind. Meets every Tuesday at 8 P. M. J. Farrell, 121 John St Master E. I£. Whitsit, 292 Virginia Ave, Secretary Wm. Hugo, 79 N. Noble St . . . Financier H. C. Randall, I. B. & W. Shops.Mag. Agent 15. ST. LAWRENCE ; Montreal, Can. Meets alternate Sundays at 2:30 P. M. H. Taylor, 181 Magdelane 8t . . . . Master E. Upton, 82 8t. Etienne St. . .Secretary E. Upton, 82 Seigneur 8t. . . .Financier C. A. King, 477 Wellington 8t . Mag. Agent 16 VIOO ; Terre Haute, Ind. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. O. E. Fox, 1826 Sycamore St ... . Master E. V. Debs Secretary J. Smith, 205 N. Eleventh St . . Financier F. Smith, 419 N.12th St ... . Mag. Agent 17. OLD POST ; Vincennes, Ind. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. H. M. Hogan Master T. A. Galloway, O. A M. Shops . . Secretary C. A. Cripps Financier C. A. Bruce Mag. Agent 18. WE8T END ; Slater, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Saturday at 7:30 P. M. M. Short Master T. B. Crawford Secretary F. A. Briggs, L. Box 53 Financier J. B. Murphy Mag. Agent 19. TRUCKEE; Wadsworth, Nevada. Meets eveiy Friday at 7:30 P. M. G. Abbay, Box 8 Master J. Van Buren. Box 8 Secretary J. F. George, Box 8 Financier C. E. McBean, Box 8 Mag. Agent SO. STUART ; Stuart, Iowa. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. C. L. Bunch, Box 247 Master M. C. Kimball, Box 71 Secretary C. K. Rost, Box 398 Financier E Cabow. Box 6 Mag. Agent 21. INDUSTRIAL; South St. Louis, Mo. Meets every Thursday at 7:30 P. M. W. J. Edy,2d and Blow Sts .... Master J. H. Clark, 3d St., between Prlmm and Tesson Sts .... Secretary John Clark Financier F. Fuller, 2d 8t, between Kraus and Nebraska Sts . . Mag. Agent 22. CENTRAL; Urbana,Ill. Meets every Sunday at 2:30 P. M. W. Rundel, Box 345 Master R. C. Burns, Box 370 Secretary M. Stillwell, Box 64 Financier G. C. Pittenger Mag. Agent 28. PH4ENIX ; Brookfield, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays. L. R. St. John Master M. DeVoy Secretary H. Mangel Financier J. D. Ray, Hannibal, Mo . . . Mag. Agent 24. GREAT WESTERN; Parsons, Kan. Meets alternate Sundays at 2:30 P. M. J. Emery, Box 112 Master J. Keilly Secretary J. Tierney, Box 701 ...... . Financier C Anderson, Box 367 Mag. Agent 25. CONNECTING LINK ; Boone, la. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7 P. M. W. H. Fuller, L. Box 814 Master C. A. Wheeler, L. Box 584 ... . Secretary C. A. Wheeler, L. Box 584 .. . Financier T. A. Adams . . Mag. Agent 26. ALPHA; Baraboo, Wis. Meets every Saturday at 7:30 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. J. K. Hawes Master Geo. Howe Secretary W. G. Wallace Financier G. M. Dopp, Box 660 Mag. Agent 27. HAWKEYE; Cedar Rapids, la. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays. M. W. Cary, L. Box 504 Master F. D. Ford, L. Box 354 Secretary C. W. Phelps, Box 1010 Financier J. Humphrey Mag. Agent 28. ELKHORN; North Platte, Neb. M. B. Tarklngton Master H. J. Clark, Box 177 Secretary P. H. Sullivan, Box 921 Financier S. Hartman Mag. Agent 29. CERRO GORDO; Mason City, Iowa. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 7:30 P. M. A. H. Tucker, Box 167 Master C. M. Doncett Secretary J. Shuster, Box 167 Financier F. McKay, Box 167 Mag. Agent 80. CEDAR YALLEY ; Waterloo, la. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. C. O. Grassley, Box 416 Master R. A. Corson, Box 406 Secretary A. E. Girard, 791 Clay St, Dubuaue, Iowa Financier C. A. Clough Mag. Agent Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 427 tL R. R. CENTRE $ Atchison, Kan. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. S. Walters, 109 Robert St Master F. Johnson, bet 9th and 10th Sts., near A. T. A S. F. Round House.Secretary J. A. Sweeney, 417 R St Financier S. Walters, ldo Robert St . . . Mag. Agent SSL BORDER; ElUs, Kan. F. J. Schuyler, Box 188 Master J. D. Rippey, Box 243 Secretary A. H. Britton, Box 303 Financier A. H. Chapman, Box 302 . . . Mag. Agent 53. SUCCESS ; Trenton, Mo. H. H. Stamper, Box 242 Master W. J. Iler Secretary G. Atherton, Box 368 • Financier T. Sugg Mag. Agent 54. CLINTON; Clinton, la. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. H. W. Stephens, Box 189 Master J. W. Adams, Box 946 Secretary J. W. Adams, Box 946 Financier C. 8. Keith, Box 114 Mag. Agent 55. AMBOY ; Ambov Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 3 P. M. T. HinchclifT Master G. W. Bain ter. Box 498 Secretary A. Schermerhorn Financier W. Gascoigne ... Mag. Agent 86. TIPPECANOE; Lafayette, Ind. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. J. Brewer, 190 N. 6th St Master P. Lelndecker, Care L. E. A W. Shops Secretary W. H. Willoughby Financier F. Holt Mag. Agent 87. NEW HOPE; Centralia, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. W. G. Welden, Box 291 Master F. P. Morse, Box 291 Secretary F. M. James, Box 202 Financier H. G.Cormick, Box 151 . . . . Mag. Agent 88. AVON; Stratford, Ontario. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. Ben. Yapp, Box 818 Master G. Nursey, Box 31 8 Secretary F. M ingay, Box 91 Financier E. A. Young, Box 818 Mag. Agent 89. TW'IN CITY ; Rock Island, His. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. E. W. Mason, 520 E. 9th St., Daven- Port, Iowa Master H. J. Frick, Box 1226 Secretary W. H. Gray, Box 191 Financier S. Nichols Mag. Agent 40. BLOOMING ; Bloomington, Ills. Meets every Tuesday evening. E. Browning, 720 W. Chestnut St . . Master C. Monahan, 603 N. Allen St . . Secretary J. Devine, 911 W. North St . . . Financier J. Johnson, 708 E. Washing- ton Mag. Agent 41. ONWARD; Man dan, Dakota. Meets 1st and 3d Saturdays and 2d and 4th Fridays of each month. A. C. Wlrtz Master C. E. Allen Secretary T. Rust Financier E. E. Gould, Box 141 Mag. Agent 48. ELMO; Madison, Wis. Meets 1st Tuesday and 3d Wednesday at 2 P. M. A. Morgan, 1012 W. Dayton St . . . Master W. D. Scamp ton, Box 1277 . . . Secretary M.O'LoughliOtGo? W Dayton St.Flnancler C. Morgan, Box 1903 Mag. Agent 48. 8T. JOSEPH; St. Joseph, Mo. Meets 2d ana 4th Sundays at 2:80 P. M. C. Thomas, 2324 8. 6th St Master P. Lawless, 1514 11th St Secretary H. Boyer, 2185 S. 6th St Financier •H. Dunn, Elwood, Kan . . . Mag. Agent . H. P. Mann, 2226 S. 10th St . . Mag. Agent 44. F. W. ARNOLD ; East St. Louis, Ills. Meets every alternate Tuesday. T. Halpln, Box 171 Master F. Quirk, Box 262 Secretary T. J. Hayes, Box 288 Financier C. Timblin, Box 116 Mag. Agent 45. ROSE CITY; Little Rock, Ark. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. B. Schimmel pfennig, 208 8. Cross St.Master H. H. Burras, 1223 W. 4th St . . Secretary H. H. Burras, 1228 W. 4th St . . Financier H. H. Linden be rger, Pine Bluff Depot Mag. Agent 46. CAPITAL; Springfield, ills. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. J. Sum margin. 1112 E. Monroe St . Master A.D. Hensley ,9th A Division Sts.Secretary H. Et tin gar, Wabash Shops . . Financier S. Clark, Wabash 8hops . . . Mag. Agent 47. TRIUMPHANT; Chicago, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. Angus Monish, 8158 & LaSalle St . Master M. J. Kelly, 1323 State St ... . Secretary John Devine, 1462 Indiana Ave.Flnancier L. Burns, 20 Gano St Mag. Agent 48. W. F. HYNES ; Peoria. Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7:30 P. M. G. Gates, 2501 S. Adams St Master A. Chapman, 615 1st St Secretary G. (L watt, 617 1st St Financier T. Gates, 2501 S. Adams 8t . . . Mag. Agent 49. J. M. RAYMOND; Decatur, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 8 P. M. A. H. Sutton, Box 560 Master F. S. Con non Secretary F. R. Young, Box 560 Financier Wm. J. Pursell, Box 560 . . . Mag. Agent 50. GARDEN CITY; Chicago, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Saturdays at 7:80 P. M. J. J. Hannahan, 3757 Dearborn St., Master J. J. Delaney, 4620 Wabash A ve., Secretary A. S. McAllister, 4904 S. Dear- 9 born St Financier J. J. Hanahan, 8757 Dearborn St Mag. Agent 51. FRISCO ; North Springfield, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Saturdays at 7:30 P. M. J. A. Dryden, Box 40 Master J. Hulse Secretary M. W. Burwell, Box 64 Financier W. Gelster, Box 12 Mag. Agent 52. GOOD WILL ; Logan sport, Ind. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. S. Bricker, L. Box 626 Master A. Ross, L. Box 626 Secretary M. W. Jamison, L. Box 626 . . .Financier Wm. Nenpher Mag. Agent 58. EMPORIA ; Emporia, Kan. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 7 P. M. C. Rich, L. Box 609 Master C. Raymond, Box 957 Secretary G. E. Brooks, Box 1172 Financier R. S. Mean Mag. Agent 54. ANCHOR ; Moberly , Mo. Meets every Saturday at 2 P. M. G. Zang, Box 667 Master J. Everltt, Box 667 Secretary F. Nebergall, Box 667 Financier W. Carlisle Mag. Agent Digitized by L.OOQle

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428 FIREMENS MAGAZINE 66. BLUFF CITY s Memphis, Tenn. Meets 1st and 3d Snndays. W. C. Nance, L. & N. Shops . . . . Master C. E. Ringwald, LAN Shops . . Secretary J. Fuchs, 16 Johnson Ave . . . Financier W. Buchanan, L. AN. Shops . Mag. Agent 66. BAMEBj Stansberry, Mo. Meets every Sunday at 4 P. M. Levi Smith, Box 76 Master P. McDermott, Box 92 Secretary W. E. Patterson, Box 84 ... . Financier J.B. Miller Mag. Agent 67. BOSTON ; Boston, Mass. Meets 1st and 3d Snndays at 10 A. M. A. W. Spurr, Henderson House, Hammond St., Boston Hlghlands.Master R. P.$. Jones, B. A L. Shops, Cam- bridge, Mass Secretary J. C. Edwards, 21 Salem St., Charlestown District Financier W. C. Green, No. 2 Smith 8t., Salem, Mass Mag. Agent 68. 8ACBAMENTO; Rocklin, Cal. C. C. Brown Master L. Jeardeau Secretary A. H. Curtis Financier C. W. Myers Mag. Agent 69. BOTAL GORGE; South Pueblo, Col. Meets every Snuday at 7:46 P. M. E. B. Mayo, L. Box 46 Master A. Wyhe Secretary L. E. Wade, L. Box N, El Moro, Col Financier E. B. Mayo, L. Box 46 Mag. Agent 60. UNITED; Philadelphia, Pa. Meets alternate Sundays at 9:30 A. M. J. H. Felters, 814 Dickinson St., 31st Ward . . Master T. McCann Secretary J. Shepherd, 2510 Alder St . . .Financier J. Shepherd, 2510 Alder St . . Mag. Agent 61. MINNEHAHA; St. Paul, Minn. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. S. J. Murphy, 491 E. 5th St Master J. M. Shefre. 605 Robert St. . . .Secretary B. Bradley, 1045 Farqueher St . Financier 8. J. Murpy, 491 E. 5th St . . . Mag. Agent 62. YAXBERGEN : Carbondale, Pa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. W. Ellis Master J. A. Bryden, Box 70 Secretary O. E. Histed, Box 288 Financier O. E. Histed, Box 288 Mag. Agent 68. HERCULES ; Danville, ills. D. Morgan, Box 772 Master C. J. McGee^Box 9ll Secretary G. Shuster, Box 772 Financier F. Krauel, Box 772 Mag. Agent 64. SIOUX ; Sioux City. Iowa. L. B Cutting, Box 278 Master W. H. Roberts Secretary A. J. Goodrich, Box 724 Financier E. A. Bennett Mag. Agent 66. FORT RIDGELY; Sleepy Eye, Minn. J. A. Ashworth, Box 84 Master L. A. Bullard, Waseca, Minn . . Secretary W.W. Williams, Box 26 . . . .Financier W. W. Williams, Box 2« . . . Mag. Agent 67. DOMINION ; Toronto, Canada. Meets 1st and 3rd Sundays at 2:30 P. M. J. Scott, 24 Vananley 8t Master H. P. Boulton, 554 Queen St. W. Secretary J. Pratt, 24 Charlotte St ... . Financier J. Pratt, 24 Charlotte St ... . Mag. Agent 68. EAU CLAIRE; Eau Claire, Wis. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. J. H. Stinson Master A. McKay Secretary W. L. Botsford, Box 190, Altoona, Wis Financier W. J. Edgar, Box 124, Altoona, Wis . Mag. Agent 69. ISLAND CITY; Brockvllle, Ont. Meets 2d Sunday at 230 P. M. R. J. Turnbull. Box 154 Master F. Barr, Box 294 Secretary F. G. Lawrence, Box 225 ... . Financier T. Shields, Box 248 Mag. Agent 70. LONE 8TAR ; Longview, Texas, C. Reltch, L. Box 364 Master J. A. Gremm, L. Box 361 ... . Secretary J. A. Gremm, L. Box 864 ... . Financier J. A. Christman, L. Box 364 . . Mag. Agent 71. SU8QUEHANNA ; Oneonta, N. Y. C. Houghton, Box 472 Master F. Spencer Secretary A. DeLong, Box 679 Financier E. R. Barnes Mag. Agent 72. WELCOME; Camden, N. J. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. J. Gibbs, 593 Carman St Master W. Wiggins, 416 Washington St. Secretary C. T, Burr, 583 Carman St ... . Financier H. biggins, 426 S. 3d St . . . . Mag. Agent 78. BAY STATE: Worcester, Mass. Meets 1st Thursday at 7:30 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 1 P. M. D. R. Parker, 22 Houghton St . . . Master C. L. Dodge, Piedmont Court . . Secretary C. E. Bullard, 32 Plymouth St . Financier T. Loynd, 83 Green St, .... Mag. Agent 74. KANSAS CITY; Kansas City, Mo. Meets alternate Mondays at 7:80 P. M. J. Fleming, 1325 St. Louis Ave . . . Master W. Piercey, 1828 13th St Secretary M. Harley, 1515 Genessee St . . Financier M. Harley Mag. Agent 76. ENTERPRISE; Philadelphia, Pa Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. E. H. Knowles, 3735 Elm St ... . Master C. H. Maul, 658 N. 40th St ... . Secretary F. 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IttftfStf GS’S MAO’ AZOTIC. 429 80. SELF HELP; Aurora, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 8 P. M. C. F. Earl, Box 478 Master T. Byron, Box 375 Secretary G. Godina, Box 252 Financier H. Gass, Box 1717 Mag. Agent 81. PINE C ITY ; Brainerd, Minn. U. A. Boadecker, Box 624 Master C. S. Lari son, Box 301 Secretary W. Wadham, Box 552 Financier A. McDonald, Box 458 Mag. Agent 82. NORTHWESTERN; Minneapolis, Minn. Meets 1st Saturday at 7:30 P. M. and 8d Sunday at 8 P. M. F. L. Harvey, L. Box 187 Master C. D. Stevens, 608 Plymouth Ave.Secretary F. X. liall, 207 18th Ave. S . . . Financier Z. G. Hanscom, 1003 10th Ave. S .Mag. Agent 88. TRINITY; Forth Worth, Tex. Meets every Friday at 8 P. M. C. M. Baker, L. Box 406 Master J. H. Smith, L. Box 406 . ... Secretary J. O’Malley, L. Box 406 Financier J. H. Smith Mag. Agent 84. CALHOUN ; Battle Creek. Mich. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. and 1st Wednesday at 7:3 P. M. H. A. Beardsley. Box 455 Master J. i ighe, Box 1823 Secretary G. Kelly, Box 1084 Financier J. Randolph, Box 1081 .... Mag. Agent 86. FAKGO ; Fargo, Dakota. G. A. Kingsley Master S. P. Olson, Box 1144 Secretary S. P. Olson, Box 1144 Financier C. A. Wagner Mag. Agent 80. BLACK HILL$; Laramie City, Wyoming. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. P. Math Ison Master F. E. Roffee, Box 136 Secretary I. F. Chopper, Box 230 Financier J. Brebner, Box 219 Mag. Agent 87. SUMMIT; Rawlins, Wyoming. C. B. Hart Master J.C. Gunning, Box 142 Secretary G. A. Moncton, Box 198 .. . . Financier J. C. Gunning, Box 142 ... . Mag. Agent 88. MORNING STAR; Evanston, Wyoming. Meets every Thursday at 7:30 P. M. P. Peterson Master J. J. LeCain, Box 89 Secretary E. W. Dennis, Box 124 Financier S. Blackham Mag. Agent 89. SILVER STATE; Carlin, Nev. Meets every Tuesday at 4 P. M. R. Trewick Master O. W. Holibaugh, Box 43 ... . Secretary O. Thompson, Box 42 .... Financier C. H. Oliver Mag. Agent 90. SAN DIEGO; National City, Cal. J. A. McNeil Master J. M. Dodge, Box 317 San Diego . Secretary R. V. Dodge Financier R. V. Dodge, Box 317, San Dlego.Mag Agent 91. GOLDEN GATE ; San Francisco, Cal. Meets 1st Sunday at 7 P. M. and 3d Sun- day at 11 A. M. J. W. Harrigan, 1476 5th St., West Oakland, Cal Master T. W. Martin, S. P. R. R. Shops, Secretary J. C. McCreagh, S. P. R.R. Shops.Flnancier G. Perrin, W. Oakland, Cal . . Mag. Agent 92. INTER-STATE ; Texarkana, Tex. J. R. McCartney Master C. B. Hall Secretary J. P. Kline Financier J. R. McCartney Mag. Agent 98. GATE CITY ; Keokuk, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M.* Z. Moore, 713 Palean St Master M. J. Donahue, Box 651 Secretary J. H. Carter, 507 N. Main St . . Financier George Sick, Box 810 Mag. Agent 94. CACTUS; Tucson, Arizona. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7 P. M F. D. Simpson, Box 218 Master F. Smith , Box 218 . Secretary F. P. Sargent, Box 218 F^imcier F. M. Wiley. fcox 218 Agent 96. CHICAGO: Chicago, 111. Meets 1st Tuesday and 8d Friday at 7:80 P. M.; and last Sunday at 2:30 P. M. J. Leahy, 240 Fulton St Master J . Pierce, 171 W. Huron St . . . Secretary Sv A- Mmer, 8i Emma St ... . Financier W. E. Loco, Barrington, 111 . Mag. Agent 98. ALEXIA; Wellsvllle, Ohio. Meet* 1st and 3d Sundays. C. S. Given Master W P. Sheets, Box 895 SecreU^ wJrH£Tv£ '♦ Financier W. P. Scheets Mag. Agent W. ORANGE GROVE ; Los Angeles! Cal. ^af T^P^M*8^’ aud 20tli of each month Elton. Box 72 MMter H. E. Moore, Box' 1294 .'FU?ancler M. M. Smith Mag. Agent 98. PERSEVERANCE; Terrace, Utah. Meets every Tuesday. £• A; Master 5* w r e»?8 Secretary Q* W . Jacobs ........ Financier E. B. Mandeville . ! Mag? Agent 99. ROCHESTER : Rochester, N. Y. Meets every Sundays at 2*X)P. M. R. Thomson, N. Y., L. E. a W. Round House Master J. R. Sproat, 162 North Ave . . . Secretary C. W. 6each, 28 Foehner St . . .Financier Geo. Bowden, 89 Hudson St . . Mag. Agent 100. ADAIR; Bowling Green, Ky. Meets every Monday at 7 P. M. Thw.Creu.sdon Master \J"i'S0ni“s Secretary wu2i!hls Financier (4. Wilkes Mag. Agent 101. ADVANCE; Creston, Iowa. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. J. V. Cherrlngton, Box 812 Master A; Finley, L. Box 229 Secretary W.UMcC.ure, Box 393 Financier J. a Vickers, Box 16 Mag. Agent 102. CONFIDENCE; East Des Moines, Iowa Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M J. Anderson Master P • Combs Secretarv J. C. Musgrove, 200 Hillside Ave.Fiuancier J . Clarey , Box 159 Mag. Agent 108. FALLS CITY : Louisville, Ky. Meets every Wednesday at 2 P. M Wm. Keyer, 1127 W. Broadway . . Master J. Flowers, 1600 7th and Church- hill Sts ............ Secretarv T. McGuire, 946 Dumesneil St .* Financier «L T. Ahearn, 1629 Rowan St • Ms^. Agent 106. PROGRESS; Galesburg, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Fridays and 2d and 4th Saturdays at 7:30 P. M. w w 941 S* geminary St . . . Master H.W^Walbaum, Box 1187 . . Secretary ^c-Herron 529 Churchhlll Ave.Fiuancier H. W. Wallbaum, Box 1137 . . Mag. Agent Digitized by Google

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430 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 106. KEY CITY? Dubuque, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 7:15 P. M. W. McDonald, Box 1878 Master E. Adams, 187 High St Secretary T. Welch, 18th 8t., between Washington and Elm Sts . . Financier E. Adams, 137 High St ... . Mag. Agent 107. ECLIPSE; Gallon, Ohio. Meets every Thursday at 7:30 P M. C. H. Ness Master J. A. Farnsworth, Box 283 .. . Secretary A. N. Jenkln&on, Box 196 .. . Financier W. E. Armor, L. Box 88 . . . Mag. Agen 108. PIONEER; Chama, New Mex. W. Cline, Alamosa, Col Master K. B. Rheim Secretary J. C. McCabe, Box 20 Financier H. S. Smith, L. Box 2622, Ala- mosa. Col Mag. Agent 109. PEACE: St. Louis, Mo. Meets alternate Sundays at 2 P. M. J. Hackett, 617 Ewing Ave .... Master W. J. Pourcellie, 2718 Gamble Ave Secretary Louis Fisher, 2811 Adams St . .Financier P. Molter, 2806% Chouteau Ave, Mag Agent 110. OLD GUARD; Bucyrus, Ohio. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. W. T. Craig Master W. C. Bruce Secretary J. R. Gordon, L. Box 235 ... . Financier J. E. Brown Mag. Agent 111. BEACON; Mattoon, Ills. Meets 1st and 8d Tuesdays at 7:80 P. M. J. F. Gleason, Box 498 Master F. B. Strickland Secretary E. Sampson, Box 972 Financier L. Welsn, Box 295 . Mag. Agent 112. EVENING STAB; Mt. Vernon, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundavs at 3 P. M. A. J. Randall, Box 543, East St. Louis, 111 Master C. Joyce Secretary J. Murphy, Box 508 Financier A. D. Isom Mag. Agent 118. CLARK-KIMBALL ; Eagle Rock, Idaho. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. Wm. Hull Master G. H. Maitland Secretary Wm. Hull Financier E. B. Nye Mag. Agent 114. MAGIC CITY; Cheyenne, Wvoraing. Meets every Wednesday at 8 PM. A. Heenan, Box 229 Master C. Madson, Box 025 Secretary F. W. Dudley, Box 625 Financier W. McGuire Mag. Agent 115. GULF CITY; Galveston, Texas. Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. J. McDonough, Ave. K, between 86th and 87th Sts Master J. H. Stelnhoff, Ave. N, between 19th and 20th Sts Secretary J. L. Pralme, 216 West Ave. I . Financier J. H. Stelnhoff, Ave. N, be- tween 19th and 20th Sts . . . Mag Agent 116. ST. CLAIR ; Fort Gratiot, Mich. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays. R. E. Allen, Box 57 Master E. G. Hibbard, Box 154 Secretary J. J. Rae, Box 31 Financier F. Minard Mag. Agent 117. BEAVER; London, On t. Meets 2d Tuesday and 4th Friday 7:30 P. M. R. Gowanlock. 364 South St . . . . Master S. T. Fletcher, 221 Maitland St . . Secretary J. W. Cox. 76 Hamilton Road . . Financier W. Temple, 109 Colborne St. . Mag. Agent 118. STAR OF THE EAST; Richmond, Quebec Meets first two Wednesdays at 8 P. M. and the last two Saturdays at 8 P. M. R. A. Leonard, Richmond Sta. P.O., Master J. Daman t, Richmond Sta. P.O., Secretary G. Scott, Richmond Sta. P. O . Financier T. A. Bonner, Richmond Sta. P. O Mag. Agent 119. COLONIAL; River du Loup, Quebec. Meets every Wednesday at 8 P. M. W. Carmicnael, I. C. Ry Master W. J. Gorham Secretary Wm. Carmichael, I. C. Ry . . . Financier F. Chenard. I. C. R’y* River du Loup Station Mag. Agent 120. FORTUNE ; Syracuse, N. Y. Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 P. M. B. T. Vrooman, Care J. Doyle, 197 Seymour St Master F. H. Llvington, 88 Otlsco St. . . Secretary 8. Mangan, 179 Marcellos St . . Financier S. W. Watkins, Jr., 88 Tully St.Mag. Agent 121. FELLOWSHIP: Coming, N. Y. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 4 P. M. O. L. Baker, Box 867 Master H. Krebs, Box 310 Secretary G- R. Quick, L. Box 35 Financier J. Krebs, Box 310 Mag. Agent 122. H. B. STONE; Beardstown, 111. Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 P. M. G. Hertline Master S. A. Mayall, Box 242 Secretary C. C. CatJin, Box 193 Financier J. E. Hurley, Box 341 Mag. Agent 128. OVERLAND; Omaha, Neb. Meets every Wednesday at 7:80 P. M. J. Casey. Cor. 13th & California Sts..Master F. Crawford, U. P. Round House.Secretary T. F. Barry, 1112 Chicago St . . Financier G. T. Anderson, U. P. R. H . Mag. Agent 124. PILOT; Perry, Iowa. H. A. Draper Master G. Gregg Secretary E. G. I ox Financier \M. Maloy Mag. Agent 125. GUIDE; Marshalltown, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. B. C. Cook, Box 1,507 Master G. S. Tubbs Secretary J. Burke Financier F. W. Snyder Mag. Agent 126. COMET; Austin, Minn. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. F. A. Fairbanks Master F. McWhorter Secretary P. M. Chambers Financier C. Gilleece Mag. Agent 127. NORTHERN LIGHT; Wlnnepeg. Mauitoba. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2P. M. H. Cochran, 159 Ross St Master T. C. Grant, 204 Logan St ... . Secretary T. S. Gill, C. P. Shops Financier H. Lynes Mag. Agent 128. LANDMARK; Glendive, Montana. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. J. Flage, Box 55 Master J. M. Clark, Box 55 Secretary F. J. Mersereau Financier F. J. Mersereau, Box 55 ... . Mag. Agent 129. MINERAL KING; Escanaba, Mich. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. J . Trotter Master T. Owens, Box 298 Secretary L. R. Blake Financier W. H. Blake M.^g. Agent Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMENS MAGAZINE. 431 ISO. GUIDING STAB; Milwaukee. Wls. Meets every Sunday at 7:80 F. M. J. Buckley. 818 Jefferson St . . . . Master J. Rhine, 715 Clybourne 8t . . . Secretary I. J. Holbrook, 285 Park St . . . Financier J. Buckley, 318 Jefferson St . . Mag. Agent 181. GOLDEN RULE » Stevens Point, Wis. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. and 1st and 8d Fridays at 7 P. M. E. Murray Master L. F. Jackson Secretary G. M. Ratcliff 73 Meadow St., Oshkosh, Wls Financier J. Brown Mag. Agent 182. MARVIN HUGHITT; Eagle Grove, Iowa Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. F. M. Morgan Master Jno. Canfield, Box 90 Secretary J. A. Correll Financier C. A. Bates • • . . . Mag. Agent 188. SPRAGUE; Sprague, Washington Ty. Meets the 1st and 8d Sundays at 2 P. M. and the 2d and 4th Sundays at 7 P. M. T. J. Allen Master Wm. Madden Secretary A. O. Wishard ... Financier G. Williams Mag. Agent 184. EASTMAN; Richford, Vermont. Meets 1st Sunday and 8d Monday. J. F. Simmons Master C. E. Jones Secretary W. J. Rumsey Financier H. E. Cowan Mag. Agent 186. NEW TEAR; El Paso, Texas. C. J. Luff, Box 182 ... Master F. B. Wlndiate Secretary A. C. Mast, Box 182 Financier J. B. Matthews, Box 182 .. . Mag. Agent 188. J. SCOTT ; Port Hope, Ontario. Meets 1st and 3d Saturdays at 8 P. M. R. M. Johnston, M. Ry Master G. Campbell, Box 273 Secretary M. McNeish, M. Ry Financier 8. B. Laidlaw, M. Ry Mag. Agent 187. PROTECTION; Eldon. Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. P. J. Cook Master J. C. Nelson Secretary W. T. Brown, .... Financier C. W. Shefler Mag. Agent 188. UNION: Freeport, 111. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. C. F. Jones, 900 Centre St., Racine, Wis Master W. G. Powell, Box 1844 Secretary J. Braid, Care of Kraft Bros . . Financier P. Hayes Mag. Agent 189. MT. WHITNEY; Tulare, Cal. Meets every Wednesday e* 2 P. M. J. Humiston Master S. M. Storer Secretary J. L. Brooks Financier W. H. Evans Mag. Agent 140. MOUNT OURAY; Sallda, Col. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. R. Griffith, Box 136 Master M. J. Ruland, L. Box 599 ... . Secretary J. F. Clem, L. Box 599 Financier A. F. Duey Mag. Agent 141. A. G. PORTER; Fort Wayne, I nd. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. C. S. Reid, 178 West Berry St . . . Master R. M. Jones, 84 Van Buren St . . Secretary W. R. Fredericks, 415 Lafayette St Financier Geo. Miller, 212 Francis St . . Mag. Agent 142. C. R. WHIPPLE; Toledo, Ohio. Meets every Sunday at 1 P. M. and! 2d Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. - H. Kelley, 115 Broadway St ... . Master F. Welliver, 275 Wallbndge Ave.Secretary G. W. Nesper, 196 Broadway . . Financier J. L. Allen, Cor Dix and Knower Sts Mag. Agent 148. E. C. FELLOWS; West Oakland, Cal. Meets every Sunday at 1 P. M. F. B. Hall Master G. W. Snook, 1760 Taylor St. . . Secretary F. S. Small. 929 Wood st . . . . Financier G. H / Vogeley, l760Taylor St . Mag. Agent 144. SUGAR LOAF; Camp bell ton, New Bruns- wick. Meets 1st Friday at 8 P. M. and 3d Sunday at 2:30 P. M. T. G. Scott, Box 448 Master F. Math Ison, Box 448 Secretary James Norton, Box 448 Financier H. B. Maltby, New Castle, N.B.Mag. Agent 146. DAVY CROCKETT ; San Antonio, Texas. Meets every Sunday at 2:80 P. M. H. N. Norton, Box 429 Master Wm. Forbes, Box 429 Secretary J. Lytten, Box 429 Financier M. N. Norton, Box 429 Mag. Agent 146. BAYOU CITY; Houston, Texas. G. DeYoung, 196 Washington St . . Master A. O. Woodworth, 320 Washing- ton St Secretary A. O. Woodworth, 320 Washing- ton St Financier J. J. Saqgster Mag. Agent 147. MIDLAND ; Temple, Texas. J. Stanton J. J. Easley T. Kelly J. J. Culpepper . . . Master . Secretary . Financier Mag. Agent 148. RUNNY SOUTH; Tyler, Texas. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. J. H. Duncan Master H. T. Massengale, Jr., L. Box 114.Secretary C. P. Jones Financier C. P. Jones Mag. Agent 149. JUST IN TIME ; New York, N. Y. Meets 1st Tuesday at 10:30 A. M.and 3d Sat- urday at 8 P. M. O. Gillen, 206 Newark St., Hoboken, N. J Master W. J. McColl, 326 Ninth Ave . . Secretary * Mogal Call, 20914 W. 40th St . . Financier E. Chambers, 1035 Sixth Ave . Mag. Agent 150. S. M. STEVENS; Marquette, Mich. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. L. L. Hood, L. Box 217 Master J. O’Reilly, L. Box 142 Secretary C. A. Witt, L. Box 142 Financier August Baker Mag. Agent 151. MAPLE LEAF: Hamilton, Ontario. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2:30 P. M. Hebt Hall, 93 Murray St. East . . .Master T. McHattie. 12 Mill St Secretary Wm. Allen, 39 Maglll St .... Financier Wm. Baines, 40 Magill St . . . Mag. Agent 162. DUNLAP; Wells, Minn. Meets every Sunday at 3 P. M. John Ryel, Box 94 Master Don Dunlap, Box 94 Secretary R. M. Haseltine, Box 128 . . . . Financier C. Elling8on, Box 60 Mag. Agent 158. H. C. LORD; Fort Scott, Kansas. Meets every Sunday at 3 P. M. L. E. Lester Master W. A. Greenwood Secretary G. K. Bates, Box 310 Financier C. Willaner Mag. Agent Digitized by C.ooQle

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432 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 164. McKEEN; Ottawa, Kansas Meet* every 8unday at 2:80 P. M. Wra. Reese • Master E. R. Dickson Secretary Arthur Hill . Financier Wm. Frisby Mag. Agent 166. TEXAS BELLE; Greenville Texas. Meets every Friday evening at 7:30 P. M. J. W. Price, Box 74 . Master W. B. Maya well, Box 74 Secretary W. B. Maydwell, Box 74 .... Financier J. D. Mercer, Box 74 Mag. Agent 166. NECHB8; Palestine, Texas. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. Wm. E. Mott, Box 256 Master H. C. Sory, Box 256 Secretary J. M. McMillan, Box 256 ... . Financier Sam. Duncan ... Mag. Agent 166. WM. HUGO; Huntington. Ind. J. E. Hagerty . . Master P. Burns Secretary J. R. Dickinson Financier Mag. Agent 167. MOUNT HOOD; Blalock, Oregon. G. A. Ferguson Master L. E. Ferguson Secretary F. Wall Financier T. Brinson Mag. Agent 168. GUABD RAIL ; North La Crosse, Wis. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 7 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 2P. M. Fred Stlrnemann, Box 90 Master Chas. Giuder, Box 90 Secretary E. W. Rang, Box 90 * . Financier John Conway, Box 90 Mag. Agent 167. ECHO ; Peru , Ind. . Meets every Sunday at 2 P.M. - C. R. Hughes, Box 143 Master John Malln Secretary Chas. Weir Financier James Smith Mag. Agent 168. STANDARD ; Detroit, Mich. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. Wm. Hamlin, 521 Forte St., E. De- troit • Master D. O’Connor, 616 Sixth St . . . . Secretary Thos. Barrett, 411 Larned St., E. Detroit Financier Geo. Spackman,480 Forte St., E. Detroit Mag. Agent 169. W. H. THOMAS; Nashviile, Tenn. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. W. Bateman, 44 N. 2d, E. Nashville, Tenn ■••••• Master J. J. Clark, 317 Foster St., E. Nashville, Tenn Secretary D. J. Daly, 310 Foster St Financier J. C. Cunningham, L. A N. Shops, E. Nashville, Tenn . Mag. Agent 160. C. J. HEPBURN: Evansville, Ind. jno. K. Taylor, 210 Heidelbach Ave.Master Will J. Torrance, 413 William St. Secretary J no.K. McCutcheon, 31 1 Olive Si.Finaucier Chas. C. Brewer, 1000 Walnut St.Mag.Agent 161. HERALD; Burlington, Iowa. J. W. Galvan. 918 S. Third St . . . Master C. C. Price, 412 S. Main St ... . Secretary O. G. Brydolf, 905 Sumer St . . . Financier F. L. Burtch, 613 S. Main St . Mag. Agent 162. PROSPECT; Elkhart, Ind. Meets 1st, 3d and 4th Mondays and 2d Sun- E^K^ Cole, Box 1649 Master G. M. Winegardner Secretary P. A. Hamiltou Financier E. K. Cole, Box 1649 Mag. Agent 169. H. G. BROOKS; Hornellesville, N. Y. Meets every Tuesday evening. H. Laushey, Box 1179 Master A. C. Vandermark Secretary W. T. McEl wee. Box 1516 . . . .Financier G. B. Cloyston, Box 918 ... . Mag. Agent 170. PRAIRIE; Huron, Dakota. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. Chas. Mattes Master S. P. Malone Secretary A. S. Craik ... Financier Wm. H. Lane Mag. Agent 171. SUNBEAM ; Truro, Nova Scotia. Meets 2d and 4th Thursdays. Paul Peterson Master T. Fitzgerald, 237 Campbell Road, Richmond, Halifax Secretary F. Forrest, 227 Campbell Road, Richmond, Halifax Financier Robert Wilson Mag. Agent 172. F. G. LAWRENCE ; Ottawa, Ontaria. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays. J. Bourke, 672 Wellington St. . . . Master J. L. Armstrong, Rochesterville P. O., Ottawa Secretary J. S. Ferguson, Rochesterville P. 0.,Ottawa Financier S. Porter Mag. Agent 178. PACIFIC? Winslow, Arizona. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays. P. A. Neely Master W. H. Farnsworth Secretary J. Dougherty Financier W. H. Farnsworth ...... Mag. Agent 174. HARRISBURG: Harrisburg, Pa. H. Kirch ner, 518 Calder St. Master H. S. Gingrich, 1412 Wallace St., Secretary X. A. McNeal, 1208 Ridge Ave., Financier H. A. Mateer, 1619 5th St. . . . Mag. Agent 168. ETNA; Jonesboro, Ark. Meets 1st and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. and 2d Friday at 7 P. M. P. B. Scanlan, L. Box 29 Master W. H. De France, L. Box 29 . . . Secretary J. N. Jennings, L. Box 29 ... . Financier J. W. Barker, L. Box 29 ... . Mag. Agent 164. EEL R1YER ; Butler, Ind. I. P. Bowman . Master F. P. Jackson Secretary J. B. Gossage .Financier J.H. Crider Mag. Agent 166. ROBERT ANDREWS; Andrews, Ind. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. A. C. Pettengill Master P. H. Powers Secretary J. W. Ivy Financier A. C. Pettengill Mag. Agent 175. TAYLOR; Newark, Ohio. J. S. Buckingham, Box 1007 .... Master Harry R. Brown Secretary F. M. Howard Financier Jas. Floyd, Box 602 Mag. Agent 176. MAIN LINE ; Clinton, Ills. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. T. Hinchcliff, Box 874 Master C. H. Porter Secretary John Hart Financier A. F. Ely Mag. Agent 177. SUN8ET; Marshall, Texas. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. W. W. Wlnnick Master L. J. Lottier, L. Box 120 Secretary L. J. Lottier, L. Box 120 Financier J. H. B. Campbell Mag. Agent Digitized by Google

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VOL. VII. OCTOBER, 1883. NO. 10. The Gibraltar of America. Charles H. Farnham. Quebec impresses one as being almost too verable, too unobtrusive, to be talked about. In its grave dignity it seems a part of nature, simple and elemental. Upon more intimate acquaintance it pre- sents an epitome of a past century, with its monasteries, fortified walls, antique architecture, and the simple, courteous, and conservative society of the Old World. It is, in fact, an American city of French- men governed by England. It is only a quiet town of commercial and ecclesiasti- cal life, although crowned by the ram- parts of a citadel. It is picturesque from every point of view, covering, as it does,, the end of a high, narrow ridge, rising between the St. Lawrence and the mouth of the St. Charles. Viewed from the har- bor it seems a populous cliff,— a confused mass of roofs, rocks, walls, and fortifica- tions, high above the river. The Lower Town lies like a narrow belt, encircling the ridge; here and there a flight of steps, or a street, zig-zags up the bluffs, between the climbing rows of houses and through the fortifications. The view from the citadel is most impressive. You look down, over the jumble of gabled roofs and dormer windows pierced by the min- arets of the naval university and many a graceful spire, and past the city walls which crest the cliff, upon the seaport town below. A great river flows through a vast rolling plain bounded by a horizon of mountains. You are high above the ships, the wharves, the gleaming flood ; above the surrounding plain of fields, forests, and villages. The landscape fills you w’ith a sense of its vast proportions, and, as your eye travels over the inter- vening space to the extreme horizon, your vision is scarcely interrupted, the imagi- nation takes up the clue, and in fancy you penetrate Ihe vast wilderness lying be- yond the mountain, and reaching in un- broken calmness to the pole. “The Walled City of the North ” is the heart of a wilderness, — and a heart warm and mellow with European culture. I began a nearer view of the place by tak- ing a caleche; and driving from the citadel down through the crooked streets, to a point some distance from the Lower Town ; this rapid descent gave me a bird’s impression of the place. We seemed, indeed, to be on the wing, following nar- row streets and whirling around the most unexpected turns. We flew along the eaves of low houses, skimmed through the air on the ramparts, and felt as if we might, at any moment, make a dive into the chimneys below; we darted in and out of the. oddest places— nooks and corn- ers that delight a swallow. The whole flight leaves on the mind a confusion of cliff, wall, and rampart ; of street, stair, and terrace ; of cannon and cloister ; of gable and dormer ; it is all a spiral con- fusion ; that may or may not uncoil itself at your bidding. At last I alighted from my flying caleche in one of the suburbs, and began my re- turn walk. It was a pleasant summer day, and the St. Lawrence and its shores were astir with life. This suburb, called “The Coves ” is a string of small house close under high bluffs, with a road run- ning in front of them, and wharves at in- tervals along the beach, the intervening basins inclosed by booms out in the cur- rent. The basins are covered with rafts of square timber, and ships lie along the booms. Each ship has a busy group of men on her forecastle and under her bows, who shout and hoist and send the timbers in through the port-holes. After passing some miles of this timber region I reached the city, where the road nar- Digitized by v^.ooQle

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434 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. rows into a street, with houses on either side. The lofty and massive docks have a certain homely dignity about them, as they stand unmoved by the great tides and the rush of the mighty river. This Champlain street is the Irish' quarter, and the region of Quebec riots. A tavern near by displays on its roof a figure-head of McMahon, and also the characteristic motto, “Irish rule, or no rule at all.” This is the only part of Quebec where you feel distrust ; and the rough populace seem entirely out of place in these quaint, modest, old stone houses. You walk on, under the foot of Cape Diamond, at the end of the ridge on which Quebec stands, where Montgomery fell in 1775, while following the same route to capture the Lower Town. It is remarkable to find in the midst of a city, and towering above the houses, a mountain of such propor- tions, carved into battlements and crown- ed with an impregnable fortress. The cliffs are engines of destruction, even in times of peace, for every now and then they send down avalanches of snow, or even of rocks, that do great damage. Although everybody seems to have sufficient leisure for courtesies at the busiest times and busiest places, nobody seems quite a native in this quaint place. The Englishman, in his smart suit and lofty air, is foreign to the old, narrow streets; the British tar, with his devil- may-care independence, is a stranger ; the Swede is only a looker-on ; the Norwegian is waiting to embark ; the Yankee is try- ing to “ sell out ” ; only the French Cana- dian seemed at home, and even he is somewhat misplaced in the Btir of trade. In your wanderings about the whaives you stumble upon the market-place, filled with a dark mass of people, who are over- topped with small heaps of produce ar- ranged in rows between the groups. The buyers, dressed in black or dark colors, wear a critical air, and go many times about the market, seeking the best bar- gains and purchasing small quantities. You see at once that the domestic life of Quebec is carried on with economy. They are a courteous, unpretending lot of people, mostly women, with here and there a bright French or rosy English face to break the monotony. The rough- er English tongue sounds every now and then above the babble of polite French. The peasants who come to sell are more original than the buyers — they are real peasants in homespun, many of them wonderfully like the Normandy and Brit- tany people. The men wear gray home- spun suits, long-legged moccasins, and felt hats. Their wives are comfortable- looking women, in straight skirts, loose sacques, and broad-brimmed hats,— all home-made,— and although the girls may wear a ribbon or a feather, yet the whole effect is remarkably peasant-like, very primitive and thrifty. The French -Canadian farmer does not raise large crops, but he generally has at every season some superfluous things to sell. He kills a sheep now and then, or a pair of fowls ; he picks up odds and ends from the garden, and various things made by the industrious women of the household. These are packed and taken to market by the wife and sold for what she can get. This market of the Lower Town is reached by steam-boats from up and down the St Lawrence. The peas- ants spend the night on board, sleeping here and there, on benches, or on their bags and chests. In the morning porters wheel the produce up to the dock. Here the various packages are opened and the stuff is piled up about the chests. The market is full of suggestions of Canadian country life. One sees that most of the labor is done by hand, in small jobs, by the aid of unimproved tools and methods, and that the domestic life of the people is still as primitive as that of peasants in the past century. The inflation of mod- ern fife has never reached here. A farm- er or his wife will drive thirty or forty miles and back to sell two dollars’ worth of potatoes. But as these are the super- fluities of his home, he regards such two- penny sales as profitable. A farmer’s pile of produce often displays the most incongruous, assortment: eggs, mutton, woolen socks, butter, hanks of yarn, pieces of rag-carpet, onions, choke-cher- ries, and straw hats. There are also heaps of articles that are commonly the object of some special and permanent business, such as shoes, pot- tery, brushes, toys, cloths, linen — nearly all home-made, rough, and cheap. As you stroll about, you notice that their intercourse is quiet and courteous ; there is no hawking of wares or importuning of passers, though no purchase is made without an astonishing beating down of the price. The winter market is more picturesque still; the horses look like bales of blankets ; the snow-covered ground is strewn with meat, game, and fowls; and the peasants are bundles done up in fur caps, coats, and overshoes. The little church Notre Dame des Vic- tories, which is near this market, was one of the first churches built in America; its walls date from before 1690. The first Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 435 building in Quebec and the first garden in Canada were near the same spot, where Champlain founded Quebec by building his residence in 1608. By crossing the business streets of this Lower Town, and going to the foot of the cliff, you find one of the most picturesque little nooks on this continent. The Petit Sault au Mate- lot is a very narrow alley along the foot of the crags, and right Deside the chief business street. It is composed of rickety little houses, used as stables, store-houses, and tenement quarters for chickens, goats, children, and poor families. Here and there a piazza or a gallery across the street gives a view up the crags to the sky; but it is a walled-m region of deep- shadows and quaint forms under the bat- tlements and cannon of the Upper Town. This lane, the chief thoroughfare between the Lower Town and St. Roch, was barri- caded in 1775, by the English and French to oppose the advance of Arnold. But the American troops took it and held it for a time, expecting to be reinforced by Montgomery. But both expeditions failed. The Lower Town at this point com- pletes its turn around the end of the ridge on which Quebec stands, and extends* along the right bank of the St. Charles River. The mouth of the river has been inclosed by a breakwater to make a basin for schooners and coasting craft. The narrow flats between the cliffs and the river are covered witli store-houses, lum- ber-yards, and factories. But in a few steps you leave this commercial water- front, and enter St. Roch, the pure French quarter of Quebec. It is for the most part a quiet region of modest homes, where you peep now and then into the domestic life of the people. Quebec has been destroyed by fires, and rebuilt since 1845 ; but the people each time, accord- ing to tradition, have rebuilt the houses, and even the crooked streets, very much according to the old plans. In wander- ing about the city you constantly specu- late about the interior of the homes ; for the houses are of the utmost irregularity in size, and of various simple forms to suit the angles of the streets and the means or taste of the builders. They have a general type : low walls, one or one and a half stories high, small win- dows, steep, high roofs, with one or two stories of dormer windows, and massive chimneys at the gable-ends. The pictur- esqueness of the houses lies as much in the diversity of their sizes and positions as in their strong and effective forms. And then they have a pleasant, moral aspect ; for, although they are small, yet they are built of bnck or stone, and there are no suggestions in them either of the shanty or the pretentious city house. St. Roch, off the main street, is a region of these modest homes where small indus- tries are carried on. The porte-cocheres standing open afford glimpses of shadowy court-yards, where artisans are working at their trades in the midst of their child- ren ; or you may see a hon-e passing and repassing an open door, while he turns a tanner’s bark-mill, crunching in the darkness beyond. Now you look through a window and see a blacksmith’s forge, or a wheelwright’s bench, strewn with tools. These shops are under the living- rooms. One sees here and there the an- gular. wrinkled face of a Normandy granamother framed in a white cap. The notary and the architect also work at home. There are scarcely any signs on the streets. Even the corner grocery- store does not blaze with golden letters ; it displays in a window a broom, or at the door a bunch of birch-bark ; it does not seem a hard, commercial place of business, but an informal, friendly house, where you might borrow a little tea or sugar. Quebec is, in fact, a quiet village of 68,- 000 people ; you might think it much less of a place than it really is when you see the lamp-lighter cleaning the chimneys and trimming the wicks of the street- lamps. The French Canadian people have had the rare taste or luck to keep their sur- roundings in harmony with their char- acter. I imagine the city would be dull, or even distateful, if its drowsy and ro- mantic spirit were rejplaced by a coarser life. The women of Quebec are attract- ive by their appearance or good health. Few of them are pretty, but many are good-looking and pleasant* You meet them at almost any hour, returning from mass or confession, dressed always in dark colors, and walking with a slow gait that might be taken for a sign of medi- tation. Their manners are unobtrusive ; their voices are low and pleasantly mod- ulated. The young women, as you brush close by them on the narrow sidewalk, look up frankly, without either boldness or shyness, ana pass on with a direct and modest manner. You see on the cathe- dral steps some ladies of the old French type, with high-bred features and a dark complexion rich with color. Their walk, though dignified, is graceful and free from haughtiness; and their manners suggest characters at once strong, sympa- Digitized by v^.ooQle

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436 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. thetic, and dignified. But the most beau- tiful objects in Quebec are certainly the children — rosy, bright, and cherubic. You leave St. Roch at last with its French life, and climb up the side of the ridge to visit the suburbs on the plains back of the Upper Town. The chief at- traction of this region is the extensive views it commands, either southward over the St. Lawrence and its opposite bluffs, or northward across the valley of the St. Charles and the slopes beyond running back to the mountains. You see in the distance Indian Lorette, Beau- port, and many other French-Canadian villages; Montmorency Falls, many lakes among the foot-hills, and other attractive resorts, are scattered about, within the limits of the vast horizon. Indeed, few cities in the worl^ may boast of such suburbs as Quebec; for the scenery through which you drive is not only beautiful in details, but large and noble in proportions ; and the French-Canadian villages and farmers are devoid of the raw, inharmonious, or glaring elements that mar so many country scenes on this continent. But these suburbs on the plains back of the Upper Town are of quite another sort. They are country- houses and extensive places in the Eng- lish style, lying along the edge of the bluffs overlooking the St. Lawrence or the St. Charles. In some of them, as Spencerwood, the official residence of the Governor of the Province of Quebec, you see good examples of landscape gardening. On approaching the town you come to the Plains of Abraham, where a monu- ment marks the place of Wolfe’s last bat- tle, his victory and death, in 1759; also to the battle-fiela of Ste. Foye, where Prince Napoleon Bonaparte erected, in 1854, a monument in honor of the fruitless French victory of De Levis over Murray in 1760. You pass also the massive Mar- tello towers, built in 1805 — and then are almost startled by coming upon the new Houses of Parliament and a few ornate modern houses, utterly out of keeping with the surroundings. At last you reach the walls of the city, which inclose it by following the edge of the cliffs all around the end of the ridge, and then crossing the plains about a mile back of Cape Dia- mond. The old gates of the city have unfortunately been torn down, but new ones are building, and the walls are to be preserved and made into a boulevard en- circling the Upper Town. The first fort at Quebec was built by Jacques Cartier on the banks of the St. Charles, in 1535 ; batteries, palisades, walls, and forts were built at various epochs after the founding of Quebec by Champlain, in 1608 ; and at last the present walls and citadel were begun under the sanction of the Duke of Wellington, in 1823. The citadel, with its cannon, its unique gate of chains, and its massive walls, is filled with a different sentiment from that of the cosey home region of Quebec ; here you shrink from the glare, the silence, and the pall-like loom that hover about the engines of eath. We have almost completed our walk about the city, and now stand on the Durham Terrace, on the verge of the cliffs that rise above the Lower Town. You may lean over the railing and look down the face of the crags into little wind- ing streets, scarce dividing the masses of extremely irregular roofs and chimneys, into back yards, here and there, with verandas along the rocks, or even into the dormer windows of garrets. The surface of the plateau where the Upper Town stands is very rolling, slop- ing toward the St. Charles at many dif- ferent angles. The narrow streets, with narrow sidewalks, wind about these slopes inthe most erratic way, still following the paths of the Indians or the first set- ters. To walk about Quebec is to turn the pages of a book full of pictures of the past. The view changes at each corner. The cloisters of Quebec have always been its most important feature. They were indeed the heart of Canada ; for the colonization of the country depended far more on the zeal of priest than on the cupidity of the fur-trader. Quebec, un- der the French regime , was practically the capital of a theoracy. These insti- tutions, among the very oldest on this continent, are still the chief power mold- ing the character of the French-Canadian people; and thev still preserve within their massive walls the life of the seven- teenth century. With trifling exceptions they administer the educational and the charitable affairs of the city, and they indirectly, but not less efficiently, control the Government. Tourists visit the convents of the Urau- lines and the Hotel-Dieu, dating from 1639, the Basilica or cathedral, 1(H7, the Seminary, 1663, the Naval Univerity, the Libraries, and some other edifices, to see their paintings — among others a Christ by Yan Dyck — their relics of heroes and marty re, and their m useums. Historians, however, will best enjoy these institu- tions, for their fancy will cover the walls with some of the most striking scenes known to history. The Jesuitsr college, recently torn down, was especially ven- Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 437 erable, in memories of the extraordinary and chimneys are almost all that look labors and martyrdoms of the Jesuit mis- out of the great snow-drift covering the sionaries over two hundred years ago. It city. The street-life of Quebec, mean- was the seat of the most important power while, goes at its merriest pace. The directing the destinies of the country, market-place is thronged with country Yet it is only at this late day that the sleighs, with peasants that seem only Canadians are collecting a national fund masses of furs and wraps, and with city to build a chapel on the site of the college folk saluting their acquaintances and in honor of the Jesuit fathers, and to trading. erect, at last, a monument to the memory There are bearded, burly, fur-coated of Champlain. figures walking along the streets. Out I spent a morning at the Ursuline Con- on the glacis and the plains young people vent, talking through an iron grate with are snow-shoeing and tobogganing; pic- a nun. Another nun was kneeling be- nice go to Montmorency Falls to slide on • hind the next grate and conversing in a the cone of ice. Everybody seems cheer- low tone with a man who wept silently, ful and hearty. The white walls and the bare floor seem- Low sleighs, called ‘‘carrioles,” are ed bleak and chill to the spirit; and the driving about the streets. Each is fur- cell-like space behind the grates was in nishea with fur robes, under which the shadow and silence. The serenity of the passengers nestle in comfort. Some of cloister was to me like the peace of the them, as those of the Tandem Club and grave. The man was a peasant lad, many other private turnouts, are very whose dark face was set in hopeless grief, elegant, with fine-blooded horses and The kneeling nun, barred from human with masses of rich, dark furs framing touch, was a motionless figure, draped in rosy faces. There are also the baby austere robes of black and white hilling sleighs, gome with downy lamb’s- wool in unbroken folds from her head, and and crowing cherubs ; and others a sim- showing only her pale face. Now and gle soap-box, in which two babies and a then a word floated to my ear, as the bare molasses-jug are stowed with astonishing walls ceased to echo our own talk: compactness. The public hack-horsts “She was so good,” said he again with take the least comfort, I fancy, though a despairing sob. they are well blanketed. They are moved “ Yes, but she is an angel now,” she about the squares to suit the weather, answered with a smile, and a voice almost getting shelter where they can and turn- calm. They were brother and sister, mg tail to the storms. The cabmen in talking of their mother’s death ; he in winter are quite picturesque in their fur thought of his desolated home, she in the caps, and their long coats of coon, wolf, serenity of the cloister. W he u I left the or buffalo skins, with a red sash tied austere and silent place and returned to about the waist. the quiet old streets of stone, I scarcely A snowy twilight gives Quebec a still felt a change of scene, for you continually more striking aspect. The distance is meet with priests and nuns, who form a hidden in the gray obscurity; gables, dor- pleasant element in the city, for its whole mers, and chimneys loom out in single aspect is in harmony with their courteous groups; and the view of picturesque, m- and simple bearing. dividual forms changes suddenly at every The grandest season at Quebec is mid- step. The place is muffled and veiled, winter. Then the great northern w ilder- People creep into their collars, bow their ness advances from the horizon of mount- heads, or even turn their backs to the ains and blockades the town. But the wipd to get breath, as they hurry on to people light their fires, and make the shelter, and life seems in risk from the city a social nest under the snow. The fury of the elements even here in the mountains and the plains are a desert of sheltered streets. When you come out snow, tufted with a forest-fur of bare on the verge of the cliffs the citadel looms trees, and the white villages seem to be still farther above you, erect amid all the buried. The St. Lawrence grinds up uncheckered storms of heaven, and every vast fields of ice, and the sound of its brow shakes a hoary streamer of snow resistless force is the only sign of life in eut into the night. As you go on, you the deserted port, and dow'n its vistas, of pass close to the high walls of a cloister polar desolation. The town itself is a overtipped by snow-drifts, beside can- polar scene. The walls and glacis of the non pointing above the confusion of roofs fortifications are now great slopes of at the foot of the crag, and into the im- snow ; the cliffs are bearded with enor- penetrable veil of the storm. The gloom mous icicles; and the gables, dormers, of the great northern wilderness bears Digitized by Google

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438 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. down into your very soul, but the dormer windows over the wall of the cloister light up as friendly eyes, the Angelus sounds from the chapel of the nuns, and you feel again that you are near to the heating heart of the old city. Then let the clouds pass and the moonlight come, and the scene becomes enchanted. The street is as silent as a polar sea ; its broken, jagged lines of gables, dormers, and chimneys, in alternate light and shadow, rise against a sky of dark blue ; wherever the moon- beams touch the roofs, iciclee and snow crystals gleam out in response. But, as the white earth reflects the light, the air itself seems luminous, and you see every- thing below the sky-line as if in a dream. The bells of a sleigh sound for a mo- ment from the busier thoroughfare into your retired lane ; and now and then a muffled figure crosses in the distance; the creaking of steps on the snow dies away, and all relapses into an unbroken silence. On Christmas-eve you would find the same scene of rare and delicate beauty, only that on that sacred night the city heart would be all aglow — though little would escape through doors and windows into the silent streets. Now and then the strains of some ancient Christmas carols would sound faintly through the double sashes, as from some under-world, preluding the midnight music when the chimes break out, and the still air beats with the world’s emo- tion. You look up, and the old city on the crags seems to lie close to the glory of the midnight sky. The Mocking Bird. The mocking bird commences to sing at the age of seven or eight weeks. The first notes are low and unfinished, but as he grows older his voice increases in vol- ume and compass, and his aptitude for learning is greatly developed. His nat- ural song is sweet, bold, varied, and in his native woods he surprises every com- petitor. He is the great artist; the other songsters of the grove are only the chorus. During the utterance of his song he ap- Eears to be in a perfect ecstacy of delight; is constant graceful motion, expanded wings and tail, and flashing eves add to the music of a vivacity and elegance of rendering given only by this wonderful bird. His notes are sweeter in his wild state than in his captivity, owing to absence of harsh noises which he so often hears when confined in the habitation of man. He loses none of his power of energy of song in his confinement, and his oppor- tunities for mimicking are much ennanc- ed by the variety of the new sounds which he constantly hears. He improves every chance offered him, and takes as mucn delight in imitating a buzz saw or rusty pump as he does in imitating the sweetest of flute notes. His reportoire is unlimited; he will repeat anything, from a snatch of the latest grand opera to the infinitesimal twitter of the humming bird. He sings the songsof other cage-birds with a supe- riority altogether mortifying to them, and his clucks oftentimes can make the lost chicket forget its mother. Mockingbirds are very tough and har- dy, and with good care live to be twenty years of age. Their ailments are few ana simply cured ; a change of food occasion- ally is good, the variety seeming to please them and keep them in constant song. They sing all the year, except during the moulting season and two weeks of the breeding season. They are easily molted, the chief care being to keep them out of draughts while shedding, and to feed an abundance of fresh green food and insects. The cage should be carefully kept clean, and plenty of gravel strewn on the bot- tom, so as to keep the feet in order. They are very fond of bathing, which desire should be daily gratified. The prepared food, either moist or dry, should be the regular diet When the dry food is used, grated dry carrot must be mixed with it. For variety, feed the potato and egg mixture with a little In- dian meal or grated carrot added. Ants’ eggs soaked and added to the food are always beneficial ; a meal-worm or two should be daily given. The ailments these birds are most liable to are constipation and diarrhoea. For constipation, change the food, giving plenty of lettuce or other green food and berries, and give a couple of meal-worms dipped in olive or sweet oil; the latter will usually effect a cure. Diarrhoea may be cured by feeding bread soaked in boil- ed milk and sprinkled with cayenne pepper. Many cruel things have been said by Americans about their public men, but the acme seems to have been reached in the case of the Rev. Mr. Talmage. It is related that he gaped in a car recently, the process being reproduced in a mirror, whereupon a young married lady oppo- site encircled her husband’s arm with the remark, “George, there’s another of those horrid tunnels.” Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 439 PHILIP BABTOK-EHGUfEEB. DIED DECEMBER 18, 1882. G«orge R. Parrish. Philip Barton, of Denver— have yon ever heard the name? Bleeps to-night in his icy tomb, wrapped in the martyr's fame. Philip Barton, of Denver, slender and fair and young. Never such deeds of daring has spirit or mor- tal sung: Only the great white mountains watch where the hero lies, Only the stars of heaven look down from the darkened skies; Yet to-night mid storm and darkness, to- night mid wind and rain, 1 read of his act of daring, I read of his death and pain. Yon do well, oh, western mountains, to guard his resting place— Silent his merry laughter, and white his boy- ish face — Surely, you wind-swept cedars bent in their rocks and sighed. That night of storm and darkness, that night when Barton died. «> o * * o •> Who was he? Simply an engineer, and the youngest on the line; But many a year he held his place in the cab of 4449.’r Many a trip had he looked ahead, over that icy track, Stretching about the mountains and across the “ Foster Back ; ” Many the time had he made the curve— never again he will— Around the edge of Miller's bend, just as it mounts the hill — An ugly bit of mountain road, whenever the upper snow Chances to slide from Its rocky nest, onto the rails below. Sixty miles from Denver, and the rock, in solid wall, Rising to the very stars— hung as if to fall Down to where the swift Arkansas, in sullen flow, Sweeps against its stony banks, a thousand feet below. And that night down the canon— running at 44 forty/' no less— Plunged the two great engines, dragging the night express; On over the bridge at the river and into a forest of pines. With Barton’s face at the window, watching for danger signs : Behind was the second engine, ahead was the wall of snow, Which t he prong of the great plow lifted and hurled to the rocks below. Black was the midnight darkness over the curve ahead, Save for the little gleam of light which the rushing engine shed, Firm was the hand of the engineer, clear and cool his brain. As leaning out of the swaying cab he peered before the tralu, On into the awful silence and darkness like a wall, As if the mantle of the Dead lay stretching over all, Straight ahead the rushing engines, swinging, swaying on the track. Gallant riders in the saddle, flying chambers at their back. Budden a shout of horror, wild as a cry of death, Came, while the train swept forward— swift as hurried breath— Sharp rang a warning whistle, from “ 48," ahead, 44 Danger— down brakes!" the signal that quick whistle said Danger— for that moment from the summit of the hill, Barton, watching out ahead, saw with sudden thrill, A mighty shadow deepen, and heard a muf- fled roar. Like the deep-toned beating of surf upon the shore. An instant, and he understood— some broken cars of freight Were rushing down that incline, hurled by their heavy weight. Alon^ the slippery track! a dozen, more or Black In the Drummond light, full at the night express. Never one moment for halting, scarcely a moment for fear, Firmer the grasp on the lever, calmer the en- gineer. He heard the rasping of the brakes, the slow- ing of the train, But only pulled his throttle in to poll it out again. "Jump!" he cried to his fireman, 44 jump for tne landing, Phin ! ” I'm going to stop the runaway, and break my coupling pin ! ” Out goes the trembling throttle— crack, and with a will, Old 44 49 " and her engineer went charging for the hill; Up to meet the coming of those deadly deal- ing cars, Just as a gallant hunter spurs ere he leaps the bars, Just as a charging trooper, with white but earnest face, Clings to his horse's saddle, as Barton kept his place ; Swift a« the equinox, wild as a whirlwind's breath, 44 49 ” and her rider swept up to that awful death. The grandest charge of cavalry the world has ever known. The solitary Roman made who faced such mlds alone, But now without an order, without one word or cheer, With half a prayer upon his lips, swept on that engineer, Up to the terrible crash, there 'mid the moun- tain snow, That hurld the cab, like an arrow, on the icy rocks below, Crushing the gallant body, till the wreck burst into flame, As martyr’s spirit rise to God beyond man's praise or blame, Till tne stars sent waving back their white signal ray, To tell that engineer below he had the right of way. O $ 0 0 <1 Such is the story I read to-night, read in wind and rain, Till Philip Barton's face looked in from each wet window pane, Until the wind seemed bearing, where 're its fury blows, The virtue of his hero deed from off the mountain snows; Where wrapped his icy mantle, but bright with martyr’s flame, They guard with vigilance their dead— he of the Baron name. Digitized by C.ooQle

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440 FIREMENS MAGAZINE. The Value of Work. “ What is your secret of success?” ask- ed a lady of Turner, the distinguished painter. He replied, “ I have no secret, madam, but hard work.” Says Dr. Ar- nold, “The difference between one boy and another is not so much in talent as in energy.” “Nothing,” says Reynolds, “ is denied well-directed labor, and noth- ing is to be attained without it.” “ Ex- cellence in any department,” says John- son, “can now be attained only by the labor of a lifetime; it is not to be pur- chased at a lesser price.” “There is but one method,” says Sydney Smith, “and that is hard labor, and a man who will not pay that price for distinction, had better at once dedicate himself to the pursuit of the fox.” “Step by step,” readsthe French proverb, “one goes very far.” “Nothing,” says Mirabeau, “is impossible to the man who can will. ‘ Is that necessary ? ’ ‘That shall be.* This is the only law of success.” “ Have you ever entered a cottage, ever traveled in a coach, ever talked with a peasant in the field, or loitered with a mechanic at the loom,” says Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton, “and not found that each of those men had a talent you had not, knew some- thing that you knew not?” The most useless creature that ever yawned at a chib, or counted the vermin on his rags under the suns of Calabria, has no excuse for want of intellect. What men want is not talent, it is purpose; in other words, not the power to achieve, but the will to labor. I am no believer in genius, but I believe that labor, judiciously and con- tinually applied, becomes genius. Gambetta’s Power with Wfords. G W. Smalley. The speech (November, 1877,) was but iust over an hour long. I have always been disposed to think it the greatest single effort of oratory I ever heard. Five years have passed and the impression is hardly less vivid in my own mind than it was the next day, though I am only too well aware that the difficulty of convey- ing it to others is vastly greater with the lapse of time. The broad outlines one can still reproduce; the more delicate lights and shades of that strangely pic- turesque scene are hardly to be caught. I asked Gambetta’s friends, who had heard him often, if he had ever made a greater speech. “Never,” was the uni- form answer. He was then 39 years old. and his oratory answered exactly ana fully to that maxim of the great orator of Greece, who demand, first, second and third as the condition of successful speak- ing— energy. But I don’t conceive that any of us at that moment thought of Gambetta as an orator. No critical atti- tude could be taken or kept until after- ward. It is not meteorological observa- tions that you care about at the hight of a h urricane in mid- Atlantic. The consum- mate art, the finish of diction, the argu- mentative weight, the perfection of de- livery and method of speech became im- pressive to you after the speech was done. But at the moment it was the tremendous sincerity, earnestness and force of the man which absorbed everything else. It was not a debate, it was a battle, and this man was leading the legions of France, his life in his hand, and the life of the Republic bound up with his. That crowd- ed and brilliant assembly, those benches where sat the Deputies of the Republic, those galleries where the beauty and chivalry of France, her youngest loveli- ness and her oldest nobility, were gath- ered— over all these passed the spell of that resistless eloquence and far more resistless force of character, and of that all surrendering devotion which, during that hour, inspired orator and audience alike. Great Inventors* Cincinnati Commercial. THOMAS ALVA EDISON. Edison first saw the light in Milan, Erie County, Ohio, February 11, 1847, so that he is still a yoqng man. The number of patents already granted him is in the hundreds. He is of mixed Hollander and English blood, his grandfather hav- ing been a Dutchman who settled near Newark, N. J., and who married into the Ogdens, a family of English descent. Ed- ison began his working life as a newsboy when only about eight years old, at Port Huron, Mich. Five years after he suc- ceeded in procuring a" contract for the ex- clusive sale of newspapers on the Grand Trunk Railway, of Canada, to which fact is due the report that he is a Canadian. His business grew rapidly under his man- agement, ana was supplemented by an essay in journalism, tne Grand Trunk Herald, which he printed with his own type and his own hands. The progress of the war at this time assisted his paper, which had at one time four hundred and fifty subscribers. Dropping his publica- tion, he began the study of chemistry, prosecuting it in connection with his newspaper business. When his experi- Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMENS MAGAZINE. 441 ments on the train had resulted in his set- ting fire to a car by the ignition of phos- phorus, he was forced to abandon it. He next pursued telegraphy as a means of livelihood, and became extraordinarily apt as an operator. In 1867, while living in Cincinnati, he began experimenting with the view' to send two messages at once over one wire, and succeeded in do- ing this in Boston not long afterwards. This was the first of his many inventions. His phonograph first attracted the atten- tion of the leading scientific men of Europe by reason of its exhibition at the French Institute in 1878. No better idea of the multiplicity and value of his in- ventions can be given than by mention- ing leading features of his exhibit in Paris at the Electrical Exhibition, 1881, where his was the laigest, most important and most varied of the many exhibits. It in- cludes his system of electric lightning by incandescence, his disc dynamo-electric machine, his microtisi-meter, which measures the smallest changes in temper- ature ; his odoroscope, whidi renders vis- ible the presence of certain essential oils and hydrocarbon vapors, and also regis- ters their action ; his electromotograph, which reproduces the human voices at a distance, like the telephone, but with a reater intensity, and so forth. As the ead of the Edison Electric Light Com- pany, he is now busy providing illumina- tion for offices, etc., in the busiest por- tions of New York City. ISAAC PITMAN. The inventor of phonography, Isaac Pitman, was born at Trowbridge, Eng- land, in the year 1818. Hr was educated to be a public school teacher, and after passing nis examination at the Borough Road Training Institution, London, be- came the principal in what is known as a British school. The British school sys- tem was intended and served excellently to cheapen and improve the means of elementary instruction. Mr. Pitman in- vented and published his system of phonography, which may be said to have superseded the old systems of short-hand, in the year 1837. The radical difference between them and it consists in this:* while the old systems retain the use of the alphabet, which, phonetically re- garded, is both redundant and imperfect, he disregards the alphabet excepting so far as it includes the sounds employed in speaking, and provides signs for the sounds in which it (the alphabet) is want- ing. Mr. Pitman’s phonetic alphabet — j if the expression may be allowed — has a character for every sound used in speak- ing, and its advantage as the basis of a system of short-hand consists in its ac- curacy and adequacy on this account, and the fact that all the characters, rep- resenting every consonant sound, are written in straight or curved lines with a single stroke of the writing instrument. In January, 1840, the inventor of pho- nography published a second edition of his book, containing some improvements in the forms of letters. By 1849 pho- nography had taken nearly the shape it now wears, but Mr. Pitman has published a good many editions of his book since that year. "He still lives, at Bath, Eng- land, a publisher doing a good business, and with an enormous correspondence. Various systems of phonographic short- hand based on Isaac Pitman’s, but vary- ing from it somewhat, have been pub- lished, all, in the judgment of their origi- nators and followers, superior to his in some respects. Such are Ben Pitman’s — Ben is a brother of Isaac. Verbatim re- porters innumerable are indebted to Isaac Pitman’s invention for the means of their dexterity, but old newspaper men are occasionally to be met with who equal them in accuracy and rapidity of writing, and employ the old characters, letter for letter, of the alphabet, which until Mr. Pitman introduced the most perfect way, was found adequate, in the use of excep- tionally quick and clever men, to ver- batim reporting. These old systems are still of great use, because by their means a good rate of speed in writing is prac- ticable, after a comparatively short time of practice, and the forms employed are made familiar in a few hours. RICHARD MARCH HOE. The subject of this paragraph was born in New York, September 12, 1812, the son of Robert Hoe, an Englishman who, in the year 1803, founded in the Empire City the great business which, for up- wards of half a century, has been known as that of R. Hoe &* Co. Robert Hoe was the first man in the United States who made saws of cast steel, and the first in New York to drive the machinery in his factory by steam. In 1805 he began the manufacture of printing machines, and in 1827 that of cylinder presses. About the same time Richard March Hoe, who had received a common school education, entered his father’s workshop, where he acquired a practical knowledge of mechanism. In the vear 1837 he in- vented the double-cylinder press, an im- provement on the cylinder press invented Digitized by v^.ooQle

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442 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. by his father, who died at the early age of fifty-three. In 184G the firm of R. Hoe A Co. consisted of Richard M. Hoe and his brothers Robert and Peter. The Ro- tary, invented by the first named in that year, soon acquired the name of the “ Lightning ” press, by reason of its rapid- ity of working. By the use of its largest size twenty thousand impressions can be printed in one hour; but the Web Per- fecting Press, which prints, cuts and folds from fifteen to twenty thousand complete newspapers in an hour is the latest and best of the Hoe presses. It prints from a continuous roll of paper from four to five miles long, or both sides at one time. Sixty-nine thousand copies of the Phila- delphia Public Ledger are printed in an hour by means of this machine. A Crashed .Esthetic* Lock port Union. A few months ago the daughter of an East Lock port man, who had grown com- fortably well-off in the small grocery line, was sen! away to a “ female college,” ana recently she arrived home for the holiday vacation . The old man was in attendance at the depot when the train arrived, with the old norse in the delivery wagon to convey his daughter and her trunk to the house. When the train stopped, a be- witching array of dry goods and a wide brimmed hat dashed from the car and flung itself into the elderly party’s arms. “Why, vou superlative pa!’’ she ex- claimed', Pm ever so utterly glad to see you.’’ The old man was somewhat unnerved by the greeting, hut he recognized the sealskin cloak in his grip as the identical piece of property he had paid for with the hay mare, and he sort of squat it up in his arms and planted a kiss where it would do the most good with a report that sounded above the noise of the de- pot. In a brief r.pace of time the trunk and attendant baggage were loaded into the wTagon, wdiich was soon bumping over the hubbies toward home. “Pa, dear,” said the young miss, sur- veying the team with a critical eye, “do you consider this quite excessively be- yond?” “ Hey?” returned the old man with a puzzled air, “quite excessively beyond what?” “Oh, no, pa ; you don’t understand me,* the daughter explained. “ I mean this wagon and horse. Do you think they are soulful? — do vou think they could be studied apart in the light of a symphony or even a single poem, and appear as in- tensely utter to one on returning home as one could express?” The old man twisted uneasily in his seat and muttered something about he believed it used to be used for an express before he bought it to deliver pork in, but the conversation appeared to be trav- eling in such a lonesome direction that he pitched in and gave the horse a re- sounding crack on the rotunda, and the severe jolting over the frozen ground pre- vented further remarks. “Oh, there is that lovely consummate ma!” screamed the returned collegiatess, as they drew up at the door, and present- ly she Was lost in the embrace of a motherly woman in spectacles. “ Well, Maria,” said the old man at the supper table, as he nipped a piece of but- ter off the lump with his own knife, “ an* how’d you like your school?” “ Well, there, pa, now you’re shou — I mean I consider it too far beyond,” re- plied the daughter. “ It is unquenchably ineffable. The girls are so sumptuously stunning — I mean grand — so intense. And then the parties, the balls, the rides — O, the past weeks have been one sub- lime harmony.” “ I s’pose 80—1 B’pose so,” nervously assented the old man, as he reached for his third cup, ‘half full,’— “but how about your books— read in,’ writin,’ gram- mar, rule of three — how about them ? ” “ Pa, don’t!” exclaimed the daughter, reproachfullv ; “the rule of three and grammar! It is French and music and painting and the divine in art that have made my school life the bos — I mean that have rendered it one unbroken flow of rythmic bliss— incomparably and exquis- itely all but.” The grocery man and his wife looked helplessly at each other across the table. After a lonesome pause the old lady said: “ How do you like the biscuits, Maria?” “They are too utter for anything” gushed the accomplished young laay, “and this plum perserves is simply a poem in itself. The old man arose abruptly from the table and w’ent out of the room rubbing his head in a dazed and benumbed man- ner, and the mass convention was dis- solved. That night he and his wife sat alone by the stove until a late hour, and at the breakfust table next moraine he rapped smartly on hi^ plate with the han- dle of his knife and remarked: “ Maria, me an’ your mother have been talkin’ the thing over, an* we’ve come to the conclusion that this boardin’ school business is too utterly all but too much Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 443 nonsense. Me and her consider that we haven’t lived sixty odd years for the pur- pose of raisin’ a curiosity, an’ there’s go- in’ to be a stop to this unquenchable fool- ishness. Now, after you’ve finished eat- ing that poem of fried sausage an’ that symphony of twisted doughnut, you take and dust up stairs in less ’an two seconds and peel on that fancy gown an’ put on a kaliker, an’ then come down here an’ help your mother wash dishes. 1 want it aistinctly understood that there ain’t goin’ to be any more rythmic foolishness in this house, so long as your superlative pa an’ your lovely and consummate ma’s runnin the ranch. You hear me, Maria !” Fifty Tears a Jockey. New York Times. Gilbert Watson Patrick, the famous jockey, who has been known as Gilpat- rick on all the famous racing tracks of this country for the past half century, is dead. He caught cold at the meeting at Jerome Park, on election day, and this cold resulted in a sever attack of pneu- monia, from which he died on Thursday afternoon, at his residence, in a tenement house at No. 433 Second avenue. During his nearly fifty years on the turf, Patrick made over 5,000 mounts and was a win- ner in four-fifths of these — a record equal- ed by no jockey that ever lived. He won over $2,000,000 in stakes, in the races in which he rode for the gentlemen whose horses he mounted, and yet was himself in absolute want of the necessaries of life at the time of his death. To their dis- credit be it said, that when appealed to for assistance, the gentlemen lor whom he had won thousands of dollars abso- lutely refused him assistance. Gilpatrick was made famous as the rider of Boston and his famous sons, Lexington and Le- comote, and also of Alice Corneal, the dam of the former. He rode Lexington in the last race in which that famous sire contested, which was a four-mile heat race, run at the Metairie Course, at New Orleans, April 14, 1855, when Lexington beat his famous brother, Lecomote, mak- ing a record of 7:23}. Gilpatric also rode Lexington a short time previous to this race over the same course in a contest against time for a stake of $20,000, when Lexington made his famous four-mile record of 7:19}, which stood as the best record for twenty years, until Fellowcraft beat it by a auarter of a second. Patrick also rode in the famous international race for the Goodwin cup in England, being mounted on Richard Ten Broeck’s Prior- ess. The race was won by the English horse, Monarch, and Patrick always claimed that his being ordered to run a waiting race was the only reason why he did not land a winner. Patrick rode Post Boy in a great race between representa- tive horses of the North and the South for a post stake of $5,000, in which Bas- comb, who represented the South, was the winner. He again mounted on the Northern representative, Boston, in a four-mile heat match against Fashion, the Southern representative, for stakes worth $20,000, which race the latter won, Boston being in such an ugly temper as to be uncontrollable during the contest. Bos- ton, at that time, tried to bite Patrick, but only succeeded in tearing a gash six inches long in his own side. Mounted on Kentucky, he won the first race for the Travers Stake at Saratoga in 1363, beating the famous Tipperair. In 1839 Patrick was employed hy Colonel Wade Hampton and rode his Emily and Mon- arch as winners in all the three and four mile races in which they contested in Columbia and Charleston, S. C.,and Au- gusta, Ga. From 1844 to 1856 he rode during the seasons of the Canadian tracks at Montreal, Toronto, Niagara, Ontario, Hamilton and Quebec. Planet, Arrow, Skedaddle, Highlander, Lady Clifton and Ruthless were among the other famous horses he rode past the post in the lead. Patrick was born of English parents at Fishkill Plains, Dutchess County, near Poughkeepsie, in 1817. His first race was ridden when he was only fourteen years old, and when his weight with sad- dle was only sixty-five pounds. This was run over the Union Course, on Long Island, and was run for mile beats, the stakes being a pipe of wine, Hb was mounted on a colt known as Wild Bill, and owned by Mr. John Coster, of this city. He carried his horse to victory in two straight heats. Since that time he has sat on the backs of over 2,000 differ- ent horses while they were contesting on the track, his last race being ridden at Brighton Beach in 1879, when Mr. Pat- rick was over sixty-two years of age. Funeral services will be held at 10 o’clock this morning at the late residence of the deceased man, the Rev. Dr. Walker offici- ating, and the body will be taken to Poughkeepsie for interment. Mr. Pat- rick leaves a widow, who is a sufferer from cancer, and whosp health is such that it is feared the death of her husband will result fatally to her. She is to be removed to a hospital, and an effort will be made to raise money among the horse- Digitized by v^.ooQle

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444 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. men of the city to provide for her com- fort during the remainder of her life. She was a constant attendant at the bedside of her dying husband, whose last days were spent in a wandering recital of the great contests in which he participated. Perils of the Evening. George D. Prentice once wrote : “To a young man away from home, friendless and forlorn in a great city, the hours of peril are those between sunset and bed- time ; for the moon and the stars see more evil in a single hour than the sun in his whole day’s circuit The poet’s visions of evening are all composed of tender and soothing images. It brings the wanderer to his home, the child to his mother’s arms, the ox to his stall, and the weary laborer to the rest. But to the gentle- hearted youth who is thrown upon the rocks of the pitiless city, and stands home- less amid a thousand homes, the approach of evening brings with it an aching sense of loneliness and desolation which comes down upon the spirit like darkness upon the eartn. In this mood his best impulse becomes a snare to him, and he is led astray because he is social, affectionate, sympathetic and warm hearted. If there be a young man thus circumstanced within the sound of my voice, let me say to him that books are the friends of the friendless, and that a library is a home to the homeless. A taste for reading will always carry you to converse with men who will influence you with their wisdom and charm you by their wit, who will soothe you when fretted, refresh you when weary, counsel you when per- plexed, and sympathize with you at all times. Evil spirits in the middle ages were exercised and driven away by bell, book and candle, and you want but two of these agents — the book and the candle. A Clever Thief. Vidocq, in his “Memoirs,” tells some of the exploits of one of the most famous robbers of that epoch, Jossas, better known as the Marquis de Saint Armand de Faral. Jossas was an ignorant country boy, who, when very young, became the valet of a wealthy colonel in the French army. He remained several years in this officer’s service traveling with him everywhere and acquiring so well the manners of good society that he found no difficulty after- ward in passing himself off as a noble- man. He was an extremely handsome man and dressed and lived in great splen- dor. While Paris was resounding with the news of one bold and skillful bank robbery after another, and the police were looking everywheie for the thief or thieves, the pretended Marquis was lead- ing society, dining with the beaux and flirting and dancing with the belles. He was supposed to be a Cuban with a most fabulous wealth, and many of the oldest and most distinguished families of France offered him their daughters in marriage. If Jossas did not have the advantage of the science of this century to enable him to blow open safes he had wonderful pa- tience. He meditated and prepared a robbery sometimes as long as a year be- forehand. Operating princi pally by means of false keys, he began first by taking the impression of the lock of the outer door. That key made, he entered the first apart- ment and if stopped by an another aoor, took another impression, and so on until he gained the object of his plotting. He lost much time in such a proceeding as this, as he was only able to work in the absence of the occupant. He only had recourse to this laborious expedient when he coul<} not introduce himself into the house. When he could obtain admit- tance on a social footing he soon got im- ressions of all the locks. When the eys were ready, he would invite the people he intended to rob to dine with him, and while they were making merry with him his accomplices stripped their houses, from which he had also lured the servants, either by asking their employers to bring them to help wait at table, or by having his confederates make love to the women-servants. The porters saw nothing, for the rob- bers seldom took anything but jewelry and money. If any large parcel was to be removed, they wrapped it in solid linen and threw it out of the window to an accomplice in waiting with a washer- woman’s cart. Jossas, as the Marquis, had the habit of engaging himself to be married to young girls with a large dowry. In the course of the many conversations he took care to have on the subject of the marriage portion, he would contrive to learn wThere it was deposited, invariably carrying it off and absconding at the time appointed for signing the marriage contract. He maae up his mind once to rob a cer- tain banker at Lyons. He contrived to get acquainted with the ways of the es- tablishment by banking a considerable sum, and under the pretext of arranging accounts and negotiations, took an im- Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 445 pression of all the locks except that of the safe, of which a secret ward rendered all his attempts unavailing. As the safe was built in the wall and cased with iron to break it open was impossible. The cashier never parted with the key. In order to overcome this obstacle, Jossas inveigled himself into the good graces of the cashier, and one day invited him to take a drive into the country with him and dine at a rustic hotel. The cashier accepted, and they set out. As they approached the bank of the river they saw a woman lying down, apparent- ly dying with the blood spouting from her nose and mouth. Beside her knelt a man in great distress. Jossas seemed much concerned, and getting out of the carriage seemed anxious to aid the suffer- ing woman. He said at length that the key applied to her back would stop the bleeding. The cashier offered that of his room, but it had no effect. The woman grew worse, and the cashier hurriedly pulled out the only other key he had about him — that of the safe. It stopped the effusion of blood and the woman, with the assistances of her friend, said she thought she could get to her home. Jossas and the cashier drove on. Three days after the robbery of the bank occasioned a wild sensation. The whole scene at the river side had been planned by Jossas; a piece of modeling wax was concealed in the back of the supposed dying woman in order to take the impression of the key of the safe. Some Big Things. The highest range of mountains is the Himalayas, the mean elevation being es- timated from 16,000 to 18,000 feet. The biggest royal eater since the death of the Emperor Maximinus is Cetewayo, King of the Zulus. He ate thirteen pounds of steak for a dinner. The greatest cornet player is Levy. He measures fifty-six inches around the chest, and is said to have the largest lungs of any musician in the world. The largest diamond cutting house is in Amsterdam, where they employ 400 men. The famous Kohinoor diamond was cut there. The cutters make from $7 to $12, and even $14 a day. The largest suspension bridge is the one between Brooklyn and New York. The length of the main span is 1,595 feet 6 inches. The entire length of the bridge is 5,989 feet. Mr. John Sayer, of Danielsville, Ga., recently killed a large hawk. It meas- ured 4 feet 10 inches from tip to tip of its wings, and 5} inches from the tip of the front to the tip of the back claw. Jumbo is the largest elephant in the civilized world. He is 11 feet 6 inches in height. The measurement of his ears when outspread is 15 feet, and he can reach upward 26 feet with his trunk. Probably the biggest feet are those of a Chicago girl named Lizzie Mertz. They are said to measure 16£ inches each. It is reported that she once kicked a young man and fractured his spine. Fortress Monroe is tne largest single fortification in the world. It has already cost the Government over $3,000,000. The water batffery is considered one of the finest military w’orks in the world. The largest university is Oxford, in Oxford, England. It consists of twenty- five colleges and five halls. Oxford was the seat of learning in the time of Ed- ward the Confessor. It claims to have been founded by Alfred. The most extensive park is Deer Park, in the environs of Copenhagen, Denmark! The enclosure contains about 4,200 acres! and is divided by a small river. The largest pleasure ground in this country is Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, which contains 2,740 acres. Orange county, New York, and Sussex county, New Jersey, make moreapplejack in one year than ‘any other two counties in the United States. Last year 120,000 gallons were made, and the Government got $100,000 revenue. This year the esti- mate is 40,000 gallons. The largest body of fresh water on the globe is Lake Superior. It is 400 miles long, 160 miles wide at its greatest breadth, and has an area of 32,000 square miles. Its mean depth is said to be 200 feet, and its greatest depth about 900 fathoms. Its surface is 635 feet above the sea. The largest inland sea is the Caspian, lying between Europe and Asia. Its greatest length is 760 miles, its greatest breadth 270 miles, and its area 180,000 square miles. Great Salt Lake in Utah which may be properly termed an inland sea, is about 90 miles long and has a varying breadth of from 20 to 25 miles. Its surface is 4,200 feet above the sea, whereas the surface of the Caspian is 84 feet below the ocean level. The largest empire in the world is that of Great Britain, comprising 8,557,658 square miles, more than a sixth part of the land of the globe, and embracing un- der its rule nearly a sixth part of the population of the world. In territorial extent the United States ranks third, Digitized by v^.ooQle

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446 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. containing 3,580,242 square miles, in- cluding Alaska; in population it ranks fourth with its 50,000,000 people. Russia ranks second : 8,352,940 square miles. The highest monolith is the obelisk at Kamak, Egypt. Kamak is on the east bank of the Nile, near Luxor, and occu- pies a part of the site of ancient Thebes. The obelisk is ascribed to Hatasu, sister of Pharaoh Thothmes III., who reigned about 1600 B. C. Its whole length is 122 feet, its weight 400 tons. Its height, with- out pedestal, is 108 feet 10 inches. The height of ’the obelisk in Central Park, without pedestal, is 68 feet 11 inches; its weight about 168 tons. The Chinese wall is the* largest in the world. It was built by the first Emperor of the Tain dynasty, about 220 B. C., as a protection against Tartars. It traverses the northern boundary of China and is carried over the highest hills, through the deepest valleys, across rivers and every other natural obstacle. Its length is 1,250 miles. Including a parapet of 5 feet, the total height of the wall is 20 feet, thickness at the base 25 feet, and at the top 15 feet. Towers or bastions occur at intervals of about 100 yards. Among the most remarkable natural echoes is that of Eagle’s Nest, on the banks of Killarnev, in Ireland, which re- peats a bugle call until it seems to be sounded from a hundred instruments; and that on the banks of the Naha, be- tween Bingen and Coblentz, which re- peats a sound seventeen times. The most remarkable artificial echo known is that in the Castle of Simonetta, about two miles from Milan. It is occasioned by the existence of two parallel walls of con- siderable length. It repeats the report of a pistol sixty times. The largest bell in the world is the great bell of Moscow, at the foot of the Kremlin. Its circumference at the bot- tom is nearly 68 feet, and its height more than 21 feet. In its stoutest part it is 23 inches thick, and its weight has been computed to be 443,772 pounds. It has never been hung, and was probably cast on the spot where it now stands. A piece of the bell is broken off. The fracture is supposed to have been occasioned by water having been thrown upon it when heated by the building erected over it being on fire. “ Are you aslape, Pat ? ” “ No, indeed, I think it’s awake I am.” “Well, then, oblige us with the loan of 5s.” “Och. if thatrs the game it’s sound aslape I am. The Arkansas Farmers. Ark an saw Traveler. A cattle dealer stopped at the house of an Arkansas small farmer, and called to a man who was drawing water with an old-fashioned windlass that cried out with an alarming screak at every turn of the crank. * Light ! ” shouted the drawer of water. The man dismounted and approached the well. “ I am a cattle buyer, said the man. “and I’d like to talk business to you.” “Can’t talk business till I give those steers as much water as they want.” “ How long will it take you ? ” “ Blamed if I know. They hain’t bad no water for two days, and the well’s 75 feet deep, and the bucket leaks. Now make the calc’lation,” “How long have you been drawing?” “Since sun up ; and they’re j ust as ram- Fant now as they was when 1 commenced. don’t ’low to do nothin’ else for several day yit, fer by the time one gits ’nough the other one is spilin’s for some.” “Why don’t you drive them to the creek?” “Thar ain’t no creek in the neighbor- hood.” “ Why don’t you drive them to the river?” “Cos they’d rush in and drown them- selves.” “Why don’t you drive them to the pond ?” “They won’t drink that sorter water.” “ Don’t you want to sell them ? ” “ I would if I had the ole woman’s con- sent, an’ I think she’s willin’.” “Where is she?” “ She’s jes’ gittin’ ready to go over and see one of the neighbors. “You’d better consult her before she leaves.” “ You don’t know that woman like I do. It ain ’t safe to pester her when she’s gitting ready to go anywhar. We’U haf- ter wait till she gits thar.” “How far is it?” “About nine miles.” “ I see you don’t care to talk business.” “ No, I ain’t so powerful keen.” “ If you’d pay more attention to busi- ness you’d live better.” “ Don’t wanter live no better’n I am. Suits me.” “Are you making any attempt to edu- cate your children?” “Yes, an’ they’re gitten’ along fine. Jim hit a nigger with a rock yisterday. Bob sassed a jest ice of the peace, ana Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 447 Buck aint afeerd of the devil. That’s a mighty good showin’, let me tell you ; ” and the windlass screaked and the steers walled their eyes. “Are all of your children boys?” “They might have been ef it had’nt been fur one thing.” “What was that? ” “ One of them was a gal.” “ Where is she now ? ” “ Married to the triflin’est feller I ever seed.” “ Well, there is no use fooling with you ; good day.” “ Good day.” And he turned the crank, muttering to himself: “Nosin’ ’round here tryin’ to find out whose got whisky. A man haster be mighty smart these days.” American Manners* St. Louis Republican. While American manners are doubt- less susceptible of much improvement, they are not nearly so black as they are frequently painted by foreign fools and native snobs. If by good manners are meant the “small, sweet courtesies of life,” then ours will bear comparison with the foreign article. An American may not bow as gracefully as a French- man, but he will sacrifice quite as much personal convenience and comfort for a stranger as the Frenchman — perhaps more. An American may not be so ele- gant at a dinner party as an Englishman, but he will not ride half a day in a rail- way car without speaKing to the fellow passenger at his elbow, as the Englishman will. A lady — whether young or old, pretty or plain — may travel from Boston to San Francisco without an escort, and receive all the needed attention from men whom she never saw before and will never see again. Would the same lady be equally fortunate in a trip from Lon- don to Paris or Paris to Rome ? In our street cars a laboring man, wearied out with his day’s toil, will give his seat to any woman who enters. How many European gentlemen would do as much? There is more chivalric respect shown to women iu America than anywhere else on earth, and such respect is inconsistent with “vulgarity of mauners.” In drawing room accomplishments and the graces of the dancing master, and in those indescribable products of high breeding found in the circles of heredi- tary aristocracy, America must now — and always, perhaps — yield the palm to Europe ; but in genuine courtesy, unaf- fected and unselfish politeness, disposi- tion to accommodate, readiness to go out of one’s way to help others — Europe has much to learn from America. Our man- ners are “ in the rough ” and need polish- ing : but the material of which they are made is gold, hot pinchbeck. Vulgar manners are bad, but artificial worse. Let us hope and believe that, by diligent minding of our own business and making the best of ourselves without servile copying of European models, we shall some day reach a point in education, manners and morals which will meet the demands of the most fastidious taste, foreign or domestic. \ » ♦ What Girls May Learn* There are innumerable things in the course of both nice and narrow house- keeping not generally known, and not laid down in books, but which are hand- ed down traditional ; and if the young girl does not observe them in her moth- er’s house, she will not have them to be- queath when she leaves it for a house of her own. Perhaps they do not signify a great deal, but they do signify a certain amount of comfort, and if no one thinks to call her that she may see them done, she does well to keep her own eyes open. Let her learn thus orally, and she will thank her teacher daily for years to come —learn that lamp-wicks soaked in vine- gar and dried will not smoke afterward ; that there is nothing better to remove grease spots from carpets than oxgall from the butcher’s, used in water, and swelled as little as possible in the using; that an ounce of alum will purify a whole hogshead of foul water; that a furred tea- kettle may be cleansed by boiling in it a few spoonsful of ammonia ; and that, if yeast is bitter, it may be sweetened by thrusting into it a red-hot poker. She may learn in school that wood ash makes hard water soft by means of its carbonate of potassa uniting with the sulphate of lime, and forming other substances, which fall to the bottom, and leave the water all right, and be glad of the knowledge in some situations where she can not buy washing-soda ; but she will not learn there, even though the principles be taught, that a steel pen heated in gas-light ana dipped in cold water becomes as good as new, nor know anything about it un- less she sees someboay do it. And she may generalize from her books the fact that if shot is used in cleansing wine- bottles, and is left by accident, tbe acid of the wTine acts on it poisonously ; but unless she sees her mother cover port Digitized by v^.ooQle

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448 FIREMEN’8 MAGAZINE. and claret stains with salt, and Met them with sherry before washing with hot water, she will be helpless when some awkward elbow turns her best white damast a ruinous red. Nor, when she is in a furous hurry to boil some prepara- tion for dessert in her “ bain marie,” or in one kettle set in the hot water of an- other, and, fire up as she may, it will not boil, is she likelv to know, unless she has seen it done at home, that if the outside portion of the boiler be filled with brine, the inside will boil immediately, owing to the much higher temperature of boil- ing brine than of boiling water. A Maiden’s Request. Texas Siftings. An Austin young man has been boring a young lady with his attentions for some time past, although on various and sun- dry occasions she has given him to un- derstand that he was distasteful to her. A few evenings ago he assured her that he was anxious to fulfill her every wish. “ Is it really a fact that you will do whatever I ask you ? ” “Your slightest wish is my law. Com- mand me, and 1 shall obey. ’ “Well, then, I wish you would see if you can induce my mother to marry you. She is a widow and is not so particular about whom she marries as I am.” Alaska. The vast extent of Alaska is very little known. Its length from north to south, isas great as the distance from Maine.to Florida, and its breadth from its eastern boundry to the end of the Aleutian Islands, is equal to the distance from Washington to California. The farthest of these islands is as far west of San Fran- cisco as Maine is east of that city. The area of the territory is nearly one-sixth of the entire area of the United States. If its coast were extended in a straight line, it would belt the globe, and its mountains are the highest in the United States. The chief resource of the territory iaits seal-fur fisheries, which furnish nearly all the seal skins used in the markets of the world, and have paid a revenue into the United States Treasury of over three million dollars since January, 1871. The other resources are fish, minerals and petroleum. Alaska is said to be the great reserve lumber region of the United States. When the forests of Maine, Mich- igan, Wisconsin and Minnesota have been denuded, a use will be found for the thousands of miles of yellow cedar, white spruce, hemlock and balsam fir which covers the southeastern section of Alaska. The climate varies in different parts of the territory. At Fort Yukon the ther- mometer often rises about one hundred degrees in summer, and sinks as low as seventy degrees below zero in winter. But the winter climate of Southern Alas- ka, for the past forty-five years, has been the average winter climate of Kentucky and the average summer climate of Min- nesota. The population includes about one thousand five hundred whites, main- ly traders and miners. The natives num- ber thirty-one thousand three hundred and eighty-six. About 9,000 of these are claimed by the Greek Church, and but little has been done by the United States for the education of any part of the pop- ulation. What it Means. THE DEFINITION OF “ E PLURIBCSJJNUM.” Laramie Boomerang. When Billy Root was a little boy he was of a philosophical and investigating turn of mind, and wanted to know almost everything. He also desired to know it immediately. He could not wait for time to develop his intellect, but he crowded things and wore out the patience of his father, a learned savant, who was presi- dent of a livery stable in Chicago. One day Billy ran across the grand hailing sign which is generally represent- ed as a tape-worm in the beak of the American eagle, on which is inscribed “EPluribus Unum.” Billy, of course, asked his father what “E Pluribus Unum ” meant. He wanted to gather in all the knowledge he could, so that when he came out West he could associate with some of our best men. “I admire your strong appetite for knowledge, Billy,” said Mr. Root. “ You have a morbid craving for old hunks of ancient history and cyclopedia that does my soul good, and I am glad, too, that you come to your father to get accurate data for your collection. That is right. Your father will always lay aside his work at any time and gorge your young mind with knowledge that will be as useful to you as a farrow cow. ‘ E Pluri- bus Unum’ is an old Greek inscription that has been handed down from gene- ration to generation, preserved in brine, and signifies that 4 the tail goes with the hide. Digitized by L.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 449 Effect of Sunshine. From an acorn weighing a few grains a tree will grow for a hundred years or more, not only throwing off many pounds of leaves every year, but itself weighing many tons. If an orange twig is put into a large box of earth, and that earth is weighed when the twig becomes a tree, bearing luscious fruit there will be very nearly the same amount of earth. From careful experiments made by different scientific men, it is an ascertained fact that a very large part of the growth of a tree is received from the sun, from the air, and from the water, and a very little from the earth ; and notably all vegetation becomes sickly unless it is freely exposed to sunshine. Wood and coal are but con- densed sunshine, which contains three important elements, equallv essential to both vegetable and animal life — magnesia, lime and iron. It is the iron in the blood which gives it its sparkling red color and its strength. It is the lime in the bones which gives them the durability necessary to bodily vigor, while the magnesia is important to any of the tissues. Thus it is, that the more persons are out of doors, the more healthy, the more vigorous they are, and the longer will they live. Every human being ought to have an hour or two of sunshine at noon in winter and in the early forenoon in summer. The Prevention of Scale In Boilers. A writer in the Lumber World says that officers of the French navy, who have been experimenting for several years, have come to the positive conclu- sion that the fatty acids created by the decomposition of lubricators, and all lime deposits in boilers, may really be largely obviated by the continual use of zinc plates deposited within the boilers. It is asserted that the zinc in contact with the metallic iron of the boiler, forms a mild voltaic circle which not only pre- vents lime deposits, but also gradually decomposes small quantities of the water, thus liberating its component gases, oxy- gen and hydrogen. The oxygen com- bines with the zinc, forming oxide of zinc, which combines with the fatty acids, mingled with the feed water, forming soaps of zinc, which adheres both to the shell and tubes of the boiler, and effectu- ally prevent the adhesion of the salts left bv evaporation. When the boilers are cleaned out, which should always be done once a week, or certainly not lees than once in two weeks, the fixed matter will be found in a soft, grainy state, in- stead of being hard and crystalline. The hydrogen combines with the water, and it is asserted that the latter is thereby prevented from being superheated, ana thus rendered liable to explosion. There are many mysterious and unaccountable phenomena connected with boiler explo- sions, which as yet, are undiscovered. It is known that by long boiling all air and gaseoas matters become expelled from the water, which when superheated, introduces an element of danger. But by using zinc in a boiler, a continual supply of gas is kept up, and all danger of super- heating is obviated. The hydrogen not only starts the boiling but keeps it up. It is, of course, necessary to take the zinc plates or slabs out of the boiler occasion- ally, and thoroughly clean them from all the adhering matters, or this galvanic action must cease altogether, when no clean surfaces are offered for chemical action. Zinc is cheap, and should be used in slabs not less than half an inch thick, several inches wide and at least a foot long. How the American Doctor Evans Gained His Wealth and Honor. London Truth. Dr. Evans hails from Philadelphia. He is of Welsh extraction, and belongs to a family half Quaker, half Methodist, who were well-respected folks in the city founded by Penn. Dr. Evans became a dentist, and took a wife when he was a very young man. He then came to Europe to assist his countryman, Brewster, who had been asked to look after the teeth of the Prince- President, and had more business than he could well attend to. Evans was an extremely handsome and well-made little man. His features, though large, were so neatly cut as almost to give them a pretty character. An English tailor dressed him in the best style. He always in the day- time looked the man of business, although it was easy to see that he was used to rub shoulders with the foremost personages of the world. A tincture of American independence ran through his quiet manner. In smil- ing, he showed, as if unintentionally — and it may have been aana intention — a white and even set of teeth. A small and nicely-shaped hand manipulated instru- ments of torture with firm dexterousness. There was genuine kindness in the man- ner, and there was something in the face which expressed an obliging disposition. Soon after the coup d'etat , Brewster sold Digitized by v^.ooQle

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450 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. his business to Dr. T. Evans. It included a virtual monopoly of court practice, which, as the new Emperor was omnipo- tent, soon brought a throng of patients to the office at the Rue de la Paix. It had got out that Evans was in high favor at the Tuileries. The Emperor, who hated fuss, and dreaded being, like Hortense and Josephine, his mother and grand- mother, prematurely toothless, liked his dentist’s quiet and civil way of discharg- ing his morning duties. The Doctor attended daily, when in Paris, at 8 a. m., at the Emperor’s toilet, and then proceeded to the dressing-room of the Empress. Eugenie spoke French with facility, but never like a well edu- cated Pari8ienne. She knew that she was often mentally criticised by members of the entourage for her inelegant locu- tions. It was, therefore, agreeable to her to chat in English— a tongue of which she was quite mistress — with Evans, who re- tailed to her the news of the town and the current gossip about the court, with an amount of truthfulness that was refresh- ingto ears tired of flattery. He also treated her teeth as if they were pearls of great price, and kept them for seventeen years m excellent condition. Napoleon III. was, on the throne, una- ble to give up his Carbonari habits, which were seen through. For instance, when the Czar had a bad tooth and sent for Evans, Bismarck, King Leopold, the Queen of Holland, Prince Metternich and Nigra were on the alert to find out what was brewing at St. Petersburg. The for- tunate dentist was accordingly summoned to attend, in many capitals, to royal teeth. Unwittingly he made revelations, the im- portance of which he did not see. He was given diamond-studded snuff-boxes, rings, pins and valuable furs. Condescension was in many an instance pushed so far as to send him the likeness of a royal or imperial patent, executed expressly for him. The Empress (then Queen) Augusta did not go so far as this ; but she gave the Doctor two superb Dres- den vases, with painted views on them of her Potsdam Schloss and Stolzenfeis. The Doctor has every kind of decoration, except the insignia of the English ana Prussian orders and the Golden Fleece. Under the empire, Dr. Evans remained a citizen of the United States. He is very American in feeling. During the civil war he went in strongly for the North. Thurlow Weed, to counteract the influ- ence of Slidell and his charming daugh- ters, took care to secure the co-operation at the Tuileries of Evans. The dentist had a Quakerly dislike to slavery. He knew how and where to take the Em- peror, whose irresolution he increased when the Court set, interested in the Jecker affair, wanted the blockade of the Sourthern ports to be broken. Evans was the only familiar of the im- perial couple who acted in a brave and chivalrous manner on the 4th of Septem- ber. The Empress was deserted by all the grand members of the household and the high functionaries. Even her cousin, M. de Lesseps, who had often proffered good counsel, which was not heeded, but who owed the success of the Suez Canal to her, did not remain at her side. In her desolation she thought, when on quitting the Tuileries the Italian Minis- ter put her and Mme. Lebreton into a cab, of driving to the house of Dr. Evans. The idea was a happy one. Her Majesty ar- rived in her dressing gow n. Mrs. Evans was at the seaside ; the Doctor was out When he returned, he saw the fugitive had not been recognized, and treated her as if she had been driven by an aching tooth to call upon him at his private res- idence. The locks of his wife’s clothes presses were forced to obtain a change of raiment for the Empress, who, with her lady, was taken by the Doctor in his own carriage to the Norman coast. A good friend in adversity to the imperial couple, Evans had, when they were triumphant, the courage to give them wholesome but unpalatable advice. Knowing thorough- ly the organization of the Prussian army, he again and again warned the Emperor and Empress that in going to war with Germany they wyould court ruin. The Empress probably remembered this ad- vice when she was sitting in his house awaiting his return home. A Touching Incident. A poor little newsboy, while attempt- ing to jump from a city car, the other af- ternoon, fell beneath the car and w;as fearfully mangled. As soon as the child could speak, he called piteously for his mother, ana a messenger was at once sent to bring her to him. When the bereaved woman arrived, she hung over the dying boy in an agony of grief “ Mother,” whispered he, with a pain- ful effort, “ I sold four newspapers — and the money is in my pocket.” With the hand of death upon his brow, the last thought of the suffering child was for the poor hardworking mother, whose burdens he was striving to lighten when he lost his life. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 451 THE OUTEB AND THE INNER LIFE. "Cassell's Magazine. ut That within which passeth show.— [Hamlet. There Is a song within the lyre That never yet was song ; Unborn it lies upon each wire That loosely hangs unstrung. Until the minstrel’s hand shall strain The slackened cords In tune again, The bard’s creative spirit give That song a vocal soul to live. There is a form the marble holds Beneath Its surface rude. Deep in its unhewn heart it folds Beauty no eye has viewed, Until the sculptor’s hand shall scale Eadh layer off that stony veil. Until at last shall stand displayed The perfect form of loveliest maid. There is a poem never told Within the poet’s soul. Like fabled streams o’er beds of gold Beneath the earth that roll, Until some spell resistless wake The soul in rnythmic song to break, As bursts the stream into the light, Bubbling with golden glory bright. There Isa love— nor tongue nor Ups E’er told Its deep desire ; Burning the heart it silence keeps Like subterranean Are, Until some mighty passion-gust Breaks through the outward iey-crust. And burning lava-words reveal That love the heart would fain conceal. Thesong’s unsung, unhewn the stone, The poet’s rhyme untold, The hidden Are of love unshown Beneath the surface cold. *118 better thus : the secret kept The wound unseen, the woe unwept, The outer life’s deceitful show, The inner life that none may know. The Parson’s Donation. M. S. Keller. It was one of those cold winter nights when men wrap up warmly ere going out And women and little ones sit closely about the fire. The sleet rattled against the window panes and the wind howled along the eaves. Outside the shadows danced upon the glittering crust, and the boughs of the trees waved and bent and tossed in the blast. A little woman’s heart is sorely troubled, for the parson has been called to attend a dying church member. She knows that her good man is poorly clothed to meet the chilling wind ; she knows that his cough has been worse than ever this winter, and the pain dn his chest more severe. She thinks of all this, and as she goes to the window And looks out upon the dismal landscape, «he utters a short prayer for her husband, who urges his tired, bony horse toward home. “Papa’s come, papa’s come, cry the lit- tle ones as they hear the sound of horse’s hoofs crunching the snow. The little woman helps her tired hus- band to put his horse under shelter ; and then, when he comes in helps him off with his outside garment. He kisses his wife and the children. “Will you have something to eat?” she asks. “ No, dear ; I’m too weary. I want rest, rest.” That night, when all is still in the little parsonage, the parson touches his wife’s cheek with his cold hand, and as she awakens, he whispers softly. “ Good little wife, I — this pain here in my chest is suffocating me. No— don’t stir, I’m— sweet little wife — Father take care of — babies — wife — ” Thus, ere the good woman could arise to succor her husband, he died. The subject of a donation had long been talked over among the farmers. Some were in favor of doing something for the good man who preached Sunday after Sunday, year after year in the little church. Others said that times were hard, and a donation could not be thought of. But the majority ruled, and in this case the ones in favor of giving the par- son a donation were in the majority. Early the next morning, following the meeting, three or four of the farmers drove up to the parsonage door. The children were crying; the little woman’s eyes were sad. “We’ve come to tell you that we’re going to give you a donation, and that—” “Stop!” softly said the little woman. “Come?” She led the way to thechamber. There, upon the bed with his white face, thin and wan, laid the parson dead. “Too late, my friends — too late! He died, as he lived, a man with a heart so large that he saw the wants of his fellow- creatures and helped them — ere it was too late ! ” John Leary, aged fourteen years, and James Lewis, aged twelve, have been committed for trial in Hoboken on the charge of stealing an ash kettle. The prisoners admitted that they had taken it, and they said they had sola it for fifteen cents. “What did you do with the money?” asked Recorder McDonough. “ We divided it, sir,” said Leary. “ I got seven centsand Lewis the same. “ Well, what did you do with the odd cent?” “ We bought a cigarette and broke it in two.” — N. Y. Herald. Digitized by v^,ooQle

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452 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Fifty Tears of Fame. effect upon his hearers. He is always ^ , mail. „ ready, always full and always eloquent. On the 13th of December William Ewart His oratory lack humor, but has ample Gladstone completed the fiftieth year of resources of indignation, sarcasm and his continuous service in the British critical keenness. House of Commons. A half a century of Mr. Gladstone's greatest quality, how- public toil, of almost unbroken oratorical ever, consists in the moral elevation of triumph and of most fruitful statesman- his character, aims and political methods, ship, finds this “ grand, gray old man ” at He has taugnt his countrymen to have th® 8?mlIlit °* P^itical power. implicit confidence in his sincerity, in the This anniversary comes at a peculiarly loftiness and the purity of his views and fortunate time for Mr. Gladstone. He actions. His bitterest antagonists yield has just reaped the gh>ry of haying pre- tribute to this noble trait ofhis nature, sided over a great English victory in Earnestness is the keynote of his char^ Egypt; and in the House of Commonshe acter, his career, his statesmanship and has won a signal triumph by the adoption hi8 eloquence. He plunges into every of his new rules of procedure. Never did task of statesmanship, ana indeed, even a Prime Minister seemingly enjoy greater into his recreations, with all the ardor, popularity and authority than he does at strength and absorbing attention of his. this moment. soul. Mr. Gladstone’s career has been most jn his seventy -fourth year this great eventful and in many respects most dra- man seems still in the full possession of matic. He began public life as a Tory of his masterful faculties . of intellect and the old school. He developed into the body. He works at his public labors like zealous leader of the advanced Liberals. a $ tan. He gives himself little rest He has never allowed consistency to stand He is as eager for the progress of Britain, in the way of a change of opinion when ^ fervid in his pursuit oi reform, as if he he has decided that change to be just, were a budding young statesman starting He has effected more broad reforms than jn the race for power, any English statesman of the century. Fifty years of hard, continuous public To him England owes the ballot, the work nave not impaired his usefulness, abolition of purchase in the army, the and he bids fair to confer upon his coun- abolition of the Irish Church, the reform try yet many more beneficent acts of jus- of the Irish land laws, the freedom of the tice and practical benefit ere he goes to Universities, to a great degree the French join the long procession of illustrious Treaty of Commerce, the Geneva arbitra- Englishmen who have conferred honor tion, and a wise system of finance which upon their country and placed it in the has again and again proved his genius as van 0f human progress among the nations a public economist. of the world. Not only has Mr. Gladstone proved himself a truly great and effective states- C4 , man, but as an orator he took from the Stephens and Grant. first, and has steadily maintained for fifty Washington Special. years, the very first rank. He is the fore- Mr. Crawford, of the Sunday Herald, most of Parliamentary orators; indeed, it relates the following as the late Alexan- is doubtful whether the House of Com- der Stephens’ estimate of Grant. “ I mons ever listened to his equal in all re- shall never forget my first interview. It spects as a political debater. was when I came up in 1864 with the His first speech, fifty years ago, on the peace commission from Richmond. I abolition of the slave trade, was a bril- had been reading a great deal about Grant liant success; and his speeches of to-day in all our papers during the war. I had show no falling off in fire, vigor and per- read of him as “ Butcher Grant ” so long suasive force, from the period of his elo- that involuntarily that idea became pretty quent prime. firmly established in my mind. I could As an orator, Mr. Gladstone possesses not get out of my head a picture of a an inexhaustible command of language ; coarse, boorish brutal man. We had a gift of strong, persuasive, often vene- with us a leading officer of Lee’s staff, ment, rhetoric; a complete thoroughness He was in full uniform, well gotten up for in dealing with whatever subject he dis- a visit of extreme ceremony. When we cusses ; a singularly attractive delivery, reached Grant’s headquarters it was near- in which a voice of silvery sweetness is ly night. We had been passed by the combined with an intense earnestness of sentinels with a great deaf of ceremony, manner which has an almost irresistible We thought, when we reached Grant’s Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 458 headquarters, to find a military scene. I expected to find Grant, the then com- mander of an army of a million men, in a splendid position, surrounded by all the display that great military power makes possible. But what was my surprise when I reached the headquarters to find only a log house, with not even a sentry in front of it. I doubted if this could be Grant’s headquarters. It was now nearly night. I advanced with my party, and knocked. There was no servants, even, in attend- ance, to announce callers. The door was opened by a plain, medium-sized man in civilian clothes. He held a lighted lamp in his hand. I said : “I wish to see General Grant ” 11 1 am General Grant,” he said, in the simplest possible way. 44 Will you not walk in, gentlemen ? ” We walked in and were seated by him. He was alone in the room. From the first he evinced the greatest possible in- terest in the object of our mission. I ob- served him closely during the hour we were with him. Grant’s simplicity and modesty were objects of my most pro- found admiration. I noticed also, when orderlies came in to receive orders, that these were given in an ordinary voice. There was nothing of the commander in his directions. He usually concluded an order with the words 14 go quickly,” de- livered in a conversational tone. When our first consultation ended, Grant insisted upon our sleeping upon his headquarters boat. We asked where the boat was. Instead of summoning an or- derly or a servant, Grant said : 44 1 will go with you myself.” The night had now become very dark. We came out of the log house and went stubbling along after Grant, who skipped ahead with the lightness and agility of a boy. Every now and then We would meet a sentinel. To his call of 44 Whose goes there?” Grant replied 44 The general of the army.” He conducted us person- ally to the boat, and then assigned us to state-rooms. I think one of the best traits of his character was the great anxiety shown by him, on this occasion, to further the interests of peace. Instead of finding him hard and uncompromis- ing, he was ready to make every conces- sion in the interests of this peace. The next morning when I awoke and had dressed, I went out upon the deck of the vessel, and there I saw Grant running along on the bank, jumping like a boy, as he waved a dispatch in his hand. I soon found out that this was a dispatch from Lincoln, agreeing to receive the commis- sion. Stanton had opposed it, but Grant’s influence had been strong enough to overrule Stanton. 44 That the commission finally failed in accomplishing its mis- sion,” said Mr. Stephens, 44 1 credit en- tirely to Mr. Stanton’s opposition.” THE FIREMEN. Providing Against Accident and Death. Philadelphia Labor World. 44 For the purpose of effecting a unity of the Locomotive Firemen of the United States and Canadas, and elevating them to a higher, social and intellectual standard and for the promotion of their general welfare and tne protection of their fami- lies, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire- men has been organized,” says the pre- amble. The Labor World has been favored with a call from S. M. Stevens, the Grand Organizer and Instructor of tne Brother- hood, and was discussing the history and prospects of the Order. PRINCIPLES AND OBJECTS. 44 It is unfortunate for all concerned,” said Mr. Stevens, il that the real purposes of our Order are so little understood or appreciated by the railroad officials. 8ome of them appear to think that a strike is sure to follow the organization of lodges on their roads; when the real fact is that one of the chief objects of the Order is the avoidance of strikes through the set- tlement of all difficulties by arbitration. We teach sobriety, without which there would be no security for the property or precious lives entrusted to our care. We ask our brothers to put the interests of home and family before all else, and urge upon them the wisdom of providing for wife and children in case of accident or death. We urge the necessity of educa- tion to the end that neither the interests of the men or their employers shall suffer through ignorance. It is the chief aim of the Order to make its members good hus- bands and fathers, and good citizens, hence it cannot be hurtful to society or to the true interests of employers.” HI8TORY OF THE ORDER. The Brotherhood of Firemen was or- ganized in 1873, at Port Jervis, N. Y., by a few spirited firemen who were employed on the Erie Railroad. Originally the in- surance feature of the Order was made optional, but is now part of the general plan and is compulsoiy. The Indianapo- lis Convention of 1877 made a rule com- pelling subordinate lodges to pay an as- Digitized by v^.ooQle

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454 REMEN’8 MAGAZINE. eessment of 25 cents per capita on all their membership, but this system was found to be unpopular and unsatisfactory, as it compelled subordinate lodges to pay as- sessments on a large number oi dead- heads. At Buffalo, in 1878, the office of Grand Organizer and Instructor was cre- ated, and S. M. Stevens was appointed to the position. His work has been remark- ably prosperous. The new system of in- surance was adopted at Boston, in 1881. Assessments are now made to cover an insurance of $1,000 for loss of life or limb, costing the members only about 80 cents a month, including all incidental expenses. Assessments to support local and Grand lodges add $3 to $5 per year, making a total of less than $15 for main- taining a splendid industrial society and covering a substantial insurance against loss of life or limb. The cost per capita from the Terre Haute Convention of 1880 to the Denver Convention of 1883 was only $10. THE FUTURE OF THE ORDER. The duty of providing for loved ones who are dependent on the members hav- ing been incorporated as one of the car- dinal objects of the organization, the future is looked forward to, without fear, as full of promise for even greater ana nobler achievements. One of the plans now being discussed is for the establish- ment of a home for disabled and super- annuated firemen. In connection with this institution it is proposed to provide a school of telegraphy in which disabled men can be taught a useful art, in which they can re-estaolisli themselves in life. As the history of the Order has been harmonious and progressive the future is believed to be full of promise. The Fire- men’s Magazine is the official publication. Vol. 7, No. 7, which is just received is a beautiful volume, brim full of the most appropriate editorial and contributed matter, replete with information and sound advice. In point of literary merit and typographical appearance it is the peer of any kindred publication in the world. It has attained a circulation of fifteen thousand, is established on a pay- ing basis and is a credit to the Brother- hood. GENERAL OFFICERS. Eugene V. Debs, the editor, is Grand Secretary and Treasurer of the Order. He is ably assisted in his efforts for the advancement of his fellow workmen by 8. M. Stevens, the Grand Organizer ana Instructor, who has been known to the writer for many yeare as one of natures noblemen. In his native district in Mas- sachusetts, Stevens was the candidate of the people for Congress and was only de- feated by the combined efforts of partisan politicians whose rascally records would have been uncovered by the election of an honest man. With such purposes, such leaders, and such a record for use- fulness, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen must be accorded a front rank in the opinion of all who respect noble aims, and hope for the advancement of the cause of the toiling masses. Dooflicke?s Ride. Chicago Herald. 44 Yes,” said Mr. Dooflicker, as he drew his chair out on the porch to the family circle, “I had some wild experiences when I was a locomotive engineer. I re*- member one night I was ordered to take a doctor from Chicago to Mendota in the quickest possible time. To make my en- gine lighter I uncoupled the tender and left it on a side track. When the doctor took a seat on the fireman’s box I threw the lever down in the corner and gave her steam. Away wo jumped like a scared kangaroo. The doctor’s eyes bulged out like a pair of porcelain door knobs as we hustled over the prairie toward River- side. 14 1 What’s that — a post ? ’ asked tl ie doc- tor, as we passed something in a jiffy. 41 It was a coal shed 120 feet long. So you see how fast we wore going. 44 What’s that funny looking fringe on our left?’ asked the doctor. 44 ‘Them’s the telegraph poles,’ an- swered the fireman, as he stopped half a minute from shoveling coal, just as we zipped through the shop yards at Aurora. “Well, we made Mendota without a stop in forty-one minutes and a half, jhst two miles to the minute, and I boiled the coffee in my dinner pail on the driving boxes.” 44 What a long-armed fireman you must have had, pa,” put in young Theophilus Dooflicker, as he looked up from the copy of jEsop’s fables that lay on his lap. 44 How’s that? ” asked Dooflicker. 44 Why, to shovel coal in Aurora from a tender that stood on a side track in Chicago.” Dooflicker went in the house. When a cow-boy goes into a Western newspaper office to demand satisfaction, the editor always explains that the assist- ant who wrote that article 44 has lust gone out to kill a man, but will be back in a few minutes.” The cow-boy never waits. Digitized by v^.ooQLe

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FJREMEN’8 MAGAZINE. 455 A monthly Journal devoted to the social, moral and Intellectual advancement of Loco- motive Englnemen. Terms : One Dollar per year, In advance. Advertising rates given on application. Entered at the Post office at Terre Haute Indiana, as second class matter. EUGENE V. DEBS Editor Terre Haute, Indiana. WM. F. HYNES Associate Editor Denver, Colorado. OCTOBER, 1883. The Denver Convention. This number of the Magazine went to press too early to give an extended report of the Denver Convention. Our next number will contain a very full account of all that was done and said. From let- ters received since the Convention we can say this much, however, that it was a grand success. Denver, although a young city, is a great place and our rep- resentatives received a hearty welcome from its big-hearted citizens. The local lodge of our Order at Denver is composed of a noble set of men, with true Western grit and liberality. They did the honors of the occasion in grand style, and we feel satisfied that the Denver Convention will always be remembered among us with pride and gratification. Our Enterprise. In view of the almost phenomenal suc- cess of our Magazine, a few words of self- congratulation will be excused us by our many readers. In less than three years we have increased its circulation from a few thousand copies to fifteen thousand. And by the time our next Convention meets we have reason to believe that its circulation will reach twenty-five thou- sand. At the Exposition of Railway Appli- ances held at Chicago recently we had representing us a special correspondent — a well-known scientific writer of the city of New York. In this and the succeed- ing issue will appear articles from his pen giving a description of that Exposition and the many objects of interest there exhibited. Our November number will contain cuts illustrating our correspon- dent’s articles ; these will represent faith- fully some of the crude enginery in early use upon the railroads of this country. From them an experienced engineman can learn at a glance what a difference there is between the clumsy engines of fifty years ago and the magnificent Mo- guls and passenger engines of to-day. We promise our readers that in the future we expect to keep our Magazine fully abreast with the times and it will contain a full history and description of any and all matters of interest to railway men of all classes. A Pleasant Meeting. We had the pleasure recently of meet- ing Mr. O. S. Lyford, Superintendent of the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railway. We found Mr. Lyford very busy, but as soon as he learned that we represented the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen he pulled us down into a chair at his side and entered into a friendly discussion of the Brotherhood, its objects and results. He had heard about our Order through the Master Mechanic, Mr. Cook, and was very glad indeed to learn of its beneficient influences. All over the country we learn of the same reports concerning our Brotherhood. Officials inform us that our members are soberer and more faith- ful men than those outside of the Order. Mr. Cook informed us that in the last two years he has not been compelled to dis- charge one of our members for drunken- ness and unfaithfulness, whereas before that time, before his men became mem- bers of our Order, discharges for drunk- enness were a constant occurrence. It is a record like this that is making us a power in the land. The day will soon Digitized by v^.ooQle

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456 FIREMENS MAGAZINE. arrive when it will be necessary to be a member of our Brotherhood in order to get employment. Railway officials will soon learn, in fact, they have already learned the value of our organization. We are not organized for the purpose of striking. We become brothers in order to help each other along in days of trou- ble and misfortune, and for the purpose of learning fully our duties to our em- ployers. ^ Railway Officials. We have had opportunities recently to be brought in contact with some of our superior officers. The result in all cases have been mutually pleasant and gratify- ing. The fact was made manifest that they are interested in our work and that they are willing to assist us in perform- ing it. In all cases they received and treated us with cordiality, consideration and respect. They were not so busy that they could not listen to what we had to say in behalf of our Order. In fact, many of them were anxious to learn all about its condition, and then generously prof- fered their assistance to the cause. The railroad official who is alive to the inter- ests of the corporation he represents, is bound to be our friend. In helping us, he is helping himself, for, surely, the efforts we are making to give him faithful and reliable men, are in his interest as well as our own. Railroad officials gen- erally are aware of this fact. They un- derstand that in proportion as we succeed in carrying out our objects, their en- gineers and firemen will become sober, reliable and faithful men. Of course, all railroad officials are not so considerate, and even if they knew that we were toil- ing to advance their interests, they would not have the candor to admit it Their hearts are calloused with prejudice and their souls narrowed with selfishness, arrogance and conceit. But they do not represent the ideal railroad official of to- day. In fact, they are only fossils and are looked upon as the relic of a past gen- eration. We neither crave nor care for their friendship, for the reason that it is not worth having. We want to deal only with men of warm hearts, broad views and liberal ideas, and there is no question but that they are rapidly supplanting the fossil element. The time is coming when the employer and employee will stand upon one basis of equality, so far as their common rights are concerned. There will be kind treatment on the one side and obedience to duty on the other, and the result will be a mutual bond of sym- pathy and support. True Heroism. We clip the following special from the Commercial Gazette : “ Memphis. Tenn., August 22.— The brave locomotive engineer, Martin Higgins, of the Elizabethtown Railway, wounded last Thurs- day, was in a dying condition at Covington, forty miles north of here, this forenoon. When Higgins' engine was thrown from the track by colliding with a cow, be fell under the boiler, and when the train hands ran to dig him out from beneath the scalding steam and heat, he said : “ Leave me, and flag No. 7, Just behind, right away.” Thlssaved the approaching train, less than a quarter of a mile distant, and approching the wreck at full speed, the engineer know- ing nothing of the trouble ahead.” History has placed upon the columns of glory the names of Alexander, Leoni- das, Ceasar, Napoleon, Wellington, Grant. Our hearts thrill when we read of the “charge of the light brigade we grow wild with enthusiasm when we hear the stories of the grand exploits of the Blue and the Gray “marching to the wild, grand music of war ; ” but what feelings have we for the dying hero who lay scald- ing and blistering to death beneath his engine with the words upon his lips — “ Leave me, and flag No. 7, just behind, right away ? ” Our hearts worship such heroism. It is far grander than the he- roism that dies in the wild fight with the eyes of the world upon it. Poor Martin Higgins did not consider himself a hero ; there were no theatricals surrounding his death ; he died horribly by steam and fire, still the grand heroic soul within him rose supreme above that awful moment and his last thoughts were of the lives of others. Words are wasted on such men Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 467 as Martin Higgins, they are grander than human speech. What a noble soul he possessed ; a soul that recognized the call of duty even in the presence of death Poor Martin Higgins; he was simply a locomotive engineer, straightforward, honest, hardworking and poor, yet in the last supreme moment his soul soared above the greatest names of earth, and no doubt his troubled heart now rests peacefully on the bosom of Him who also died for men. The Magazine. Our Magazine has become one of the standard railway publications of the age. Its circulation extends into every State in the Union and nearly every part of the dominion of Canada. It is necessari- ly a part of our organization and has aided us, to no small extent, in carrying out the purposes for which we are or- ganized. In fact, we are justified in say* ing that the Magazine has been an im- portant factor in our success. It has done much to bring about the gratifying condition of affairs in our Order, and nothing is more certain than that the Order will thrive and advance in pro- portion as the Magazine increases in mer- it and circulation. In view of this fact, we should strive to improve our little book in every way possible and then give it a circulation that will justify the labor and expense required to produce it We should aim to give our readers as much choice matter for as little money as pos- sible, so that we can successfully compete with any similar publication in the land. We favor the issue of a monthly of sixty- four pages, to contain the choicest miscel- lany, together with well organized depart- ments for the discussion of social, re- ligious and scientific subjects. The edit- orial department is all important and should be kept alive with the best thought of onr times, upon all matters that inter- est the general public. A Magazine of this character would commend itself to all classes of people. The mechanic, the accountant, the business and professional man would find something within its pages to make their subscription an ob- ject other than that of mere charity. They will then subscribe from choice and not from necessity. We want to see the Magazine made so perfect that those who once subscribe for it will want it forever after and that it will be a welcome visitor to every one of its readers. We can then solicit patronage without feeling that we are soliciting alms, and the response will be so liberal that every agent can secure a handsome circulation without special exertion. It is our opinion that we should have a circulation of 25,000 copies in 1884. This will only be increasing in proportion to the increase of the past three years. The magazine can and must be made the champion of our cause. It must stand second to none in the pro- mulgation of its principles and then it will have the power and influence to elevate our Brotherhood to the highest possible standard of perfection. We shall not be satisfied with the Magazine until the summit of our ambition is reached. When its circulation numbers 50,000 copies and every page is filled with love and light, intelligence and joy, then, and then only can we feel that our work has )»een accomplished. CONTRARY REN. Norristown Herald. Some men do write when they do wrong, And Rome do live who dye ; And some are “ abort ” when they are long. And stand when they do lie. A man is surly when he's late ; Is 'round when he Is square ; He may die early and dilate, And may be foul when 41 fair.” He may be “ fast " when he is slow, And " loose ” when he is 11 tight,'* And •* high ” when he is very Tow, And heavy when he's “ light." He may be wet when he is “ dry ; " He may be "great" when small ; May purchase when he wont go by ; Have naught when he has awl. He may be sick when be is " swell," And not when he is scold ; He skilled so he on earth may dwell ; And when he's young he’s sold. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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458 FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. Special Correspondence Firemen’s Magazine. I. It is exactly at this instant that I realize to what extent a man can compromise himself through rash presumption. It seemed an easy task to undertake to go the rounds of that grand panorama of the greatest industry in America, the exposi- tion of railway appliances lately held at Chicago, and to come home and tell “the boys'' all about it in the Magazine. I started out with the calm confidence that fortifies the small boy when he prepares to write his first composition. I went, I saw, I w'ondered. Yes, I wondered, that is to say I wondered if ever I would have eyes enough to see all that was worth seeing, and if I would have room enough in my head to stow away the fine and pleasurable impressions which passed over me as I made my way from one ex- hibit to the other. The first impression which I received I will never forget, be- cause it was so grand, so sublime, and I can at least relate it to you if I fail to re- call the others. The whole art of rail- roading was there spread before my gaze, and I could follow from alpha to omega the locomotive and the thousand and one accessory appliances which fol- low it. To my wondering fancy, the rail- road seemed to be a huge, ponderous, majestic machine, the heart ot the coun- try, the vast organ which promotes the circulation of the elements of life, civili- zation and progress through the great arteries that ramify over the whole face of our continent. There was indeed the engine that makes the world move; and oh ! how I longed to exclaim, as did Col. Maynard at the last convention . “ All hail! Firemen, you make the world move! ” But then, I presume, the boys would probably be too modest to exult as I did over the distinction which this ex- hibition showered unconsciously upon the firemen, because they feel that the credit is due in great measure to a more fundamental source — the noble brother- hood which itself in turn moves the fire- men— as they should be moved. Well, dear friend and editor, I am here to make an attempt at keeping my prom- ise. We have both reckoned without our host. You did so w hen you requested me, and I when I made the promise to approach such a huge monster as the Ex- position with my pen- I will candidly acknowledge, before go- ing further, that I have made a failure of it. There was a vast inclosure, surround- ing an area of eleven acres, almost every inch of wrhich was heaped with all sorts of appliances having affinity to the art of railroading. To examine closely the group of wonders exhibited by every one of the thousand and more exhibitors would have required more time than the duration of the Exposition even would have permitted. One was disposed to wonder where all these different marvels could have been gathered from to fill this space, but it seems that there was not nearly space enough to accommodate all that sought to find place there. It is just as hard to begin to describe such a magnificent display as it would be to stop if once one got fairly started. In this limited space there is only room to reproduce a part of the “shoWj and it is a difficult matter to determine which part to select and which to neglect where there are so many good things to select from. The floor of the main building was a wonderful and a lively sight, with its ma- chinery of a thousand and one kinds that made the air resound with rattling, crashing and buzz and wrestling — from thousands of visitors. One would at first fancy himself in some vast repair shop to have seen the lathes, drills, planers, the steam hammers and all the paraphernalia of the machinist's art, w hich must have made master mechanics dream of heaven. But a glance in another direction re- vealed some grand exhibit that reminded one of a wholesale hardware store with complete stock. Then a paint store, pre- pared for wholesale business, judging by tl»e size of its exhibit. Beyond was a display of switches. Here again would be some wood-working machinery, and near by some car wheels, fencing ma- terials, mining appliances, and heaven knows what not. It seems as if every- thing under the sun was there that was connected with railway construction, equipment and operation, from a rail spike to a snow plow. Besides this, there was a good deal that had only a remote connection with the art. For instance, here was a display of handsome office furniture, and there a fine assortment of gold watches and a hundred other similar objects about which you had to stop and think before you discovered a place for Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMENS MAGAZINE. 459 them around a railroad. In addition to all this there were features intended as attractions, which ^were numerous. I can only specify a few: Water fountains, fish ponds, newspaper men (oh ! there was a pest of them), electric lights, tropi- cal plants, and a brass band that nobody could hear in the confusion of other noises. But this will not do. I might keep on enumerating the various exhibits, and telling about the different kinds of gauges, indicators, frog switches, injectors, and smart talkers that were on exhibition, but after all, when I would get through the result would only be a kind of catalogue full of names of firms which have the bestr-every time, you bet!— of railway supplies, and I venture to say that the beloved young editor of the Magazine, whom we all delight so much in calling brother, would feel that I was trying to spring some advertising dodge on the Magazine or on him, and I am afraid I would be sent elsewhere in search of space wherein to ventilate my literary accomplish men ts. Speaking of smart talkers, I must not forget to give some of them a little editorial notice in this com- munication. My conscience would not ' permit me to slight them, especially one class of them, the car coupling men. There were only about 150 in all. I counted over 100 different car couplings myself while going around. A man told me there must be thousands of these fiends in human shape, and I was pre- paring to beat a hasty retreat when he coolea down and consented to discount 50 per cent, on his statement, and so I braced up for the encounter. At first I did not know in what shape the fiend would pounce upon my unwary self, but I soon found out, to my great annoyance. There he was with his beloved toy. coupling and uncoupling by the hour and talking bv the cubic foot. All he wanted was to have you see it. It spoke for it- self, he said. It was so simple, so easy to work, so safe. It is only a mere question of time as to when they will be adopted by all the roads. He had heard Mr. So and So, of this and that road, say it was the greatest marvel of mechanical art on exhibition. By the time you felt suffo- cated or gagged, to put it more aptly, you moved on a few steps in search of a breath of quiet, calm, fresh air, with no car coupling afloat in it, lo and behold, here was another. This time there was no mistake about it; you there beheld the triumph of inventive genius. “Yes, indeed, gentlemen, it is impossible to in- vent a simpler, better and safer coupling.” A pace further, and here was another. This man was more enterprising, for he had full size cars on a real track, and of course the thing “spoke for itself” to better advantage. His neighbor, a little further, would scornfully remark that hit coupling did not need so much parade. Every intelligent man could see its merits without that. Go wherever you would in the Exposition, you would meet the car coupling and its champion. Every once in a while, when you imagined yourself out of range of the thing that spoke for itself so well, there would come a sound over the noise of the Exposition as if some chorus were lustily singing “ the best, simplest and safest car coupler in the world.” I was informed by a pat- ent solicitor that over 1,700 patents have already been jgranted at the Patent Office on car couplings, and they are coming out every week by the half dozen. II this keeps on, it will soon be time to hold an “ exposition of car couplings.” I can {iredict a lively time, and there will be a ot of second hand lungs for sale when the rumpus is ended. One of the interesting features to a rail- roader was the handsome display of cars of all kinds and description. There were care for carrying coal, wood, sand, box care for merchandise, care for cattle, ca- boose care for “the boys at the other end of the train,” baggage cars, postal cars, passenger care, parlor cars, sleeping care. These formed a group in a special annex building. To firemen and engineers the display of “iron steeds” would no doubt have been the most magnificent feature of all. There were as many as twenty -six locomotives, each differing from the rest in type or pattern, aud adapted for all gauges and all purposes. It would be preposterous for me to at- tempt to describe minutely these marvel- ous specimens of engineering skill, each of which would require the space of a book the size of the Magazine. I must confine myself to a mention of the most interesting and peculiar ones. There were ponderous six- wheel and eight- wheel freight engines, one of which it is said reached the enormous weight of ninety-three tons; also, a huge passenger locomotive with immense drivers. One of the most interesting was the “ Henry F. Shaw,” built by the Hinkley Locomo- tive Works, which attracted general at- tention by its peculiarities of construc- tion. It was jacked up and kept running nearly all the time. 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460 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. diameter and 24 inch stroke, which are worked in combination. There are two cross heads, two piston rods, and two connecting parallel rods upon each side, and so arranged that one piston advances while the other recedes, so that the sup- ply of steam to the cylinders is controlled by one slide valve only on each side. This locomotive has four drivers, five feet nine inches in diameter, and weighs sixty and one-half tons. The following inscrip- tion or advertisement, which ever we mav wish to define it, was painted on each side of the tender: “No counter-balanced drivers; ergo, no hammer-blows, and no nosing around. Steam is the motor of balance as applied to the reciprocating parts.” The engine has attained the speed of one mile in forty-seven seconds, or nearly seventy -seven miles an hour, when draw- ing two cars. It is claimed by Mr. Shaw, the inventor, that on jack screws, to test the principle of balance wheels and their connections, which is the main feature of the improvement, a speed of 100 miles per hour was shown. It is said that at sixty-five miles per hour she exerted a 664 horse-power. It is claimed that the “Shaw” over- comes the retardation of the velocity of an engine caused by sliding or slipping of the wheels, which is said to be about 20 per cent, thereby adding this percentage to the ordinary speed. It is also claimed that the “Shaw” has no “hammer- blows”— that is, that it delivers no blows or shocks on the rail or the structure over which it may be passing. The im portance of this matter, it is said, has been hitherto but little understood, and to this the Tay bridge and Ashtabula bridge disasters are now attributed. A locomotive of as much interest was one which burned petroleum instead of coal. The inventor was on board, and he was constantly surrounded by a throng of curious inquirers. I regret that my memory is so treacherous or my notes so defective that I cannot record his name or that of the road on which the very engine exhibited has been in successful opera- tion. I depended somew hat on my genial friend, Bro. Barrows, of No. 50, who kindly escorted me on this occasion, to note these things, and probably he did, for he always sees everything and remem- bers it, too, but the trouble is that I for- got to pump him dry on the subject be- fore leaving his agreeable company. I am certain that for a while I was greatly interested in the petroleum locomotive, and the inventor argued its merits in such an emphatic and apparentlv logical man- ner that we both began to think of voting in favor of its early general adoption. As I stepped down from this wonder I actu- ally dreamed of a good time coming for the fireman when he could dispense with blue overalls and frock and wear boiled shirts and kid gloves, with hardly any- thing to do except to “ turn on the oil once in a while. Farewell to the scoop and the shovel 1 That looked like pro- ess. Like the railroading of the future, indeed. [to bb continued.] SAMPLE-BOOMS. Samples of wine and samples of beer, Samples of all kinds of liquors sold here ; Samples of whiskey, samples of gin, Samples of all kinds of 44 bitters "—step in. Samples of ale and porter and brandy. Samples as large as you please, and qnlte handy. . , _ . Our samples are pure, and also you*!! nnd Our customers always genteel and refined; For gentlemen know when they’ve taken enough, , . _ And never partake of common stuff. Besides these samples within, you know, There are samples without, of what they can do : Samples of headache, samples of gout. Samples of coats with the elbows out, Sam pies of boots without heels or toes. Samples of men with a broken nose, Samples of men in the gutter lying, Samples of men with delirium dying. Samples of men cursing and swearing, Samples of men all evil daring ; Samples of lonely, tired men, Who long in vain for their freedom again ; Samples of old men worn in the strife, Samples of young men tired of life. Samples of ruined hopes and lives. Samples of desolate homes and wives ; Samples of aching hearts grown cold With anguish and misery untold ; Samples of noble youth in disgrace, Who" meet you with averted face ; Samples of hungry little ones. Starving to death in their dreary homes. In fact, there is scarcely a woe on earth But our “samples” have nurtured or given them birth ! . . Oh, all ye helpers to sorrow and crime. Who deal out death for a single djme, delay, Know ye that the Lord, though he may Has in reserve for the last great day The terrible 44 woe ” of whose solemn weight No mortal can know, till the pearly gate Is closed, and all with one accord Acknowledge the justice of their reward. A polite little girl was shown a set of playthings and a doll, and was asked which she would have. She looked at the doll, which was a fine one, and then drawing her mother’s head down she whispered : “I would rather have the playthings, but please don’t tell the dolL” — The Continent. Digitized by Google

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FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. 461 For Firemen Magazine : A Leaf from Chantanqnan Omes. BY IDA A. HARPER. I have been five weeks at this social- religious-intellectual resort, thoroughly enjoying every moment but feeling more tired every day. This is a place for im- provement ana recreation but not for rest. From early morning till late at night there is a constant round of occu- pations and you are drawn into the whirl- pool almost involuntarily. Chautauqua Lake is situated in north- western New York, nine miles south of Lake Erie. It is about twenty miles long and three miles wide, surrounded by gently sloping hill, beautiful groves, fruit- ful farms ana rich pastures. At the head of the lake stands Mayville, the summer home of Judge Tourgee, author of A Fool's Errand, &c. At the foot is James- town, containing over four hundred man- ufactures, including the celebrated James- town Alpaca mills. Along the shores, at intervals of a few miles, the land extends out into the lake in grassy points, covered with groves of oak, maple and chestnut and upon each of these is nestled some pretty and healthful summer resort. The particular one occupied by these Assembly Grounds is the loveliest of all and has long been known as Fair Point, although the P. O. address is Chautauqua, named from a tribe of Indians who for- merly held I heir pow-wows and war dances where now the songs of praise from thousands of voices float over the peaceful waters. These grounds were for many years occupied by the N. Y. Meth- odists for their yearly camp meeting. Ten years ago one hundred and thirty-six acres were purchased under the supervi- sion of Dr. J. H. Vincent, D. D., of New Haven, Conn., and Lewis Miller, of the great Buckeye Reaper Company ot Akron, O., for the purpose of holding a yearly S. 8. Assembly and for organizing the best methods of religious study. The develop- ment and success of the experiment are almost wholly due to these two men. But it soon grew broader than the Meth- odist church and, this year, thirteen dif- ferent denominations nave their head- quarters and are represented here. And the scope of instruction soon reached out beyond mere religious teaching and took in the different branches of art, science and literature. Five years ago the C. L. S. C., Chau- tauqua Literary and Scientific Circle, was formed, all of which is comprehensively called the 44 Chautauqua Idea,” a great Summer University, a College for the People. Since then, many smaller insti- tutions of a similar kind have been started at different places, but the original plan belongs to Dr. Vincent. Railroad people should be especially interested in this course of instruction for, by that stern law of necessity which so many of us well understand, this class of men have been deprived of the advantages of an educa- tion. Nor do they ever find time in their busy lives to attend a school of any kind after they have commenced to earn that daily bread which may be prayed for but must be worked for. This C. L. S. C. embraces a very thorough course of study of historical and scientific works, and to complete it requires one hour’s reading each day for four years. At the expira- tion of that time a man or woman has a better education than many of our col- lege graduates, and at an expense for text books of about five dollars a year. Ques- tions are sent by the committee, answered and returned and the student may gradu- ate and receive a diploma without com- ing to Chautauqua, although of course it would be a great pleasure to be here on Commencement day. More definite in- formation may be obtained by addressing the Secretary, Miss K. F. Kimball, Plain- field, N. J. I hear with much pleasure, at the daily 44 Round Tables,” that many railroad people are coming into the Circle. Persons coming here may study The- ology to their heart’s content, but if they are not interested in Theology, they may take up Hebrew, Greek, German, French or Anglo-Saxon. Or, not wishing to wrestle with the languages, they may de- vote the time to drawing, clay-modeling, music or lessons in cookery. Each of these departments is under the chaise of the most eminent Professors in that specialty. But if you are too weary to study anything go into the grand amphi- theatre, which seatssix thousand people, and listen to a lecture by some of our best orators, or watch the wonderful experi- ments by the great scientist, Richards, or close your eyes and hear the magnificent organ, accompanied by two hundred trained voices, peal forth the old anthems that are ever beautiful. Do you crave a lighter entertainment? Go to the old- Digitized by v^.ooQle

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462 FIREMENS MAGAZINE. fashioned singing school or the spelling matches of your childhood days ; wander through the museum filled with curiosi- ties; or hunt up the miniature model of Jerusalem and study the quaint old city : or stoll through the valley of Jordan and locate the places immortalized by re- ligious history. But if you are too tired even to think, swing your hammock un- der the trees down by the shore where, all day long, the waves make sweet and soothing music ; and when the sun drops down behind the hills and a crescent moon swings in the eastern sky, take a little boat and float out on the rippling waters of the lake. Laughter ana song are on every hand, but you may be all alone if you choose. And after awhile, the moons and the stars begin to grow pale and behold, the shore is ablaze with electric lights. Hundreds of people are strolling under the trees, bands are play- ing, the happy voices of children make still sweeter music and, presently, the rich tonesof the Chautauqua bells, which may be heard twelve miles away, shut out all other sounds and you think, for a moment, that you are in a city and the chimes are ringing for evening service. There are no days richer in all that is ac- ceptable to a good man and a true woman than those we spend among the sacred groves of Chautauqua. Chautauqua, N. Y., September 15, 1883. Centralia, 111. Centralia, III., August 30, 1883. Editor s Firemen's Magazine : It has been some time since I have written anything for the Magazine, but, if you will spare the space, I would like to say a few words concerning “Our Brotherhood,” and why can I not say as properly our Sisterhood, although Sister- hood may seem odd ; if our Husbands are Brothers we, of course, must be Sisters. Although we cannot meet in the Lodge Room, or attend the Conventions in per- son, yet, in spirit, we can be with them and do many things to encourage the noble Order. We can see that the dear boys don’t grow careless about attending their meetings and in keeping them square on the books, that they subscribe, pay for and read the Magazine, which is the con- necting link of all Sister Lodges. It con- tains so much sound sense and good ad- vice that it may be justly called a square book, as the square author said about the square man. We, the wives and moth- ers, may glean much knowledge from its pages. W e can exchange opinions as how to prepare the best lunch with the least expense, how to practice economy in cooking, how to make good bread, etc. Some experienced might give a receipt for managing stubborn, willful little boys. Such a receipt would, by me at least, be thankfully received. It makes us glad and proud to know that the noble Order of the B. of L. F. has grown so rapidly. Wives, mothers and sisters let us do all we can to encourage and help them in the year to come. Young Wife. Longview, Texas. Longview, Tex., Sept. 4, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : As I am the wife of a member of the Lone Star Lodge, of this place, I thought I would write a few lines for the Magazine, not having seen anything from our ladies for some time. The Lodge seems to be in a prosperous condition, numbering fifty members. We notice, with pleasure, the promotion of Chas. Higby, W. P. Samples, J. H. Allen and Frank Redman — they are all worthy of success. This Lodge gave an excursion to Jefferson, on the 7th of July, which was a grand affair. I think the Brotherhood is a noble Order and ought to be encouraged by the wives, mothers and sisters of the members. For one, I always do all I can in that direct- ion. The Magazine is a source of much pleasure to us and I take delight in read- ing it to my husband when he comes in from the road, tired and worn. May God always bless the noble Brotherhood is the earnest wish of W. E. P. Triumphant Lodge. Chicago, III., August 29, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine: As a constant reader of your journal, I take a lively interest in the 41 Correspon- dence.” Although much has been said to encourage the ladies to write and assist in making the good book still more inter- esting, they seem to be too timid to make even a venture. My husband is an active member of No. 47 and I do all I can to encourage the interest he takes in this work. No. 47 is doing exceedingly well, and I hope that every wife will make an extra exertion if necessary to have her husband attend meetings promptly and take hold of any work that the Lodge may call for. With every wish for the future welfare of the Brotherhood, I am A Fireman’s Wife, L. D. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 463 Houston, Texas. Houston, Texas, August 18, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : I have been a reader of your valuable Magazine for the past few months, and in the August number I noticed with delight that one of our ladies of Houston had the courage to say something in behalf of this locality. It is right that ladies should encourage the members of the Brother- hood in their work and, therefore, I feel as though I should do what little I can in that direction. My brother belongs to the Order and is deeply interested in its success. I sin- cerely hope the Brotherhood may always prosper and that all of its members may assist in the good work in which it is en- gaged. Ette M. R. IN ANSWER. Rose Hartwick Thorpe. “ Madam, we in las the train at B ,” “ But can’t you make it, sir ? ” she gasped. “ Impossible ; it leaves at three, And we are due a quarter past.” “ Is there no way ? Oh, tell me then, Are you a Christian?” “ I am not.” “And are there none among the men Who run the train ? ” “ No 1 forgot— I think this fellow over here. Oiling the engine, claims to be.” She threw upon the engineer A fair face white with agony. “Are you a Christian ? ” “ Yes, I am.” “ Then, O sir, won’t you pray with me, All the long way, that God will stay, That God will hold the train at B ?” “ ’Twill do no good, it’s due at three And ” “ Yes, but God can hold the train ; My dying child is calling me, And I must see her face again. Oh, won't you pray ? ” *• I will,” a nod Emphatic, as he takes his place. When Christians grasp the arm of God They grasp the power that rules the rod. Out from the station swept the train, On time, swept on past wood and lea}; The engineer, with cheeks aflame, Prayed, “ O Lord hold the train at B Then flung the throttle wide, and like Borne giant monster of the plain. With panting sides and mighty strides, Past hill and valley swept the train. A half, a minute, two are gained ; Along those burnished lines of steel, His glances leap, each nerve is strained, And still he prays with fervent zeal. Heart, hand and brain, with one accord, Work while his pray’r ascend to heaven, “Just hold the train eight minutes, Lord, And I’ll make up the other seven. With rash and roar through meadow lands. Past cottage homes, and green hillsides, The panting thing obeys his hands. And speeds along with giant strides. They say an accident delayed The train a little while: but He Who listened while his children prayed, In answer, held the train at B . j Indifference. Sedalia, Mo., Aug. 10, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : O, how often are we forcibly impressed with the indifference of members towards each other. Hence, I think the indiffer- ence of members will richly repay a per- sonal through the columns of our maga- zine. The word indifference should be banished from the heart and mind of every member of the organization. And, I ask why ? Because this indifferent, un- charitable feeling will and has been a chief instrument to decimate our ranks and create and foster an intolerable con- duct. How often it is this lack of sym- pathy with an unfortunate brother that has caused him to doubt the wisdom of his connection with the organization. It is this indifference that lias led many a brother, innocent of charges preferred against him, to arraign the Order and condemn it as utterly useless in its tenets and benefits. How often has selfishness among members created an opinion, even among loyal ones that the Brotherhood has never done them any good, and that the assumption of brotherly solicitude was a sham and a delusion, and that its members were not entitled to any respect not given to those not members of the Order. Is it this selfish indifference that has often brought public odium upon us, upon various occasions? If it is, Isay brothers who are guilty of indifference! 8° at once to your altar and again bend the knee and renew the vow that made you a man and a brother. A brother, for some unaccountable reason, neglects to comply with all the requirements con- tained in our by-laws, and a brother is suspended or expelled from the Order from a misapprehension of the facts that attended his case. The officers in charge have not thoroughly investigated his case and hastily formed opinions and pro- nounced the decision. The brothers have committed an error of judgment that could be easily reversed if properly ap- pealed to, but indifference towards and a want of sympathy with the brother had neglected performing a simple acts of jus- tice. Brothers, you know not what you do. You are destroying the power your organization would provide for you How many worthy brothers have del Digitized by v^.ooQle

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464 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. nounced the Brotherhood because they could not get one kind word, one mo- ment’s assistance from those to whom they were bound by the most sacred ties? Now, these are facts that have come un- der my own personal notice. I am not writing for a mere morbid fancy. No, I am writing that we may resolve to put behind these unmanly, unchristian, sel- fish thoughts and acts, and with our motto for a watchword, resolve that a brother, though unfortunate, is, never- theless, entitled to our sympathy. Let every selfish distrust and indifference be removed from our midst, and let us unite in a common interest for the good of all. In unity there is strength, and when de- termined to do right, no organization in the land will yield a more potent influ- ence or compel a more generous recog- nition. Men, when convinced by our acts that we are a union of men bound by the most sacred bond to alleviate dis- tress, sustain the weak, defend the right, and condemn the wrong, will recognize the true strength of our organization. Hence, when a brother has been subject- ed to unreasonable punishment resulting from a misapprehension of facts, he should receive our especial attention, his case carefully investigated in a respectful manner, to tne end tnat the brother may be restored to his place. Let us not be at any time controlled by passion or pre- judice. Arrogant, tyrannical men are cowards. Honorable, generous men are brave. Fraternally. Geo. W. Smith. From an Engineer* Sprague, W. T., August 21, 1883. Editors Firemen ’* Magazine: For several months I have been a reader and subscriber of your valuable journal. As I seldom see any letters in it from this section of the Northwest, I feel that a few lines from this place may be acceptable to your journal and read, with some de- gree of interest by many of the readers of the Magazine who live in our Eastern and Southern lands. The attention of fire- men is called to a few facts in the follow- ing, which are intended for their benefit, in aiding them in the early securing of a promotion in case they desire it. Nearly all engineers have an appreciation for a clean engine, for it is the machine with which they earn their living. The loco- motive cab is the office of the engineer who pulls the train from city to city and ocean to ocean. The cab and exterior parts of an engine is to its engineer the same as the office is to the General Sup- erintendent We, a s employers of a rail- road company, very well know that all offices must be kept clean and tidy during office hours and everything appropriately arranged in the offices before the officers resume their duties for the day. So it should be in the cab of all locomotives, especially those used for pulling passen- ger trains. When an engine is coupled onto a passenger train it should present a clean and tidy appearance, for it is a part of the Company’s equipment, for which they have paid a large sum of money, ibe Master Mechanic intends when an engine leaves the yard that it is clean and merits the admiration of both passengers and men who stand on the street corners waiting for something to turn up. The cleanliness of locomotive cabs and their contents and certain ex- terior parts of the engine depends much upon the interest the fireman takes in his occupation. The fireman of a locomotive is the engineer’s helper; I may correctly say he is an apprentice to the trade or pro- fession of locomotive engineering, for he is supposed when he accepts the position as fireman that he means to qualify him- self for running and taking care of an en- gine after a reasonable term of firing. His duties are, indeed, numerous. He has many little things to do. such as fill- ing oil cans, wiping them of, keeping tools in place, cleaning and filling lamps, etc. He is supposed to help his engineer when he (the engineer) has anything of im- portance to do on his engine. If the fire- man means to become a successful run- ner he must at all times strive to relieve his engineer of as much work as he can conveniently do, for while he is a fireman he should learn to do engineer’s work and acquire the slight and skill of doing it in haste, so as to avoid all delay on the road. But instead of finding firemen who possess a willingness to give a hand in many cases of need, we find them sitting in the cab reading literature which is in no way refining to their morals nor im- proving to their intellect Many firemen seem to defer all opportunities for learn- ing the profession of locomotive engineer- ing until they are promoted to the posi- tion of engineer. Such should not be the case; all firemen should cheerfully dis- charge their duties in a manner that will command the admiration of the engineer for whom they fire and the attention of the M. M. I remain yours, etc., A. N. P. Engineer. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 465 Longview, Texas. Longview, Texas, August 31, 1883. Editors Firemen 's Magazine: Having seen nothing in the Magazine from Lone Star Lodge, No. 70, for some time, I thought I would drop you a few lines in regard to her. Only a short time ago No. 70 was in a bad condition gener- ally, but by the perseverance and hard work of Eros. Chas. Reitch and J. A. Gremm she has been raised to a standard of excellence in every respect. She is now in a flourishing condition, with a handsome sum of money in the treasury. We have a good lot of men and they are thoroughly appreciated by our superior officers. Bros. Chas. Higby, W. C. Sam- Ele, J. Allen, F. Redmon and 0. Brown ave been promoted and are fully worthy of the honors. We have much confidence in them and feel assured that they will be an honor to their employers and the Brotherhood. We expect No. 70 to do some good work in the near future. Yours fraternally. Friendship. Death of Tic. Bern a. Chicago, Ills., August 13th, 1883. Editor s Firemen's Magazine : Intelligence of the death of Bro. Berna cast gloom among the members of our Lodge, and, in fact, among all those who had the pleasure of knowing him. Hon- ored and respected by aU, he was a Brotherhood man, in met, as well as in name. He possessed those principles that would perpetuate an institution such as ours. He was employed by the P. Ft. W. & C. R.R. when they issued their iron clad laws, prohibiting their em- ployees from joining a Brotherhood or any labor organization. Let it be said, to his honor, that he had the manhood to retain his membership in No. 47, while a number of others took withdrawal cards, or went on the black list. He was truly a hero, for in those days our Order was merely an experiment", and there was very little inducement for him to take such a stand. Lodge No. 47. Query. Ottawa, Kan., Aug. 15, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine. Will Mr. E. J Noyse be kind enough to give an analysis of ice, through the columns of your Magazine? If it freezes with poison in it, is it safe to use it? I refer more particularly to glucose refuse in a river noc running in fall and winter. Born to Bro. and Mrs. K. B. Rheim, on the 9th of August, a son. No. 84 doing well. Bro. Hoyt rejoicing over a daughter and Bro. Weir over twins. We regret to learn of the death of the infant daughter of Bro. Geo. Phillips, of No. 116. A bright-eyed little girl has been ad- ded to the family of J. J. Rae, of Fort Gratiot. No. 157 made returns on sight on Sep- tember assessments. They were the first to report. A new wife has been added to the worldly possessions of Bro. W. E. Brook- er, of No. 38. Among recent promotions are L. W. Barrett, Gus Hake, O. E. Moore and Ed Dean, all of 154. Bro. Al. Thebo, of the 109, has taken charge of the right hand side of the 580, in the Wabash yard. The first annual ball of Guard Rail Lodge, No. 168, North La Crosse, Wis., takes place October 9th. Good Williamson is now numbered with the engineers. He is a steadfast member of Mineral King Lodge. “ Honest Dick,” whose proper name is R. McClain, and T. Smith, Doth of No. 135 have been promoted. On account of a change in the division, Mount Hood Lodge No. 167 was changed from Blalock to The Dalles, Oregon, on the 10th of August. P. C , of No. 84, denies the soft im- peachment, but the boys suspicion him of having gotten married on the sly. Own up, Bro. C . By taking a vacation and getting mar- ried, Bro. Strong, of No. 84, accomplished much in little time. The happy bride was Miss Ida Bellows. Frank Wescott, of No. 59, is grinning like an end man at a minstrel show, be- cause it is a boy and weighs 12 % pounds and is called Ernest B. Another of our boys has fallen a vic- tim to Cupid. Ed. W. Armor, of No. 107, and Mias Kittie Mastick were united in marriage at the residence of the bride’s parents at 8:30 p. m., September 6. Mr. and Mrs. Armor start in life with the best wishes of the Brotherhood. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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466 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Among the newly married of our Broth- erhood are Bro. H. Smith, the efficient Magazine Agent of No. 108 ; also T. J. Buckley, of same Lodge. In consequence of a big boy just ar- rived at his household, John Delaney, of No. 50, is the happiest man in Chicago. We note, with pleasure, the marriage of Bro. E. Clark, of No. 110, and wish him and his chosen partner long life and happiness. Henry Kruse, of Eureka Lodge No. 14, was married August 21 to Miss Lizzie Lyons. The members of No. 14 wish them a happy voyage through life. P. H. Sullivan, the North Platte hu- morist, is about to embark in the news- paper business. Bonner, of 11.85 fame, Las been employed as chief of the edit- orial staff. Mrs. Jemima Drewry, wife of Bro. John Drewry, of No. 61, died, after a long and painful illness. The members of No. 61, offer Bro. Drewry their warmest sym- pathy in his affliction. Through the columns of the Magazine the members of Pioneer Lodge, 108, de- sire to return thanks to Bro. William Davis, for a very nice secretary, which he donated to the Lodge. The members of Self Help Lodge, No. 80, desire, through the Magazine, to re- turn thanks to Division No. 32, B. of L. E., for favors granted them at various times since their organization. Cards are at hand announcing the marriage of Bro. Elmer E. Partlow, of Hercules Lodge, No. 63, to Miss Mattie E. Collins, of Granville, 111., on the 28th of August. We join in our congratula- tions with their many friends. We give credit to Bro. R. Reynolds, of No. 81, for taking up a traveling card re- cently that fell into the hands of a an outside party. A certain member of No. 18 will please take better care of his traveling card in future. A magnificent gold ring, with the in- itials of the Order set in gold and dia- monds upon a background of black onyx, was presented by the members of Self Help Lodge, No. 80, to Bro. Geo. Goding. This beautiful present was most worthily bestowed. The 109 is looming up with her 45 members in good standing, with the exception of one or two, and we hope they will come up to the front and square up. Her new Financier. Bro. Leathers, will keep her that way, it any one can. C. B. Hart, of No. 87, has been pro- moted to the right hand side and is doing good work in the Rock Springs yard. Bros. Thompson, Turner and Jonson have been promoted and doing good work with a Baldwin Consolidated on the road. The good condition of No. 54 is greatly due to the efforts of Bros. Zang, Everitt, Nebergall and Carlisle. These brothers had charge of affairs last year and did their whole duty, as the members of their Lodge will testify. Bro. Nebergall is en- titled to the lion’s share of the praise. Through the columns of the Magazine, Bro. John Scott, of No. 67, desires to thank the members of J. Scott Lodge, No. 136, for a beautiful bible, received at their hands ; also the members of Dominion Lodge, No. 68, for a handsome ice pitcher and tray, with monogram engraved. Joseph Farrar, of Falls City Lodge No. 103, was married to Miss Mary Mc- Manus on the 29th of August. A large number of guests were present and pre- sented the young couple with many ele- gant gifts. Falls City Lodge came to the front, and with their congratulations they presented the couple with a fine silver set. At last it has come to pass that Fred. L. Harvey, the crushed strawberry of No. 82, has taken unto himself a partner for life. He was married August 9th to Miss Maria C. Eggleston, one of Minneapolis’ fairest daughters, the service being per- formed by the Rev. Mac Lorian, of the Baptist church. Fred and his laay have our best wishes on his journey through life. Lerman, of No. 59, met with a painful accident on August 12; while out hunt- ing he was in the act of shooting at a “jack rabbitt,” a species of wild animal common in Colorado, when the left bar- rel of his gun exploded, almost complete- ly severing the thumb of the left nand and otherwise making a very bad wound in the palm of the hand. He is doing finely, nowever, and the rabbit men- tioned above has climbed the golden stairs. The boys of Minnehaha Lodge, No. 61, gave an excursion and ball at Lake Elmo, August 21st, and notwithstanding the fact that the elements were against them all had a good time. The day was spent in boating and fishing, and after a bounti- ful repast at Elmo Lodge, the party re- paired to the spacious hall, where danc- ing was kept up until the “special ” train Srovided by the kindness of the C. St P. [. & 0. R.K., arrived to convey the tired party to their homes in the city. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 467 T. Buffington and H. W. RoBsiter, of Old Guard Lodge, No. 110 have been de- servedly promoted to the right side. After nine years of faithful service on the rail, in which the position of passen- ger engineer was reached, Bro. H. H. Lindenberger, of Rose City Lodge No. 45, has resigned his place on the road to go into business with his brother at De- troit, who is First Vice President of the American Ticket Brokers’ Association. We are very glad to know that Bro. Lin- denberger will still remain in the Broth- erhood. His record is too well-known to require comment, and we hope he may be as successful in his new enterprise as he deserves to be. J. D. Sullivan, of No. 59, has lately purchased an elegant diamond ring, a superb ladies gold hunting case watcn, a beautiful gray riding horse and saddle and numerous other trinkets of different nature, which lead us to believe that Jerry is going to get hitched. He also represented the Barnes hose team of Bur- lington, Vt., at the Colorado State Tour- nament at Trinidad, and was master of ceremonies in a little entertainment at La Veta not long since, but the night he left his watch and vest on the front steps takes the bakery. It is reported, on good authority that W. K. Boyd, of Elkhorn Lodge, No. 28, made the best time on record the other night. His engine collided with another At Kearney Junction and he jumped {while his engine was standing still) and notwithstanding his small feet (14s) made for the prairie, but somehow brought up Against the B. & M. Round House, or he would be going still. His engineer, Mr. Lovell, says he made a mile a minute. Damage to engines, two broken pilots, one front end and one head-light. Dam- Age to round house and the front end of Bro. Boyd (the dude) not yet estimated. W e are in receipt of cards announcing a double wedding, in which two of our most worthy members take leading parts. Bro. Harold C. Fox, of Guiding Star Lodge, No. 130, betrothed to Miss Flora L. Rolleston, and Bro. Chas. W. Greene, •of Cerro Gordo Lodge, No. 29, to Miss Florence E. Rolleston, make up the con- tracting parties. The ladies are twin sisters and reside at Portage, Wis., where the nuptials took place on the 5th ult. Altogether, the affair is as novel as it is pleasing and we hope the happy couples thus linked together may be attendee on their journey through life with infinite prosperity and joy. WX. WADHAX. Pine City Lodge, No. 81, has expelled Wm. Wadham for defrauding the Lodge and its members, and we are authorized to publish him as a man devoid of honor. FRANK XcDERXOTT. The above dead beat was expelled from Black Hills Lodge, No. 88, for defrauding the Lodge and all persons who trusted him He has ^‘skipped out” from that locality and left for parts unknown. Beware of him ! GEORGE GRAHAM. We are authorized by New Era Lodge, No. 76, to publish George Graham, lately expelled from that Lodge, as a fraud and dead beat. He collected dues and assessments from the members and appropriated the money to his own use. FRANK RURNHAX. The papers of Columbus, Ohio, denounce Frank Burnham, of that city, as a bummer and a libertine. He has Just been expelled from Franklin Lodge. No. 9, for disgracing the said Lodge by his lewd associations, and we wish it underetood that he is no longer in any way connected with our Order. TO SECRETARIES AND FINANCIERS. The attention of Secretaries and Financiers is called to the fact that in reporting the ad- mission of members, by card or otherwise, their withdrawal, expulsion, rejection or sus- pension, the date thereof must be given in each and every instance, as the Grand Lodge is required to keep a record of all such dates. But few of our officers heed this requirement, although we have called their attention to it, again and again. We hope this notice may have the desired effect in the matter. Eugbnk V. Debs, G. 8. A T. NOTICE TO OFFICERS. We call the attention of all officers of Sub- ordinate Lodges to their Lodge addresses in this issue. The changes of officers and their addresses for the ensuing year have been made— as far as they have been reported to ns. If the officers of any Lodge are not correctly f;iven or if any name or address is incorrect, t is requested that immediate notice of the fact be given to the Secretary of the Grand Lodge. It is very Important that these ad- dresses should be correct. Where a free de- livery system is in vogue, the house number should Invariably be given. The name of the street and general locality is not sufficient. We shall not be responsible for the loss of any mall in consequence of imperfect or incorrect addresses. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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468 FIREMENS MAGAZINE. THE LOCOMOTIVE FIREMEN. Tucson Citizen. Cactus Lodge, No. M, Brotherhood of Loco- motive Firemen, have elected the following officers: E. F. Smith, M.; F. M. Wiley, V. M.; F. P. Sargent, F.: Harry Gray, H. S.; James Kelley. W.; O. J. Brown, Chap.: Thos. North, C.; J. J. Lucy, I. Gj A. L. Ardis, O. G.: F. D. Simpson, P. M. Trustees: C. W. Wilcox, George Aldrich and Frank Dietz. F. P. Sar- gent was elected a delegate to the 10th Na- tional convention, which will meet in Denver September 18th, and will last five davs. The order has a beautifully furnished hall. Just built, on the corner of Toole avenue and Pennington street. It is a one-story adobe, of plain outside appearance as houses builtof adobe always are. The interior is 18x35 feet. A neat little ante-room is at the east end. its floor is covered with matting. It has wash- stands, hat-racks, chairs, etc. The main hall is elegantly carpeted. The walls are hung with beautiful paper containing figures of flowers and tendrils. The altars are covered with cloths embroidered with pansies and violets, the work of some of the wives of the members. The charter and sample mem- ber’s certificate adorn the walls. The objects of the order are purely benevo- lent. One thousand dollars Is paid to a disa- bled member or to his heirs at death. Hick benefits, nurses and physicians are furnished. Only those actually engaged as locomotive firemen can Join, and they must be sober and industrious. The order has over 8,000 mem- bers in the United States. The railroad com- panies encourage the organization, as it is composed of a class of men upon whom they can depend. Cactus Lodge has seven ty-two members, and it Is in a very prosperous con- dition. The order has nothing to do with the regulation of wages, as good labor always commands a good price. FIREMEN’S BROTHERHOOD. Elkhart Journal. Prospect Lodge No. 162, Brotherhood of Lo- comotive Firemen, have leased for five years the third story of the new building being erected by T. L. Peer’s, on Main street, and will furnish it and occupy it as a Lodge and reading room. The Brotherhood of Locomo- tive Firemen was organized December 1,1873, at Port Jervis, N. Y., and to-day has a mem- bership of nearly 10,000, which is a little over one-half of the whole number in the United States and Canada. They are organized for the purpose of effecting a unity of the loco- motive firemen of the United States and Canada, and elevating them to higher social and intellectual standard, and for the promo- tion of their general welfare and the protec- tion of their families. They recognize an identity of interests between members and their employers, and it is made a special ob- ject of the Order to bring them in perfect hur- mony with each other. Benevolence (the first word in their motto, which is Benevo- lence, Sobriety and Industry,) is the principal object of their existence, and in theii hazard- ous calling it is almost daily brought into requisition by the husbandless ana father- less, whose protectors have gone down at the post of duty. This Order insure* each and every member in the sum of *1,000 in case of death or total disability, and since its organ- ization has distributed its bounty to many whose homes would certainly have been des- olate had it not been for this grand and noble Order. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire- men’s mission is that of charity and peace and its work commends itself to all mankind. They are taught that a drunkard is not a safe man in any position in life and that in theirs he becomes a terrible danger. They are also taught that industry is the foundation stone of all success and by being industrious and by paying strict attention to duty at home and away they will gain the confidence and respect of both employers and the communit y in which they reside. “ Our Boys ” of No. 162 promise a grand time for the citizens of Elk- hart soon In the way of an entertainment, something new and novel, and should be well patronized, for their object is to obtain money with which to furnish their new quarters. AMUSEMENTS. ELKHART, IND. The Elkhart Journal gives the following account of the festivities of Prospect Lodge, No. 162. at Island Park, August 30th and 31st: The festivities of the Brotherhood of Loco- motive Firemen, which were opened very auspiciously on Thursday night, were con- tinued yesterday afternoon ana evening with, increased hilarity. About fifteen hundred persons were on the Island yesterday after- noon to witness the carrying out of the pro- gramme, of chasing the greased pig, etc., a& advertised. Soon after three o’clock his pig- ship was heard squealing plaintively in his f>en, and it was easy to infer that he was be- ng greased. In a short time he was carried out of his pen and turned loose. The crowd was kept back until the pig had time td breathe himself and then Ed I’ole shouted, “Go for the hog! go for the hog!” and about two hundred went for him. After a short but exciting chase he was caught by Oscar Shoup, who took him by the hind legs and wheeled him off the grounds. The next feature was the three-legged race. Seven three-legged men and boys entered the contest, and after a deal of hilarity and fun they were declared ready for a start. The crowd surged back and made an opening about twenty feet in width and fifteen roda long. The contestants were to run to the other end, turn and come back, and the first three-legged man was to have two dollar*? and the second one dollar. The word was given and away they went. Their gait was no more expeditious than graceful, but it made fun for the lookerson. The race was won by Messrs. Smith and Pettingill, with Stoffer and Thomas second. Upon going on the Island we had noticed an ominous looking pole sticking in the ground with the big end in the air. This had been neatly peeled. A great shouting was now heard about it and we went with the rest to see what was the matter. The pole had been greased, and on the top was a five dollar gold piece, which was to belong to whoever would get it. A couple of boys worked faithfully and desperately for about half an hour to reach the top of the pole, to the infinite amusement of the rest of the people. Several times they got within about two feet of the top, when slip! and they would come to the ground as though shotout of a gun. No one was able to get the five dollars, and the pole was cut down and the money secured by the Brotherhood, There were three entries for the fat man’s race, being Messrs. Levy, Blake and Henry. They ran the same course that was run by the three-legged men. The first prize, two dollars, was won by George Henry, who de- Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. dared that he should give It to “Old 162.” Blake got second money. The tub race was competed for by the two Foster boys, Earle and Johnnie. The course paddled was nearly the whole length of the sou^iern side of the Island, and the race was won by Master Earle, Johnnie being but about ten feet behind him. The sack race did not All and the festivities for the afternoon were declared to be con- cluded. The utmost good nature and the best order prevailed, and all present seemed to hold the Brotherhood in high regard. The exercises in the evening were opened with a speech from Hon. M. F. Shuey. This gentleman spoke with the fluency and intel- ligence which is characteristic of his speeches on all occasions and on all subjects. He was followed by Post band, and then came Mr. Hardy in his clog dance, which was loudly encouraged. Mack Wilson sang a song with -accompaniment by Miss Caldwell, and was followed by Mr Kline, with harmonica solo, which was loudly applauded. Hardy then gave a song and dance, after which the laugh- able farce of “Paddy Miles” was rendered. Johnny Hazel as Paddy Miles took of the Irishman to perfection. The Misses Etta Barger and Cora Sherwood are so well known to tne public as the best of our amateur stage characters, that no comment is necessary on their performances. E. K. Cole, who has worked like a tiger for the last week getting the entertainment ready for the public, also took a hand In the comedy. The exercises were closed with dancing. We are gratitled to le»rn from Mr. Cole that the Brotherhood will clear a bout one hundred and fifty dollars. Their receipts the first night were seventy-five dollars, and yester- day afternoon and evening they amounted to two hundred and ten or fifteen dollars. The first of the annual festivities of the fire- men has been an eminent success. They have furnished the public with good enter- tainment at a trifling cost, and put money into their treasury. It will be an easy matter to double the enthusiasm and profits next year, and we predict that long before the time comes people will begin to ask, “How long before the B. of L. F.’s second annual festivities?” CORNING, N. Y. Elmira Tidings. Corning, Sept. 8.— The grand ball of Fel- lowship Lodge, No. 121, Brotherhood of Loco- motive Firemen, occurred at the Opera House last Wednesday evening. For a long time, in fact ever since it was known that the Xiodge was to have its first annual ball, Wed- nesday evening had been looked forward to with delightful expectancy by the pleasure- loving people of the village. Well, the ball has come and gone, and what is the verdict? Only this, that the result did not belie the anticipations. The Opera House presented a beautiful ap- pearance. On the outside, a headlight was conspicuous, as was also one in the rear of the stage. Inside the place looked rejuve- nated. About the first thing that met the eye was a cordial “Welcome” in large letters. On the eastern wall was the motto of the Lodge, “ Benevolence, Sobriety and Indus- try,” and on the opposite side was, “ Fellow- ship Lodge, No. 121.” The bareness of the gallery was relieved by a profusion of bunt- ing, from which was suspended pink, blue ana red lanterns. On the stage, which looked charming, was a large lump of hard coal and a novelty in the shape of a perfect engine in miniature, which attracted many compli- mentary remarks. Various pictures of inter- est were to be seen on the walls, while scat- tered here and there throughout the room were couches where those who desired could find a comfortable as well as luxurious rest- ing place. It was the general opinion that the nail “hardly ever” looked better, and the taste displayed was enviable. The dancing began a little before 10 o’clock. The scene was a brilliant one, the handsome toilets of the ladles beiug a subject of re- mark. At the close of the fourteenth dance there was’an intermission. The party then adjourned to the Barry House, where one of the finest of suppers was served. Ample justice was done to the abundance of good things, and the ball was then resumed with a grand march. In this over one hundred ana fifty couple partici- pated by actual count. This fact alone shows what a success it was in the point of num- bers. Everyone was provided for, and there wasn’t the slightest hitch. The energies and unfailing courtesies of the manugers were more than equal to the occasion. It was about 6 o’clock before the twenty-eight dances were concluded, and although many persons were naturally tired, yet all bore overwhelming testimony to the great success of the affair. As one was heard to remark, “ I’ve had so enjoyable a time that I wish the firemen, instead of giving a ball annually, would make it a quarterly or a semi-annual matter.” It is probable that had a vote been taken, this wish would have been confirmed unanimously. Committee of arrangements: F. E. Han- mer, William Brewer, G. R. Quick. Recep- tion committee: O. L. Baker, R. J. Brewer, G. • L. Dixon, John Conevery, Henry Krebs. Floor committee : M. T. Inscho, Miles Terrill, William Brady. John Krebs, F. E. Hanmer, G. R. Quick. Honorary committee: A. H. Gorton, O. C. Patchill, H. W. Louusbury, G. G. Hallenbeck. A. Lathrop, Jr., Harry Kriger, E. A. Garrison, George Marland, James May, T. 8. Pritchard. LETTERS OF THANKS. Carthage, Mo., July 20, 1883. To the Officers and Members of Kansas City Lodge No. 74, B. of L. F.: Gentlemen: I have fids day received from M. Hurley, Financier of Kansas City Lodge, a draft of one thousand dollars, due me on policy of insurance held by my late son, B. F. Worlery, for which I return my sincere thanks; also for their kind sympathy at the burial of mv son. May prosperity al- ways attend the Brotherhood Is my sincere wish. Yours, <fcc., Mrs. C. A. Worlery. Roodhouse, III., June 25, 1883. To the Officers and Members of J. M. Dodge Lodge No. 79, B. of L. F. Gentlemen : I have this day received from the hands of William Donnelly, Finan- cier, a draft for one thousand dollars, the full amount of insurance on the policy of my son, A. B. Smith, for which I return my sincere thanks, also for your kind sympathy at the burial of my late son. I shall ever hope and pray for the prosperity of the B. of L. F. We shall always hold the Brotherhood boys in high esteem for so kindly remembering to visit us when we were so lonely. May God’s choicest blessings be with you ail. Mrs. Martena Smith. Digitized by C.ooQie

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470 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. BENEFICIARY STATEMENT. OFFICE OF THE GRAND SECRETARY AND TREASURER, B. OF L. F. Terre Haute, Ind., September 1, 1888. 7b Subordinate Lodge* : Bxh# and Brothers: The following Is a statement of the Beneficiary Fund for the month ending August 81, 1888: RECEIPTS. Lodge No. Back Assess’ts fl Total. c fc a> <S8 3 j a n < Assess’ts 29 and 30. Total. 1 82 00 $2 00 66 1 00 1 00 2 6 00 6 00 67 26 00 26 00 8 8 0C 8 00 68 14 00 14 00 4 2 00 2 00 m 2 00 2 00 5 7 00 7 00 70 20 00 20 00 6 71 4 00 4 00 7 9 00 9 00 72 9 00 9 00 8 6 00 6 60 78 9 12 00 12 00 74 10 18 00 16 00 75 39 00 39 00 11 78 22 00 22 00 12 28 00 28 00 77 13 78 14 2 00 2 00 79 16 5 00 5 00 80 16 7 00 7 00 81 60 00 60 00 17 8 00 . . 8 00 82 27 00 27 00 18 9 00 9 00 83 2 00 2 00 19 84 3 00 3 00 20 2 00 2 00 85 18 00 10 00 21 10 00 10 00 86 5 00 5 00 22 9 00 9 00 87 23 3 00 3 OOf 88 4 00 4 00 24 . . . j 89 25 7 00 7 00 90 26 • • • • • 91 2 00 2 00 27 li oo 11 00 92 9 00 9 00 28 • • • 1 93 6 00 6 00 29 . . . 1 94 ai 8 00 8 00' 95 34 00 34 00 31 13 00 13 00 96 82 6 00 6 00 97 4 00 4 00 33 1 00 1 00 98 34 . . . i 99 19 00 19 00 35 5 00 5 00 100 3 00 3 00 36 12 00 12 00 101 37 102 38 1 oil ’ r obi 103 39 1 00 1 00 1 104 40 • • • 1 105 1 00 ’ 1 bo 41 • • • 106 4 00 4 00 42 • • • 1 107 13 00 13 00 43 . . . 1 108 1 00 1 00 44 109 7 00 7 00 45 21 00 21 ob 110 46 111 2 Oil * 2 OO 47 94 00 94 00 112 48 2 00 2 00 113 49 12 00 12 00 114 ’ 2 00 ’ 2 bo 50 13 00 13 00 115 51 1 00 1 00 116 52 117 53 118 54 119 55 120 56 13 00 18 00 121 57 13 00 13 00 122 58 6 00 6 00 123 59 1 00 1 00 124 3 ob 3 do 60 7 00 7 00 125 11 00 11 00 61 59 00 59 00 126 62 1 00 1 00 127 *2 ob 2 bo 68 10 00 10 00 128 64 49 00 49 00 129 66 1901 BENEFICIARY STATEMENT. (Continued.) Lodge No. £ if < 2% si Total. Lodge No. i! *< Assess 29 and 80. 3 5 131 148 132 5 ob 5 00 149 183 3 00 3 00 150 i bo 1 00 131 151 135 1.52 136 4 ob 4 00 153 137 154 138 *7 00 7 00 156 139 156 140 *2 ob 2 00 157 20 bo 20 00 141 ! ! 158 142 150 143 160 144 161 145 162 146 5 ob o' oo 163 147 Balance on hand August 1 $1,285 50 Received during month 946 00 Total 82,211 60 DISBURSEMENTS. By Claims, 67 and 68 82,000 00 Balance on hand September 1 . 8211 50 Respectfully Submitted, EUGENE V. DEBS, G. S. A T. QUARTERLY PASS-WORD. The quarterly pass-word for the quarter ending December 31st has been forwarded to all Lodges. Any failure to receive it should be promptly reported to the Secretary of the Grand Lodge. ADMISSIONS BY CARD. Lodge. Name. From No. 9 Thomas McCullough 52 10 T. P. Smith 86 11 J. Osman 3 12 George H. Schmidt 99 13 Thomas Fellows 60 17 Charles Hollister 111 27 William H. Coffey oft 33 William Eckerman 88 46 Charles Stoker 85 47 E. J. McQuirk 26 48 ; W. D. Kline . . 58 74 W. D. Schellinger 7ft 76 1 G. P. Irwin 61 82 William Nixon 126 83 R. Donovan 6ft 85 F. A. Woodard 89 95 C. E. Wilkins 57 m John Capittson 12 120 162 J. J. English John Bristol 6 50 162 John Root 59 162 L. A. Stephenson 8ft 170 Chris. Maties 65 172 G. Ford 69 172 J. S. Ferguson 69 174 B. Austin 75 Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMENS MAGAZINE. 471 EXPULSIONS. © 60 3 3 3 7 7 7 17 17 17 17 17 19 22 22 27 27 29 29 80 30 34 37 43 48 43 44 46 48 52 61 64 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 86 86 95 95 97 97 108 108 109 110 114 119 134 135 138 140 154 Names. Cause. J. Gallagher . . . Wm. Ott J. M. Springman P. W. Birch . . . G. F. Reynolds . Charles Duncan . John M. Drake . Geo. Hough tllng F. Hefle T. Stater James Purcell . . W. H. Neville . . D. M. Wills . . . Ed. Humphrey . R. liaxer .... Wm. Reagan . . Harry Dow . . . G. W. Greenwood E. D. Shook . . . John Sullivan F. Maley C. B. Baker . . . B. Watson .... H. Barton .... Al. Key . . . Michael Tully . . Albert Chapman Frank Douglass . J no. W. Flaherty Pat O’Herron . . J. Shields .... E. W. Frantz . . Scott Glass . . . George W. Hunt E. C. Johnson . . J. E. Larrison . . Geo. A. Middiet ’n Thomas Simpson E. S. Vaughn . . David Miller . . John Henry . . . J. P.Strebig. . . Nathaniel Trout Harry Train ov . George Temple . Paul Demurs . . J. Tansey . . . . j A. Diffenbach . . Thomas Gray . . John Fleming. . James Murphy . W. A. Morrison . F. P. McDonald . Edgar Whitcraft M. F. Artist . . . M. D. Brown . . F. M. Webb . . . R. G. Soott .... G. H. Pfeil . . . . Will J. Cox R. Fetterolf . . . Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Drunkenness. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Defrauding Lodge. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Drunkenness. Defrauding Lodge. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Dissipation. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Board bill beat. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Drunkenness. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Embezzlement. Non-payment of dues. FINAL WITHDRAWALS. Lodge. Names. © to l Names. 31 Fred. Shippee. 86 John Hickey. 60 Jerry Baker. 89 M. Dempsey. 54 L. Willott. 108 George A. Porter. 59 G. 8. Freeman. 137 J. M. Knox. 61 G. A. Hawley. 142 E. A. Doke. 82 Fred. Tydman. REINSTATEMENTS. Lodge. Names. Lodge. Names. 14 J. R. West. 70 G. W. Rains. 16 Will Payne. 75 Joseph Larson. 22 W. R. Howe. 75 Nathaniel Trout. 22 W. F. Devore. 75 G. F. Middleton. 22 G. Matthews. 75 George W. Hunt. 36 M. Ney. 75 Harry Tranoy. 36 Dennis Casey. 75 James McGovern 40 Joseph Austin. 75 David B. Miller. 61 J. D. Stewart. 91 William Duncan 68 P. Bresman. 97 H. LongstalT. LIMITED WITHDRAWALS. Issued Lodge j No. Names. To loin Lodge No. 12 | J. Capittson 99 18 William J. O’Neil 23 25 j W. H. Park house 170 28 H. L. Buckley 32 1 William McElflsh 36 36 Dennis Casey George W. Washburn 63 165 37 A. F. Eely . 176 54 A. U. Brown 74 54 Wm. H. Coffee 27 56 F. J. Collins 54 61 G. P. Irwin 76 65 C. Mathias 65 M. Murray 170 68 L. C. Gorsuck 170 69 G. Ford 172 69 J. S. Ferguson 172 75 Byron Austin — 75 H. J. Roberts 77 William Ogg 84 L. A. Stephenson 162 87 Jerry Ross i 95 O. Straus ! 130 111 1 Charles Hollister 17 124 W. J. Cahill — 124 F. Cooper W. E. Nixon 187 126 82 SPECIAL NOTICES. Charles A. Witt, of No. 50, is hereby re- quested to correspond with the Master of his Lodge. H. Perkinson, of Red River Lodge, No. 8, is requested to correspond with his Lodge. RESOLUTIONS. Chicago, III., August 26, 1883. At a regular meeting of Chicago Lodge No. 95, held at their hall July 29, 1883, a motion was unanimously adopted to extend a vote of thanks to our beloved brother, Clias. A. Mil- ler, for the efficient manner in which he dis- charged his duties as Financier of this Lodge during the past year. Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the Magazine for publication. WM. McPheb, ) L. D. Kinne, V Committee . Jas. Leahy, j Stuart, Iowa, July 24, 1883. At a regular meeting of Stuart Lodge No. 20, B. of L. F., the following resolutions were adopted : Whereas, This Lodge has been presented Digitized by C.ooQle

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472 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. with some beautiful bouquets by Mr. and Mrs. A. Smart and vases for same by Mr. T. E. Crooks, for the purpose of ornamenting our hall, to receive the members of No. 102, who visited us in a body ; Resolved , That we regard these acts as marks of appreciation in which our Order is held. Resolved , That we extend to them our sin- cere thanks for the interest they have mani- fested in our welfare. Resolved , That these resolutions be spread on the minutesof our Lodge, published in the Firemen’s Magazine and copies be sent to Mr. and Mrs. Smart and Mrs. Crooks. Fred. Huntington, ) William Williams, J- Committee. W. Reynolds, ) Camden, N. J., Sept. 10, 1883. At a regular meeting of welcome Lodge, No. 72, B. L. F., the following resolutions were adopted : Whereas, Our heavenlv Father has in His wisdom permitted death for the tirst time to enter our Lodge and remove from our midst our Bro. W. T. Thomas, who died at South Amboy, August 30th, therefore be it Resolved , That in the death of Bro. Thomas we have lost a true and honored member. Resolved , That the sympathy of this Lodge be tendered to the family of the deceased, in whose death they lost a kind son and affec- tionate brother. Resolved , That our charter be draped in mourning for the space of thirty days and a copy of these resolutions be presented to the family and they be publish Committee. Edw. Tuttle. J Beardstown, III., August 17, 1883. At a regular meeting of H. B. Stone Lodge No. 122, B. of L. F., the following resolutions were adopted : Whereas, Our Lodge has been presented with a beautiful piece of work, in the shape of a banner, by Miss Miller, sister of our es- teemed brother, C. H. Miller; therefore be It Resolved , That we regard this gift as a mark of appreciation in which our noble Order is held by this esteemed lady. Resolved , That we extend her many thanks and good wishes, and we shall strive to prove worthy of the kind favor shown us. C. C. Catlin, ) Chas. Sibert, V Committee. 8. A. Mayall. J Chicago, III., August 15, 1883. At a regular meeting of Triumphant Lodge No. 47, August 12, the following resolutions were adopted : Whereas, It has pleased the Grand Master of the Universe in His infinite wisdom, to re- move from our circle our highly esteemed brother, Victor Berna, who was killed by his engine going through a bridge ou the Mexi- can Central Railroad in Mexico ; and Whereas, Our Order has lost a staunch supporter of its principals and his wife an affectionate husband ; be it Resolved , That the members of Triumphant Lodge No. 47 tender to his bereaved wife their heartfelt sympathy ; while she has lost a de- voted husband, we have lost an honored member whose memory will long be cher- ished by us. Resolved . That we tender Mr. Gil. Ashman and Mr. Alexander Patterson our sincere thanks for the Interest they took in the burial of our departed brother. Resolved , That our charter he draped in mourning for the space of thirty days as a token of esteem for our deceased brother, that these resolution be published in our Maga- zine and a copy be sent to the bereaved widow. W. E. Burns, ) Alfred Win wood, > Committee. M. C. Heydendurg. ) Evansville, Ind , August 24, 1883. At a meeting of the Brotherhood of Loco- motive Firemen held in this city August 19, 1883, the following resolutions were unani- mously adopted : Whereas, Havinglearned through theclty press of the resignation of C. J. Hepburn, Esq., as Superintendent of the E. & T. H. EL R., therefore be it Resolved , That in the resignation of Mr. Hepburn the E. & T. H. has lost an able man- ager, theemployesa kind and justemployer, whose actions under all circumstances have been characterized by fairness and Impar- tiality ; therefore be it Resolved , That we, the members of C. J. Hepburn Lodge No. 160. of Evansville, Ind., while sincerely regretting to lose so good a Superintendent, we most heartily congratu- late him on bis accession to a similar position on a larger road, and extend to him our best wishes for his future prosperity, trusting he will meet with that success in life that his principles as a true gentleman entitle him to enjoy ; also Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be published in the city papers and Firemen’s Magazine, a copy presented to(\ J. Hepburn, and also a copy be placed on the minutes of our next meeting. Will J. Torrance, ) Andrew Warner, v Committee. John F. Clark, J Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMENS MAGAZINE. 473 Eau Claire, Wis., Sept. 7, 1883. At a regular meeting of Eau Claire Lodge, No. 68, the following resolutions were unani- mously adopted : Whereas, It has been the good fortune of this Lodge to be presented, by Mrs. LeaDouty and friends, with a beautiful stiver water pitcher and three goblets, therefore be it Resolved, That we tender Mrs. LeaDouty our sincere thanks for the beautiful gifts and kind wishes expressed In our behalf, and that it shall be our highest aim to so live and con- duct ourselves as to be worthy of the con- tinued good wishes and friendship of the es- teemed donor. We also feel that It is by such kind expressions and good wishes we are en- couraged to push on the noble work of benev- olence and charity. This memento shall al- ways be highly prised and cherished by us as a gift of a noble woman, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be presented to Mrs. Lea Douty, also spread upon the records of this body and published In the Magazine. C. Milker, 'i R. M. White, v Committee. A. Kingsbury,) Elkhart, Ind., Sept. 10, 1883. Prospect Lodge, No. 1(12, B. L. F., Elkhart, Indiana, desire to extend their most sincere thanks to the following ladles and gentlemen whoso ably assisted us in making our first annual festivities a success both financially and otherwise: To the Misses Etta Barger. Dora Sherwood, Llbbie Colwell (daughter or our genial passenger conductor of the L. 8. & M. 8.) and Miss Carrie Wilkinson who so ad- mirably rendered the parts cast to them ; to the Hon. M. F.Shuey, H. C. Dodge and Ferry L. Turner for addresses delivered; to Mr. Bam Hardy, who furnished the song and dance, clogs, tfce., to the delight of the im- mense crowd assembled both evenings; to Mr. Mack Wilson, whose songs were one of the principal features of the programme ; to Elmer Post, No. 37, G. A. R., for the use of their beautiful island and for their valuable assistance in arranging our stage, Ac. ; to our genial M. M., Mr. George W. Stevens, for our ** Pig ” and for the use of headlights, Ac. ; to Mr. Charles Long, our livery man, who kindly donated the use of a team for us to use in getting the “ Greased Pig” from the farm of our M. M. ; to the members of Nos. 50 and 142 B. of L. F., who worked so hard to help us prepare and fulfill the programme; to the Post Band and Walter’s Harp Orchestra for their most excellent music; to the citizens who patronized us so well, and last, but not least, to our worthy druggist, Mr. J. P. Brln- ley, and Mr. J. Goldberg, who sold so many tickets for us. E. K. Cole, W. A. Stephenson, > Committee. P. A. Hamilton, ) Beardstown, III., July 31, 1883. At a regular meeting of H. B. Slone Lodge No. 122, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, held in their hall, Tuesday evening, July 31, 1883, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted : Whereas, It has pleased the Almighty Ruler of the Universe to take from our midst our beloved Brother Cloutier, thus reminding us of life and the certainty of death. This admonishes us to prepare for that life which Is to come; and Whereas, Brother Cloutier by his up- right, manly bearing, strict attention to bus- iness and kindness to all made himself a gen- oral favorite, therefore be it Resolved , That by his death H. B. Stone Lodge No. 122, B. of L. F., has lost one of its brightest lights, and that each and every member has Indeed lost a brother. Resolved , That we extend to the mother and relatives our heartfelt sympathy in this their greatest affliction. May they not be as those without hope, ever bearing in mind Him who giveth and who taketb away, aud may our Heavenly Father care for them until they meet him. who is only gone before, 1s our earnest and heartfelt prayer. Resolved , That as a tribute of respect to our departed brother we drape our hall and char- ter for the space of thirty days. Resolved , That we extend our thanks to the officers of the C., B. & Q,. R. R., St. Louis divi- sion, for their kindness in furnishing trans- portation to the brother’s home in Minneapo- Resolved , That these resolutions be entered of record upon the minutes of this Lodge, and a copy be presented to the parents of our de- ceased brother, and that they be published in the Firemen’s Magazine and Beardstown II- linolan-Democrat. S. A. Mayall,) C. C. Catlin, y Committee. Chas. Sibert.) GRAND LODGE. F. W. Arnold ... Grand Master Room 2, Pioneer Block, Columbus, O. W. E. Burns Vice Grand Master 1726 Indiana Ave. Chicago, Ills. E. V. Debs . Grand Secretary and Treasurer Terre Haute, Ind. 8. M. Stevens, Grand Organizer and Instructor Terre Haute. Ind. GRAND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. H. Walton, Chairman . . . Philadelphia, Pa F. M. .lames, Secretary Cent rail a. Ills L. C. Hill Parsons, Kan D. E. Barry, Buffi* In. N. Y S. Vaughn Toronto. Can GRAND TRUSTEES. W. Maroney, Chairman Chicago. Ill W. F. Hynes Denver, Col D. Ross Stratford. Ont DISTRICT SECRETARIES. T. R. Baldwin, Drawer 854 . . St. Thomas, Ont J. M. Shelre, 505 Robert St . . . St. Paul, Minn J. McDonough, Ave K, between 36th and 37th Sts Galveston, Tex M. Shick, 185 Pacific Ave . . Jersey City, N. J A. P. Greene, 41 Kneeland St . . Boston, Mass G. W. Rae, Box 31 Fort Gratiot, Mich W. E. Sullivan, 2210 8. 6th St., St. Joseph, Mo Will R. Dean, Box 365 .... Butte, Moutana F. P. SargenL Box 218 ... . Tucson, Arizona T. E. Creen, Box 1278, . . . Galesburg, Ills S. C. Myers, Box 22 Ravenna, O F. Hammill. Box 1341 Bamboo, Wis SUBORDINATE LODGES. 1. DEER PARK; Port Jervis, N. Y. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. C. E. Bark man. Box 26 Master J. L. Van Orden Secretary A. J. Shiner, Box 1207 Financier C. E. Barkman, Box 26 ... . Mag. Agent 2. HAND IN HAND: Providence R. I. Meets 2d Monday. C. E. Clark, Valley Falls, R. I . . . Master A. H. Aldrich, Saylesville, R. I. Secretary A. H.8tevens, 60 Jewett St . . . Financier T. Powers, 80 Atwells A ve . . Mag. Agent Digitized by C.ooQle

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474 FIREMEN’8 MAGAZINE. 5. ADOPTED DAUGHTER; Jersey City, N. J. Meets 1st and 8d Wednesdays at 1 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. J. E. Opp, 508 Grove Ht Master Asa Dolan, 238 Eighth St ... . Secretary H. Phillips. 210 Sixth St . . . .Financier E. W. Davis, 172 Pavonia Ave, Mag. Agent 4. GREAT EASTERN; Portland, Maine. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 1 P. M. F. O. Mitchell. 28 Merrill St ... . Master M. B. Alley, 18 Atlantic St . . . Secretary W. O. Small, 25 Tyng St .... Financier A. E. Denison, 23 Merrill St . . Mag. Agent 4. CHARITY; St. Thomas, Ontario. Meets every Friday at 8 P. M. G. Hutchinson, Drawer 853 .... Master Geo. Johnson, Drawer 853 .. . Secretary F. L. Hoyt, Drawer 863 Financier G. Utter, Drawer 853 Mag. Agent 6. PRIDE OP THE WEST; Desoto, Mo. Meets every Monday at 1 P. M. Aaron Platt Master Wm. Hearst Secretary A. C. H nest is Financier M. Findlon Mag. Agent 7. POTOMAC; Washington, D.C. J. 8. Black, 30 Sixth St., 8. W. . . . Master J. C. Graham, 319 D St., S. W. . . Secretary F. H. Childs, 501 E. St. 8. W . . Financier R. M. Smith, 130 Carroll St,8.E.Mag. Agent 8. RED RIYER; Denison City, Tex. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 3 P. M. J. F. Mortimer. Box 99 Master J. T. Edward, L. Box 293 .... Secretary J. C. Hogg, Box 78 Financier J. F. Mathews Mag. Agent 9. FRANKLIN; Columbus. Ohio. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7:80 P. M. C. C. Colt, Piqua shops Master F. L. Ellis, Piqua shops Secretary F. W. Arnold, Pioneer Block . Financier J. J. Lnuer, Piqua shops . . . Mag. Agent 10. FOREST CITY; Cleveland, Ohio. Meets alternate Sundays at 2 P. M. H. Holler. 17 Waring St Master A. H. Buse, 42 Michigan St . . . Secretary T. H. Sheppard, 154 Pelton Ave . Financier E. W. Crain, 431 Lake St . . . Mag. Agent 11. EXCELSIOR; Phillipsburg, N. J. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. K. Tindall t Master P. Cummins Secretary J. W. Sinclair, L. Box 96 ... . Financier H. Lott Mag. Agent 12. BUFFALO; Buffalo, N. Y. Meets every Tuesday at 8 P. M. I. H. Crossman, 500 Swan St ... . Master Wm. J. Bruman, 395 Swan St . . Secretary A. L. Jacobs, 543 S. Division St . Financier I. H. Crossman, 500 Swan St . Mag. Agent IS. WASHINGTON; Jersey City, N. J. Geo. Hull Master Robt. Mulford Secretary C. A. Wilson, 135 Pacific Ave . . Financier Wm. Rhodes Mag. Agent 14. EUREKA; Indianapolis, Ind. Meets every Tuesday at 8 P. M. J. A. Tweedle.253 E.' Washington St. Master W. S. Screes, Box 66, Brightwood Ind Secretary Wm. Hugo, 79 N. Noble St . . . Financier H. C. Randall, 181 Blake St . . Mag. Agent 15. ST. LAWRENCE ; Montreal, Can. Meets alternate Sundays at 2:30 P. M. H. Taylor, 181 Magdelane St ... . Master E. Upton, 82 Seigneur St . . . .Secretary E. Upton, 82 Seigneur St. . . .Financier C. A. King, 477 Wellington St . Mag. Agent 16 VIGO ; Terre Haute. Ind. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. E. V. Debs Master J. F. O’Reilly, 617 N. 5th St . . . Secretary C. Bennett, 1020 Chestnut 8t . . Financier F. Smith, 419 N. 12th St ... . Mag. Agent 17. OLD POST ; Vincennes, Ind. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. H. M. Hogan Master T. A. Galloway, O. A M. Shops . . Secretary C. A. Cripps Financier C. A. Bruce Mag. Agent 18. WEST END ; Slater, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Saturday at 7:30 P. M. F. A. Briggs, L. Box 53 Master H. B. Sims Secretary A. D. Williams, Box 152 Financier J. B. Murphy Mag. Agent 19. TRUCKEE; Wadsworth, Nevada. Meets every Friday at 7:30 P. M. C. E. Me Bean, Box 8 Master F. Lorenger, Box 8 Secretary J. Goldie, Box 8 Financier C. E. Me Bean, Box 8 Mag. Agent 90. STUART ; Stuart, Iowa. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. C. Traver, Box 317 Master F. H. Huntington, Box 247 . . .Secretary Wm. Williams. Box 218 .... Financier E Cahow. Box 6 Mag. Agent 91. INDUSTRIAL; South St. Louis, Mo. Meets every Thursday at 7:30 P. M. W. J. Edy, Kimmswick, Mo . . Master J. Lynch, I. M. Round House, St. Louis, Mo Secretary J. Clark Financier J. D. Fisher, Cor. 3d and Haven 81s Mag. Agent 99. CENTRAL; Urbana,IU. Meets every Sunday at 2:30 P. M. J. M. Garrett Master G. C. Pittenger Secretary R. C. Burns, Box 870 Financier G. C. Pittengor Mag. Agent 98. PHOENIX ; Brookfield, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays. L. R. St. John Master M. DeVoy . Secretary H. Mangel Financier J. D. Ray, Hannibal, Mo . . . Mag. Agent 24. GREAT WESTERN; Parsons, Kan. Meets alternate Sundays at 2:30 P. M. Glen Ewing Master J. R. Tierney, Box 701 Secretary H. E. Peters Financier C. Anderson, Box 367 Mag. Agent 95. CONNECTING LINK ; Boone, Iowa. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7 P. M. J. Moran Master L. Selling Secretary J. Wood Financier T. A. Adams . . Mag. Agent 26. ALPHA; Bara boo, Wis. Meets every Saturday at 7:80 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. F. Keeler Master P. B. Denney Secretary C. H. Williams Financier H. Tinkham Mag. Agent 27. HAWKEYE; Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays. M. W. Cary, 67 S. 2d St Master F. D. Ford, L. Box 354 Secretary C. W. Phelps, Box 1010 Financier J. Humphrey Mag. Agent Digitized by C.ooQie

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 475 88. ELKHOBN ; North Platte, Neb. Andrew Struthers Master S. D. Wadsworth Secretary C. W. Basking Financier 8. Hartman Mag. Agent 19. CERKO GORDO; Mason City, Iowa. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 7:30 P. M. A. H. Tucker, Box 137 Master C. M. Doucett Secretary J. Shuster, Box 167 Financier F. McKay, Box 167 Mag. Agent 50. CEDAB TALLEY ; Waterloo. Iowa. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. C. O. Grassiey, Box 418 Master R. A. Corson, Box 406 Secretary A. E. Girard, 791 Clay St., Dubuque, Iowa Financier C. A. Clough Mag. Agent 51. B. R. CENTRE ; Atchison, Kan. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. S. Walters, 1401 Kansas Avenue . . Master F. Johnson, bet 9th and 10th Sts., near A. T. & S. F. Round House.Secretary J. A. Sweeney, 705 S. Sixth St. . Financier S. Walters, 1401 Kansas Ave. . Mag. Agent SS. BORDER; Ellis, Kan. E. G. Pearson Master J. McMahan Secretary A. H. Britton, Box 308 Financier A. H. Chapman, Box 302 .. . Mag. Agent SS. SUCCES8 ; Trenton, Mo. H. H. Stamper, Box 242 Master W. J. Her Secretary G. Atherton, Box 353 • Financier T. Sngg Mag. Agent S4. CLINTON; Clinton, Iowa. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. H. W. Stephens, Box 189 Master J. W. Adams, Box 945 Secretary J. W. Adams, Box 945 Financier C. R. Keith, Box 114 Mag. Agent S5. AMBOY ; Amboy, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 3 P. M. A. Schermerhorn, Box 128 Master G. W. Bain ter. Box 498 Secretary A. Schermerhorn Financier W. Gascoigne Mftg. Agent 88. TIPPECANOE; Lafayette, I nd. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. C. Ernst, 1*9 Salem St Master J. D. W right, L. E. & W. Shops.8ecretar> W. H. Willoughby Financier F. Holt Mag. Agent S7. NEW HOPE; Central ia, Ills. Meets 1st and 8d Sundays at 2 P. M. R. H. Murphy M Aster C. H. Randall Secretary F. M. James, Box 202 Financier H. G.Cormick, Box 151 . . . . Mag. Agent 88. AVON; Stratford, Ontario. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. J. Lamb, Box 318 Master W. E. Brook er. Box 818 Secretary F. Mingay, Box 91 Financier E. A. Young, Box 318 Mag. Agent 88. TWIN CITY ; Rock Island, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. E. W. Mason, 520 E. 9th St., Daven- port, Iowa Master T. K. Holmes Secretary G. J. M. Colburn, Box 118 ... . Financier 8. Nichols Mag. Agent 40. BLOOMING ; Bloomington, Ills. Meets every Tuesday evening. E. Browning, 714&W. Wash. St . . Master C. Young, 711 W. Mulberry 8t . . Secretary J. Devine, 911 W. North St . . . Financier J. Johnson, 708 E. Washing- ton St Mag. Agent 41. ONWARD; Mandan, Dakota. Meets 1st and 3d Saturdays and 2d and 4th Fridays of each month. A. C. Wirtz Master C. E. Allen Secretary T. Rust Financier E. E. Gould. Box 141 Mag. Agent 48. ELMO; Madison, Wls. Meets 1st Tuesday and 3d Wednesday at 2 P M A. Morgan, 1012 W. Dayton St . . . Master W. D. Scamp ton, Box 1277 . . . Secretary M. O’Lougfalln, 607 W Dayton St.Flnanoler C. Morgan. 1012 W. Dayton St. Mag. Agent a. ST. JOSEPH: St. Joseph, Mo. Meets 2d ana 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. C. Thomas, 2312 Bartlett St .... Master E. Hickman, Atlantic House . Secretary H. P. Mann, 2226 S. 10th St . . . Financier H. Dunn, Elwood, Kan . . . Mag. Agent H. P. Mann, 2226 S. 10th St . . Mag. Agent 44. P. W. ARNOLD ; East St. Louis, Ills. Meets every alternate Tuesday. T. Hal pin, Box 171 Master F. Quirk, Box 282 Secretary T. J. Hayes, Box 288 Financier C. Timblin. Box 116 Mag. Agent ROSE CITY; Little Rock, Ark. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. T. B. Crane Master W. O. Shelley .... Secretary W\ O. Shelley Financier H. H. Lindenberger, Pine Bluff Depot Mag. Agent 46. CAPITAL; Springfield, ills. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. A. Cunningham, Western Hotel . Master E. McCormack, 1402 E. Wash- ington St Secretary J. War boy o. Cor. Cook and 10th Sts Financier J. Webster, 8th and Scarrett Sts. Mag. Agent 47. TRIUMPHANT; Chicago, Ills. Meets 2d and 4tb Sundays at 2:30 P. M. A. Menish, 3158 8. LaSalle St . . . Master M.J. Kelly, 1323 State St . . . .Secretary J. Devine, 1462 Indiana Ave . . Financier L. 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476 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 68. EMPORIA ; Emporia, Kan. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 7 P. M. C. Rich, L. Box 600 Master C. L. McGill Secretary G. E. Brooks, Box 1172 Financier R. S. Mean* Mag. Agent 64. ANCHOR; Moberly. Mo. Meets every Saturday at 2 P. M. F. Nebergall, Box 667 Master W. P. Davis, Box 667 ..... . Secretary G. A. Burnkam, Box 667 ... . Financier Wm. Carlisle, Box 667 Mag. Agent every Sunday at 7:45 P. M. J. A. Hill Master Irvin Prebble Secretary H. S. Htnman Financier W. Hem horn Mag. Agent 4M>. UNITED; Philadelphia, Pa- Meets alternate Sundays at 9:80 A. M. G. Colmer, 1812 W. 8lh St Master J. A. Minges, 1829 W.2d St . . . Secretary J. Shepherd, 2510 Alder St . . . Financier J. Shepherd, 2.10 Aider St . . Mag. Agent •61. MINNEHAHA ; St. Paul, Minn. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. S. J. Murphy, 491 E. 5th St Master F. Maher, 193 Penn Ave .... Secretary J. M. Shelre,505 Robert St . . . Financier S. J. Murpy, 491 E. 5th St . . . Mag. Agent 62. VAN BERGEN ; Carbondale, Pa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. Wm. C. Haigli Master S. J.Cobb Secretary O. E. Histed, Box 288 Financier O. E. Histed, Box 288 Mag. Agent 68. HERCULES; Danville, ills. D. Morgan, Box 772 Master C. J. McGee, Box 9ll Secretary G. Shuster, Box 772 Financier F. Krauel, Box 772 Mag. Agent 64. SIOUX ; Sioux City. Iowa. L. B Cutting, Box 278 Master W. H. Roberts Secretary A. J. Goodrich, Box 724 Financier E. A. Bennett Mag. Agent 66. FORT RIDGELY: Sleepy Eye, Minn. J. An8eline, Waseca, Minn .... Master Wm. Bauman Secretary P. G. Lin dell Financier W. W. Williams, Box 26 . . . Mag. Agent 66. CHALLENGE : Belleville, Ont. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2&0 P. M. E. L. Adamson, G. T. Ry Master Wm. J. Logue, G. T. Ry .... Secretary J. Logue, G. T. Ry Financier H. Lavoie Mag. Agent 67. DOMINION ; Toronto, Canada. Meets 1st and 3rd Sundays at 2:30 P. M. S. Vaughan, 24 Charlotte St ... . Master T. Cunerty, 33 Hackney St . . . Secretary J. Kew, 46 Tecusmeth St ... . Financier J. Pratt, 24 Charlotte St ... . Mag. Agent 68. EAU CLAIRE; Eau Claire, Wis. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. W. L. Bote ford, Box 190, Altoona, Wis Master A. M. Kingsbuiy, Altoona, Wis.Secretary H. E. Edgell, Altoona, Wis . . Financier W. J. Edgar, Box 124, Altoona, Wis Mag. Agent 69. ISLAND CITY; Brock vllle, Ont. Meets alternate Thursday evenings. E. N. Mortimer Master N. J. Scott Secretary F. W. Barr, Box 294 Financier T. Shields, Box 218 Mag. Agent 70. LONE STAB j Longview, Texas. T. Cordell, L. Box 364 Master J. Allen, L. Box 334 Secretary J. A. Gremm, L. Box 364 ... . Financier N. A. Matthews, L. Box 364 . . Mag. Agent 71. SUSQUEHANNA ; Oueonta, N. Y. C. C. Bunker, Box 672 Master J. A. Canning, Box 504 Secretary A. DeLong, Box 679 Financier A. DeLong, Box 679 Mag. Agent 72. WELCOME; Camden, N. J. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. J. Gibbs, 593 Carman St Master W. Wiggins. 416 Washington St. Secretary C. T, Burr, 583 Carman St ... . Financier H. Higgins, 426 S. 3d St . . . . Mag. Agent 78. BAY STATE ; Worcester, Mass. Meets 1st Thursday at 7:30 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 1 P. M. D. R. Parker.8 Cutler St Master C. L. Dodge, Piedmont. Court . . Secretary C. E. Bullard, 32 Plymouth St . Financier T. lvoynd, 83 Green St, . . . . Mag. Agent 74. KANSAS CITY; Kansas City, Mo. Meets alternate Mondays at 7:30 P. M. J. Fleming, 1325 St. Louis Ave . . . Master W. Piercey, 132;! 13th St Secretary M. Hurley, 1515 Genessee 8t . . Financier M. Hurley, 1515 Genessee St . Mag. Agent 76. ENTERPRISE; Philadelphia, Pa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. C. H. Taylor, 3837 Haverford St . . Master S. Drinkhouse, 1009 8. 19th St . . Secretary F. Du pell, 422 N. 35th 8t Financier C H. Maul, 658 N. 40th St . . . Mag. Agent 76. NEW ERA; Fergus Falls, Minn. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 7 P. M. G. W. Sebastian, Box 251 Master G. Miller, Box 2 Secretary W. R Roberts, Box 252 Financier J. Lenahan, Box 252 Mag. Agent 77. ROCKY MOUNTAIN ; Denver, Col. M. s. O’Rourke, Box 1588 Master G. Wilson, Box 1588 Secretary WF. Hynes. 379 11th St. . . . Financier J. F. Bristol, 612 Lawrence St, Mag. Agent 78. GOLDEN EAGLE ; Sedalia, Mo. Meets 1st and 3d Saturdays at 7:30 P. M. S. J. Graham Master J. H. Nlsewanger Secretary W. H. Clark, Box 1100 Financier J. Coslin, L. Box 958 Mag. Agent Digitized by C.ooQie

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 47 7 79. J. H. DODGE ; Roodhouse, Ills. Meets every Saturday at 7:30 P. M. V. B. Giddings, L. Box 1144 Master H. Adams, L. Box 1174 Secretary W. Donnelly, L. Box 1166 .... Financier E. H. Becraft, Box 48 Mag. Agent 80. SELF HELP; Aurora, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. C. F. Earl, Box 478 Master W. H. Dumphy Secretary G. Goding, Box 252 Financier H. Gass, Box 1717 Mag. Agent 81. PINE CITY; Brainerd, Minn. H. A. Boadecker, Box 624 Master C. S. Larison,Box301 Secretary W. Wadham, Box 552 Financier A. McDonald, Box 458 Mag. Agent 82. NORTHWESTERN ; Minneapolis, Minn. Meets 1st Saturday at 7:30 P. M. and 3d Sunday at 3 P. M. F. L. Harvey, 327 Nicollet Ave . . Master C. D. Stevens, 608 Plytnouth Ave.Secretary F. X. 1 loll, 207 13th Ave. S . . . Financier Z. G. Hanscom, 1003 10th Ave. S.Mag. Agent 88. TRINITY; Forth Worth /Tex. Meets every Friday at 8 P. M. C. M. Baker, L. Box 406 Master G. T. Gay n in, L. Box 406 Secretary J. O’Malley, L. Box 406 Financier J. H. Smith Mag. Agent 84. CALHOUN ; Battle Creek, Mich. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. and 1st Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. J. righe, Box 1823 Master J. Oxtaby, Box 1084 Secretary G. Kelly, Box 1084 Financier J. Randolph, Box 1084 .... Mag. Agent 86. FARGO ; Fargo, Dakota. G. A. Kingsley Master 8. P. Olson, Box 1144 Secretary S. P. Olson, Box 1144 Financier C. A. Wagner Mag. Agent 88. BLACK HULLS; Laramie City, Wyoming. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. G. H. Haskins Master F. E. Roffee, Box 136 Secretary Hans Olson Financier J. Brebner, Box 219 Mag. Agent 87. 8UMMIT; Rawlins, Wyoming. C. B. Hart. Box 69 Master J.C. Gunning, Box 142 Secretary F. F. Croake, Box 88 Financier J. C. Gunning, Box 142 ... . Mag. Agent 88. HORNING STAR; Evanston, Wyoming. Meets every Thursday at 7:30 P. M. E. W. Dennis, Box 124 Master J. Sights Secretary J. J. LeCain, Box 89 Financier S. Black ham Mag. Agent 89. SILVER STATE; Carlin, Nev. Meets every Tuesday at 4 P. M. C. H. Oliver, Box 22 Master W. B. Taney Secretary O. Thompson, Box 42 .... Financier C. H. Oliver Mag. Agent 90. SAN DIEGO; National City, Cal. J. A. McNeil Master J. M. Dodge, Box 317 San Diego . Secretary R. V. Dodge Financier R. V. Dodge, Box 317, San Diego.Mag Agent 91. GOLDEN GATE ; San Francisco, Cal. Meets 1st Sunday at 7 P. M. and 3d Sun- day at 11 A. M. J. McCreagh,S. P. R. R. Shops . . Master Frand Ould, S. P. R. R. Shops . Secretary C. N. WickofTS. P. R. R. whops.Flnancier A.Dleterlch.S. P. R. R. Shops. Mag. Agent 92. INTER-STATE ; Texarkana, Tex. J. R. McCartney Master C. B. Hall Secretary J. P. Kline Financier J. R. McCartney Mag. Agent 98. GATE CITY; Keokuk, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. Z. Moore, 718 Palean St Master M. J. Donahue, Box 651 Secretary J. H. Carter, 507 N. Main St . . Financier G. Sick, Box 310 Mag. Agent 94. CACTUS; Tucson, Arizona. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7 P. M. E. F. Smith, Box 218 Master H. Gray, Box 218 ... Secretary F. P. Sargent, Box 218 Financier F. M. Wiley, Box 218 Mag. Agent 96. CHICAGO; Chicago, III. Meets 1st Tuesday and 8d Friday at 7:30 P. M.; and last Sunday at 2:30 P. M. J. Hayes, 681 Elston Ave Master J. Pierce, 31 Schnell St Secretary L. P. Smith, 292 Fulton St . . . Financier W. E. Loco, Barrington, 111 . Mag. Agent 96. ALEXIA; Wellsvllle, Ohio. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays. G. Lelbtag Master D. W. Davidson Secretary S. J. Clark Financier W. P. Scheets Mag. Agent 97. ORANGE GROVE ; Los Angeles, Cal. Meets the 1st, 10th and 20tn at 7 P. M. F. Shepardson, Box 72 Master J. Fruit, Box 72 Secretary H. E. Moore, Box 1294 . ... Financier M. M. Smith, Box 72 Mag. Agent 98. PERSEVERANCE; Terrace, Utah. Meets every Tuesday. E. A. Peck Master G. S. Cole Secretary R. W. Shields Financier E. B. MandeVllle Mag. Agent 99. ROCHESTER; Rochester, N. Y. Meeis every Sundays at 2:00P. M. R. Thomson, N. Y., L. E. <& W. Round House Master J. R. Sproat, 162 North Ave . . . Secretary C. W. Beach, 23FoehnerSt . . . Financier G. Bowden, 89 Hudson St . . . Mag. Agent 100. ADAIR; Bowling Green, Ky. Meets every Monday at 7 P. M. M.J. Collins Master G. F. Dutlinger Secretary G. F. Dutlinger Financier G. Wilkes Mag. Agent 101. ADVANCE; Creston, Iowa. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. H. K. Burket Master A. E. Finley, L. Box 229 Secretary W. L. McClure, Box 393 Financier J. S. Vickers, Box 16 Mag. Agent 102. CONFIDENCE; East Des Moines, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. E. S. Dickerson Master A. Burnham, 203 Court Ave. . . Secretary F. S. Payne Financier C. M. Krull Mag. Agent 108. FALLS CITY; Louisville, Ky. Meets every Wednesday at 2 P. M. Wm. Keyer, 1127 W. Broadway . . Master R. C. Stader Secretary T. McGuire, 946 Dumesneil St . Financier J. T. O’Hearn, 1629 Rowan St . Mag. Agent 106. PROGRESS; Galesburg, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Fridays and 2d and 4th Saturdays at 7:30 P. M. R. H. Lacy Master C. McCntchin Secretary J. C. Herron, 529 Churchhill Ave. Financier H. W. Wallbaum, Box 1137 . . Mag. Agent Digitized by Google

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478 FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. 106. KEY CITY; Dubuque, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 7:15 P. M. L. W. Barker, 1001 Lake St Master J. F. Hickey, 744 Sixteenth St. . Secretary Robert Lange, 1001 Lake St . . . Financier R. Lange, 1001 Lake St ... . Mag. Agent 107. ECLIPSE; Gallon, Ohio. Meets every Thursday at 7:80 P M. J. C. McCabe Master J. A. Farnsworth, Box 283 .. . Secretary W. M. Cline, Alamosa, Col . . . Financier W. E. Armor, L. Box 83 . . . Mag. Agent 108. PIONEER; Chama, New Mex. J. C. McCabe Master K. B. Rbelm Secretary W. M. Cline, Alamosa, Col . . . Financier H. S. Smith, L. Box 2022, Ala- mosa, Col Mag. Agent 109. PEACE; St. Louis. Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Friday at 7 p. m. L. Fischer, 2811 Adam St Master W. Davis, 2911 Atlantic St . . Secretary J. W. Leathers, 2926 Chouteau Ave . Financier P. Molter, 2806% Chouteau Ave.Mag Agent 110. OLD GUARD; Bucyrus. Ohio. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. W. T. Craig Master J. E. Brown Secretary J. R. Gordon, L. Box 235 ... . Financier J. E. Brown Mag. Agent 118. STAR OF THE EAST; Richmond, Quebec. Meets first two Wednesdays at 8 P. M. and the last two Saturdays at 2 P. M. W. E. Gymer, Richmoud Sta . . . Master G. A. Pearson, Richmond Sta . Secretary G. Scott, Richmond Sta .... Financier H. Taylor, Richmond Sta . . Mag. Agent 119. COLONIAL; River du Loup, Quebec. Meets every Wednesday at 8 r. M. W. Carmichael, I. C. Ry Sta .... Master W. J. Gorham, 1. C. Ry Sta . . . Secretary Wm. Carmichael, I. C. Ry Sta . Financier F. Cbenard, I. C. Ry Sta . . . Mag. Agent 190. FORTUNE ; Syracuse, N. Y. Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 P. M. F. H. Livingston, 88 Otisco St . . . Master S. Mangan, 179 Marcellus St . . Secretary A. Cummings, 52 Laurel St . . Financier S. W. Watkins, Jr., 88Tully St.Mag. Agent 191. FELLOWSHIP: Corning, N. Y. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 4 P. M. J . L. Krebs, Box 310 Master F. Hanmer, Box 492 Secretary G. R. Quick, L. Box 3b Financier J. L. Krebs, Box 310 . . . . Mag. Agent 199. H. B. 8TONE : Beard stowu. 111. Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 P. M. G. Hertllne. Box 421 Master 8. A. Mayall, Box 242 Secretary C. C. Catlin, Box 193 Financier J. E. Hurley, Box 341 Mag. Agent 111. BEACON; Mattoon, Ills. Meets 1st and 8d Tuesdays at 7:80 P. M. 8. Howell Master J. Toal, Box 111 Secretary R. Do pell, Box 565 Financier L. Welsh, Box 295 Mag. Agent 119. EYENING 8TAR; Mt. Vernon, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. 0. Joyce Master C. Sursa Secretary J. C. Branham Financier A. D. Isom Mag. Agent US. CLARK-KIMBALL ; Eagle Rock, Idaho. Meets every Wednesday at 7:80 P. M. N.C. Grant Master S. L. Bristol Secretary Wm. Hull Financier G. L. Oram Mag. Agent 114. MAGIC CITY: Cheyenne, Wyoming. Meets every Wednesday at 8 PM. F. W. Dudley, Box 625 Master W. McGuire, Box 625 Secretary J. Dunn, Box 625 Financier W. McGuire, Box 625 Mag. Agent 115. GULF CITY ; Galveston, Texas. Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. J. McDonough, Ave. K, between 86th and 87th Sts Master J. H. Stein hoflT, Ave. N, between 19th and 20th Sts Secretary J. L. Pralroe, 218 West Ave. I . Financier J. H. Stein hoff, Ave. N, be- tween 19th and 20th Sts . . . Mag Agent 116. ST. CLAIR ; Fort Gratiot, Mich. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays. C. H. Dawson . . Master S. S. Klrwin Secretary E. G. Hubbard Financier F. Mlnard Mag. Agent 117. BEATER; London, Ont. Meets 2d Tuesday and 4th Friday 7:80 P. M. J. W. Elliott, 565 Grey 8t Master S. T. Fletcher. 221 Maitland St . . Secretary S. 8tnnger, 815 Grey St Financier W. Temple, 109 Col borne St. . Mag. Agent 12S. OVERLAND; Omaha, Neb. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. J. Casey. Cor. 13th A California 8ts..Master F. Crawford, U. P. Round House.Secretary T. F. Barry, 1112 Chicago St . . Financier G. T. Anderson, U. pTr. H . Mag. Agent 194. PILOT; Perry, Iowa. E. G. Fox Master W. Rait Secretary E. L. Gregg Financier E. G. Fox Mag. Agent 196. GUIDE; Marshalltown, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2!30P. M. G. 8. Tubbs Master W. Harrigan Secretary M. Kelli her Financier F. W. Snyder Mag. Agent 196. COHET; Austin, Minn. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. F. A. Fairbanks Master J. C. Clark Secretary P. M. Chambers Financier C. Gilleece Mag. Agent 197. NORTHERN LIGHT; Winnepeg. Manitoba. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. H. Cochran, 159 Ross St Master T. C. Grant, 204 Logan St .... Secretary T. S. Gill, C. P. Shops Financier H. Lynea Mag. Agent 198. LANDMARK ; Glendive, Montana. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. J. Flage, Box 55 Master J. M. Clark, Box 55 Secretary F. J. Mersereau Financier F. J. Mersereau, Box 55 ... . Mag. Agent 199. MINERAL KING ; Eacanaba, Mich. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 8 P. M. J. Hooper Master P. G. Crlppen Secretary L. R. Blake, Box 189 Financier W. H. Blake, Box 183 Mag. Agent ISO. GUIDING STAB; Milwaukee. Wis. Meets eveiy Sunday at 7:30 P. M. H. C. Fox, Portage City, Wis . . . Master J. Rhine, 715 Clybourne St . . . Secretary I. J. Holbrook, 285 Park St . . . Financier J. Buckley, 818 Jefferson St . . Mag. Agent Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. 479 1S1. GOLDEN BULK : Steve: is Point, Wis. Meets 2d and 4tn Sundays at 2:30 P. M. and lMt and 3d Fridays at 7 P. M. T. McPhail Master L. F. Jackson Secretary G. M. Ratcliff, 73 Meadow 8t., Oshkosh, Wis Financier J. M. Brown Mag. Agent 182. MARTIN HUGHITT; Eagle Grove, Iowa Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. F. M. Morgan, Box 10 Master F. G. Parkhurst, Box 29 Secretary W. T. Trusty, Box 37 Financier J. McDonald Mag. Agent 188. KPKAGUE; Sprague, Washington Ty. Meets the 1st ana 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. and the 2d and 4th Sundays at 7 P. M. C. H. White Master V. C. London Secretary A. O. WUhard Financier G. W'llliams Mag. Agent 184. EASTMAN ; Richford. Vermont. Meets 1st Sunday and 3d Monday. C. E. Jones Master E. R. Remington Secretary F. C. Langdon Financier W. J. Rumsey Mag. Agent 185. NEW TEAR; El Paso, Texas. C. J. Luff, Box 182 Master M. Campbell, Box 182 Secretary Wm. P. Smith, Box 182 Financier J. B. Matthews. Box 182 . . . Mag. Agent 186. J. SCOTT; Port Hope, Ontario. Meets 1st and 3d Saturdays at 8 P. M. R. M. Johnston, M. Ry Master G. Campbell, Box 273 Secretary M. McNeish, M. Ry Financier S. B. Laidlaw, M. Ry Mag. Agent 187. PROTECTION ; Eldon. Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. P. J. Cook Master A. Weygandt Secretary W. T. Brown, .... Financier C. W. Sheffer Mag. Agent 188. UNION; Freeport. 111. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. H. Stow, Box 1287 Master W. G. Powell, Box 1844 Secretary G. W. Mills, Box 706 Financier P. Hayes Mag. Agent 188. MT. WHITNEY; Tulare, Cal. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. J. Humiston faster F. A. McBride Secretary E. F. Wright Financier W. H. Evans Mag. Agent 140. MOUNT OUR AT; Sal id a, Col. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. R. Griffith, Box 136 Master R. Gough Secretary J. F. Clem, L. Box 500 Financier A. F. Duey Mag. Agent 141. A. G. PORTER; Fort Wayne, Ind. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. C. 8. Reid, 178 West Berry St . . . Master F. J. Penoyer, 178 W. Berry St . . Secretary W. R. Fredericks, 415 Lafayette St Financier G. Miller, 212 Francis St . . . Mag. Agent 142. C. B. WHIPPLE; Toledo, Ohio. Meets every 8unday at 1 P. M. and 2d Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. H. H. Brown. Elkhart, Ind .... Master F. Welliver, 275 Wallbridge Ave.8ecretary G. W. Nesper, 196 Broadway . . Financier J. L. Allen, Cor Dix and Knower Sts Mag. Agent 148. E. C. FELIX) WS; West Oakland, Cal. Meets every Sunday at 1 P. M. F. B. Hall Master G. W. Snook, 1760 Taylor St. . . Secretary F. S. Small, 929 Wood st . . . . Financier G. H . Vogeley, 1760 Taylor St . Mag. Agent 144. SUGAR LOAF; Campbellton, New Bruns- wick. Meets 1st Friday at 8 P. M. and 3d Sunday at 2:30 P.M. T. G. Scott, Box 448 Master Wm. Bastin Secretary J. Norton, Box 448 Financier H. B. Maltby, Newcastle, N.B.Mag. Agent 145. DAVY CROCKETT; San Antonio, Texas. Meets every Sunday at 2:30 P. M. H. N. Norton, Box 429 Master C. Gallagher, Box 429 Secretary C. Gallagher, Box 429 Financier M. N. Norton, Box 429 . . . . Mag. Agent 146. BAYOU CITY; Houston, Texas. G. DeYoung, 196 Washington St . . Master A. O. Woodworth, 320 Washing- ton St Secretary A. O. Woodworth, 320 Washing- ton St Financier J. J. Sangster, 196 Washington St Mag. Agent 147. MIDLAND; Temple, Texas. J. Stanton Master J. J. Easley Secretary T. Kelly Financier J. J. Culpepper Mag. Agent 148. SUNNY SOUTH; Tyler, Texaa Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. J. H. Duncan Master H. T. Massengale, Jr., L. Box 114.8ecretary C. P. Jones Financier C. P. Jones Mag. Agent 149. JUST IN TIME ; New York, N. Y. Meets lstTuesaay at 10:30 A. M.and 3d Sat- urday at 8 P. M. E. Freeman, 280 E. 10th St Master W. J. MoColl, 320 Ninth Ave . . Secretary Mogul Call, 209*4 W. 40th St . . Financier E. Chambers, l(w5 Sixth Ave . Mag. Agent 150. S. M. STEVENS; Marquette, Mich. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. L L. Hood, L. Box 217 Master J. O’Reilly, L. Box 142 Secretary C. A. Witt, L. Box 142 Financier August Baker Mag. Agent 151. MAPLE LEAF: Hamilton, Ontario. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2:30 P. M. Hebt Hall, 93 Murray St. East . . .Master T. McHattle. 13 Mill St Secretary Wm. Allen, 39 Magill 8t .... Financier Wm. Baines, 40 Magill St . . . Mag. Agent 162. DUNLAP; Wells, Minn. Meets every Sunday at 3 P. M. C. Ellingson, Box 60 Master R, G. McCoy Secretary R. M. Haseltine, Box 128 .... Financier C. Ellingson, Box 60 Mag. Agent 168. H. C. LORD; Fort Scott, Kansas. Meets every Sunday at 3 P. M. L. E. Lester Master W. D. Schellinger Secretary G. K. Bates, Box 310 Financier C. Willaner Mag. Agent 164. HcKEEN ; Ottawa, Kansas. Meets every Sunday at 2:80 P. M. G. Hake Master E. R. Dickson, Box 216 Secretary Arthur Hill, Box 403 Financier Wm. Frisby Mag. Agent Digitized by Google

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480 FIREMEN’8 MAGAZINE. 166. TEXAS BELLE; Greenville Texas. Meets every Friday evening at 7:30 P. M. W. Nance, L. Box 74 Master W. B. Muydwell, L. Box 74 . . . Secretary W. B. Maydwell, L. Box 74 . . . Financier J. W. Price, L. Box 74 . . . . Mag. Agent 166. NECHK8; Palestine, Texan. Meets every Saturday at 7:30 P. M. Wm. Janders, Box 250 Master H. C. Sory, Box 250 Secretary J. M. McMillan, Box 256 .... Financier Sam. Duncan Mag. Agent 167. ECHO; Peru, Ind. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. C. R. Hughes, Box 143 Master John Matin Secretary Chas. Weir Financier James Smith Mag. Agent 168. STANDARD: Detroit, Mich. Meets 2d aua 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. F. Van Ronk, 124 Russell St ... . Master B. Jones, 280 Bronson St Secretary Thos. Barrett, 411 Lamed St . . Financier Geo. Spackman, 430 Forte St . Mag. Agent 169. W. H. THOMAS; Nashville, Ten n. Meets every Wednesday at 7:80 P. M. W. Batemau,44 N. 2d, E. Nashville, Tenn Master J. J. Clark, 317 Foster St., E. Nashville, Tenn Secretary D. J. Daly, 310 Foster St Financier J. C. Cunningham, L. & N. Shops, E. Nashville, Tenn . Mag. Agent 160. C. J. HEPBURN; Evansville, Ind. W. S. Kerlin. 713 Locust St Master W.J. Torrance, 418 William St . Secretary J. K. McCutcheon.SllOliveSt . Financier C. C. Brewer, 1025 Chestnut St . Mag. Agent 161. HERALD; Burlington, Iowa. J. W. Galvan, 412 S. Main St . . . Master C. C. Price, 412 S. Main St ... . Secretary J. D. Hawksworth, S. 0th 8t . . Financier F. L. Burtch, 018 S. Main St . Mag. Agent 162. PROSPECT: Elkhart, Ind. Meets 1st, 3d and 4th Mondays and 2d Sun- E. K^. Cole, Box 1049 Master G. M. Winegardner Secretary P. A. Hamilton Financier E. K. Cole, Box 1049 Mag. Agent 168. /ETNA ; Jonesboro, Ark. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. and 2d and 4th Friday at 7 P. M. P. B. Scanlan, L. Box 29 Master W. H. De France, L. Box 29 . . . Secretary J. N. Jennings, L Box 29 ... . Financier J. W. Barker, L. Box 29 ... . Mag. Agent 164. EEL RIVER; Butler, Ind. G. E. Crider Master E. A. Loughrau Secretary J. B. Gossage Financier J. H. Crider Mag. Agent 166. ROBERT ANDREWS; Andrews, Ind. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. A. C. Pettengill Master P. H. Powers Secretary J. W. Ivy Financier A. C. Pettengill Mag. Agent 166. WM. HUGO; Huntington. Ind. J. E. Hagerty . . Master P. Burns Secretary J. R. Dickinson Financier G. Marston Mag. Agent 167. MOUNT HOOD; The Dalles, Oregon. Meets every Sunday at 7:30 P. M. G. A. Ferguson Master L. E. Ferguson Secretary F. Wall Financier T. Brinson Mag. Agent 168. GUARD RAIL: North La Crosse, Wis. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 7 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. F. Stirnemann, Box 90 Master W. Hawley, Box 90 Secretary E. W. Rang, Box 90 Financier J. Conway, Box 90 Mag. Agent 169. H. G. BROOKS ; Hornellesville, N. Y. Meets every Tuesday evening. H. Luushey, Box 1179 Master A. C. Vandermark Secretary W. T. McEl wee, Box 1510 . . . .Financier G. B. Cloyston, Box 918 ... . Mag. Agent 170. PRAIRIE; Huron, Dakota. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. C. Mattes Master S. P. Malone Secretary A. S. Craik ... Financier J. A. Reed, Box 454 Mag. Agent 171. SUNBEAM ; Truro, Nova Scotia. Meets 2d and 4th Thursdays. P. Peterson Master T. Fitzgerald, 237 Campbell Road, Richmond, Halifax Secretary F. Forrest, 227 Campbell Road, Richmond, Halifax Financier R. Wilson Mag. Agent 172. F. G. LAWRENCE: Ottawa, Ontaria. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays. J. Bourke, 672 Wellington 8t. . . . Master J. L. Armstrong, Rochesterville P. O., Ottawa .... Secretary J. S. Ferguson, Rochesterville P. O., Ottawa Financier S. Porter Mag. Agent 178. PACIFIC: Winslow, Arizona. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays. P. A. Neelj’ Master W. H. Farnsworth Secretary W. II. F'arns worth Financier W. H. Farnsworth Mag. Agent 174. HARRISBURG: Harrisburg, Pa. H. Kirehner, 518Calder St. Master H. 8. Gingrich, 1412 Wallace St., Secretary H. A. McNeal, 1208 6th St ... . Financier H. A. Mateer, 1619 3th St. . . . Mag. Agent 176. TAYLOR; Newark, Ohio. J. S. Buckingham, Box 1007 . . . .Master H. R. Brown Secretary F. M. Howard Financier J. Floyd, Box 602 Mag. Agent 176. MAIN LINE; Clinton, Ills. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. T. Hinchcltff, Box 374 Master C. H. Porter Secretary J. Hart Financier A. F. Ely Mag. Agent 177. SUNSET; Marshall, Texas. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. W. W. Winnick Master L. J. Lot tier, L. Box 120 Secretary L. J. Lottler, L. Box 120 Financier J. H. B. Campbell Mag. Agent 178. SALT LAKE; Salt Lake City, Utah. C. K. Stewart, L. Box 1180 Master P. T. Tibbs, L. Box 1186 Secretary P. T. Tibbs, L. Box 1180 Financier C. FI. Stewart, L. Box 1180 . . . Mag. Agent 179. BEE-HIVE; Lincoln, Neb. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 3 P. M. W. A. Doolittle, Box 109 Master H. Thornburg, Box 338 Secretary W. T. Shryock Financier \V. A. Doolittle, Box 109 .. . Mag. Agent 180. THREE STATES; Cairo, 111. C. Hough tali ng Master D. Crofton Secretary J. Gruudy Financier S. M. Jaeckel Mag. Agent Digitized by C.ooQle

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VOL. VII. NOVEMBER, 1883. NO. 11. Faithful and Trne» « 1 Don’t move my switch, mother, dear!* he used to cry out to me. ‘You’ll a mother’s touching story of her boy. wreck mv train, for sure! * “So I had to go softly about my work, The young man you met at the gate, with scarce a place sometimes to set my sir? Yes, that is my son— wyboy Jack. foot. And all the chairs in the house ‘ You noticed the scars on his face, sir. would be ranged for cars, the big rocker, and thought, maybe, that thev spoiled with the tea-bell tied to its back, for the features meant to be handsome? engine; and there he would sit perched “Ah, sir ! that was because you did not op by the hour together, making believe know! Why, those red marks make him attend the valves and shouting to the more beautiful to me now than when, a fireman. baby in my arms, with yellow curls and “ i 8hkll never forget the first time his laughing eyes and a skin like a rose-leaf, father took him to ride on the engine, the people hurrying in and out of the Jack had begged over and over to go, but trains would turn to look and smile at his father always bade him to wait till he him, and praise him to each other, speak- Was older. So 1 had said : ing low, may be, but not too low for a “‘Don’t tease father any more, Jack, mother’s quick, proud ears to hear. dear! ’ and like the true little heart he “ For we lived in a little house close by Was, he had not said another word about the station, and when I heard the whistle ft for a matter of six months or more, of his father’s train, I used to snatch the “ But that day such a wishful look came boy from his cradle, or off the floor, into his face, and he pulled himself up where he sat with his little playthings, tall and straight, ana said quite softly, and run down to the farther end of the bi8 voice trembling a little, ‘ Father, do long depot, where the engine always halt- you think I am grown enough now ? ’ ed, to get the smile and loving word that “ Looking at him, I saw two tears in my heart lived on all day. his pretty eyes. I think his father saw ‘ Not the least bit afraid was the baby th( in, too, for he turned to me in a hur- of all the whistling and clanging of bells, jy* anfi 8ajfi he : and groaning of the wheels and puffing ' «« We meet the up train at Langton, of the steam. He would laugh and spring Mary and Will Brown will bring the so in my arms that I could scarcely hold little chap back all straight, I know, him, till his father would reach down What do you say?’ sometimes and lift him up in the engine “ What could I say but yes? At sup- cab and kiss him for one precious mo- per-time he was back again, but he could ment, and then toss him down to me not eat. His eyes were like stars, and again. “ When he grew a little older, he there was a hot, red spot on each cheek, was never playing horse or soldiers, like that I feared he would be ill. And I the other little fellows around ; it was had thought he would never be done always a railroad train that he was driv- talking, but now he said scarce a word, ing. All the smoothest stripe out of my •* * What was it like, Jackie ? ’ I asked billets of kindling-wood went to build him. tracks over the kitchen floor, hither and “ ‘Oh, mother ! ’ he said, ‘ it wasn’t like thither, crossing and recroesing each anything!’ He sat for a minute thinking, other. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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482 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. then he said, unless it was like — that you read last Sunday.’ “'And what was that, Jack?’ I asked, for I had quite forgotten. “‘Don’t you know, mother? “The wings of the wind ! ” ’ “That was not his last ride on the en- gine by many times, for, as he grew older, his father would take him on Saturdays, or other half-holidays. He was perfectly trusty and obedient. I believe fie woula have his right hand cut off sooner than have meddled with anything; but he knew every valve and screw and gauge, and watched every turn of his father’s hand, and learned the signals all along the line, so that my husband said to me more than once : . “ * I believe in my heart, Mary, that if I was to be struck dead on the engine, Jack could run her through without a break ! ’ “He was in school and learned fast, but out of hours he was always studying over books about machinery and steam. Such an odd child as he was, with thoughts far beyond his years! Some- times, sitting here by myself, I go over in my mind the strange things he used to say to me in those days. “ I remember that one evening he had been reading for a long time in some book that he had got out of the public library; but by-and-by he stopped and leaned his head on his hand, looking into the coals. All at once: “ ‘ Mother,’ said he, ‘isn’t it a wonder- ful thing that God could trust men with it?’ “ ‘ With what, Jack?’ “ ‘ With the steam — the power in it, I mean ! It was a lon^ time before he did. But when the right tune came and some- body listened, then he told.’ “ ‘Oh, mother! ’ said he, with his eyes shining, ‘ what must have it been to be James Watt, and to listen to such a secret as that?’ “ In a minute he spoke again. “ ‘And it’s never safe to forget to listen, because we can’t know when he might speak, or what there might be to bear ! ’ “ I could not answer him for a choking in my throat, but I laid dowrn my knitting and put my arm around him; and he looked up into my face with something in his eyes that I never forgot. “We were getting along then. The little house and garden were almost paid for, and we thought that nowhere in the world were happier people than we, or a brighter, cosier home. My husband and I were always talking of this and that to be done for Jack as soon as the last pay- ment should be made. But before the money was due, my husband came home sick one day. “ ‘ Don’t be frightened, Mary,’ he said, ‘ I shall be better to-morrow.* “But he only grew worse next day, many days we though he must die. Yet he rallied after a time — though he kept his hacking cough — and sat up and moved about the house, and at last thought him- self strong enough to take his place again. But that was too much, for at the end of the first week he came home and fell fainting on the threshold. “ ‘ It’s of no use, Mary,* he said, after he came to himself. ‘I can’t run the engine, and if I could, it isn’t right for people’s lives to be trusted to such weak hands as mine ! ’ “ He never did any regular work after that, though he lived for a year. “Consumption is a terrible disease, sir! To see one you would give your heart’s blood to save slipping, slipping away before your eyes, and you helpless to hold him back for so much as a hairfs breadth from the black gulf of death ; ah, sir! I trust you have never learned how hard it is! “ Young as he was, Jack was my stay and comfort through the dark time. My husband had matters in his mind that he longed to speak to me about, but I always put him off, for I could not bear to listen to anything like his going way from us. “ But at last, the very day before the end came, as I sat by his side, holding his hand in mine, he said, very gently but firmly: ‘Mary, wife, I think you must let me speak to you to-day! * *■ I fell to crying as if my heart would break, and he drew a pitiful sigh that went like a sword through my breast ; yet I could not stop the sobs. Then Jack rose up from the little stool, where he had sat so quietly that I had almost for- gotten that he was there, and came and touched me. “ ‘ Mother ! ’ he said again, ‘ please go away for a little while. I can hear what father wants to say.’ “You will think me cowardly, sir, but I did as the child bade me. I left the door ajar and I could hear my husband’s weak voice, though I could not under- stand the words, and then my brave boy’s answers, clear and low, not a break or a tremble in the sweet voice. And at last Jack said : ‘ Is that all, dear father ? ’ and ‘Yes, I will be sure to remember it — every word ! ’ “After it was all over and we had time Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 483 to look about us, we found some debt left and very little money. It was a hard thing for me, that haa had for so long a strong, loving arm between me and every •care, to have to think and plan how to make ends meet, when I could not even start evenly at the beginning. But Jack •came to my help again. “ 1 Father saia you were never to work hard, dear mother, because you were not strong but I must take care of you in some way. He thought you could let •out two or three rooms to lodgers, may be, and that the best thing for me just now to get a train-boy’s place. He said the men on our road would be sure to give me a chance for his sake.’ “ I do not know that I had smiled be- fore since his father died, but when I heard him say 4 our road ’ in that little roud tone he had, I caught him to my eart and laughed and cried together. “ ‘And I spoke to Mr. Withers about it only yesterday,’ he went on, 4 and he said that Tom Gray is going to leave and I •can have his chance, and begin next week, if I like. What do you say, dear mother. “‘Oh, Jack!’ I said, ‘how can I get through the long, lonesome days without ;yOu ? And if anything should happen to you, I should die ! ’ “‘Don’t mother,’ he said, gently, for the tears were in my eyes again. But I would not heed him. “ ‘And you to give up your school! ’ I cried. ‘And all our plans for you to come to naught!’ “‘Father thought of that, too,* he .answered. ‘ But he said that the whole world belonged to the man that was faith- ful and true. And I promised him. You can trust me, mother.’ “Trust him? Ah, yes! he had struck the right chord at last, and I lifted my head and dried my tears. Whatever un- seen dangers I might fear for my boy would be of the body, not of the soul. u Faithful and true ! ’ I thanked God and took courage. “It was wonderful how he succeeded with the books and papers and the other things he sold. There was something in him that made him a favorite with every- body. I have been told by more than -one that the sight of his franx, handsome face was like sunshine, and that people bought of him whether they wanted any- thing or not. “ Well, the years went by and he grew up, working his way from one position to another on the road — trusted everywhere. He was my own boy still, though he was so tall and strong, with his bright curls turned chestnut-brown, and a silken fringe shading the lips that kept their old, loving kisses for me alone. “ It was not very long until he had the place of engineer, which he had wanted so long. He had a day off, and was doing some little things for me about the house and garden, when one of the depot hands came running up the path, calling for him. “ ‘ Mr. Harding wants you instantly, Jack! ’ cried the man. ‘The Jersey ex- press should have left the depot five min- utes a^o, and the engineer has just fallen down in a fit. Curtis and Fitch are both off on leave, and Mr. Harding says there’s nobody left but you that he’ll trust with the train.’ “ ‘ I ! ’ cried Jack in amaze. ‘ The Jer- sey express! And I never drove any- thing but a freight- train ! ’ “‘Well! well!’ cried the man, impa- tiently, ‘don’t stop to argue ! Orders is orders, and here’s a minute and a half gone already ! ’ “Jack seemed to come to himself at that. He darted one smile at me, and was off like a shot, drawing on his coat as he ran. In less time than I take in telling it, I heard the signal of the out- going train, and knew that my boy was trusted with a task that was used to be given only to the most intelligent and careful men in the service. “ They brought him back to me that night, sir, and laid him on his father’s bed ; and, by piece-meal, then and after- ward, I learned what had happened that day. ‘"‘An awful thing had happened! The great connecting-rod of the engine-wheel on the right of the engine broke. Jack seemed to live all his life over in that one terrible instant when he saw the end of the rod swing upward. It struck the cab under him and dashed it into a thou- sand pieces, and he knew no more till a horrible agony awoke him where he had fallen senseless on the engine. “ Burned, and almost Dlind, with the flesh scalded and torn from his hands, he remembered his engine, with its open throttle, leaping on to certain destruction. He seemed to see the passengers inside the long train, as so many times in the old days he had called the morning papers. He knew how they looked and what they were doing— the men reading, smok- ing, talking of the election, the price of grain, or how stock went up last week ; women, with crowing, dimpled babies in Digitized by v^.ooQle

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484 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. their arms; little children crowding to the windows, vainly trying to count the whizzing telegraph poles ; young, happy couples going on wedding journeys may- be, and others coming home who had been long away. “ He remembered that, as he hurried to his place at the front that day, a little girl wuh a cloud of golden hair leaned from a car window, to give one more good-by kiss to her father on the plat- form. Take good care of mamma, dar- ling! ” he had heard the gentleman say. “The fireman— no coward, either, was Tim Harbrook, but with wife and babes at home — let himself down from the ten- der and escaped. So might my Jack have done. But he crept along the side of the leaping engine, carefully and painfully he swung himself into his place, and with every motion of his hands an untold agony, he reversed the engine and put on the air-brake. “ Then the train stopped, snatched back from the pit’s mouth, and they took my boy from his post — ‘ faithful and true ! ’ “ It was a longtime before Jack’s burns were healed. The road people came often to see him — no men could have been kinder— and every week his wages came in full. “ But one evening, after he had begun to get out a little, one of his mates came in. ‘Come, Jack, old fellow, vou’ll be moped to death here! he said. ‘You want a change. There’s a big meeting of the roadfolks over at the hall to-night. I’m on my way. Come along! ’ “ ‘ What sort of a meeting ? ’ said Jack. “ ‘Oh, I can’t sav exactly — something interesting, they told me, and everybody invited.’ “ He stole a queer look at me, and I knew he wanted me to help him. So, as I really thought it might do Jack good, I said: “ * Yes, Jack, go along with Tom.’ “‘But I’m not presentable with this face ! ’ said Jack. “‘Pshaw, man! it’s evening, and no- body’ll notice. Leastways, they needn’t ! ’ “ With a little more coaxing, Jack set off with him. I had hardly beard the gate click, when the door opened a^ain, and Jenny Brown came in like a spirit. “ ‘ Quick, quick, Mrs. Burton ! Put on your bonnet,’ she whispered. “‘Where? What do you mean?’ I said, for I was frightened. “ 1 To the meeting ! Hurry, or we shall be late!’ “She was tying my bonnet-strings un- der my chin as she spoke, and she had 1 the house-door locked and me down the- garden path and out of the back-gate,, fairly without my will. She hurried me across the square' and pushed me through the crowd around the hall entrance. “I was out of breath with nervousness and fast walking, so we sat down in a back seat. The room was full. There were a great many ladies there, and on the platform sat the Superintendent and several of the Directors of the road. Everybody seemed to be whispering and smiling and looking backward toward the door, and I looked, too, though I didn’t know why. “Then the door opened and Jack came* in with Tom. I heard somebody on the other side of me whisper, ‘That’s helr and another and another, and a rustle- crept through the place, and then, all at once, such a cheer went up as, I can truly say, I never heard in all my life before — no, not even when the troops came home from the war. The people stood up, and the ladies waved their white handker- chiefs. “ ‘ The Superintendent tried to speak,, and rapped on his little table, but all in vain, until the crowd had had their three times three. And through it all I watch- ed my boy. He looked around him, dazed at first by all the tumult, and try- ing to know what it meant; but wherever he might turn his eyes he met a hundred others smiling on him, and a score of hands stretched out to him as he passed r and, all at once — he knew ! “Oh, sir, I cannot tell you about it T How they carried him up to the front* though not on the platform — there he would not go — how they found me out and made me sit beside him ; how there were speeches and hand-shaking and laughing and crying. “And, at last, the Superintendent said that there was a little child there, the granddaughter of the President of the- road, who had been with her mother on the train that day, and that she had been selected by many grateful friends to pre- sent a little token to the man whose faith- ful courage had saved so many lives. “ Then a beautiful lady, in soft rustling silk, came up the aisle, leading the love- liest child I ever saw, with a great glory of golden hair around her head, like the picture of an angel. I felt Jack start, for it was the very child whose face had come to him in that awful moment on the flying engine. “ The little thing let go her mother’s hand as she came near, looking up, with shy blue eyes, and in her small nngen*. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 485 was a purse of gold. You could see the threat coins shining through the silk net- ting. She held it up to him, and all the room was still as death. I heard one great sob .rise in my boy’s throat, and then he lifted the girl in his arms, and stood up, holding her straight andtall. “ But he did not take the puree. ‘ No, darling!’ he said in a low, tender voice, so clear that everybody heard. Then he kissed her, and lifted one long curl from her neck. “‘This is the only gold I want!’ he said, and looked at the child’s mother with a question in his eyes. “The lady nodded, and my boy took ■out a little pair of scissors from his vest- pocket, ana cut the curl off gently, and put it carefully away. “And, sir, if they had cheered before, what was it now? The arched ceiling rang, the gas-jets flared and flickered, and the very pendants on the chandeliers clashed together. “But he would not take the money — then nor afterward. “‘It is not ours! What can we do with it? We cannot throw it away!’ the Su- perintendent said. ^ 4 I’ll tell you then, sir,’ said Jack, at last ‘ Brakeman J im Flaherty was killed last week. He has left a sick wife and six little children. Give the money to them ! ’ “And so they did. “ Now you know, sir, what the scare on my boy’s face mean to me. I read in the red marks, ‘Faithful and true!* and I would not have them changed for the coat of arms of any King on any throne ! ’ THE ROCHESTER ROBIN. New York Tribune. A Rochester robin has built its nest on the main frame of an engine of the New York Central Rail- road. The engine runs daily between Rochester and De Witt, but the bird occupied the rest. A Rochester robin alighted one day On a bar or a brace of the wonderful thing That mills the swift miles like grain in its way. And flies like a bird though it never takes wing. And the Rochester robin said to herself, What place for a nest, so strong and so warm, As neat as a pin and as shiny as delf, Up out of the danger, in out of the storm.” And her mate by the roadside struck up the old lay, He sa ng for the apple-tree blossoms to dance, The girlish white blossoms in pink applique. More fragrant and fair than the lilies of France. The heart of the engine was cold as a cave, The furnace door grim as the grate of a cell. And dumb as the church under Switzerland’s Like a tulip of gold the glittering bell. Then the stoker swung wide the furnace’s door, Stirred up the dull lire, and the robins just said, 44 Summer weather to-day ! ” Then rumble and roar Played the water’s hot pulse In white clouds overhead. 44 1 am sure it will rain,” he sang to his mate. 44 It thunders and lightens, but work right along. The house but half done and the season so late — How cloudy it grows l ” So he kept up the song. And the twain fell to work, bore timbers of And fibres of wool caught on thistle and thorn. And wrought them all in by the IiOrd’s 44 high- er law,” With threads of the laces some maiden had worn. The clana swung the bell and the warble was hushed, And the crazy b parks flew as if the storm tore The small constellations aside and asun- der. While the engine along the steel parallels rushed. The birds watched It all with lnnooent wonder— 44 Who ever saw stars in the day-time be- fore ! ” Then she cried, and he said, 44 The gale is so strong I think the whole world must be blowing away ! ” She trusting replied, 44 Cannot last very long.” And kept on with her work far sweeter than play. To and fro, far and near, their fiery world went. The cup of their loves brimming over with life, And the engineer stood at his window intent And watched the steel rails, the red-breast and wife, And declared by his engine and honor, he would Be the death of the man, big or little, who should In the height or the depth of his graoeless- ness dare 44 To meddle or make ” with his passengers there. Ah, brave guests of the foot-board, ticketed through All weathers and times to the end of the run. The Lord of the sparrows who is caring for you And the Lord of all realms for ever are one. In conversation, humor is more than wit, easiness more than knowledge ; few desire to learn or to think they need it ; all desire to be pleased, or, if not, easy. — Sir William Temple. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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486 FIREMEN’8 MAGAZINE. A Tenderfoot at Tombstone. Middletown Transcript A few days ago a flash young man from an eastern college arrived at Tombstone, A. T., and registered his name at the principal hoteL A socially inclined per- son in a blue shirt and wide-rimmed nat, who chanced to be in the office, good na- turally answered every question and volunteered a vast amount of interesting information about Arisona in general ana Tombstone in particular. “ Do you see them hills?” asked the Tombstoner, pointing through one of the office windows. “Well, them hills is chock full of pay dirt.” The young man from the east looked shocked. “ My dear sir,” he said, proudly, but kindly, “ you should say those huls are — not, ‘them hills! The Tombstoner was silent for a mo- ment He looked the young man from the east critically over as if he was esti- mating the size of coffin he would wear. Then drawing out an ivory-stocked seven- shooter of elaborate style and finish, he said, in a soft, mild, musical tone of voice that sounded like a wildwood brook coursing o’er its pebble bed : “ My gen- tle unsalted tenderfoot from the land of the rising sun, this here’s a pint that you and me disagrees on and we might as well have it settled right now. I haven’t look- ed in a grammar lately, but I say ‘ them hills is ’ is correct, arid I’m going to stand by that opinion while I’ve got a shot left. Irll give you iust three minutes to think calmly over the subject, for you probably spoke in haste the first time, and then I’ll hear your decision. The young man from the east looked down tne delicately-chased barrel of the revolver into the placid depths of the eye of the Tombstoner and began to feel that many points in grammar are uncertain and liable to grow more so. Then he thought of the coroner’s inquest and the verdict, “ came to his death by standing in front of Colorado Tom’s seven-shoot- er,” and of the long pine box going east by express with $69 charges on it, and before half the three minutes were up he was ready to acknowledge his error. “ Since he had thought it over calmly,” he said, “ he believed that ‘them hills is,’ is right. He had spoken on the spur of the moment,” he added, “and begged a thousand pardons for his presumptuous effort to substitute bad grammar for good.” The Tombstoner forgave him freely, and grasping his hand, said : “ I know’d you’d say you was wrong after you thought a moment. I admire a man who gives right in without arguing when he knows he’s wrong. Come along and irrigate.” And they irrigated. Atlantic Telegraph Stations. A Frenchman, M. Menuisier, has just proffered a novel and bold plan for en- abling vessels crossing the Atlantic to communicate with the mainland. Lay, he says, a telegraph cable between St. Nazaire( Bordeaux, and New York, with branch in mid-ocean to Panama. Every sixty leagues (the average daily distance covered By a ship) connect, to tne princi- pal cable a vertical cable, ending in a buoy at the surface. To the right and left of the principal cable lay two branch cables, ten to twenty leagues each, ending in a vertical cable with buoys. These branch- es would form two crosses with the main cable. The chances of ships sighting buoys would thus be frequent Each buoy has a number, and its position in mid-ocean is known from special tables. When a ship passing near a buoy wishes to telegraph, it connects its apparatus wire — one with the wire of the buoy, the other with the buoy itself, which serves as an earthwire. Thus the ship might communicate with a central post, which should be established on an island or rock, or a ship moored, according to M. Menu- isier’s system. A vessel in distress near one buoy might, through the central sta- tion, get help from a ship passing near the next buoy. Thedifficult matter would be the buoy. How would it resist storms that have broken cables ? M. Menuisier has not yet described it in detail, but says it is pronounced quite successful by com- peteut navigators. It is luminous by night, sonorous in a fog, and easily access- ible in any weather. Flying-Fish. Sc. Nicholas. In the sea there are three flyere that really, from the extent of their flights, de- serve the name. Those of our readers who have been at sea, especially in the South, may have seen the common flying- fish, with its blue-and-silver body and lace-like, sheeny wings. From the crest of a blue wave they dart, singly or in flocks, fluttering along, rising ana falling, turning in curves, and returning to the water with a splash — perhaps to fall a victim to some watchful bonito (or dol- phin) that has been closely following them beneath the water. These priva- Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. 487 teers of the sea are their greatest enemies, as they rise in the air following them under water, and emerging just in time to catch the luckless flyers as they de- scend. The dolphins will take great leaps of twenty or thirty feet in following the poor flying-fish, which, notwithstanding their long wings and wonderful powers, often fall victims to their tireless pur- suera. They frequently fly aboard vessels at night, perhaps attracted by the lights, or, it may be, caught up by the wind from the crest of some curling wave, and car- ried high in air against the sails. The gurnard, though it has also long, wing-like fans, presents otherwise a total- ly different appearance. Its head is in- closed in a bony armor, from which pro- ject two sharp spines. Some of these fish are of a rich pink color, while others are mottled with red, yellow, and blue, and as they fly along over the water, and the sunlight mils upon their glittering scales, they seem to glow with a golden luster. With such hard heads, it will not be sur- prising information that they are disa- greeable fellows to come in contact with ; at least, so thought a sailor who was standing at dusk upon the quarter-deck of a vessel, near one of the West India islands. Suddenly he found himself ly- ing upon his bach, knocked over by a monster gurnard that, with a score of others, had darted from the water, this one striking the man fairly in the fore- head. The gurnards are also chased by dolphins, and they are frequently seen to rise in schools, to escape from the larger fish, while hovering above them are watchful gulls and man-of-war birds, ready to steal them from the jaws of their enemies of the sea. In company with these flying fish may often be seen curious white bodies, with long arms and black eves. They are flying-squids, members ol the cuttle-fish family, and the famous bait of the New- foundland cod-fishermen. On the Banks they are often seen in vast shoals, and during storms tons of them are thrown upon the shore. When darting from wave to wave, they resemble silvery ar- rows, often rising and boarding ships in their headlong flight. So valuable are they for bait, that four or five hundred vessels at St Pierre are engaged in catch- ing them bv means of jiggers. Many of the squid family leave the water when pursued. Even the largest of them, often forty or fifty feet long, have been seen to rise ten or fifteen feet in the air, and sail away as if propelled by some mysterious force, their hideous arms dripping and glistening. They are certainly tne largest and strangest of the flyers without wings. Jeff Davis and Ben Butler in Tears. In his speech to the old Sixth Massa- chusetts regiment, the otheft- night, the southern secessionists did not think there would be a war because the north would not fight He told them: “The north will fight,” and “ Don’t you make a mis- take about it. I’ll fignt for my own side.” He called on' Jeff Davis in the summer of 1860 and asked him if he could not do anything to stop the catastrophe that was impending. Davis said: “I shall go on my side. What course will you take?” "Butler replied: “I shall go with my side and my side will go with me.” “ There was no anger,” says But- ler, “ but more of sorrow between us, and while the tears stood in his eyes, Mr. Davis said: “Is it possible that next time we meet we shall meet as enemies ? ” I sobbed in my reply: “ That depends on you.” Hayes and the Conductor. Boston Traveller. Mr. Hayes was traveling, absorbed in the affairs of state, when he was politely waited upon by the conductor of the train and his ticket requested. The president explained who he was, but the conductor said that his orders were imperative. He was obliged to show something at the end of his route for every passenger who traveled with him, and it did not make any difference who the man was, he must either have a ticket, a pass, or the money. As President Hayes had neither a ticket nor a pass, he reluctantly pulled out his pocket-book and counted enough money to pay his passage. Hayes was a very close man in money matters, and he was highly indignant at the treatment which he had undergone. At the end of the road he stalked into thfe office of the president of the railroad and laid the facts before him. with a request that the conductor be either discharged or reprimanded. The railroad official calmly paid him back the money which he had given the conductor for his fare, and Mr. Hayes continued his journeyin a much happier frame of mind. The conductor, wnen he found out that the president of the United States had made a complaint against him, was venr appre- hensive, and nis fear of dismissal was by no means allayed when he received a * Digitized by v^.ooQle

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488 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. summons from the president of the road to come at once to headquarters. When he arrived, Mr. Hayes’s story was repeated to him, and he was asked if he had anything to say. Mr. Conducter took the rules out of his pocket and read them, saying that he saw nothing which exempted any passenger, even so high a personage as the president of the United States. He was then told that it was not the purpose of the president of the road to dismiss him for a breach of the rules, but that he wras to be promoted to a more responsible position, with a much higher salary, for his faithfulness. THE HAUNTED ENOINEEB. BY EUGENE J. HALL. Twas ’long in the Summer o’ seventy, I was runuln* the 99, The liveliest locomotive O’ the whole M’souri line. Yes, now an’ then I ditched a train Or killed a colt or cow. Accidents ai’nt uncommon, They’ll happen anyhow. I’ve cut off legs o’ climbin’ kids But I’ve never killed a man Tho I’ve come about as near it An’ missed, ez a feller can. I don’t go much on spirits But the Doys who hang ’round here Hevgotin the habit o’ callin’ Me tne “Haunted Engineer.’’ How did I come to be christened so? It don’t take long to fix An ornery name on a feller That somehow stays or sticks. There once wuz a country sucker Who lived near Blxby’s mill That a hundred times I reckon Hez made my heart stand still. Whenever he seed me cornin’ He wus alwuz bound to cross In front o’ the Ilyin’ train Instid o’ pullin’ up his boss. I worried so much about him An’ he kept in such a fear The boys all got to callln me The “ Haunted Engineer.” He’d alwuz stop an’ look around Ez the train went whlzzln' by He’d shake his whip at me an’ grin With a mean look In his eye That seemed to say in a sneakin’ way Ez I ticked his wagon tire “ When you fool your uncle Icliabod You must come a leetle nigher.” I knew a reckonin’ time would come To a feller with sich cheek That some ’un wuz bound to knock him Into the middle o’ next week. One day I got behind hand On ’count o’ a smashed up train, Ole “ 99 ” zipped ’long the line Like a Kansas hurricane, But list ez I seed the smoke stack O’ Bixby’s mill appear An’ glanced at the highway crossin’ To see ef the road wuz clear I seed the greenup cornin’ With his ole boss on the hop I gin a toot with the whistle But he didn’t car’ to stop: An’ quicker’n blue-tail blazes Around me every whar’ War buckles, hoofs an’ splinters A flyin* thro* the ar. I tugged away at the throttle-valve With all my might an’ main But we went half a mile or more Before we stopped the train. We soon backed up to the crossin’ W har the brakemen looked around Thar wuzent a bone or splinter O’ his riggtn’ to be found. Did it pulverize that granger? Not much ; he wuzent dead. He riz up out o’ poodle With a big bump on his head ; He shook his fists at the brakeman. He wasn’t in a mood for fun ; He said that he’d sue the railroad Fur damage we had done. Sich smarties* they ain’t uncommon, They show their lack o’ brains By thlnkin’ their ole bob-tail hoss Can distance railroad trains. An’ when one gits run over The newsboys holler here “Another railroad murder By a careless engineer.” I reckon when up In Heaven 8Ich cases ar’ Justly tried ; The rule will be with angels A verdict o’ suicide. Gems With a. History. New York Sun. “ There are the $100,000 twins— brought together by chance after more than a quarter of a century of separation, now we’ve got them. The speaker was a German gentleman, the head of a wholesale diamond import- ing house in Maiden lane. As he spoke he took a packet of silken tissue paper from a big safe behind him and dropped it upon a counter covered with green baize, at which the Reporter seated him- self. A wire gate slammed to and locked the visitor in without seeming to have imprisoned him, and the German gentle- man began to open the tissue paper packet. Two lustrous gems, which blazed with a pure bluish white fire, gleamed side by side. Each was about as big around as a three-cent piece, but what was more strik- ing than their size was their identity of appearance and beauty. They are cut alike, weigh alike (eight and one-half carats each) and are veritable mineral twins. “ I could create a sensation and make a fortune with them in Paris,” said the diamond merchant. “They are old In- dian mine diamonds, and have a history that puts them in tne catalogue of the famous gems of the world. I have proofs that establish their identity. They must have been in the possession of Warren Hastings when he was Governor General of India. Previously they have been the jewels of a rajah, and after they left Hastings’ jewel casket they were secured by a Russian nobleman during a mutiny Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. in India. He took them to Amsterdam, where a skilled Dutch lapidary recut them, thereby greatly enhancing their beauty while only slightly decreasing their weight. The nobleman lost posses- sion of one of them at the celebrated gam- ing table of M. Blanc, at Manaco. At least, it is supposed he lost it gaming, for it was only recovered at the auction sale of the effects of Mme. Blanc, widow of the famous gambler in Paris, a year ago. I secured it through an agent at the sale. “ Its mate,” continued the jeweler, “ had a no less eventful career. It found its way to a French jeweler, who sold it to the Duke of Brunswick, who, with ec- centric prodigality, lavished money on precious stones, which he left to the city of Geneva. The history of the first blue diamond was published in Paris when I bought it, but search made afterward for the mate, which the Duke of Brunswick had bought, revealed the fact that it had disappeared. “We found it two months ago — and how do you think? Why, my partner saw it sparkling in the shirt front of a Chicago merchant. He could hardly be- lieve it. But by a stratagem he secured the means of comparing the gems, and proved their identity to his satisfaction. The merchant said he had bought the stone in England from a Jewish diamond merchant of London. He w’as induced to part with it at a handsome figure. “Thus they came together, said the owner, as he rewrapped the sparks of mineral fire with tender care, “ and thus they stay. They’ll never be separated again if we can help it.” A Puzzled Driver. “ Driver, what time is it ? ” It was at El Paso, and I was on the om- nibus going from the Sante Fe depot across the ford of the Rio Grande to the Mexi- can Central Station. The driver, a typV cal New Mexican, looked up as I asked the question, but shook his head. “ We’re all broke up on time here,” he said. “ All broke up. What kind of time do you want, sir?” “What kind have you got ? ” “All kinds. That’s what the matter with us. Thar’s local time. That varies somewhat ’cordin’ to gents’ watches, yer know; but I calls it” — pulling out his watch and looking at it — “ 7.50 a. m. But the Sante Fe folks here runs their trains on Jefferson City time. It ought to be 8.48 by them, I expect. But mebbe, as yer goin’ by the Central Road, yer wants their time. That’s City of Mexico time, and it’s now ’bout half-past eight, I should say. “But lots of gents want Chicago time, an’ keeps ter that. *Tis sommers about 8.56 by them, I reckon. But ask most any of these Western through gents, over the Southern Pacific, an’ they’d probably tell yer 6.50 a m., fer they haint changed their watches an’ give yer ’Frisco time. Though ’bout as many* more might say 9.50, fer they’re right through from the East and have New York time.” “ It’s very puzzling and vexatious,” I said. “Wal, I should suggest it war. We figgers it as snug’s we can on ’em, an’ we tries to fit ’em all. But gents gits left every day on us, an’ thar’s no end of hard talk. I dunno what we’ll do — onless, perhaps, the boys all goes and gits watches that keeps all the kinds of time ter wunst. Fer it’s a fact, jest let a gent get a leetle hurried and flustered like, air he’s dead sure ter go an’ add the difference of time onto the wrong end. “ But I can tell ye, at the hotel we has the wust times,” continued the driver, with a pathetic gesture, “a callin’ gents ter take the trains. Ye see, they leaves word at the office to be called at five o’clock, or halft past, or six mebbe. We goes ter knockin’ fer ’em as nigh the time they say as we can figger it. But often as any way they all comes down madder’n snakes. Some’s an hour too airly, an’ some’s got left an’ lays over all day, a- fumin’ about it Thar’s no gauge on it. We’re all broke up.” The driver was evidently wrestling — not very successfully — with that trouble- some problem which vexes better in- structed heads than his, and bids fair to continue to do so. Every one who has read Jules Verne’s story of a tour of the world in eighty days will remember that a traveler going around the earth, eastward, may gain a day on local time. It is also a fact well known that the dif- ference of time between New York and San Francisco is about three hours. But it is at the many cities and towns where railway lines end — each line running its trains by different time — that the trouble begins for travelers. In these days of rapid trips, the tourist must needs be constantly correcting his watch, and al- most concludes that the sun and the al- manac are no longer reliable. It almost seems as if the present system of solar time would ere long have to be abandoned, and some international time * Digitized by v^.ooQle

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490 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. gauge agreed upon. Meantime, one can- not nelp wishing that some genius could invent a watch which — raided like a com- pass, by the altitude of the sun in the heavens — would be a true solimetre and give correct solar time at every railway station in the world. Character in the Family Circle. Home life is the sure test of character. Let a husband be cross and surly, and the wife grow 8 cold and unamiable. The chil- dren grow up saucy and savage as young bears. The father becomes callous, peev- ish. and hard. The wife bristles in self- defense. They develop an unnatural growth and sharpness of teeth, and the house is haunted by ugliness and domes- tic brawls. This is not what the family circle should be. If rude to any, let it be to some one he does not love — not to wife, brother or parent. Let one of the lovea ones be taken away, and memory recalls a thousand sayings to regret Death quickens recollection painfully. The grave cannot hide the white faces of those who sleep. The coffin and green ground are cruel magnets. They draw us further than we would go. They force us to re- member. A man never sees so far into human life as when he looks over a wife’s or mother’s grave. His eyes get wondrous clear then, and he sees as never before what it is to love and be loved ; what it is to injure the feelings of the loved. It is a pitiable picture of human weakness when those we love best are treated worst Webster’s Mistake. New York Ledger. Daniel Webster had a bad memory in money matters whether it was a case of money owed by him or money owed to him. He handled thousands of dollars, but often never looked at the amounts paid him, and in a few seconds would for- get where he placed the money he had received. Probably there is some foun- dation for the story that he gave a trouble- some beggar a hundred-doilar bill, to get rid of him, taking it out of his vest-pocket in mingled absent-mindedness and vexa- tion. Another anecdote tells how awk- wardly his bad memory caught him once : The late J. T. Fields used to relate in the most graphic manner the particulars of his first interview with the god-like Daniel. Mr. Fields was at the date of the interview a lad fresh from the country, serving as junior clerk in the book-store of which he afterwards became the head. Being the junior clerk, he was de- spatched upon the most difficult and hope- less errand which the business of the store afforded, namely, to collect a long-stand- ing and ever-growing bill against Daniel Webster. Every one else in the store had tried and failed. It was now the turn of the new hand. Mr. Fields went into Mr. Webster’s of- fice, made his most polite bow, and hand- ing the bill, said, in nis politest tone, — “The firm present their compliments to you, Mr. Webster, and beg to remind you that their account has been running for a good many years, and they woula be extremely obliged to you if you could settle it this morning.” “Young man.” said Webster, “how can a man pay a bill who has no money ? Look here, see for yourself.” Saying tnis he opened hjs desk, and lo I there lay a heap of bank-notes, which he had received some time before, and had totally forgotten. “I beg your pardon,” young man; I have some money. I was not aware of it. Help yourself.” The young man counted out the money, signed the receipt, and went back to the store with the light of victory in his eyes. Warm Feet Mary Wager Fisher, in Rufal New Yorker. Children and all feeble folk whose feet become cold in bed, should be provided with a foot-blanket. An ordinary woolen blanket will make four, if cut in two and then across at right angles ; hem or bind the edges and the blankets are ready for use. To insure complete comfort, warm th e blankets at bed-time. The habit most children, and many adults, have of draw- ing up the limbs in bed for greater warmth, is a bad one, as when the body is in a con- strained position the circulation of the blood is greatly retarded. Children in particular should be taught to lie straight in bed, and when they sleep in a very cold room it is but common comfort to give them a foot-blanket. It is one form of safety to warm foot-blankets ready for such members of the family as have oeen out in the cold at night. Rubbing the feet smartlv is better tnan warming them at a fire. For sick persons, warm shoes as hot as the feet will bear, and put them on ; it is a much better ana quicker way than using a bottle of hot water, or heat- ing a brick. To go to bed with cold feet, or hungry, is idiocy, when both can be avoided. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 491 A monthly Journal devoted to the soda! , moral and lntelleetnal advancement of Loco- motive Englnemen. Terms : One Dollar per year, in advanoe. Advertising rates given on application. Entered at the Poet office at Terre Hante Indiana, as second class matter. EUGENE V. DEBS ......... Tedxtob Terre Haute, Indiana. WM. F. HYNES Associate Editor Denver, Colorado. NOVEMBER, 1883. The Souvenir. The souvenir each delegate and his friends received at the Convention was an elegant expression of attention at the hands of our friends at Denver. The souvenir and the Denver Convention will always be inseperable recollections in the minds of our members. Conduct of the Delegates. Nothing occurred at the Denver Con- vention to mar its harmony and con^lete success. Every member carried himself like a gentleman. Dignity and good order reigned supreme and it was the universal comment of Denver’s best citi- zens that they had never before seen such an orderly body of well behaved men. Canada. Our next Convention will be held in Toronto, Canada. This will be the first of our Conventions held outside of the States. We must make the next Conven- tion a great success and make the Cana- dian people feel proud of our Order. We have an extensive membership in the Canadas and we expect to increase it very much in the coming year. The Press of Denver. We must not forget to say a kind word for the press of Denver. Our deliber- ations were published in full, as were all the speeches and doings of our friends and members. Editorially, we were warm- ly welcomed to Denver and many plea- sant wishes expressed for our success, and much of this success we attribute to the kindly maimer in which we were treated by all the papers. B sector . This grand old man, with his world- wide reputation did not deem it beneath him to address our delegates. His re- marks were witty but full of meat When such men as Beecher know of us and ap- preciate our work we may rest assured that we have not organized in vain. He called our convention one of “ brain and brawn ” and we feel that the compliment in this instance was well deserved, for a finer body of laboring men never met in this or any other country. Col. J. B. Maynard. Col. J. B. Maynard, of Indianapolis, is one of the grandest men it has ever been our pleasure to meet. Big-hearted and big-brained he is necessarily in complete sympathy with the laboring classes of this country. The Colonel has been a special friend to our Brotherhood. He stood by us spring the dark days of 1877 when our Order was looked upon with suspicion, if not actual hatred. He i& a very popular man and a magnificent pub- lic speaker. As he said when attending the Convention at Denver : “I am one of the boys.” He feels for us and has done us much good by his voice and pen both. We are glad to hold him as one of our staunch friends. Division 186, B. of L. E. The public thanks of our Order are due to the men who compose the above named Division of the B. of L. E. They joined heartily with the members of Rocky Mountain Lodge, B. of L. F., to make our Convention a pleasure and a success. Especially are our thanks due to Edgar C. Bradford, of this Division. He laid Digitized by v^.ooQle

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492 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. aside his own duties to help us. From the time our delegates arrived in Denver till the last man left, Mr. Bradford did all he could in his manly, frank way to make every one of us feel glad that we visited Denver. Engineers and firemen are naturally friends, and these men df Divi- sion 186 have made us feel it more than ever. Success to the B. of L. E. Citizens of Denver. We feel like devoting this entire issue of our Magazine to the praises of the men and women of Denver. They treated us more like royal guests than as plain, simple enginemen. Their houses were thrown open to us, they gave us a grand ball and banquet, at which the prominent men and women of the city joined hands with the hands of our delegates with a heartiness and cordiality that made us feel as if we belonged there. Mayor Routt and Congressman Belford did all in their power to make our convention a success. And one and all we have the kindest recollections and the highest re- gard for the noble men and the sympa- thetic women of Denver. Rocky Mountain Lodge No. 77. The members of the above Lodge cov- ered themselves all over with glory dur- ing the late Convention, ♦tte duties of receiving the visiting delegates and mak- ing arrangements for the Convention rested with them, and nobly and beauti- fully did they perform them. Every del- egate and their friends were made to feel at home by the hearty welcome they re- ceived at the hands of these big-hearted, energetic brothers of No. 77. Nothing was left undone by them that would add pleasure and success to the Convention ; everything was ready and just right. We think the Order may well give Rocky Mountain Lodge the credit of the grand success of the Denver Convention. Well done, boys. ^ Home for Disabled Enginemen. The late Convention empowered Grand Master Arnold to appoint a committee of five to inquire into the probable cost, the plans and location for a Home for Dis- abled Enginemen, said committee to re- port to the next Convention at Toronto. This will be a grand undertaking for our Brotherhood, but it can be accomplished, as we have aocomplished other and greater things — by determination and good faith. We have no doubt that from our Maga- zine alone we can create a sufficient sur- plus to maintain this home. We ask our members to think the matter over and come to the next Convention prepared to discuss the question of the feasibility of turning over our surplus Magazine fund into this “ Home” project. Harmony. In an order as extensive as ours it is next to impossible to prevent the growth of faction and local discontent. There was some dissatisfaction among the dele- gates which had grown up since the Terre Haute Convention, but at Denver every^ thing was forgotten in the enthusiasm of our work. Differences were laid aside and every man made promise to work the next year as he had never worked before. Before the late Convention there were some weaknesses in our organization, but the^ have been strengthened, and we now stand a full-grown, self-reliant, one- purposed body of men that nothing can turn aside from the noble path we have worked out for ourselves. The Pioneer. One of the pleasant remembrances of the late convention is the Pullman sleeper “Pioneer.” This elegant car was placed at the exclusive disposal of our delegates from Chicago to Denver and return by Mr. Robt. Barry, Assistant Superintend- ent of the Pullman Palace Car Co. It went to Denver via the C. R. I. & P. and U. P. and returned via the U. P. and C. & N. W. On the sides of the coach, in large letters, were the words “ Denver conven- tion, B. of L. F. All along the route, even at night, the “ Pioneer ” was cheered as it passed through the stations. Such Digitized by Google

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. attentions as these make the boys feel proud, and they are among the plea- santest remembrances of the Denver convention. Generosity of Railway Managers. If it had not been for the prompt re- sponse made by railway officials all over the country to our requests for transpor- tation for our delegates, our Denver con- vention could not have been the great success it was. In but rare instances did we meet with a refusal of accommodation. This kindness to up we believe to arise from the fact that our work has become familiar to these men and they intend in the future to do all they can to further our interests. All that railway officials have to learn in order to become our fast friends is the great work we have done and are doing. Capital and labor united, is our motto. Good, honest, sober work- men are the result of our teachings. Railway managers are learning this fast, hence they encourage us all they can. A Noble Act* The insurance department of our Bro- therhood is not carried on for any per- sonal gain. Our objects are charitable, pure and simple. At the late convention it appeared that there were $19,000 of surplus in our treasury. It also ap- peared that since the organization of our insurance department about $15,000 in claims had been disallowed for various good reasons. We were under no legal obligation whatever to pay these out- lawed claims, but the late convention passed a resolution to the effect that all of these old and outlawed claims be paid, not as just claims, but simply as a do- nation from liberal hearted men to the suffering and the needy. We point with pride to this action of our convention and feel thankful that as an Order we were able and willing to bring help and comfort to so many hearts. An Order that is capable of doing so noble an act of charity is worthy of the respect of all mankind. 49S The Ladies. Our convention was graced by the presence of many ladies, the wives andi other relatives and friends of our dele- gates. We were pleased to see them there. Their enthusiasm in the work of our Brotherhood is not second to our members. They love our work and it is a great pleasure to hear them talk about “our Brotherhood.” They have a good right to be present with us, for it is for them that we have built up our noble charity,, and they are interested in seeing that we do it right. Their presence at Denver gave a dignity and beauty to our gather- ing it would not have had without them, and besides they were a restraint upon that feeling of irresponsibility among men away from home that made every delegate respect himself and conduct himself as if he were “ way back in the States.” Change of Law. Our convention accomplished one ob- ject that will meet with general approval. Formerly if a financial agent of a subor- dinate Lodge failed to report to the Grand Lodge the dues of members, such mem- bers lost their good standing. Now every financial agent of the Subordinate Lodges is an authorized agent of the Grand Lodge, and a receipt from him will be regarded as evidence of good standing on the books of the Grand Lodge. Every member will see at a glance the wisdom of this new law. Now members need not depend upon the good faith or promptness of the financial agents in making their returns. If they have the proper receipts they are fully protected and their claims will be prompt- ly met Our Excursion Trains. While at Denver the officers of the Den- ver and Rio Grande and the Union Pa- cific placed at the disposal of our dele- gates and their friends two excursion trains ; the first left Denver on Thursday and took us all to the Smelting Works, the- Digitized by v^.ooQle

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494 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE second left on Saturday morning and came back Sunday night. One of these trips tooks us through the j ustly renowned Royal Gorge. There it was our pleasure to see the most magnificent scenery mor- tal eye ever looked upon. Both trains were filled with the delegates and their wives and lady friends. The train men had decked their trains with flags and hunting and everything was prepared for us upon a grand scale. We are under great obligations to the officers of the D. 4& R. G. and the U. P. Railways. Also to the train men of the two excursion trains. We would like to thank them by name individually, but lack of space forbids. We will always remember these men and we assure them they have our thanks and gratitude. ^ Our Future. Our past has become history. Every member knows the struggles we have un- dergone, the difficulties we have over- come, the obstacles we have surmounted. What lies before us ? All is summed up in the one phrase — grand success. We have entered upon a career, the noble re- sults of which, the wisest of us cannot foretell. We have confidence in our- selves, our employers love and respect us, we are out of debt, we are solidly organ- ized, and the enthusiasm of our members is like the enthusiasm of soldiers march- ing down to battle to the “ wild grand music of war.” Widows and orphans bless our names, disaster and death are robbed of their terrors by our acts of charity. What need have we then to fear the future? Over 8,000 strong, with a promise of doubling our number in less than two years, we may expect to go to cur next Convention at Toronto such a body of organized laborers as the world has rarely seen. Organized upon those solid rocks — industry, sobriety, charity. Men of our Order, do not let your courage fail you. Lose not one whit of your .en- thusiasm. We must go to the next Con- vention with the eyes of the whole nation upon us. THE ORIGINAL “HOME, SWEET HOME.” BY JOHN HOWARD PAYNE. [As originally written thd famous song by John Howard Payne was as follows :] Mid pleasures and palaces though we may roam, Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home. A charm from the skies seem to hallow us there, (Like the love of a mother, Surpassing all other,) Which, seek through the world, Is ne'er met with elsewhere. There’s a spell in the shade, Where our Infancy played. Even stronger than time and deeper than despair. An exile from home, splendor dazzles in vain; Oh! give me my lowly thatched cottage again. The birds and the lambkins that came at my call. Those who named me with pride, Those who played by my side, Give me them, with their innocence, dearer than all. The joys of the palaces through which I roam Only swell my heart's anguish— there's no place like home. As Published by Mb. Payne in New York in 1831. Mid plesures and palaces though we may roam, Be it ever so humble, there Is no place like home. A charm from the skies seem to hallow us there. Which, seek through the world, is ne'er met with elsewhere. Home ! home I sweet, sweet home. There's no place like home! there’s no place like home ! An exile from home, splendor dazzles in vain ; Oh! give me my lowly thatched cottage again ; The birds sing gallv, that come to my call— Give me them, with the peace of mind dearer than all. Home ! home ! sweet, sweet home. There’s no place like home, there’s no place like home. How sweet 'tis to sit 'neath a fond father's smile, And the cares of a mother to soothe and beguile ! Let others delight mid new pleasures to roam. But give, oh ! give me the pleasures of home. Home Thome ! sweet, sweet home. To thee I’ll return, overburdened with care ; The heart's dearest solace will smile on me there, No more from that cottage again will I roam ; Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home. Home I home ! sweet, sweet home. There’s no place like home ! there’s no place like home ! [As arranged for music the version is the same as the last, with the exception of the last two stanzas, which are omitted.] Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 495 The Chicago Exposition of Railway Appliances. Special Correspondence Firemen's Magazine. II. Our worthy Editor probably feels that I have already occupied too much space, but even his frow n will not make me stop short here. No exhibition is complete without a museum, and in this case the ““ museum ” or the “ old curiosity shop ” w'as a right good one, and I know the boys would never forgive me if I neglected to show them the good old relics which it contained. It gave a railroader as much satisfaction as to meet an old friend to walk past these old veterans which con- stituted the very A B C of railroading. The directors of the South Kensington (England) Museum had kindly sent for the occasion what is claimed to have been the first locomotive that ever moved, “The Rocket,” of the immortal Geoige Stephenson. I regret that I canuot place this interesting antiquity before the eyes of the readers of the Magazine, nor the “ America,” w hich was the first locomo- tive ever brought to America. I have succeeded, however, in securing illustra- t rations of some of these specimens. The “John Bull” was lent for the Exposition byTthe Smithsonian Institute, of Wash- ington. It bears the date of 1831. As a specimen of the boiler making of these times, I have procured a figure of the boiler of one of the first locomotives used in this country — The Stonebridge Lion. This hardy boiler has lasted even after the rest of the engine has gone to oblivion or to the dickens, and still it is “ good and smart.” But it will not be likely to tempt thejmodem railroad locomotive builder, even if it should prove its lasting qualities by lingering in the world for a thousand years. It is behind the times. But now let us pass it by and turn our attention to the “ Samson.” This locomotive and the box-shape affair called coach which went with it has a brilliant history. It is not only a pioneer, but it is the veteran par excellence. It was built in 1838, at Snel- Digitized by CjOOQle

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496 FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. don, England, but was subsequently brought to Nova Scotia by the Inter- colonial Railway of Canada, where it has been running until August of last year, always under charge of the same engi- neer, Mr. George Davidson, who helped to build it in England. Mr. Davidson is now eighty-four years old, and was to be seen in the annex with the engine, just as hale and hearty as many a younger engi- neer. The Samson is constructed on the cart-before-the-horse principle, the ten- der being attached to the front part The cylinders are vertical and placed at the upper part of the rear end of the boiler, the piston rod being attached to the last driving wheel on each side. In the side rods of this engine could be seen what was doubtless the original split key. In- stead of being held by a set screw the key is prevented from backing out by a wedge driven into a split which extends nearly to the top of the key. Among the veter- ans I must mention the “Arabian,” built for the Baltimore & Ohio railroad by Phineas Davis, and still in active service in the Mount Clare shop-yards, at Balti- more. It is forty-nine years old, -having been completed in 1834. The “ Pioneer,” another ancient engine, was built in 1836 by M. W. Baldwin, of Philadelphia, for the Utica & Schenectady railroad. It now belongs to the Chicago & North- western road, and has been greatly modi- fied from what it was originally, iron frames and drivers having been substi- tuted for wooden ones. This must complete my review of the old curiosity shop, for I have no more illustrations of the veterans to display, and I know my theme would not be in- teresting, for these old things must be as* Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 497 «een to be appreciated. But now that I have terminated my rounds and that I have shown the present and contrasted it with the past, that every one may realise for himself the vast strides of pro- gress which the art of railroading has made in its career of less than fifty years, I must point forward to the future by in- troducing what is at once the latest and the most remarkable development of rail- road science — the electnc railroad. Around the margin of the {gallery of the main building was a three foot track, on which the visitor, by paying ten cents, could make a trip in an open car pro- pelled by an electric locomotive at the rate of nine miles an hour. For a loco- motive fireman to gaze at this wonder of the youngest of sciences was to feel a new revelation. Here was the locomotive re- duced to its simplest essence. ’ No tender, no coal, no water, no smoke, no steam, no noise, and — no fireman!” Surely he would incline to shed a tear and say with the poet: ? ml “And O you mortal engines; whose rude throats “ The immortal Jove’s dread clamours coun- terfeit, Farewell ! Othello’s occupation’s gone ! ” There stands the engineer, with his daintily gloved hand, that pulls what looks like a throttle valve, but which is a switch that regulates the supply of elec- tricity to his noiseless steed. A revers- ing lever, apparently just like that oper- ated by the man on the “right 8106,” serves to reverse the motion at will. But whence comes the power that thus so si- lently moves the train in response to the bidding of the youthful engineer? It -comes along the rails on the wings of lightning even as a message on the tele- graph line — from a distant station. There are three rails ; the two outside ones are -connected to one pole and the inside one to the other pole of a dynamo-electric machine placea somewhere in the build- ing, and which delivers a supply of cur- rent to the “ electric road.” The wheels, forming contract with the rails, and a set of wire brushes rubbing on tne central rail, form the device for M picking up ” the current, which is conveyed to the electric motor placed in the cab of the electric locomotive, and whose motion is con- veyed to the drivers. The locomotive weighed about three tons. The length of the track, measured on the -central rail, was 1,653 feet, or nearly one-third of a mile, with a sharp curve on .a .radius of fifty-six feet at each end. The power realized must have been at least seven horse power. This was the first electric railroad constructed for business purposes in the country. It was scarcely in oper- ation two weeks, but it made 1,588 trips and carried 26,805 passengers. Of course this locomotive was a mere toy compared with its older brothers of the steam “ per- suasion,” but it was enough to show what can be done and what we may expect from this mode of locomotion. But lest it may worry some of the boys, and per- haps lead them to look about for another situation, I will say here that Othello’s occupation will not likely be gone for many years. I dare say that all the good members of the Brotherhood will have passed over to the right hand side long ago when that time comes, because the days of the steam locomotive are not nearly numbered yet. I do not consider that I have made more than a crude sketch of the Exposi- tion, which, I forget to state, opened May 24 and lasted exactly one month, much to the disappointment of all, who would have been satisfied to have had it remain open longer. I regret that I did not suc- ceed more to ray satisfaction at least in giving the reader a succinct idea of its magnificent features, which made the Hon. E. B. Washburne, in his address at the formal opening, May 24, say : “When we look around and about us and behold Digitized by v^.ooQle

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498 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. this marvelous and wonderful display, we are lost in admiration at the strength of the human understanding and the in- ventive genius of man.” I trust, however, that I have enabled the reader to form at least a feeble con- ception of the brilliant developments which mark the progress made in an in- dustry of such importance as the rail- road, and to feel with me the sentiment expressed by Mr. Washburne in the same address : “ In the presence of all these wonderful and varied inventions, fash- ioned into shape by the cunning hand of the artisan, revealing novelties and im- provements unknown in bygone ages, and of the extent of which the wiaest imagination never dreamed, we bow in admiration to the genius of the age. Uniting intelligence to science and vir- tue, there seems to be no limit to the ad- vancement of the human race.” BID HABITS. Texas Siftings. The habits and vices we practice and love, Like chronic diseases, are hard to remove. The smoker will smoke and the toper will drink. Not caring what others say of them, or think. The swearer whose language Is coarse and profane, Is bound by his habits, nor can he refrain From cursing, blaspheming and damning his soul. Urged on by a habit he cannot control. * The liar who lies with intent to deceive, Will lie, tho’ he knew that you do not believe One word that he speaks, for he learned in his youth. The habit of lying and hating the truth. The thief and the robber who pilfer and steal, Declare what their devilish habits reveal, And all who dishonestly try to get gold. Their greed, through their covetous habits unfold. And those who give way to their passions impure, Who oft are allured while they try to allure. Are chained to their habits, repulsive and low, Which lead them to darkness, destruction and woe. All vices when suffered to enter the heart. Are hard to evict— they are loath to depart* And so the poor sinner is kept in control * By all the vile habits which master the soul. One way— and but one — of escape is revealed From habits and vices, exposed and con- cealed ; ’Tis trusting in Him who is mighty to save From habits and vices— from death and the grave. The Denver Convention. The Tenth Annual Convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen of the United States and Canadas met at. Denver, Col., Tuesday morning 8eptem-. ber 18th . The delegates began arriving on Sunday morning and by Monday evening the city was fairly alive with members of the Order. Committees of the home Lodge were faithfully on hand receiving the guests and assigning them to their re- spective quarters. So perfect were the arrangements that not the slightest con-, fusion ensued, but everything moved with the regularity and system of clock-work^ The delegates and visitors were prin- cipally assigned to the St James Hotel, the Markham Exchange and the Ameri- can House, where all arrangements had been made for their reception and accom- modation. A goodly number of ladies, were present, manifesting a deep interest in the welfare of the Order. Monday was spent in hand-shaking and getting acquainted — it was a day of re- union and rejoicing, bringing together old friends and uniting many new ones in the? fraternal fold. On Tuesday morning the committees, began to assemble the hosts at the respec- tive headquarters, and by ten o’clock those of the Markham and American had joined the delegation at the St James and there they were marshalled into line prepara- tory to marching to the City Hall, a new ana imposing structure, where the open- ing exercises were to take place. The procession then moved and when it arrived at the City Hall, Prof. Wolff's orchestra began to discourse beautiful music, the selections being highly appro- priate to the occasion and eliciting the most enthusiastic applause. We present the programme prepared for the occasion : Music, Grand March, dedicated to the B. of L. F., by Prof. Wolff. Overture Rosamunde .... Schubert Call to order by the Chairman . . . Gen. S. a. Shepperd. Opening Prayer .... Rev. Father Brennan Address of Welcome to the City . . Hon. John L. Routt, Mayor. -M Music. .Selections: Queen’s Lace Handker- chief . . Strauss. Address of Welcome to t he State . . Hon.'J. B. Grant, Governor. Music . Potpourri from Orpheus . Offenbach Address . Col. Maynard, of Indianapolis, Ind. Music Railroad Galop Crowe Address Hon. T. M. Patterson Address . . Hon. Jas. Belford, Colorado, Rep- resentative in Congress. Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 499 Address Hon. H. O. Wolcott Annual Address . Grand Master F. W. Arnold Music by Orchestra. The following report of the opening ex- ercises is taken from the Denver papers : The hall was magnificently decorated. On either side of the platform were choice group- ings of potted foliage and flowering plants. At the back of the stage and extending all around the hall were flags, bunting and mot- toes. At the top and rear of the stage were the bannerets representing Mexico, the United States and Canada. Below these and extend- ing over the whole width of the hall were the words: “Our Motto— Benevolence, Sobriety and Industry.” Beneath this hung a magnifi- cent American flag and below ft the letter “B” in red and the American and British flags over a Union shield. On the sides of the room were such mottoes as these : “ Capital and Labor— Our Interests are Identical,” “The Property of the Employer is the Property of the Employed,” “Capitol is What Labor Makes It,” *‘Well Paid Labor is Well Paid Capital,” etc. Over the entrances were drap- ings of flags, while stands of bunting met fn the center of the hall around a grouping of flags. It is probable that the City Hall was never more tastefully decorated. Quiet having been restored, General S. A. Shepperd, who acted as President of the occa- sion, advanced to the front of the platform and said : GENERAL 8. A. SHEPPERD. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen : The time for calling this gathering together has arrived. There are so many distinguished speakers that I don’t feel like taking up more than an hour and a half of your time. When I ride on the train 1 al- most always ride in the engine and the flre- man gives me his seat. For this reason, I sup- pose, the boys thought that I ought to do them a favor and so asked me to preside to-day. But I am rather embarrassed at being selected for this place, and have concluded not to make any speech at all. The regular speakers of the occasion will tire you out readily enough, and I don’t see any reason why I should take up your time myself. Prayer was then offered by the Rev. Father Brennan. The address of welcome was to have been given by Mayor Routt, but as that gentleman nad failed to put in an appearance Ills speech had to be passed over ana a selection by the orchestra took its place. While the orchestra was playing Aldermen Brooks and Watkins entered the hall and were escorted to the platform. Governor Grant was to have delivered an address of welcome on behalf of the State, but being obliged to go to New York on business was unable to be present. He sent a letter ex- plaining his absence. Edgar C. Bradford, a well-known Union Pa- cific engineer, and a representative of Divi- sion 180, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi- neers, made some remarks, welcoming tlie firemen to Denver. He spoke in substance as follows : We extend to you a hearty welcome to the Queen City of the Plains. Ever since the or- ganization of Lodge 77 In this city there has been a very pleasant feeling between it and Division 180, and I hope that your stay here may be pleasant. Again, gentlemen, I bid you welcome and I assure you that it is Joined in by every one in the city. General Shepperd then said : It is my pleasure now to Introduce to you a gentleman connected with a paper in Indian- apolis, Ind., whose paper has always worked for the best interests of railroad men. This gentleman used to live West, that is, he used to live on a little stream called the Missouri river. But he never expected he would be able to come out here in a palace car and would find such a city here. He has been here three or four days and has nearly had his arm taken off by hand-shaking. It is my pleasure now to Introduce to you Colonel Maynard, of In- dianapolis. Colonel Maynard was greeted with a storm of applause. He said : COLONEL J. B. MAYNARD. Mr. President , Ladies and Gentlemen : It is reported of Horace Greeley that once upon a time, addressings young man who applied to him for advice, he said: “Go West, young man, and grow up with the country.” “ Go West ” has been the shibboleth of An- glo-Saxon civilixers on this continent, and the grand army of path -flnders^si nee the days when Puritan, Chevalier and Huguenot first landed upon our shores, has ceaselessly tramped towards the land of the setting sun. For more than two hundred years the drum- beat of the advancing columns of wilderness subduers, mountain climbers, corn and wheat planters, gold and silver hunters, home and city builders. State architects ana Indian ex- terminators has been heard. “Way down East to the Eastern boundary of the Pine Tree State— In all New England, above the sounding symphonies of ocean billows, the tumbling splash of cataract and cascade, whirr of spindles, click of shuttles and ring of anvils, all along the course of years, has been heard on every farm, in every hamlet, village and city, the exhortation, “ Go West.” From New England, from all the States of the Atlantic Coast to the southernmost headland of Florida, the ears of the people have been ceaselessly saluted with the persuasive ad- vice “Go West.” In the Middle, Southern and Central States of the great Republic the cry has been and is still heard, “Go West.” Wnat has been the result? From the East the people have gone West. It Is only required to look abroad over “ the West,” mark its extent, its wealth, its fertil- ity, its boundless resources, its mountains filled with precious metals, its valleys of fabulous productiveness, its giant energies, which every day develop and which seem- ingly defy exaggeration, to Impress the be- holder with the idea that sober fact has takeu on all the glamour of fiction. In re- sponse to the summons “Go West,” a con- tinuous tide of population, native and foreign, has been and is still rushing west- ward, sweeping away the wilderness, waking up industry and civilization in its progress, dotting the boundless prairie with human habitations and studding the rivers with marts and cities* penetrating every green nook and vale, climbing every fertile ridge and mountain barrier ; and this has been go- ing forward until the wilderness where the Oregon rolls his majestic flood, and once heard no sound save his own dashing, is no longer a solitude. It has yielded to the In- evitable, and now blooms with fabulous pro- ductiveness and the songs of its harvest homes have become National anthems. Permit me to say, Mr. President, that before the days when Horace Greeley announced his “Go West” philosophy, when a boy fif- teen years of age, I heard the inspiring call “ Go west,” and in 1885 I landed on the west- ern border of Illinois, at a time when the “clearing” was giving place to the farm aud the log cabin to the more pretentious “ frame building,” when the Indians were not far Digitized by C.ooQle

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500 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. away, when tlie antlered deer roamed secure In the forests and on the prairie, and the Sloneer still relied more upon his rifle than is herds to supply his larder. 1 was In the West and near the frontier in ample time to grow up with the country. For almost fifty years a resident of Illinois, Missouri, Ken- tucky and Indiana, I have seen the people of the West still going West, Northwest and Southwest. I have seen the few grow to a mighty people, ns the star of empire rose grandly to tne zenith and pursued its lumin- ous way westward, until the great Republic has marched across the continent, and the sounding billows of two mighty oceaus, toss- ing high their white caps, seemingly rejoice while holding In their embrace an Empire of boundless responsibilities. I have heard it asked, Mr. President, by what bonds will be held together so mighty a people and such an immense domain? what safeguard will be required against danger which must inevitably grow out of so vast and complicate an organization? In the swelling tide of prosperity who shall guard . against political corruption ? The answer has always been ready— the law. the virtues and intelligence of the people, the genius of our institutions, the lofty patriotism which in- fluences and governs the masses, the school, the Church, the traditions of the Republic, shall forever be equal to any emergency, and whatever may be the ordeals through which it shall be called to pass, however fierce the heat of affliction's furnuce, I verily believe there shall ever be a rescuing power at hand, and that when the smoke of battle shall have cleared away the country will still be one and indivisible, with one flag and one destiny, a Government of the people, by the people and for the people. Mr. President, permit me on this occasion to felicitate myself. I am now in the very center of the far West. I am in Denver, a city of fabulous growth in wealth and importance, elegance, culture and commerce, the capital city of the State which but yesterday was a wilderness, a terra incognita , but which is now known through- out the civilized world for the steady stream of gold and silver which is pouring down her mountain elevations, to vitalize the com- merce and industries of the world. I am here, Mr. President, the guest of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen of the United States and Canada, and no guest of prince or potentate was ever prouder of the partiality bestowed than I am to-day, sur- rounded as 1 am by these representative men, than whom none are more worthy of the courtly hospitalities and generous recogni- tions which the broad gauged people of this justly renowned city are bestowing. I realize the dignity, the high privilege of being accounted the peer of men whose call- ing demands courage of the loftiest character and the most unwavering fidelity to trusts, the importance of which defies exaggeration. For sixty hours I have been at the mercy of men who manage the locomotive— day and night, In the darkness and in the light- sweeping along with the speed of the wind, through forests and cultivated fields, ana across the plains, over rivers and chasms, around curves and through cuts, I have been, as you all have been, in the hands of men who build the fires and hold the iron horse on his tracks of steel, marking ceaselessly his temperature and respiration. I have known, as you have known, that dangers were lurk- ing along the track, but knowing also that ceaseless vigilance was on guard and that all that human endurance, skill, courage and fidelity could do to avert disaster was being done, we have dismissed our fears and felt secure. I should dwarf these reflections out of all just proportions, were I to simply consider yours or my own interests in referring to the trusts which railroad officials repose in locomotive firemen and engineers. In contemplating the subject, the mind at once grasps the vast system of railroads extending across the con- tinent, which cross and recross each other at thousands of intersecting points in all direc- tions and in every section, until the map of thecontinentdiscloseaa network of railroads labyrlnthlan in its construction to all except the students of such mysteries. These roaas, within the United States and Canada, now exceed IOOlOOO miles, and upon a fair estimate there are 22,000 locomotives in operation, each requiring the services of a locomotive fire- man—hence we have an army of locomotive firemen in the United States and Canada of more than 22,000, almost equal in number to the regular army of the Republic. Some ten years ago an eflbrt was made to organize this large number of locomotive fire- men into a Brotherhood— into relations of mutual kindness— an association of sympa- thy, harmony, unity and protection. To what extent success has attended the effort is shown by the fact that 8,000 members now belong to 180 lodges of the Brotherhood, whose repre- sentatives are now in Denver to transact bus- iness for the good of the Order. In the pre- amble to the Constitution of the Brotherhood I find the following : 44 For the purpose of effecting a unity of the locomotive firemen of the United States and Canada, and elevating them to a higher social and intellectual standard, and for the promo- tion of their general welfare and the protec- tion of their families, the Brotherhood of Lo- comotive Firemen has been organized. “We recognize an identity of interests be- tween our members and their employers, and it is made a special object of the Brotherhood to bring them in perfect harmony with each other. 44 Benevolence is the principal object of our existence, and in our hazardous calling it Is almost dally brought into requisition by the husbandless and fatherless, whose protectors have gone down at the post of duty.” Mr. President,. I am or the opinion that it would be difficult to improve upon the affir- mations of that preamble— I think they are wonderfully suggestive. I am persuaded that the great public is as profoundly inter- ested in the success of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen as are its individual members. This, 1 am confident, will appear upon even a cursory glance at the vast inter- ests involved. Assuming that there are now in operation in the United States and Canada 100.000 miles of railroad, there would be about 14.000 passenger cars in the service. Assum- ing that a passenger car will seat sixty per- sons, these cars would accommodate 840,000 persons. Guarding against over-estimates, we assume that 500,000 persons are daily in these cars for the purpose of transportation. Accepting these estimates as within the boundaries of actual fact, the grand sum to- tal of passengers annually transported in railroad cars would reach 182,500,000, or more than three times the entire population of the country. In contemplating this phase of the sub- ject. it would be difficult to overestimate the interest which the public has in an or- ganization which, as a fundamental princi- ple, insists that a man qualified for member- ship 44 shall be of good moral character, in- dustrious, sober, and sound In body and limb.” Here we have declarations or vital Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 601 importance to the traveling public— to all who commit their lives and tnelr property to the custodianship of “enginemen.” The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen declare : First— That an applicant for mem- bership shall be a man of “ good moral char- acter.” Who is capable or estimating the value of “good moral character?” A man possessed of such a treasure will do to trust anywhere. He is an honest man. He stands forth everywhere as the crowning work of Jehovah's creative flat. Second— The applicant for membership In a lodge of Locomotive Firemen must oe a “ sober man,” free from the vice of drunken- ness. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire- men, by declaring that only sober men shall wear the regalia of the ordei\ have sounded the keynote of safety to the lives of millions of men and women. “Good moral charac- ter” is not enough. The world misjudges in that regard sometimes; but the term “sober” affords less margin, or no margin at all, for discussion. Sober men the Brotherhood de- mands for the work of firemen and engineers, and for doing that they are entitled to ap- proval and applause. Let the world know that the men who are in charge of the Are and the steam of the locomotive are men of good moral character and sober, and at once, and with loud acclaim, the verdict: “They are safe men,” is prouounced— royal men in their right, and thrice royal by virtue of the elevating and dignifying declaration, that only men of good moral character, sober, in- dustrious and sound, shall ever become mem- bers of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire- men. Mr. President and representatives of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, I con- gratulate you and your Association for the courage which enabled you to incorporate into your Constitution such declarations of approval of qualities that underlie success in every department of the world's activities. In carrying forward the grand enterprises of this practical and utilitarian age, men such as can enter the charmed circle of a Lodge of Locomotive Firemen are in demand. They are men who can pass muster when the highest standards to test human excellencies are brought into requisition. They have a right to be known as Chevaliers sans peur et sans reproche — a royal priesthood qualified to serve at any altar or shrine consecrated to noble aims and ambitions. Mr. President, as I contemplate the sturdy men around me, decorated with the badge of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, and ponder the aim of their organization— the elevation of themselves to higher social and Intellectual planes— for the promotion of their general welfare and the protection of their families, I confess that the sentiments inspired rise to exaltation. I have before me an exhibition of the best phase of our boasted civilization. The champions of labor and skill in council, conscious of the dignity of their calling, working together to achieve triumphs for themselves in the world's broad field of battle— the blessings of which, in a large measure, descend upon society and the public at large— inspires faith that social and industrial problems are to be prudently sblved. Mr. President, I am not surprised that the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen annu- ally grows in favor with men who have in charge the vast railroad interests of this country and the continent. These young and courageous men, in seeking their own social and Intellectual elevation, are giving positive assurances that they are the friends of railroad owners, that they appreciate char- acter, ability and fidelity, and if there be virtues that shine with a more satisfying effhlgence, name them, and 1 will designate some of your Colorado mountains whose summits above cloud land are forever kissed by sunbeams, as their eternal monuments. These men tell us that one of the noble aims of their Brotherhood is the protection of the families of their associates; that benevo- lence is the chief object in view— to look af- ter the “husbandless and fatherless whose Sro tec tors have gone down at the post of uty.” Sir, within the wide realm of generous pur- poses nothing can be found better calculated to commend the admiration and respect of the world. Such sentiments are inspired by love of home, devotion to wife and children. It is a key note, attuned to the holiest desires that ever found lodgment in the human soul. Sir, with such feelings animating the work- ingmen of this country, the Republic is safe. While the hearts of American tollers throb responsive to home affections, duties and joys, the Republic shall stand. Byron sang the Roman legend “While stands the Coliseum, Rome shall stand. When falls the Coliseum. Rome shall fall, And when Rome falls— tne world.” It suits my purpose to say, while stand American homes, the great Republic shall stand. When fall American homes the great Republic shall fall, and when the great Repub- lic falls the most glorious light of liberty that ever flashed its rays athwart the world goes out forever. Mr. President, it has been a fancy of mine that the time would come in the onward march of ideas suited to our civilization, when railroad magnates, Presidents and di- rectors, holders or stock, bonds and mort- gages, all who are interested in earnings. In- terest and dividends would apply for honor- ary membership in the Brotherhood of Loco- motive Firemen. Why not? Why may not the time come when the leveling up and the leveling down process shall bring men of good moral character, who are sober, indus- trious and sound in body and limb into such relationship that the rich and the powerful shall deem it a dignity to wear the badge of honorary membership in a Brotherhood which has for its purpose the moral, social and intellectual elevation of its members, and be proud to contribute for the “ help of the husbandless and fatherless when their Srotectors have gone down at their post of uty?” Where is the plumed knight, the titled dig- nitary, who stands a thousandth part of an inch above the man who has a good moral character, who is striving to elevate himself socially and intellectually, and who is sober and true to every trust ? The grand old apostle Peter, who is said to be entrusted with the keys of the kingdom, declared that “God is no respecter or per- sons,” and if there is one Christ idea abroad in the world, possessing undying vitality, It is that good, moral character, sobriety and in- dustry constitutes the man the peer of any other man who is capable of the conception that God made him. Those who indulge the scientific fancy that apes were their progeni- tors need not be considered. Mr. President, unless the signs of the times are enigmas too occult to be solved by mod- ern seer or soothsayer, the present is the age of brotherhoods* combinations and corpor- ations. The individual is disappearing, the organization speaks. Capital combines and impossibilities are attacked. Capital com- Digitized by v^.ooQle

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502 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. bines with skill and labor, and the seeming impossibilities of yesterday become effete themes to-day. Capital and skill combine, and rivers and chasms are spanned, moun- tains are tunneled, the iron track encircles the rocky mountains of the world, and the iron steed rests on elevations above the eyrie of the condor. Capital and skill combine, and the electric fluid brings the Nations of the earth into conversing proximity. Capital and skill combine, and the waters of distant seas embrace, and ships go cross-lots to their destined ports. Capital and skill combine, and the hum of machinery beoomes a Nation- al anthem In honor of the nuptial tie. Capi- tal and skill combined, and the eternal moun- tain safes, where the Creator stored Uls gold and sliver, are blown open and made to give up their treasures. Capital and skill and labor combined, and the gang-plows move, followed by the wheat ana corn- planter, then the bearded wheat and tas- seled corn, caressed by the sun and baptized by the rain, Invite the reaper and the mower and the song of the harvest home, blending with the music of lowing herds on a thou- sand hills, sends forth through all this God- favored land such melodies as heaven and earth rejoice to hear. Capital and labor- labor and capital— the wisdom of the age Is equal to their honorable adjustment, and I am persuaded that locomotive firemen de- mand nothing more. But, sir, there are combinations other than capital and labor which have claims demand- ing favorable verdicts. Mind forces, soul as- pirations, heart sympathies, which have for their object the mitigation of human ills, from whatever source they spring, are com- ing to the front— the world is giving them a healing, and humanity is rising, coming up, climbing, marching to higher social, intel- lectual and politlcalelevations. 11 Truth crushed to earth shall rise again ; The eternal years of God are hers ; But error, wounded, writhes in pain, And dies among his worshipers.*’ You remember, on one occasion in the far- away days when the Christian era was in Its dawn, that John the Baptist, whose raiment was unostentatious, whose home was the wilderness, whose meat was locusts and wild honey, but whose voice was the harbinger cry of coming events, the shadows of which as they felt athwart his pathway he inter- f>reted, sent his disciples to Christ to inquire f He were the promised Messiah that should inaugurate a new civilization, or should he look for another? The answer made no ref- erence to the past, no prophecy nor promise was Quoted. >o allusion to priest, altar or sacrifice ; simply, “ Go tell John what you be- hold, what you see and hear— the lame walk, the blind see, the deaf hear, but, above all, the poor are recognized and taught.” We are living in the closing years of the nineteenth century. As God reckons time — a thousand years as a day— less than two days have elapsed since the lifting power of Chris- tian civilization began its work. Its sun, ris- ing grandly to the zenith, is flooding the world with the truth that the poor have rights which Constitutions, laws and rulers are bound to respect Much has been accom- plished. The outlook is inspiring. “ Dlnna ye hear the slogan ? ” Croakers to the rear. What do you see and hear? Despots are trembling, thrones are tumbling, crowns are crumbling. The sovereignty of man is being recognized. The case on trial Is “the ballot vs. tne bayonet,” and in the Court of final adjudication the ballot will win. Theschool is doing its work ; it is preaching the gospel of liberty “From Greenland’s icy mountains, To India’s coral strands. Where Afric’s sunny fountains Roll down their golden sands.” The glad tidings are borne on wind and wire that the prostrate are lifting up their heads, breaking their fetters, claiming their birth- rights and asserting their power. When a week shall have passed, according to Jehovah’s method of marking the flight of days, the indications are that mankind will stand redeemed from the thraldom of ignorance, superstition and oppression. Brotherhoods are multiplying, social ties are being strengthened. Intellectual enjoyments are in demand. Good character is being esti- mated at its real value. Benevolence, which beautifies the world and gladdens all hearts, counts its champions among the gifted and good of the earth, and the world Is growing brighter and better. All hail the day when despots fall— when man, taking courageof his divinity, insert lies on all the bannersof the Nations in peace and in war: “ Give me liberty, give me equality, give me citizenship, give me the ballot, or give me death.” At the conclusion of Col. Maynard’s ad- dress and amid tumultuous applause, the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher was escorted to the platform. The orchestra then played Crowe’s very lively “ Railroad Galop.” At the con- clusion of their performance, General Shepperd said : Firemen, the regular train hasn’t arrived, but we have got a special all ready. It Is my pleasure to introduce to you the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher. He runs the next train. Rev. Mr. Beecher then advanced to the front of the platform and said : REV. HENRY WARD BEECHER. I count myself highly fortunate in being present in this surprising city, and on such an occasion also os this. I spent an hour trying to find the city of Denver as I used to remem- ber it five years ago, and I am like the man that visited New York and said that he could not see the city for the houses in it. If I be- lieved in sorcery and magic I should say that this was the city of magicians for extent and completeness, and beauty of buildings, both private and public and all the elements of prosperity that lie upon the very face of 1U To a man that loves his whole country it cannot but make him proud of the enterprise that has constructed so beautiful a city in what almost might be called a wilderness, and to meet such a convocation of men here, men whose character should command the respect and gratitude of every man who has consider- ation for his fellow men, is a great pleasure to me this morning. There are two machines that represent the triumph of human ingenuity, the great and the small, and yet each in its own way per- fect the perfection of modern mechanical skill There is the watch we can carry without dan- ger of change In the arctic and at the equator. There It notes the months and years and al- most regulates the movements of the heaven- ly bodies by Its accuracy. That Is the perfec- tion of a machine in small. The locomotive Is the perfection of power and beauty and fine adaptation, and the engine appears to have revolutionized the world. This continent Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 503 would have lain hidden In darkness for yet half a thousand years but for the system of railroads. The accuracy, the safety, the amaz- ing industry that have come In with the rail- road defies the imagination and outruns speech. I am in the situation of one to speak feelingly on this matter. 1 left New York on the 9th of July with a list of engagements to speak every night, with one or two exceptions, to the end of October. I passed, turned north, returning through Portland to Puget Sound and back again and round about by the de- testable sea, which I wish was frozen up and a railroad built upon it (laughter), to San Fran- cisco and then down to Ogden, and then through that incomparable little railroad, the Denver and Rio Grande, to Denver, and never have made one miss, or come within sight of one, speaking every night and meeting my appointments certainly, until it is about as certain os the rising and the setting of the sun, that a man can make calculation with math- ematical nicety. And as to safety, I have been for more than forty years at home and abroad a constant traveler on railroads, and have never even seen an accident, and I can sav also that I don’t desire to. (Applause). When I look at this great railroad system, when I see what has been done, the capital that has been commanded, I have come to the conclusion that whatever may be true of Con- gress, whatever may be true of the Legislature, whatever may be true of teachers, Including ministers, it takes the biggest heads in the nation to be railroad men. (Applause). Big heads, I mean, well furnished. (Laughter). We might look at the whole system inlts in- terior, at the men that manage all the details, the freight, the tickets, the conductorehip, of them all I do not know any class of railroad men that deserve more than the tlremen and the engineers in the railroad service. (Ap- plause). I regard the fireman as nothing but a man that Is worthy of being an engineer after a little while. And as to the engineer, what can be said more than that they are the body of men with whom it is safe to trust that which is dearest to us in all the world, our children, our wives, our husbands, our broth- ers? They are the men with whom it is safe to trust human lives. It is not always safe to trust men in the care of a doctor. There are a great many professions that are called use- ful, but with gaps in them. But, take them as a body throughout the United States, the firemen and the engineers are the men in whose care it is safe to put millions of property and millions of human lives. And no test of their fidelity can be better than this, that to- day it is safer to travel on the railroad than to stay at home. (Applause). When going from Portland once to Boston I rode witn the engi- neer. for there they are very courteous ana I got invitations that I have never gotten in the West. It didn’t hurt, you know, for Phillip to get up and ride with the Eunuch of Ethi- opia. Hiding with the engineer he was giving me some confidences of his own, and inveigh- ing against the passengers. “ Why,” said he. ■“only last week a fellow got out of the car ana came to me when I had a pretty heavy train on, and said, ‘ Now, engineer, you have a re- sponsible position ; you have a good many lives in your charge and ought to be very care- ful.’” “ But,” said he, “I looked him in the face, and said I, ‘ Damn you. I have got a wife and two girls at home, and do you suppose that if I don’t care about them I care aoout you fellows.’ ” If there is any danger the en- gineer and firemen have the first taste. They are in the lead In almost every respect, but certainly in the elementof peril, ana whether it be in the midst of snows in winter, or if it ,be the sweeping freshet, the gaping bridges, or in the night when there are no stars and no moon and the lights have gone out, it is in every condition that the railroad engineer and railroad fireman meet the music of death, and meet it with a heroism that has no equal on record. For they are men who have perilled their lives, have stood and given themselves for the safety of the charge behind them, with a hero- ism never surpassed on any battle field or in any other scenes of human life. Men have trusted their goods to them, their little household gods, their children and things dearest to them. You should no more pass the fireman or en- gineer without raising your hat to him in token of respect and honor than you would pass General Grant or General Sherman. Among the great things of civilization is the power of men to live together and organize themselves into living machines. The sub- llinest thing in this world is that millions of men of millions of different pursuits have learned how to live together harmoniously. It Is a good thing for every class of laboring men, for all intermediate classes of laboring men, it is a good thing for them to associate them- selves together and know each other better and take better care of each other. Scattered over the continent there is yet a chord that unites them all. The great end that is to be attained by civilization, the final effort and the true religion is to bring men together into a gradual sympathy for each other, of love one for another, of care for one another, and by every means in their power to build them up in love, in fidelity and in true manliness. I, therefore, accord to you all gratitude for the success with which you have conducted this great association that stretches out into every State and every Territory not only of our own land, but to the adjacent nations and people. We‘are all one substantially. I take great pleasure, therefore, I have felt compli- mented in being asked to address you. I take great pleasure In meeting you, and take no spite because so many of you are handsomer than I am. (Laughter). May the fire never scorch you, may the engine never break down under you, may the road be always good and well spiked, may the respect and gratitude of our fellow-citizens surround you and may the blessing of Almighty God make your life peaceful and your immortality glorious. (Loud Applause.) Hon. Jas. B. Bel ford, Representative in Congress, was then introduced by the chairman and spoke as follows : HON. JAMES B. BELFORD. The world moves slowly, after all. It re- quired «. 000 years for mankind to learn the simple fact that a wagon would run better and faster on two iron rails than on a mac- adamized road, and the man who discovered this fact was regarded, generally, as a heretic and an Iconoclast— one who was ridiculed in Parliament and laughed at on the street. Within your lifetime and mine the first steamship crossed the Atlantic ocean, and as a part of Its cargo carried a series of lectures delivered by Dr. Lardner in Exeter hall, Lon- don, in which in a philosophic way he dem- onstrated the utter impracticability of navi- gating the Atlantic ocean by steam, and as- signed as one of the chlefest grounds on which his faith and assertion rested, that no vessel could be constructed large enough to carry the coal necessary to generate the steam and make the voyage. 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504 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. been so strangely regarded In the past. A re- gard for ancient institutions leads me to recognise the fact that I am really to-day ad- dressing the aristocracy of the republic. A genuine, heroic aristocracy founded upon distinctions which have existed in the his- tory of the world for more than two thousand years. When Roman society was formed, and classes were divided, he who owned ana managed a horse ranked as a knight, and was admitted into the cavalry of the incipient Roman empire as one who was j ustly entitled to assert aristocratic pretentions. He who was unable to own a horse or to drive one was denominated a plebeian, was mustered into the infantry service and compelled to march on foot to those great battles which made that country famous in the political and spiritual history of the world. If the owner- ship of a horse in that age entitled the owner to aristocratic distinction and pre-eminence, what should be said to those who control a horse of stronger muscles, and greater speed, and vaster strength— whose shoulders are pressed by a collar to which is hitched the commerce of the world— a horse which tra- verses the whole continent, and in less time than Caesar could march from Rome to the village of Lucullus, or Napoleon from Paris to Belgium, or Washington from New York to Mount Vernon In the days of the Revolu- tion. You are as much knights as the An- cient Romans, and clothed with vaster re- sponsibilities, not in the Interests of war, but in the interests of peace and commerce. There are thoughts wnlch naturally suggest themselves in tnis presence and which may very properly be uttered at this time. You represent the great body of the American people— the bone and muscle of the nation— the foundation on which rests the pyramid of our material and moral greatness. Yes more than this, you represent tne nation it- self, for without well directed and intelligent labor the American republic would not oc- cupy Its present pre-eminent position In the family of nations. There are those, I know, who imagine that the comparatively few who have aggregated large pecuniary wealth are the representative men of America, the men to whom the United States owe all that it is. and to whom it looks for the maintenance of Its present grandeur and its future achieve- ments. There never was a greater fallacy. I would not have you understand that I be- lieve a man who has accumulated wealth is the less deserving of consideration on that account. On the contrary, the man who has gained wealth by the labor of his hands or nls brains, and has thereby added to the na- tional greatness and to the well-being and happiness of his fellows, is worthy of allcom- mendatlon, and furnishes the highest incen- tive for the successful efforts of others. But the wealthy, non-producing class, and that unfortunately small class whose wealth comes by inheritance, who toll not, neither do they spin, whose idleness is destructive to all the attributes of American manhood; whose pretentions are ridiculous and whose assumptions of superiority are “ a fond hal- lucination and a theme for laughter,” these are the classes who have no place in our gov- ernmental system, and whose combined value would not outweigh that of a single family of those sturdy emigrants who are constantly seeking our shores in quest of privileges and opportunities denied them elsewhere. Wipe out these classes and all their valua- ble pecuniary possessions with a single stroke and our progress would not be delayed a sin- gle instant of time. Destroy any particular branch of our Industries, paralyze for a sin- gle day the 50,000 tollers who drive our loco- motive engines, and for every moment that such paralysis should continue the internal commerce of this great nation would stand still ; yea, the great globe itself would experi- ence a shock from which it would not recover for one hundred days. National greatness and national wealth are inseparable. Wealth makes a nation great and powerful, but there can be no wealtn and no greatness without labor. This is a truism which cannot be suc- cessfully assailed. What would the posses- sion of our varied and inexhaustible resources avail were it not for the application of the labor that is constantly developing them? These Rocky mountains, beneath whose shadows we now sit, wl th their granite heads, their veins of gold, their ribs of silver, thefr bowels of iron and coal, would not contribute a particle to the world's wealth, nor a scin- tilla to the happiness of its people, were it not for the indomitable pluck ana persistent efforts of the laborers, whose rude cabins hang upon the brows of the mountain peaks like rich jewels in ah Ethlop's ears. It is labor alone— persistent, educated labor— that enobles and dignifies man, promotes his hap- piness and well being, and builds up and for- tifies an enduring greatness and prosperity for that nation that possesses and fosters it. With what force and beauty did Oliver Gold- smith state this truth when he wrote, ** Woe for the land, to hastening ills a prey. Where wealth accumulates ana men decay; Princes and Lords may flourish or may fade ; A breath can make them as a breath has made, But a bold peasantry, their country’s pride. When once destroyed can never be supplied.1' Labor being so essential to the prosperity of a nation and the happiness of a people, it is the highest duty of statesmanship to care for and foster it- This may not be done by the enactment of sumptuary laws, but it can be successfully accomplished, in a country like ours, where intelligence is equally possessed by all classes of the people,ana where genuine atriotism is a natural inspiration by a ealthy public sentiment. There should be no conflict between labor and capital. There is no tangible cause for promoting such a conflict. The one cannot exist without the other. They are the essential parts of a whole system, the lever and fulcrum which move the industrial and commercial worlds Capital should not oppress labor, because capital would shrink and waste away If the* sustaining force of labor be withdrawn. La- bor should not seek to tyrannize capital, be- cause capital supplies the means to support and promote labor. Unhappily, however, conflicts do spring up between these two> naturally fraternal forces, and it is the part of wisdom to seek some generous and com- prehensive principle upon which a lasting; treaty of peace and good will may be nego- tiated and maintained. And in my judg- ment such a treaty will be brought about when kindness becomes the rule of practice on the one hand and forbearance on the other. Those individuals who employ large numbers of men can solve this problem that so frequently causes general annoyance and widespread suffering, but in order to do this they must banish all attempts to cheapen labor, and exhibit a willing disposition to re- ward it to the full measure. Competition is the life of trade, but a competition based on the degradation of labor will prove the death of American enterprise, a barrier to Ameri- can achievement, and a deluge to the present prosperity and future hopes of the American people, W« have but to look at the condl- Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. m tlon of the working people of Europe and Asia to fully appreciate what is the full force and effect of cheap labor. The laborer should be paid fair wages for his work, and should at the same time be made to realize that his employer is not unmindful of his welfare. In a recent casual discussion of the conflicts that so frequently occur between capital and labor, I said : “The question is a very serious one to all classes of people, and should be receiving the careful and thoughtful attention of leading minds. Unless some steps are taken with a view to adjusting the differences that now exist and which spring up with periodical regularity, a conflict will be precipitated that may become wide-spread and produce blood- shed and anarchy. I think we have reached the time when individuals and corporations, employing large numbers of mechanics and laborers, should introduce some system into the conduct of their business by which the {general welfare of those people would be ooked after, and provided for. This should be done on general business principles as well as from motives of philanthropy. Every manufacturing establishment, every railroad corporation, has an organized division to specially look after the machinery, the mo- tive power, the rolling stock, the quadru- peds, and every detail necessaiy to keep the plant in a healthy condition, why not sup- plement this system by establishing a divi- sion to look after the well-being of the hu- man force that is necessary to direct and keep in healthy motion the mere machinery of labor? No corporation gives a thought to the men who are necessary to carry on their business beyond providing the money to pay wages. If employers would bestow some thought upon their employes; If they would adopt some system by which the employes would feel that their comfort was studi- ed; that an estimation was placed upon their services beyond the mere commercial value represented by their monthly wages, would it not tend to make men feel more contented, and be a step toward removing causes for strikes? Under existing relations between employers and employes the latter regard the former with suspicion If not with positive animosity, and this is so because the working man believes that instead of studying to improve his condition, and to encourage his efforts. employers are constant- ly studying methods to reduce his wages. Now, if this state of things could be reversed, and working men made to feel that the con- verse of this was practiced, would not some of the causes of tne existing conflict be re- moved ? Suppose, for example, the Pennsyl- vania railroad company, the Union Pacific and similar corporations would introduce a system of rewarding their faithful and in- dustrious workingmen by adding to their wages, say 10 per cent., after the first five years of service ; or suppose that each man who faithfully performed his duties for a given period of years was given a share of stock at the end of each year following the first five years of continuous service, would not this act as an incentive and induce the workingmen to make every endeavor to re- main in the company’s employ?” These expressions have been widely espied by the newspaper press of this section, and have been received with general commen- dation. I fully believe that if some such sys- tem was adopted by employers the desired remedy would be secured. Experiments have been made in this direction with entire success. I know of one large Industrial es- tablishment in the oity of New York in which this system has been Introduced with most satisfactory results to employes and employ- ers. The establishment alluded to employs several hundred men. The employers sug- gested to their men that they form an associ- ation on this basis. The employers agreed to keep in employment all men who attended promptly to their work, and to pay them at all times as high wages as were paid for simi- lar work by other parties. Each workman was to contribute weekly to a general fund such a sum of money as might be agreed up- on, the employers agreeing to contribute a sum weekly equal to the aggregate contri- butions of their men. The land thus con- tributed to be devoted to paying the wages In full of such as might be unable to work by reason of sickness* This proposition was accepted, and the association nas to-day w fund of several thousand dollars controlled by themselves and for themselves. And what have the employers, you ask? They have a force of steady, careful workingmenr who feel that they have an Interest in the business of the firm, and they have a long list of applicants, employed in other establish- ments, .to fill vacancies that seldom occur* These employers have solved the problem- for themselves, and so long as their system is maintained, a strike cannot take place in that establishment. Here is an example' that is worthy of imitation. It is simple be- cause conceived in natural kindness, practi- cable because founded on common justice,- and advantageous because its benefits are equal and reciprocal. It seems to me that there can be no good reason why every indi- vidual and every corporation employing large- numbers of men should not devise a systems based on the principles I have spoken of and adapted to their particular circumstances. It would be a movement in the direction of elevating labor to the plane upon which it should always rest. It would reduce to a minimum the friction that now exists, andr by creating a bond of union between the em- ployer and employe, produce results which- would render labor a pleasure on the one hand and matte Its fruits more constant and profitable on the other. The republic was never more happily situ- ated than at present for the consideration of- purely economical and material questions.- The uation has been consolidated— tne causes of past differences have all disappeared. What were known years ago as domestic institu- tions have been consumed by the fierce fires* of war, and we realize for the first time for' many years that the destinies of the country will be safe in the hands of either party that may succeed to power. The relations of labor and capital must con- stitute the platforms of the political parties* in the future. God made this world for all of us, and the millennium will never be reached- until each man. woman and child can secure the needed portion of its product. No man is* as rich as all men should be, and instead of leveling down let us level upward, and while* through your energies you advance and pro- mote the vast external and internal com- merce of the country, let your representative# see that you procure for your labor an honor- able and adequate remuneration and a fair* and a just share lu Its profits. THE HON. JOHN L. ROUTT, Mayor of Denver, had come in while Mr. Belford was speaking, and at the conclu- sion of Mr. Belford’s address he was in- troduced and spoke as follows: Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Convention : I owe you an apology for not being here Digitized by v^.ooQle

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606 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. earlier. I hod not supposed that the meeting occurred till to-night. 1 am not here to dis- cuss before you the relations of labor and capital. Mr. Belford has done that In a very able and eloquent manner. But I come to extend to you a hearty welcome in behalf of all the citizens of Denver. I am glad to see our faces, which are the faces of men who ave been tried and are better than any re- commendations on parchment. I knew for a great many years what It was to labor hard with my hands. I know of no men who have greater and more delicate responsibilities en- trusted to them than the locomotive fireman and engineer. This Is all and more than any- body could write or say. Words can do but little in adding to your laurels. We entrust the care of our wives and children to you. Again, I welcome you, and in doing so 1 feel that I but express the feeling of every man, woman and child In the city of Denver. [Ap- plause.] A letter was received from Hon. Ed- ward O. Wolcott expressing his regret at not being able to attend. A similar letter was received from Hon. Thomas M. Pat- terson, both gentlemen being kept from attending by a pressure of legal business. Hon. Henry M. Teller, Secretary of the Interior, wrote another letter regretting his enforced absence. At the close of the Mayors’ address, F. W. Arnold, Esq., Grand Master of the Brotherhood, was introduced and spoke as follows : ■R. F. W. ARNOLD. Mr. Chairman , Ladies , Gentlemen and Delegates Assembled : It is a moment of profound pleasure to me to see such a generous outpouring of delegates to deliberate In convention, all with the com- mon end in view of seeking to better our con- dition. Is it not an occasion to make one feel proud when we look back over the past ten years of our existence as an order, and contemplate the wonderful success we have met? It thrills me with the most pleasant feel- ing. Why are we so sucqessful, you may ask ? I will tell you. We first deek to advance every man's moral condition. No matter how per- fect It may have been, we still aim at Its further improvement. We try to give satis- faction to our employers, men of whom we are proud : and to say that man is my brother and associate. We are assisting each and every member to make some provision for those whom he may leave behind through the result of an accident or from natural causes. We are banded together for the purpose of assisting one another. The year 1873 witnessed the laying of the corner-stone of our organi- zation, and from It sprang the structure of to- day. It was then we selected the material with which to build, and the basis has proven to have been a good one and substantial. Our growth, steady and healthy through the years 1874-6-0. was emblematic of the solidity of our material. In 1877, when the labor troubles were in agi- tation, notwithstanding the fact that this Order kept aloof, as an order, yet the fact that some few of Its members saw fit to associ- ate themselves with those professing griev- ances. the superstructure of the Brotherhood was shaken to the very foundation. And t he misfortunes it suffered at that time, being followed by others during the next two years, of a different character, but of an equally severe and damaging nature, came near lay- ing waste the little material then left; but by a herculean effort, and the assistance and en- couragement of honest and willing hands, we retrieved our losses, and to-day stand forth proudly conspicuous as one of the largest and strongest labor organizations known. Why, when we take into consideration the fact that In 1880 we were reduced to eighteen Lodges, and that we have to-day— in three years’ time —one hundred and eighty-one, it will be seen how marvelous has been our success. Let us take the report of our convention and compare it with the present actual state of affairs, and it will be apparent to every one that we are enlisted in a good cause. When we left Terre Haute one year ago this month, we had a membership of, as we thought then, mammoth proportions, a list of one hundred and twenty-one Lodges composed of over five thousand members. We now have a mem- bership of over eight thousand, an Increase of three tnousand and a corresponding increase of sixty Lodges. Last year our magazine had a circulation of only eight thousand while to- day we have on our books over fifteen thou- sand subscribers. Are not these figures in- dicative of prosperity and wonderful success? During these twelve months we have not been negligent of our duties to the widows and fatherless. We have paid out during this time on death and disability claims, the mag- nificent sum of $53,000. We are not hoarding our money and invest- ing it in stocks, bonds or government securi- ties. We are bound together for a far nobler purpose. Wc relieve the worthy distressed and do it with a willing hand. Then again our benefit fund for the sick accomplishes a vast amount of good and keeps distress and hunger from many a door that would other- wise be no stranger to misery. All In all. we have every reason to be proud of our Brother- hood. With the same generous assistance on your part in the future I feel safe in saying that in one year from to-day we will have a mem- bership of fifteen thousand and be as pro- portionately prosperous In other respects. In conclusion, 1 will say that it is a very pleasing honor to me, to be able to, in a feeble but sincere manner, return the heartfelt thanks of this organization to the people of this beautiful city of Denver, through their honored representatives. His Excellency, Governor Grant and His Honor, Mayor Kouttl for this generous reception. I am confident I voice the feeling of each individual member of the Brotherhood, when I say that we will lose no opportunity to show our fullest appre- ciation of their kind attention. The hospi- tality of the people of this great Western country is proverbial, and I think I am mak- ing no misstatement when I say that, when it Is extended to railroad men it is exercised to its fullest capacity, for the Western people are loth to forget that in a great measure their success is dependent upon railroad men, em- ployer and employe alike. HR. S. H. STEVENS, was presented, and spoke as follows: Mr. President , Brethren , Ladies and Gentlemen; So much has been said here to-day, and so eloquently said, by those who have preceded me, there is little additional space to occupy. 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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 507 where the masters have wrought their im- mortal creations. For all these warm words of sympathy, confidence and respect, I know I voice the feelings of every fireman present, and the great Brotherhood they represent, when I say every heart responds in that deep sense of emotion with which homage always clasps the hand of faith on the great battle- hem of life. That we may have been worthy of all this, has been a task no more difficult than our struggle in the future will be to magnify and perpetuate the integrity of our Brotherhood, dedicated to the cause of so- briety, industry, charity and nubile safety. When ourannual roll was called at this meet- ing. there were some who answered not; we look around now and see their vacant seats. Some have fallen In the battle, but the shad- ows of the tomb have not darkened the smile of consecration upon the cold, bruised, pa- thetic faces which come not here to look upon this feast of fellowship and brother- hood. They died at the post of duty. Their Test is peaceful and eternal. We cover them with flowers, wet with the tears of our ten- derest love. But let us turn away from these sad mem- ories to living questions. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen is a great army in the Held. It is a consecrated nost. Its coming battles must be hazardous and severe, ana some may fall— but our cause will stand as long os one faithful man remains to avow and defend it. There is one thing which can- not be urged too strenuously— that this is a convention for business and not for pleasure. We have been sent here to execute the will of the great body we represent. All our powers are delegated powers. What we do must be done in the interest of the Firemen of the United States and the Dominion beyond the St. Lawrence, or we will receive, as we de- serve, the censure which always follows any trust neglected or betrayed. It is impossible to exaggerate the Importance of our mission here. Do the best we can, when we have gone hence many regrets will come to us that tnere is so much more yet to do. Our work can never be finished. Like the recurring seasons, with their alternating winters and summers, their heat and cold, verdure and frosts, sun- shine and storms, the preparation, the plant- ing, the culture and the harvest— it will con- tinue on and on, all the time becoming more important, because of its vast proportions ana more widely extended benefits. Only ten years ago our oiganizatlon began its work at Port Jervis, N. Y. It was the work of less than twenty men— to-day we have 180 Lodges and more than 8,000 members. Its lights stream out from our windows over more than two million square miles of terri- tory, and may be seen all along the way from Nova Beotia to the Southern gulf, crossing the continent from ocean to ocean, and ex- tending from Winnepeg to the Rockies in the British possessions. We are protected by the laws of the most humane monarchy and enlightened and powerful republic the civil- ization of the nineteenth century has reveal- ed to man. Our growth and influence are marvelous and unprecedented. If our pro- gress goes forward in the ratio of our early beginning, who can measure our extent, In- fluence and power In future years? Let me say to you all, this is not an accident. It has resulted from earnest, unremitting, patient work. But I must not trespass further. More im- portant expectations chide me for every mo- ment I am wasting. Our convention could not have been inaugurated more auspici- ously. It is no small honor to be greeted in this manner within the silvery gates of this jeweled daughter of the mountains. The clarion tongue of eloquence, and the bound- ing heart of hospitality have no fixed abode on the American continent They are here and everywhere. They are the outgrowth of a civilization born of revolution, nourished by the ministering hand of popular liberty, purified in the tires of war— to endure, we trust, as long as American manhood remains pure, and just, and faithful. THE BENEDICTION Was then pronounced by the Rev. Father Brennan and the audience dispersed. General Shepperd announced that the executive sessions of the Brotherhood would not he held in Euclid hall as it had been found too small, hut would he held in the hall of the Patriotic Sons of America, where there would be plenty of room for all the delegates. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS. The convention went into executive session at 2:30 p. m., on the 18th inst.^ in the hall of the Patriotic Sons of America, and remained in session until Friday night, the 21st, at 11:30, and then ad- journed to meet in Toronto, Canada, on the third Tuesday in September, 1884. BALL AND BANQUET. The complimentary hall and banquet tendered to the visitors on Thursday evening, like everything else connected with the convention, was a magnificent success. The affair took place in the city hall, which was still fresh with the deco- rations of the opening day and presented a most charming appearance. The music was of the very choicest and the guests in the happiest possible mood. A most excellent programme had been arranged, which was carried out to the last and kept mirth awake until the “ wee sma” hours of the next morning. The banquet was spread on the floor beneath the dancing hall and when supper was announced the tables quickly filled with the happy participants. Good fellowship was markea upon evey face, and the ex- pressions of delight that greeted the ear on every hand gave unmistakable evi- dence of the thorough success of the affair. The committees in charge are entitled to the greatest credit for the perfect ar- rangements they made in entertaining the large assemblage of invited guests, both in the ball room and at the festive banqueting tables. It was a social gath- ering of a nigh order, bringing together in the most friendly relation the kind and generous people of Denver and the swarthy veterans of the footboard and their families. We shall long remember this occasion with gratification and pride. Digitized by v^.ooQLe

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508 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. THE EXCVR810H8. Through the kindness of the officials of the Union Pacific R.R. a special train was placed at the disposal of the conven- tion and on Thursday afternoon the party left the Union Depot to visit the mam- moth Smelting W orks at Argo. The man- ager were very courteous and obliging to the visitors and escorted them through the various departments of these interest- ing works. In the evening the party re- turned to the city, having spent a pleasant and profitable afternoon. On Saturday morning, the work of the convention having Been concluded, the delegation was marshaled together for the excursion into the mountains, as a fitting close to the eventful occa- sion. A special train was kindly pro- vided bv the officials of the Union Pa- cific R.K., and at 8 o’clock in the morn- ing the happy party left Denver over the South Park Division of the said road, with banners flying and amid the most enthusiastic cheering. The engine was beautifully draped, cedared and festooned and seemed herself to be in full sympathy with the occasion. The train was soon among the mountains, where the most magnificent scenery was presented that the eye had ever beheld. The incom- parable grandeur of the landscape afford- ed ample theme for the imagination. It seemed startled, bewildered, overawed and enraptured by turns. It is not our purpose to attempt a description of the marvelous regions through which we passed, but simply to sketch the trip for future reference. At Como the train stopped for dinner and there we had the pleasure of meeting Mr. D. K. Smith, the Superintendent of the South Park Divi- sion of the U. P. R.R. Mr. Smith was extremely courteous to us and made our stop at Como so pleasant that we shall not soon forget it. After dinner the train sped on its journey, arriving at Buena Vista at night, where the party changed cars and took a train in waiting that had been kindly provided by the officials of the Denver & Rio Grande. From there the train was soon whirled into Salida, where the party was to remain over night and refresn themselves for the trip on the morrow. The members of Mount Ouray Lodge. No. 140, had arranged a reception ana ball for the visitors and those who were not too much fatigued from the day’s excitement were escorted to the Salida Opera House, where the “ light fantastic " was tripped until the “ golden hour was gray.” The next morning the train left for Marshall Pass, the highest point on any part of the line. A “ aouble-header ” was required and the ascent, even then, was necessarilv slow, for the grades are in- credibly heavy. We would like to say something about the remarkable scenery upon that road, and the great triumph of engineering skill by which the D.&R. G .is made to traverse the mountain peaks and part the very clouds, but time and space will not permit. Marshall Pass was reached at last and there the party was allowed to remain an hour to wonder how in creation they ever got there and how they were going to get back again. The majesty of the surrounding peaks, covered with perpet- ual snow, challenged the admiration of all. Then began the downward course and soon we were winding back over the crests of the mountains, proceeding cau- tiously, so as to prevent the train from getting beyond control, and in a little while we were landed down into Sa- lida again. Here dinner was taken and then the train started on its way to South Pueblo. Between Salida and South Pu- eblo is situated the world’s greatest won- der—the Royal Gorge. It is a perfect marvel of grandeur and overshadows every other attraction that one has ever beheld. On either side the rugged moun- tains rise perpendicularly to the very clouds. How insignificant a railroad train seems compared to those towering monuments of the infinite ! One is im- pressed with the impudence of the pro- ject of pushing a railroad train into such a sublime and yet such an awful presence — it seems like entering upon the sacred precints of the Creator. The Royal Gorge nas never yet and never will be described. It defies the power of expression and we will not waste words in the attempt to convey even the slightest idea of its over- whelming majesty to our readers. We pass on to South Pueblo, where we stop for supper. Here we have the pleasure of meeting John Kelker, Esq., Master Me- chanic of the D. & R. G., who is well known to most of our readers. He is the warm friend of our Order and in re- turn is universally esteemed by our mem- bers. After supper we speed on again, bound for Denver, after our two days feast upon the rich and luxuriant scen- eries of the Rocky Mountains, unequaled anywhere upon the continent The train arrives safely and we are again at the Queen City of the plains. The excursion is ended but the interest and pleasure it afforded us will not be forgotten in this life. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE 509 8A.Y1NG8 OF GBEAT MEN. The day is won. — Hynes. A big thing. — F. W. Dyer. Let us unite. - Hannahan . Toronto at last. — Vaughn. Bully boys. — E. C. Bradford . What's in a watch ? — Thomas. Destiny smiles on us. — Arnold. We got there at last. — Sullivan. No offense, gentlemen! — Mayo. Give us your hook! — Boedecker. Stand by the Constitution. — Thicker. The Brotherhood forever! — S. M. Stevens. Down with the sluggards. — McDarrah . One hundred and forty-two is with you. — Davis. The strong must not prey on the weak. — Vawter. Did any of them get away ? — Geo. Me - Garrahan. 'Tis not the size that makes the man. — J. Shepherd. The smoke of battle has cleared away. — W. E. Bums. A long pull, a strong pull and a pull altogether. — Heenan. Let us be charitable and we are sure to be just. — B. Gregory. There are times when both pen and tongue fail us. — Dumphy. We're at the bottom of the Chinese question at last. — Jim Smith. The present is aglow with hope and the future with success. — Sargent. Local discontent must not be allowed to stand in the way of our advancing col umns. — McDonough. CONVENTION NOTES. Hurrah for Canada! All honor to the Rocky Mountain boys ! We came, we saw and,jwell! how is it Mayo ? Dr. Dumphv is a capital fellow and a good story teller. The Boston man came to represent his Lodge — and he did. Geo. McGarrahan was one of the faith- ful— he did his work well. The managing committee are entitled to all credit, they made no mistakes. Walter McGarrahan proved to be one of the ablest representatives on the floor. T. P. O’Rourke, the Rocky Mountain poet, graced the assemblage by his pres- ence. Thomas Creudson, the Bowling Green man, made many friends among the dele- gates. “With all due respect, gentlemen,” Mr. Mayo has the floor. “ No offense in- tended.” When Frank Smith travels again he will probably provide himself with a valise that don’t leak. How far is it to Grand Island, porter ? We's don past dah, Bro. Clough! Gee whiz! (Tableaux). Hynes is small in stature only — in tact, judgment, ability and nobility he has no superior in our Order. Sullivan has “staying qualities” that are rarely equalled. North Platte had a delegate at toe Convention. Frank Dyer is said to be out on the plains yet; the last heard from him he was trying to catch a buffalo— with salt. E. C. Bradford endeared himself to every visitor. He is a faithful represen- tative of the big-hearted men of his Divi- sion. John Hannahan has the courage of his convictions, but while he does his duty without fear or favor, he is the most manly of opponents. THE CONVENTION. Denver Tribune. It was a happy combination of brain and brawn— that at the Locomotive Firemen’s Convention yesterday. .Such a congregation of bright, fresh, young faces was never seen in Denver before. The addresses, the com- ments thereon, the quiet and intelligent way in which the business of the order was trans- acted, was evidence that at some time some of those assembled will be heard of as “com- ing men.” These young men, who came to Denver from all parts of the United States and Canada, are made of the right kind of stuff to make their mark. The eminent per- sons who addressed them yesterday carried the proof that their moral worth, their will- ing and comprehensive intellect and their great possibilities are appreciated. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen is an association which has long since won re- spect for Itself. Its deliberations have been governed by moderation and wisdom, and its members, young as they are— some Just start- ing out in life— seem to have grappled success- fully with the vexed problem— capital and la- bor. They are ever on harmonious terms with their employers, and they never lower their banner of right to bring about that harmony. They ask for everything they deserve: no more, no less. Denver is ever ready to re- ceive men who have endurance, who are brave, and, more than all else, who are wise charitable and Just, and Denver welcomes the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. Digitized by C.ooQie

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510 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. \ FIREMEN’S CONVENTION. Denver News. Denver should and will extend Its warmest welcome to the two hundred delegates now here representing the Brotherhood of Loco- motive Firemen of the United States and Canada. Some day, In the course of the year, every one of us places his life In the safe keeping of the hardy and heroic men who guide and control the swift railway trains which rush with restless energy across the land in every direction. Prominent among these guardians of safety is the fireman. He does not cut much of a figure in politics ; he is not often selected as the theme of the poet ; he is seldom selected as the hero of a romance, but in real life he is more useful and more faithful to the trust re- posed in him than the politician, the poet or the romanclst. The order whose delegates are now in session in our midst, is a most important organiza- tion. It numbers upward of 8,000 members and its objects are all worthy. It is designed to protect the rights and topromote the inter- ests of the Brotherhood in health, and to care for them and their families in sickness and misfortune. We hope that the stay of the delegates in Denver, and their tour of Colorado, may be pleasant and that they will long have cause to remember the hospitality of the Far West. SPARKS AND CINDKRS. Denver News. The Brotherhood believes especially in so- briety. Only sober. Industrious men are ad- mitted to membership. The Brotherhood never attempts to antago- nize employers and never encourages strikes. It holds that the interests of labor and capital are Identical. The delegates represent Lodges situated as far north as Nova Beotia on one side and Port- land, Oregon, on the other, and as far south as Los Angeles. The Locomotive Firemen’s Magazine, pub- lished at Terre Haute, Ind., with W. F. Hynes as Associate Editor at Denver, has a circula- tion of 15,000, and this is constantly increas- ing. W. F. Hvnes, of Denver, is a Grand Trustee of the Brotherhood, and though not now in the service of any railroad he is one of the most active and wide awake members of the Order. Mayor Routt was not to blame for being so late vesterdnv, as he did not understand the time~of opening the Convention. His address of welcome, though hastily prepared, was a verry happy effort. Beecher was right yesterday in speaking of the assembled body of delegates as a magnifi- cent body of men, but he might have added that the ladies present were even better look- ing than the men were. F. W. Arnold, Grand Master of the Locomo- tive Firemen’s Brotherhood, appears to be more modest than most men holding such a high position. His annual address was well- worded, graceful and pleasing. The address of Colonel Maynard, of the In- dianapolis Sentinel, was an extremely happy effort. Colonel Maynard is a veteran western journalist, and is a firm believer in two things —the railroads and the new West. The locomotive firemen are one of the finest looking bodies of men ever called together in Denver. They are representatives of the best industrial classes in the country and as such 1 deserve a hearty welcome from every citizen of Denver. The address of S. M. Stevens, the Grand Or- ganizer and Instructor of the Brotherhood, was a singularly able effort. Mr. Stevens has traveled several times the distance round the world in his trips through the United States and Canadas and has done much to build up the Order. RESOLUTIONS. The committee on resolutions submit- ted the following report, which was con- curred in by a unanimous vote of the convention, viz.: Denver. Col., Sept. 21, 1883. To the Grand Master ana Delegates B. of L. F.y in Tenth Annual Convention Assembled : Your Committee on Resolutions beg leave to report as follows : Whereas, Your officers and delegates have been tendered a cordial reception and have been made the recipients of many esteemed favors by the citizens of Denver, Including some of the representative men of the land, and Whereas. We desire to manifest our grati- tude for such favors, therefore be it Resolved, By the officers and delegates of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, in Tenth Annual Convention assembled, that our warm and heartfelt thanks are hereby returned to the following persons : To His Excellency Gov. J. B. Grant, of Colo- rado, for the words of advice and encourage- ment in his letter of the 17th Inst, and we regret his forced absence from our opening exercises. To the Hon. J. L. Routt, Mayor of Denver, for his address of welcome. To the Rev. Father Brennan, for his invo- cation and words of counsel at our opening exercises. To the members of the Common Council of Denver, especially Major Brooks and Aider- man McGalvery. To the good citizens of Denver for the In- numerable favors shown us while among them. To the press of the city of Denver, for the thorough manner in which our cause was presented to the public through their col- umns. To the officials of the Denver and Rio Grande and the Union Pacific Lines, for kindly providing us with excursion trains over their respective lines. To the Hon. J. B. Belford, Colorado’s Rep- resentative In Congress, for his able address at the opening exercises. To the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, for being present at our opening exercises and giving us so much encouragement in our work. To that old champion of labor, Col. J. B. Maynard, of the Indianapolis Bentlnel. We tender him our heartfelt gratitude and sin- cere affection for his loyalty to our interests. We recognize in him a firm supporter of our cause and we promise him that our banner shall not only “ Go West" but East, North and South until the whole world recognizes in us honest, sober and industrious labor. To Gen. 8. A. Shepperd, chairman of our opening excercises, for the graceful and effi- cient manner in which he performed the duties imposed upon him. To the different lodges of the Pat riotic Order of Sons of America, for kindly providing us with a hall, in which to hold our executive sessions. To Col. Wilson, the veteran auctioneer, and his associates connected with the hall we occupied. Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMENS MAGAZINE. 511 To Division No. 186 of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and especially to Messrs. E. C. Bradford, Ed. Scrafford, Uncle Joe Calvin, A. Mahoney, J. J. McGill, Wm. Reed and Thomas Carroll, for their kind as- sistance and interest taken in our behalf. We assure them that the favors they rendered us shall never be forgotten. To the members of Rocky Mountain Lodge, No. 77, and especially to Bros. Wm. F. Hynes, Thos. Fitch, Geo. McGarrahan. 0. W. Rich- ardson, C. D. Brooks, J. A. Williams, and J. Monahan, members of the Executive Com- mittee of that Lodge, for the labors performed by them in entertaining us so royally, and providing suitable halls for our opening cere- monies and executive sessions, and for the excursion tendered us through them and for the many other courtesies and hospitalities enjoyed at their hands. To the officers of the Boston and Colorado Smelting Works at Aigo, for the invitation to visit their works ana the courtesies shown us by them. To Bro. W. Weller, for his services as Chap- lain during the convention. To the officials of the mammoth railway systems of the United States and Canadas, who, recognizing in us interests identical with theirs, have shown us, in allowing our delegates transportation over their various lines that they esteem the work in which we are engaged. In tendering our heartfelt thanks we express our deep regrets that we can offer no further testimonial of our appre- ciation of the favors spoken of. and we wish to call favorable mention to the following railway officials : R. R. Cable, General Super- intendent ; W. H. Baucraft, Supt.; G. W. Cook, Div. Supt.; N. W. Sample, Supt. M. P. A M.: John Kelker and 8. C. Smith, Div. M. M. of the Denver A Rio Grande R.R.; 8. H. H. Clark, Gen. Man.; T. L. Kimball, Asst, Genl. Man.; Mr. Orr, Private Secretary; O. H. Dorrence, Asst, Supt.; D. K. Smith, Supt. South Park Div. and A. Metsheimer, Supt. M. P. at Den- ver, of the Union Pacific R.R.; G. B. Nichols, M. M. of the G. C. A S. F. R.R.; A. A. Hayes, Supt M. P. of the Texas Pacific; H. M. Hoxle, Vice Pres, and A. A. Talmage, Master Trans, of the Missouri Pacific: S. 8. Merrill, Genl. Man. and T. A. Fraser, Genl. Foreman I. A. D. Div. of the C. M. A St P.; A. N. Towne, Genl. Man. and J. A. Fillmore, Genl. Supt of the Central Pacific : John Adams, of the Fitch- burg R.R.; W. E. Chamberlain, Supt Provi- dence A Worcester R.R.: E. W. Winters, Vice Pres. C. St. P. M. A 0.; Marv in Hughitt Genl. Man. and S. J. Mills, Asst Supt C. A N. W.; R. R. Cable, Pres.; A. Kimball, Gen. Man.; R. U. Chamberlain, Div. Supt: E. W. Kenyon, Div. M. M., and Chas. Wheeler, Train Master of the C. R. I. A P.; W. N. Geary, Supt P. N. A N. Y.; A. Manvel, Genl. Man. St P. M. A M.; G. Hamilton. Supt. P. A O.; D. W. Sanborn, Supt Eastern R.R.: Payson Tucker, Genl. Man. Maine Central ; Robt. Williams, Supt. B. C. R. A N.; S. Spencer, Vice Pres., Thomas M. King, Supt. Pittsburg Div.; B. Dunham, Trans. Ohio Div. and W. M. Clements, M. of T. of the Bal- timore A Ohio R.R:; C. W. Smith, Genl. Man. C. A O.; S. R. Callaway, Gen. Man. C. A G. T.; M. M. Greene, Pres. C. N. V. A T.; J. H. Stew- art, Gen. Man. C. W. A B.; M. E. Ingalls, Pres. C. I. St L. A C.; H. B. Stone, Asst. Genl. Man. C. B. A Q.; E. B. Thomas, Gen. Man. C. C. C. A I.; G. R. Nash, Man. D. G. H. A M.; C. J. Hep- burn, Supt. E. A T. H.; A. H. Swanson, Trans. Man. of the H. A T. C.; E. T. Jeffery, Genl. Supt and A. H. Hanson, G. P. A. of the Ills. Central: D. H. Conklin. Receiver of the Illi- nois Midland ; J. E. Lockwood, G. P. A. of the K. C. F. S. A G.; John MacLeod, Genl. Supt L. N. A. A C.; D. 8. Hill, Genl. Supt. L. E. A W.; J. C. Anderson, G. P. A. of the N. Y. 0. A W.? W.W. Peabody, Genl. Supt. and W. P. Shat- tuc, G. P. A. of the O. A M.; H. M. Britton. Genl. Man. R. W. AO.; G. W. Prescott,; Supt M. P. A M. of the T. A St L.; W. R. McKeen, President, and G. E. Farrington, Genl. Agent of the Vandalia Line; Col. Robt Andrews. Supt of the W. St L. A P.; H. P. Breed, Genl. Supt St Paul and Duluth R.R.; Robt Barry, Asst Genl. Supt. of the Pullman Palace Car Co., and all other railroad officials who kind* ly favored our delegates with free transpor- tation over their lines, thereby contributing materially to the success of our convention. Reaolvedi That we are highly pleased with the result of our Tenth Annual Convention and that we fully appreciate the services of all who assisted us in making it so successful and that we shall ever hold them in grateful remembrance. K. B. Mayo,;) C. S. Reid, V Committee* F. L. Davis, J A WOMAN’S QUESTION. Adelaide Proctor. Before I trust my fate to thee. Or place my hand in thine, Before I let thy future give Color and form to mine, Before I peril all for thee Question thy soul to-night for me. I break all slighter bonds, nor feel A shadow of regret ; Is there one link within the past That holds thy spirit yet ? Or is thy faith as clear and free As that which 1 can pledge to thee 7 Does there within thy dimmest dreams A possible future shine, Wherein thy life could henceforth breathe Untouched, unshared by mine 7 If so, at any pain or cost, 0 tell nse, before all is lost ! Look deeper still. If thou can’st feel Within thy Inmost soul, That thou hast kept a portion back, While I have asked the whole ; Let no false pity spare the blow, But in true mercy tell me so. Is there within thy heart a need That mine cannot fulfill 7 One chord that any other hand Could better wake, or still 7 Speak now, lest at some future day My whole life wither and decay. Lives there within thy nature hid, The demou-spirit, Change, Shedding a passing glory still On all things new and strange? It may not be tliy fault alone— But shield my heart against thy own. Could’st thou withdraw thy hand one day And answer to my claim. That fate and that to-day’s mistake— Not thou— had been to blame 7 Some soothe their conscience thus ; but thou Wilt surely warn and save me now. Nay answer not— I dare not hear— The words would come too late ; Yet I would spare thee all remorse; So comfort thee, my fate— Whatever on my heart would fall— Remember, I would risk it all ! Digitized by C.ooQle

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512 FIBEMEN’8 MAGAZINE. THE GREAT WEST. From Indiana to Colorado via Cfcleago, Council Blttfe and Omaha. Indianapolis Sentinel. ^ We write to record impressions rather than to tell the readers of the 8entinel anything that has not been previously re- cited in better style than we can command. A railroad ride across the Continent is now an everyday occurrence. The won- ders of the “ far West " are familiar to the world. Men and women, equipped with all the powers genius can confer, quali- fied to clothe facts in the gorgeous drapery of fancy, with tireless imagination, ready to — “ Wing their flight from sta* to star. From world to luminous world, as far As the universe spreads its flaming wall,” have roamed amidst the solitudes of the “ far West,” have stood on its mountain elevations, and in its solemn and awe-in- spiring canyons, and have exhausted the Wealth of all languages in descriptions of scenery which defies description. They have written and sketched and painted until at last, with tired eyes, brain and hand, they have been compelled to con- fess that the half has not and can not be told. Exactness of statement reads like exaggeration. Modest affirmations are adjudged extravagant, facts as stubborn as mountain peaks are classed with fic- tion, reason becomes rant, and verities as enduring as mountains are likely to be accounted baseless as the visions of dream land. But such reflections aside for the present, it is in order to say en passant* that the following explains why the writer visited the “ far West:” Terre Haute, Ind^ August 29. Colonel J. B. Maynard : My Dear Sir— You are cordially invited to attend the Tenth Annual Convention of our Brotherhood to be held at Denver, commenc- ing September 18. It Is the general wish of our members that you be one of the speakers of that occasion, and we hope you may And it convenient to accept our invitation and de- liver an address to the Convention. Very truly yours, Eugene V. Debs, Secretary Grand lodge. Here was an opportunity, a benedic- tion, fortune at its flood, an invitation brimful of inspiration. To accept, to go. to see, to climb the mountains, wind through gorges, cross the plains. GodsJ Something new, peculiar, grand. We ac- cepted, and on Friday night, September 14, the command “ All aboard ! ” ran along the train, and we were off for Chicago. It is not required to write particularly of Chicago ; the world is full of its fame. The guest of A. Win wood, Esq., member of Triumphant Lodge No. 47, B. of L. F., all things were done to make a few hours’ stay in the great metropolis a matter of joyous remembrance. # Carriages were provided and the tourists were permitted to see the city from center to a good share of its circumference, and at 1 p. m. we were again on the train and off for Omaha, where we arrived on Sunday at 10 a. m. From Chicago to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was chiefly daylight through a highly cul- tivated country, and enjoyable. A rest of two hours at Omaha prepared the tour- ists, now numbering about fifty, for their ride across the plains to Denver, about 600 miles westward. The readers of the Sentinel do not re- quire descriptions of prairies, but the plains beyond Omaha are something more than prairies— such as are seen in Indiana, Illinois and other Western States. They are a boundlesB continuity of prairies— plains in which the sun rises and sets as it does in the ocean. The iron horse speeds along at the rate of fifty miles an hour, and yet hour after hour the eye wanders over plains. On we go — on and on. The earth rolls eastward on its axis ; the sun declines, sets. Twilight shades gather around. Darkness comes. The train rushes onward. Still only plains, front, rear, right and left — plains. The buffalo, the deer, the antelope and the Indian, all gone. Now and then a human habitation near the track ; a ranch, a lit- tle cluster of habitations, break the mo- notony. The eye tires, the brain grows weary, and there is satisfaction when darkness brings relief. The morning dawns— Monday morning, August 17 — bright and clear. We are nearing Denver. There are evidences of civilization on every side — farms, cattle, houses, thrift, enterprises. The moun- tains are in full view, and there at the foot of the mountains is Denver, the Cap- ital of Colorado, a jewel city of fabulous growth and wealth, a city of 70,000 inhab- itants. The train stancfe still, the goal is won ; sixty hours out from Indianapolis, 1,200 miles westward, 6,000 feet above sea level — we rest In our next, No. 2, we shall endeavor to give our impressions of Denver and Leadville, of mountain scen- ery, gorges, parks, lakes, river, etc. Till then an revoir. J. B. M. Digitized by v^.ooQLe

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 5 13 For Firemen's Magazine : Words for Women* BY IDA A. HARPER. Talking one day this last summer with Judge A. W. Tourgee, author of “A Fool’s Errand ” and other books and, at present, editing The Continent, at Phila- delphia, I was particularly struck with one thing he said, “I would never have had any fame or any money or, indeed, have amounted to anything if it had not been for my wife. It is utterly impos- sible for me to look after the details of business. Why, during the past two or three months she has disbursed fifteen thousand dollars and transacted an in- credible amount of business. I am en- tirely dependent upon her.” Mrs. Tour- gee sat near us and smiled as she said, “Yes, the Judge can make money but he cannot manage it.” She was a fair haired woman not forty years of age, richly dressed in black satin and dia- monds and quite the reverse of what we are apt to call “strongminded.” From an intimate friend of the family I learned that when the “spell” seizes the Judge he writes night and day, scarcely stop- ping to eat or sleep, piles up page after page of manuscript, pushes it one side ana never looks at it again. His wife revises it, sends it to the publisher, cor- rects the proof and brings out the book. The ms. of “ Figs and Thistles” he threw away. She found it, put it in order and sold it for $10,000 and, with this money, bought a summer home in Mayville, N. Y., at the head of lake Chautauqua Charles E. Bolton, who organized and manages the Educational Bureau of Cleve- land and has done more for the work- ing people than any man in the city, said to me, “What would I be without my wife? She is the inspiration of all I do. I never would have accomplished any- thing but for her.” His wife, Sarah K. Bolton, is known to many by her writings in the New York Independent, the Con- gregational ist, Harpers Bazar and vari- ous other papers. She has traveled ex- tensively through Europe with her hus- band and is a lovely and accomplished woman. I have not space to mention the vari- ous distinguished men whom I have heard speak of their wives in this man- ner This is gratifying, for two reasons ; it shows that wives are really essential to | their husbands in the highest sense of the word and ulso that husbands are willing to acknowledge this fact. It has not been many years since the wives of our great men were utterly un- known to the world. They were simply housekeepers, necessary to prepare the meals, to sew on the buttons, to look after the children; content to stay at home and shine by the reflected light of their husband’s greatness. But all this has changed. The girls we were educating a few years ago are the wives of to-day and they show the results of that edu- cation. At the present time we expect our great men to have brilliant wives. Men of learning seek in marriage women of intelligence and ability, knowing that such wives will be of the greatest advant- age to them, both socially and intellectu- ally. The statesman with a talented wife has an immense advantage over his rival with an ignorant wife. The scholar knows that his studies are easier, pleas- anter and more profitable if shared and enjoyed by his wife. Even the business man would find his cares lighter if he would talk them over with his partner at home. “But,” some one asks, “ would you have all women DeStaels or George Eliots?” By no means. All men are not Lord Ba- cons or Thomas Carlyles. We would only wish that wives should be not men- tally inferior to husbands. Before mar- riage the opportunities for education are very nearly equal; after marriage the advantage is largely in favor of the man. His very life is an educator; the every day contact with men of ideas; the ne- cessity for continual self-improvement in order to “keep up with the times;” for these and many other reasons a man’s education never stops. But there is very little about a woman’s life to give her mental strength. To wash dishes, to cook, to scrub, to sew, do not call out the higher faculties. There are many days when the busy housekeeper does not see a person outside of her own family. Those she does meet have become so dwTarfed and commonplace in their narrow routine of work that they do not awaken or stim- ulate her best thoughts. Why, when we consider these things we wonder at the intellectual advancement that has been attained by this sex. No race of men on the face of the earth has made the pro- gress during the last twenty years that has been made by women. The outlook Digitized by Google

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514 FIREMEN’8 MAGAZINE. is glorious. There is everything to en- courage and nothing to make afraid. May no wife be disheartened because her sphere is so small, her chances are so limited. We are only required to work according to our strength and our oppor- tunity. Let the few leisure moments, that must be snatched from busy hours, be wisely spent, not in gossip or in por- ing over light and useless literature but in reading something that will tell you of the world about you, strengthen vour mind and call out your best and brightest thought. Read what your husband reads or, if his taste be uncultivated, bring him up to your standard. There is no plea- sure so lasting, no recreation so beneficial as good reading and, with the free libra- ries and the cheap editions of the stand- ard works, this is a luxury which may be alike enjoyed by rich and poor, with- out regard to sex, color or condition. Terre Haute, Ind., Oct. 15, 1883. How to be Great* Greenville, Tex., Sept 10, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : I have never seen anything from the Lodge, here, the “ Texas Belle.” Perhaps the boys find the “ Belle” so fascinating they do not care to introduce her to other admirers. Be that as it may, they are a deserving, worthy band of brothers. The officers are efficient and capable, while the members are honest, sober, moral, industrious manly men, to whom the hand of charity is never extended in vain. The Magazine is doing much for them. As a stream of pure, clear water running into a muddy pool will e’er long cleanse and purify the whole, so as they read month after month, the encouraging words, and note the earnest efforts made for them, they gradually acquire a higher moral sense of their own importance and influence in the world, and realize that there is 44 No life lived pure In its purpose, And strong in its strife, And all life not be purer and stronger there- by.” Though none of them may ever expect to be a Montesquieu, a Webster or a Glad- stone, yet Longfellow says: “ Nothing that is can pause or stay.” And again he tells us that “Our to-days and yesterdays Are the blocks with which we build.” Then why may not an earnest, honest fireman or any other man, with the true grit in him, go on piling block upon block until his tower of fame shall reach the goal upon which fair fortune will standi and distribute her smiles and treasures- upon him. The main work of Montesquieu, the one in which he has lived, lives to-day, and always will live, is his treatise term- ed “Espri de Lois. Questions of civil liberty were treated in it, after a new and most enlightened manner, and its effect upon the world in the promotion of this- blessing was almost incalculable. Webster, the second of the great men, who was born upon the same day of the month with Montesquieu — the 18th of January, is the sturdiest bulwark which our country has given to liberty. He is not among our great men, but is the greatest of our orators, lawyers and states- men. Did they make no preparation to be great. Must we think that they did not strive faithfully and earnestly build- ing their lives? They lived only one hour ; nay, one instant at a time. Their great future was built of the to-days and yesterdays of their every day life. But if we all cannot be great, we can live out our lives like “ a blossom atilt in the sun,” throwing in all the beauty and sunshine we can glean from “ a’near.” Make our homes bright and cheerful,, and fill our lives with little acts of love and kindness. “Think of thy brother no ill. But throw a veil over his failln For the sweetest poet says : “ Exceilest all the rest, He who followeth love’s behest.” No one was meant to live his life alone but to strive by every means in his power to promote the happiness and welfare of his fellow-men. It we cannot wear a crown, we can bear a cross. If we can- not connect a telephone with the moon and astonish the world and render our- selves famous forever, we can tell stories to a little sick child and make it’s hours- seem shorter, its life brighter, and follow the example of our “Elder Brother, who said, “Inasmuch as ye did it to one of these little ones ye did it to me.” Emerson says, “We have a kind of social strength. Our affection towards others creates a sort of vantage or pur- chase which nothing will supply. I c&n do that by another which I can not do alone. I can say to you what I cannot say to myself, other men are lenses through which we read our own minds. I have indulged so long I fear our editor will not wish me to write again. If he [mgs.1’ does, perhaps I will tell you what a splendid ride we took on the “ 197 and what a nice, courteous crew she has. Irene. Digitized by Google

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 515 Toledo, Ohio, Toledo, O., Sept. 3, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : I have read some very interesting let- ters in your Magazine, contributed by the lady friends of the Brotherhood, and I am very glad to see them take an interest in its behalf. The beautiful motto, “ Ben- evolence, Sobriety and Industry,” is worth v of universal approval. It hap- pens daily that engineers and firemen are hurled into eternity without a moment’s warning, so they should at all times be prepared for their fate. The Brotherhood gives them the opportunities and they should not fail to grasp them. That the blessings of God may rest upon you all is the fervent prayer of a fireman’s wife. Emma Allen. RHYME OF THE RAIL. J. G. Saxe. Binging through the forests, Rattling over ridges, Shooting under arches, Rumbling over bridges, Whizzing through the mountains, Buzzing o’er the vale— Blews me ! this is pleasant, Riding on a rail ! Men of different “ stations,’1 In the eye of fame, Here are very quickly Coming to the same High and lowly people, Birds of every feather, On a common level, Traveling together ! Ancient maiden lady Anxiously remarks That there must be danger ’Mong so many sparks; Roguish looking fellow, Turning to the stranger, Bays it’s his opinion Bhe is out of danger I Market woman careful Of the precious casket, Knowing eggs are eggs, Tightly holds heroasket; Feeling that a smash, If it came, would surely Send her eggs to pot, Rather prematurely I Binging through the forests. Rattling over ridges Shooting under arches, Rambling over bridges, Whizzing through the mountains, Buzzing o’er the vale ; BIpss me! this is pleasant, Riding on a rail ! It is with narrow-aouled people as with narrow-necked bottles; the less they have in them, the more noise they . make in pouring it out. — Pope. The Denver Convention* Como, Col., Sept. 25, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : Having attended the Tenth Annual Convention of the B. of L. F. and not be- ing a delegate, I had an opportunity ef quietly observing all that transpired from beginning to end. Sitting there alone, gazing upon the in- telligent faces of the delegates, I could not help thinking how great were the re- sponsibilities resting upon them, indi- vidually and collectively, of the vast pow- ers they possessed as a legislative body, holding in their hands, for good or evil, the destinies of ten thousand members of the Brotherhood and their dependents ; and I felt that, though a few might be mistaken or misled by false lights of rea- son, the collective wisdom of the body as a whole would be sure to set all things right and that our destinies were in safe hands. As the convention progressed and the debates grew stormy, my heart sank with- in me, and a feeling of dread crept over me, lest in the heat of contending pas- sions sight would be lost of whither we were drifting, and we be wrecked on the rock of prejudice; but it was with feelings of the most heartfelt joy and satisfaction I gazed upon the closing scenes, when the storms had subsided, passions cooled, prejudicesdissipated, and amid the serene calm the leaders of opposing forces clasped hands in friendship and embraced as brothers. It was a truly grand and im- posing spectacle, and one that shall long retain its hold on the memory of those who beheld it. The convention was a grand success; the Grand officers and delegates worked hard and earnestly for the good of the Order, and the vast improvement in the affairs of the Brotherhood, the large in- crease of membership, which is bound to take place in the next fiscal year, will prove the wisdom of their deliberations. Now that the Grand body has done its duty and adjourned, it remains for the Subordinate Lodges to do theirs; it de- pends mainly on them whether the good work which, I might say, was only begun at the late convention, will be pushed for- ward to completion or not. The Grand Lodge has sown the seed ; Digitized by v^.ooQle

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516 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. it is the duty of the Subordinate Lodges to cultivate and gather in the crop. The Grand Lodge may pass laws in- numerable, the wisdom of which no one can question, for our guidance, but unless they are enforced in the Subordinate Lodges and respected by the members, they become a dead letter on our statute books, and the efforts of the Grand body are rendered unavailing. It is your duty, Masters and officers of Subordinate Lodges, to educate the mem- bers of your respective Lodges, to instill into their minds a due respect and ob- servance of the Constitution and By-Laws, to disseminate among them the princi- ples of the Order, the objects for which we are organized, and to imprint upon every heart the motto of the Brotherhood, “Benevolence, Sobriety and Industry.” In which I remain yours respectfully, Trios. P. O’Rourke. iEtna Lodge No. 163. Little Rock, Ark., Sept. 10, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : I have seen but little notice of .Etna Lodge No. 163 published in our Magazine since its organization, that one would scarcely know there was such a Lodge in existence, but I assure you you will find out differently if you will only visit Jones- boro, the home of iEtna Lodge No. 163. I had the pleasure of visiting the mem- bers of this Lodge a short time ago. Dur- ing my stay in Jonesboro I had the honor of meeting Bro. P. B. Scanlan, the Mas- ter; Bro. Jas. Bullard, the Vice Master; Bro. J. N. Jennings, the Financier; Bro. Wm. Harris and several other brothers whose names I do not remember. AEtna has but few members, but no Lodge in our Order has better members, and I feel confident of Anna's success. Bro. Scan- lan seemed to be the choice for delegate to the Convention. H. H. B. of No. 45. Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept. 16,1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine . • Thinking that the readers of the Maga- zine, or at least a portion of them, would be interested in hearing from Salt Lake City, the great city of the West, and hav- ing never noticed any communication from Utah, I thought 1 wTould drop a few lines and let your readers know that wo are alive to our duties out here in the back bone of the American continent. We are proud and feel highly honored in having the privilege of organizing a Lodge of our noble Brotherhood. A. H. Chapman, a tried and worthy brother, | organized Salt Lake Lodge No. 178 on the evening of August 4, 1883, assisted by members from Lodge No. 88 and others. Since August 4 we have accepted seven members by card and initiated five more. We have one of the best furnished halls between Omaha and San Francisco, and taking all things into consideration we feel that we are greatly blest. All the members seem to be imbued with the spirit of our noble craft. We have got good material to work with and will yet have a lustrous Lodge in Salt Lake City. We would be pleased to see the happy face of our Grand Organizer and Instruc- tor, so that we might listen to his counsel. The good old book says : “ Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” We wish to be sincere, To do what good we can ; To dry the orphan’s tear, To be the friend of man. We are content to be Lovers of the good ; A leaf on virtue’s tree, One of the Brotherhood. Who’d lead the dawning mind . From groveling on the sod, To thoughts and deeds refined, To beauty, truth and God. P. T. T. Washington Territory. Sprague, Wash. Ty., Aug. 15, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : It seems that there are not many mem- bers of our Lodge who are inclined to be communicative through the columns of our Magazine. But we will try and let you hear from us occasionally, so that you may know how we are getting along. Among the promotions that have been made since we are organized, we find the name of Bro. Allen, our efficient Past Master, who is now switching in the Ainsworth yard. Our ex-Secretary, Bro. Madden, is flow pulling the throttle of the 201, and thinks she is the Queen of the whole line. Bro. White, our present Master, is hostlering at Sprague, and Bro. Miller has a like position at Ainsworth. Madam Rumor has it that Bro. Secore is soon to take unto himself a better half — if the report is true, he will have the best wishes of ell the bovs. Old Sprague is booming, you may be assured. We now have 33 members and all are in good standing. The Brotherhood is considered by all the best institution on earth. More anon. Spragub. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 517 Eureka ! Indianapolis, Ind., August 27, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine. Two years ago to-day, the 27th of Au- gust. 1881 ,#is a day long to be remembered by this Lodge. It was on that day that No. 14 was reorganized and from that time dates her prosperity. The little band of brothers that were present at that meeting will never forget it. It seems strange that such a wonderful change could be wrought in two years. At that time scarcely a quorum was present, the first time in several months, but they went to work with a will to administer the obligation to the seven candidates that were in waiting for admission. The members rejoiced in the presence of the Secretary of the Grand Lodge, whose earnestness made a lasting impression upon them. From that time success has been with us, and to-day we are proud to say that we rank with the best lodges in the Brotherhood. When we reorgan- ized we had but 19 members ; we owed the Grand Lodge for 27 death claims and had not a dollar in the treasury. To-day we have 100 members; we have over $400 in the treasury and do not owe a penny. We have endeavored to be faithful and now we are reaping the harvest of our efforts. During the period in question we have had one deatn, Bro. D. D. Harrington, and one disability, Bro. J. L. Birming- ham. The latter had a wife and four children, who would have been left en- tirely destitute had it had been for the proceeds of our bounty. As it is the family is placed above want and will be able to help themselves. We have just entered upon the new year with splendid prospects. The newly elected officers are well qualified for their respective places and will surely tak* good care of the lodge. J. A. Tweedie holds the gavel, H. C. Randall is Vice Master, W. S. Screes flourishes the quill and Wm. Hugo has charge of the finances. With these men at the helm success is certain. The officers of last year did their work well and have the cordial appreciation of the entire Lodge. Yours, fraternally, W. H. Battle Creek, Mich. Battle Creek, Mich., Oct. 13, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine: Lest No. 84 should be classed among the do-nothing Lodges, I will make an at- tempt to show our brothers what we have been doing. We have quite an extensive membership, and with the faithful officers we have to guard and direct us we are able to say that, with one or two excep- tions perhaps, our boys are always in good standing. Our dues and assessments are paid with promptness and our meetings are well attended. Our members are be- ing steadily promoted, and now and then, one takes a life partner. Such is the case with our worthy Master, John Tighe. We wish them many years of wedaed bliss. We have a new Round House here, ad- joining which is a nicely furnished read- ing room, which affords all the news, daily, weekly and monthly. We all appreciate this new turn. The company is expect- ing a number of new Hinkley engines and the boys are eagerly waiting to see them. The “Correspondence” is a portion of the Magazine that I greatly enjoy, and we ought to feel grateful to those of our Brotherhood who kindly replenish its columns each month. If this meets your approval I shall en- deavor to write again. Fraternally, Calhoun, 84. Lone Star Miscellany. Longview, Texas, Sept. 10, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine: Having some leisure time, I thought I would write you a few lines for the Mag- azine, letting you know how Lone Star Lodge No. 70 is getting along. We have over 50 members on the rolls now and our Lodge is in a very prosperous condi- tion. At our last meeting we admitted four new members, viz.: Turner, Ram- sey, Miller and Oliphant. Quite a num- ber of our members have been promoted lately, among whom are Chas. Higby, Oscar Brown, Wm. Samples and “Billy” Coleman. “Billy” is an important man — he helps us over the hill at his place when he has got steam, and when he hasn’t he trots along behind just as though he was doing it all. Your humble servant has also gone over to the right side. J. A. Gremm is our delegate to the convention. We are now occupying our new hall and find it is a very pleasant place to meet in. We are under many obligations to Mrs. J. A. Gremm, the wife of our worthy Fi- nancier, for the use of a room to meet in last winter. Fraternally, J. H. Allen. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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518. FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. No. 153’s Willauer is the father of a girl. C. J. Rodgers, of No. 11, is now a right hand man. • B. and C. — Bell and Campbell — of 127, have gone over to the other side. Past Master T. J. Allen, of Sprague Lodge No. 133, has been promoted. From the scoop to the throttle: Bros. G. Dawson, G. Phillips, J. McArron and W. Milligan, of No. 116. One of the pleasant social events of Belleville was the marriage of Bro. R. Gernon, of No. 66, to Miss Mary Brown, sister of Bro. S. Brown. Wm. E. Turner, of Colonial Lodge No. 19, was recently married to one of River du Loup’s fairest daughters, and the mem- bers made him an elegant present. Through the Magazine^ Bro. Harry Cochrane, of No. 127, desires to return thanks to Lodges Nos. 15, 38, 84, 67 and 116 for favors shown him while on his trip East. Julius P. Vasque, of No. 90, desires to return thanks to Lodges Nos. 10, 12, 36, 45, 49, 83, 94, 97, 135, 142, 165 and 176 for kindnesses shown him while on his way East Married at the Church of the Holy Cross by the Rev. Father Raitz : Bro. Bernhart McGuire, of Hawkeve Lodge No. 27, to Miss Mary Senott, of Portage, Wis. May their future always be happy. Business is unusually rushing with the boys of No. Ill, so much so indeed that J. H. Crider had to fairly steal the time to get married. The groom is the Maga- zine Agent of his Lodge and a clever young man. The officers and members of Welling- ton Lodge No. 181, desire to return thanks to Bros. MingayYapp, Mitchell and Drummond, of No. 38, for the very efficient manner in which they instituted Wellington Lodge and instructed its members. Dan Ross, whose smiling face was so well-known at the Boston Convention, was lately seen returning from a very long trip, and from the extra beam of light on his countenance the boys of No. 38 knew that he and his fair companion were re- turning from their wedding trip. We all wish you long life and happiness, Dan. CROWDED OUT. A very Interesting letter from Dr. Dunphy, of Aurora, 111., has Deen crowded out of this Issue of the Magazine, but will appear In our next without fall. It is descriptive of the ex- cursion of the late Convention over the Union Pacific and Denver A Rio Grande Railways and will be of much Interest to our readers, particularly those who participated in that memorable event. NOTICE TO DISTRICT SECRETARIES. The 1 1st of District Corresponding Secretaries appointed by the Grand Master at the last Convention has been lost or misplaced, and all such Secretaries, knowing themselves to have been appointed, will please give the Secretary of the Grand Lodge Immediate no- tice of that fact; In sending their names they are also requested to send their postofflee ad- dresses. DENVER PAPERS. We have mailed to each Lodge a small package of Denver papers, containing the re- port of the opening proceedings of our late Convention, and as this report will be of In- terest to our superior officers it Is requested that each Lodge will send marked copies to the officers of their roads, or make such other distribution of them as will place them in the hands of people who are interested in the work of our Brotherhood. MAGAZINE AGENTS. A package of Magazines has been sent to each Lodge for the Magazine Agent for 1884. These Magazines are to be used as sample copies and are for free distribution. Maga- zine Agents for the coming year are elected at the first meeting in November, as provided in section 2 of article 3 of the Constitution. Subscription blanks, subscription and receipt books will be furnished free to each agent on application to the Editor. We shall expect every Lodge to do its duty next year on the question of the Magazine. AN ELEGANT HALL. Elkhart Journal. Through the courtesy of Mr. Bristol, one of the members of the Brotherhood, we were al- lowed, yesterday, to make an examination of their Lodge room, situated in the third story of Peer’s new block on Main street. Arrange- ments have not been entirely completed, but when they are finished the boys will have a fine room for their weekly meetings. Before we come to the club room proper, we pass through, first, the reception room, which is to be fitted up with chairs and tables, carpeted, papered, pictures for walls, and is to be well stocked with books and papers for the wait- ing visitors to amuse themselves with while waiting here. From the reception room we Sass into the ante room, whicli Is also to be tted up with all necessary conveniences, and in it will be kept a visitors’ register, for all Digitized by L.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 519 persons visiting the Lodge to leave theirauto- graphs on. Passing from the ante room we find ourselves in the main hall, which is nine- teen feet in width by fifty-two in length. This room is carpeted with Brussels carpet, and around the room and next to the walls, where the chairs are kept, is a strip of matting. The Lodge at present numbers fifty-four members, and chairs are provided for all, being of a neat, though substantial wooden pattern. At reg- ular intervals are new and cleanly spittoons, for it is known that the railroad boys love to solace themselves with the weed. On the walls are a number of pictures, and many more will soon be supplied. The windows are screened by curtains of a non-transparent character, so that when the new members try to ride the goat the people In the neighboring buildings cannot look on. At the east end of the hall, on an elevation, is the Master’s sta- tion, and to the right of this is the table and chair of the Secretary, and on the left is a sim- ilar table and chair for the use of the Finan- cier. A handsome upholstered chair has been secured for the Master to occupy. At the op- posite end of the hall is the Vice Master’s sta- tion. Half wav between the two is the altar, and on the south side of this is the Chaplain’s station and on the north side is the Past Mas- ter’s station. The room is lit with gas, and will be heated, together with the ante room and the reception room, by means of two handsome wood stoves. The Lodge meets every week, and at present its regular time is Monday nights. But this is to be changed soon to the middle of the week. When we remem- ber that the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire- men is organized for the purpose of bringing together tne locomotive firemen of the United States, Canada and Mexico, and that" Benevo- lence, Industry and Sobriety” is its motto, and that the Order insures each and every member in the sum of $1,000 in case of death •or total disability, we admit at once that its aims and objects are grand and commenda- ble. So it is that we wish for their continued prosperity, and that Prospect Lodge No. 102 may keep on growing and spreading until its roll is increased from Its present fifty-four un- til it embraces the name of every locomotive fireman who calls Elkhart home. Lodge. Names. Lodge. Names. 6 P. J. Maloney. 86 H. Colliprlest. 11 Frank Flynn. 100 John Griffith. 20 Chas. Rogers. PINAL WITHDRAWALS. LIMITED WITHDRAWALS. Issned by L« ldge No. 16 20 31 39 52 56 59 59 67 •84 88 88 88 88 88 88 91 101 106 116 116 124 112 Names. |To loin Lodge No. Ed. Sibley . . . . Wm. Griffin . . . E. L. Fuller . . . P. Man ion .... Jos. Devers . . . J. B. Miller . . . G. E. Edwards |C. H. Burrell . - Joseph Ennis Mason Anderson B. F. McNamara Peter T. Tibbs . David Love . . . J. P. Larson . . . A. J. Burt . . . . E. Jeftfc John Edgar . . . James Steward . L. S. Fraln . . . Henry Smith . . John Foster . . A. RosMter . . . Fred. Broughton E. M. Doughty . Wm. Schwarz. . 77 55 179 ~153 178 128 130 116 ~m 178 178 178 178 178 178 77 74 158 158 132 162 ADMISSIONS BY CARD. Lodge. Name. From No. 5 Sam Ettenheimer 36 .56 J. B. Miller 56 74 A. H. Brown 54 126 G. W. Holmes + 22 1.53 Joe Devers 52 170 L. C. Oorsuck 68 170 Michael Murray 65 174 H. J. Roberts 75 178 A. H. rhapman 77 178 P. T. Tibbs 88 178 David Love 88 178 James P. Lawson 88 178 A. J. Burt ss 178 E. Jeff 88 178 John Edgar 88 178 Jas. Stewart 88 EXPULSIONS. 6 3 Names. 4 M. Lynch . . . . < 5 John Brown . . ] 9 Frank Burnham 1 20 Joseph Eustis . . 32 A. B. Crandall . . 1 41 Chas. Hatry . . . 41 M. Quinn . . . . 41 C. Y Polk. . . . 41 J. S. Kelly . . . . 1 50 John Carr ... 50 Jus. H. Case . . . 5 9 Patrick Harvey . 59 Arthur Joselyn . 59 D. B. Moyer . . . 59 59 S. Leggett .... G. L. McCardell . 59 M. Vandevender 59 W.C. Mathias . . 63 John Curtis . . . 63 Thomas Carter . 63 John Burrows . . 66 C. McKerran . . 71 Hiram House . . 71 D. B. Cornell . . 71 W. Watrons . . . 78 W. H. Murphy . 81 iWm. Wad ham . 85 Fred Metcalf . . 86 F. McDermott E. H. Paddick . . 99 Wm. H. Ross . . 99 W. W. Williams 106 W. M. Searls . . 129 Jas. O’Brien . . . 1 143 C. M. Butler . . . | 143 Ed Colson .... Cause. I'* Ull-pnj IllCUl KMl Non-payment of dues. Non - pay men t of d u es. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. [Non-payment of dues. Disorderly Conduct. Defrauding Lodge. Non-payment of dues. , Defrauding Lodge. |Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. .Non-payment of dues. Unbecoming Conduct. Non-payment of dues, [Non-payment of dues. Digitized by Google

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520 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. BENEFICIARY STATEMENT. OFFICE OF THE GRAND SECRETARY AND TREASURER, B. OF L. F. Terre Haute, Ind., October 1, 1883. To Subordinate Lodges : Sirs and Brothers: The following Is a statement of the Beneficiary Fund for the month ending September 30, 1883 : RECEIPTS. Lodge No. 3 31 2 4> and gratitude that I acknowledge the prompt adjustment of the insurance policy of my son, Wm. O’Neill, who. was killed July 4; pain for the loss of a good son and gratitude to the members of No. 21 for their kindness from the time of the accident until he was laid in his grave: especially to Messrs. Clarke and Baker for their prompt and decisive action to pro- cure me his insurance. To all I return my grateful thanks, and hope the honorable Brotherhood may be seldom called on to per- form such a painful duty. With my best wishes for the good of the- Brotherhood in general, I remain, gentlemen,, your grateful servant, Elizabeth O’Neill. Digitized by C.ooQie

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 521 RESOLUTIONS. El Paso, Texas, May 27, 1888. At a regular meeting of New Year Lodge No. 186, B. of L. F., held at Odd Fellows' Hall, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted : whereas, We, the members of New Year Lodge No. 135, B. of L. F., were the recipients of a nandsome eight-day clock, donated by P. E. Kern, for the use of our Lodge room, there- fore be it Resolved. That this Lodge tenders to P. E. Kern its sincere thanks for his kindness to us. Resolved , That we shall so conduct ourselves that we may ever retain the confidence of said P. E. Kern. Resolved)* That a copy of these resolutions be sent to P. E. Kern, also placed on the minutes of the Lodge and a copy sent to the Magazine for publication. J. B. Matthews,) A. C. Mast, > Committee. J. C. Caskey, J Minneapolis, Minn., Sept. 28, 1883. At a regular meeting of North Western Lodge No. 82, B. of L. F., the following pream- ble and resolutions were adopted : Whereas, Under the dispensation of di- vine Providence, whose wisdom is beyond our comprehension, we have been deprived of our beloved brother, James H. McCann, therefore belt Resolved , That we extend our sympathy to his bereaved family in their sad affliction; and furthermore be it Resolved. That North Western Lodge has lost one of its best members, and his family aduti- ful and affectionate husband and father. Resolved, That we drape our charter in mourning for the space of thirty days aa a mark of respect for Bro. McCann. Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be presented to our deceased brother’s family ana that they be published in the Firemen’s Magazine. C. D. Stevens, *) Fred. Morse, y Committee. geo. Clark, ) Winnepeg, Manitoba, Sept. 10, 1883. At a regular meeting of Northern Light Lodge No. 127, B. of L. F., the following reso- lutions were adopted : Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God in His infinite wisdom to remove from our midst our worthy Brother, Thomas Campbell, while in the discharge of his duty, July 26, therefore be it Resolved , That we extend to Mr. Hugo Camp- bell, brother of deceased, our sympathy, as- suring him that his loss is ours also. Resolveil , That we extend thanks to Mes- dames Chapman and Bridgland, with whom Bro. Campbell boarded, for Kindnesses shown us. Resolved. That we extend thanks to Bro. James Liddell, of Dominion Lodge No. 07, for his valuable assistance in this, our first be- reavement. Resolved , That we drape our Charter In mourning for the space of thirty days. Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be presented to Mr. Hugh Campbell, Mrs. Chapman and Mrs. Bridgland, and that they be published in the Firemen’s Magazine. Harry Cochrane, ) Henry Lynes, > Committee. W. 8cott, j Ft. Gratiot, Mich., Oct. 23, 1883, At a regular meeting of St. Clair Lodge No. 110, B. of L. F., the following resolutions were adopted : Resolved, That the sincere thanks of this Lodge are due and are hereby extended to Mrs. Geo. Dawson and Mrs. Thos. Shunn for their kind assistance and sympathy in our sad hour of bereavement, and also for so rich- ly and tastefully draping our Charter in re- membrance of our late Bro. A. H. Matthews. Resolved, That their kindness shall be ever remembered by the members of this Lodge. E. G. Hubbard, H. Boucher, V Committee. 8. S. Kerwin, ) GRAND LODGE. F. W. Arnold Grand Master Room 2, Pioneer Block, Columbus, O. F. P. Sargent Vice Grand Master Box 218 Tucson, Arizona. E. V. Debs . Grand Secretary and Treasurer Terre Haute, Ind. 8. M. Stevens, Grand Organ lzer and Instructor Terre Haute. Ind. GRAND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. J. J. Hannahan, Chairman . . . Chicago, 111. C. J. McGee, Secretary Danville, .111. W. E. Burns Chicago, III. A. J. Reagan Portland, Maine A. H. Tucker Mason City, Iowa GRAND TRUSTEES. W. Mareney, Chairman Chicago. Ill W. F. Hynes Denver, Col D. Ross Stratford. Ont DISTRICT SECRETARIES. T. R. Baldwin, Drawer 854 . .St. Thomas, Ont J. M.Sheire, 506 Robert St. . . St. Paul, Minn J. McDouough, Ave K, between 38th and 37th Sts Galveston, Tex M. Shlck, 135 Pacific Ave . . Jersey City, N. J A. P. Greene, 41 Kneeland St . . Boston, Moss G. W. Rae, Box 31 Fort Gratiot, Mich W. E. Sullivan, 2210 S. 6th St., St. Joseph, Mo Will R. Dean, Box 305 .... Butte, Montana F. P. Sargent. Box 218 ... . Tucson, Arizona T. E. Creen, Box 1278, . . . Galesburg, Ills S. C. Myers. Box 22 Ravenna. O F. Hammill. Box 1341 Baraboo, Wls SUBORDINATE LODGES. 1. DEER PARR; Port Jervis, N. Y. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. C. E. Bark man. Box 20 Master J. L. Van Orden Secretary A. J. Shiner, Box 1297. ..... Financier C. E. Barkman, Box 20 . . . . Mag. Agent 2. HAND IN HAND ; Providence R. I. Meets 2d Monday. C. E. Clark, Valley Falls. R. I . . . Master A. H. Aldrich, Saylesville, R. I. Secretary A. H. Stevens, 00 Jewett St . . . Financier T. Powers, 80 Atwells Ave . . Mag. Agent S. ADOPTED DAUGHTER; Jersey City. N. J. Meets 1st and 3d Wednesdays at 1 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. J. E. Opp, 508 Grove St Master Asa Dolan. 217 Pavonia Ave . . Secretary H. Phillips, 210 Sixth St . . . .Financier E. W. Davis, 172 Pavonia Ave, Mag. Agent Digitized by C.ooQle

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522 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 4. GREAT EASTERN ; Portland, Maine. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 1 P. M. F. O. Mitchell. 28 Merrill St ... . Master M. B. Alley. 18 Atlantic St . . . Secretary W. O. Small, 25 Tyng St ... . Financier A. E. Denison, 23 Merrill St . . Mag. Agent -A. CHARITY ; St. Thomas, Ontario. Meets every Friday at 8 P. M. Q. Hutchinson, Drawer 853 ... . Master Geo. Johnson, Drawer 853 . . . Secretary F. L. Hoyt, Drawer 853 Financier G. Utter, Drawer 853 Mag. Agent PRIDE OF THE WEST; Desoto, Mo. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 2 P. M. Aaron Platt Master Wm. Hearst Secretary A. C. Huestls Financier M. Findlon Mag. Agent 7. POTOHAC ; Washington, D. C. J. S. Black, 30 Sixth 8t., S. W. . . . Master J. C. Graham, 319 D St., S. W. . . Secretary F. H. Childs, 501 E. St. S. W . . Financier R. M. Smith, 130 Carroll Bt, S.E.Mag. Agent *8. RED RIYER ; Denison City, Tex. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 8 P. M. J. K. Mortimer. Box 99 Master J. T. Edward. L. Box 293 .... Secretary J. C. Hogg, Box 78 Financier J. F. Mathews Mag. Agent 9. FRANKLIN ; Columbus. Ohio. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7:30 P. M. C. C. Colt, Plqua shops Master F. L. Ellis, Plqua shops Secretary F. W. Arnold. Pioneer Block . Financier J. J. Lauer, Plqua shops . . . Mag. Agent 10. FORE8T CITY; Cleveland, Ohio. Meets alternate Sundays at 2 P. M. H. Holler. 17 Waring St Master Thos. P. Smith, 29 Jessie St . . . Secretary T. H. Sheppard, 154 Pel ton Ave . Financier E. W. Crain, 431 Lake St . . . Mag. Agent 11. EXCELSIOR; Phillipsburg, N. J. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. R. Tindall Master P. Cummins Secretary J. W. Sinclair, L. Box 96 . . . .Financier H. Lott Mag. Agent 12. BUFFALO; Buffalo, N. Y. Meets every Tuesday at 8 P. M. I. H. Crossman, 500 Swan St ... . Master Win. J. Bruman, 395 Swan St . . Secretary A. L. Jacobs, 543 8. Division St . Financier I. H. Crossman, 500 Swan St . Mag. Agent 1*. WASHINGTON j Jersey City, N. J. Geo. Hull Master Robt. Mulford Secretary C. A. Wilson, 185 Pacific Ave . . Financier Wm. Rhodes Mag. Agent 14. EUREKA ; Indianapolis, Ind. Meets every Tuesday at 8 P. M. J. A. Tweedle, 253 E. Washington St.Master W. S. 8crees, Box 66, Brlghtwood Ind Secretary Wm. Hugo, 79 N. Noble St . . . Financier H. C. Randall, 181 Blake St . . Mag. Agent 15. ST. LAWRENCE ; Montreal, Can. Meets alternate Sundays at 2:80 P. M. H. Taylor, 181 Magdelane St ... . Master E. Upton, 82 Seigneur St . . . .Secretary E. Upton, 82 Seigneur St. ... Financier C. A. King, 477 Wellington St . Mag. Agent 16 VIGO ; Terre Haute. Ind. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. E. V. Debs Master J.F. O’Reilly, 617 N. 5th St . . .Secretary C. Bennett, 1020 Chestnut St . .Financier F. Smith, 419 N. 12th St ... . Mag. Agent 17. OLD POST; Vinoenne*. Ind. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. H. M. Hogan Master T. A. Galloway, O. A M. 8hops . . Secretary C. A. Crlpps Financier C. A. Bruce Mag. Agent 18. WEST END ; Slater, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Saturday at 7:80 P. M. F. A. Briggs, L. Box 53 Master H. B. Sims Secretary A. D. Williams, Box 152 Financier J. B. Murphy Mag. Agent 19. TRUCKEE ; Wadsworth, Nevada. Meets every Friday at 7:80 P. M. C. E. McBean, Box 8 Master F. Lorenger, Box 8 Secretary J. Goldie. Box 8 Financier C. E. McBean, Box 8 Mag. Agent 20. 8TUART; Stuart, Iowa. Meets every Tuesday at 7:15 P. M. C. Traver, Box 817 Master F. H. Huntington, Box 247 .. . Secretary Wm. Williams. Box 213 .... Financier E Cahow, Box 6 Mag. Agent 21. INDUSTRIAL; South St. Louis, Mo. Meets every Thursday at 7:30 P. M. W. J. Edy, Klmmswlck, Mo . . . Master J. Lynch, I. M. Round House, St. Louis, Mo Secretary J. H. Clarke, 7915 Michigan Ave.Financler J. D. Fisher, Cor. 3d ana Haven Sts Mag. Agent 22. CENTRAL; Urbana,IU. Meets every Sunday at 230 P. M. J. M. Garrett Master G. C. Plttenger Secretary R. C. Burns, Box 370 Financier G. C. Plttenger Mag. Agent 2S. PHOENIX ; Brookfield, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays. L. R. St. John Master M. DeVoy Secretary N. L. Cooper Financier J. D. Ray, Hannibal, Mo . . . Mag. Agent 24. GREAT WE8TERN ; Parsons, Kan. Meets alternate 8uudays at 2:30 P. M. Glen Ewing Master J. R. Tierney, Box 701 Secretary H. E. Peters Financier C. Anderson, Box 367 Mag. Agent 25. CONNECTING LINK ; Boone, Iowa. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7 P. M. J. Moran Master L Selling Secretary J. Wood Financier T. A. Adams . . Mag. Agent 26. ALPHA; Baraboo, Wis. Meets every Saturday at 7:80 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. F. Keeler Master P. B. Denney Secretary C. H. Williams Financier H. Tinkham Mag. Agent 27. HAWKEYS; Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays. M. W. Cary, 67 8. 2d St Master F. D. Ford, L. Box 354 Secretary C. W. Phelps, Box 1010 Financier J. Humphrey Mag. Agent 28. ELKHORN; North Platte, Neb. Andrew Struthers Master S. D. Wadsworth, Box 325 . . . Secretary C. W. Baskins, Box 824 Financier S. Hartman . Mag. Agent 29. CERRO GORDO; Mason City, Iowa. Meets 1st and 3d Sunday* at 7:80 P. M. A. H. Tucker, Box 167 Master C. M. 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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 523 30. CEDAR T ALLEY; Waterloo. Iowa. Meets 1st and 8d Sundays at 2 P. M. C. O. Graasley.Box 410 Master R. A. Corson, Box 400 Secretary A. C. Du Bote, Box 494 Financier C. A. Clough Mag. Agent 81. R. B. CENTRE ; Atchison, Kan. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:90 P. M. S. Walters, 1401 Kansas Avenue . . Master F. Johnson, 713 N St Secretary J. A. Sweeney, 705 S. Sixth St. . Financier S. Walters, 1401 Kansas Ave. . Mag. Agent 88. BOBDEB; Ellis, Kan. E. G. Pearson Master J. McMahan Secretary A. H. Britton, Box 803 Financier A. H. Chapman, Box 902 .. . Mag. Agent 88. SUCCESS ; Trenton, Mo. H. H. Stamper, Box 242 Master W. J. Her Secretary G. Atherton, Box 358 • Financier T. Sugg Mag. Agent 84. CLINTON; Clinton, Iowa. Meets 1st and 8d Sundays at 2 P. M. H. W. Stephens, Box 180 Master J. W. Adams, Box 945 Secretary H. W. Stephens, Box 1297 .... Financier C. S. Keith. Box 114 Mag. Agent 86. AMBOY; Amboy, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 8 P. M. A. Schermerhorn, Box 128 Master G. W. Bainter, Box 498 Secretary G. W. Bainter, Box 498 Financier W. Gascoigne Mag. Agent 88. TIPPECANOE; Lafayette, lnd. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. C. Ernst, 150 Salem St Master J. D. Wright, L. E. & W. Shops. Secretary W. H. Willoughby Financier F. Holt Mag. Agent $7. NEW HOPE; Centralia, Ills. Meets 1st and 8d Sundays at 2 P. M. R. H. Murphy Master C. H. Randall Secretary F. M. James, Box 202 Financier H. G. Cormick, Box 151 ... . Mag. Agent 88. AVON; Stratford, Ontario. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. J. Lamb, Box 818 Master W. E. Brook er, Box 318 Secretary F. Mlngay, Box 91 Financier E. A . Young, Box 818 Mag. Agent 89. TWIN CITY ; Rock Island, ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. E. W. Mason, 520 E. 9th St., Daven- port, Iowa Master T. K. Holmes, Box 1223 Secretary G. J. M. Colburn, Box 118 ... . Financier S. Nichols Mag. Agent 40. BLOOMING ; Bloomington, Ills. Meets every Tuesday evening. E. Browning, 714*4 W. Wasti. St . . Master C. Young, 711 W. Mulberry St . . Secretary J. Devine, 911 W. North St . . . Financier J. Johnson, 708 E. Washing- ton St . Mag. Agent 4L ONWARD; Mandan, Dakota. Meets 1st and 3d Saturdays and 2d and 4th Fridays of each month. A. C. Wirtz Master C. E. Allen Secretary Chas. Coleman Financier E. E. Gould. Box 141 Mag. Agent 42. ELMO; Madison, Wis. Meets 1st Tuesday and 3d Wednesday at 2 P. M. A. Morgan, 1012 W. Dayton St . . . Master W. D. Scampton, Box 1277 . . . Secretary M. O’Loughlln, 007 W Dayton SLFlnancier C. Morgan, 1012 W. Dayton St. Mag. Agent 48. 8T. JOSEPH; St. Joseph, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:90 P. M. C. Thomas, 2312 Bartlett St ... . Master E. Hickman, Atlantic House . Secretary H. P. Mann, 2220 S. 10th St . . . Financier H. Dunn, Elwood, Kan . . . Mag. Agent H. P. Mann. 2220 S. 10th St . . Mag. Agent 44. F. W. ARNOLD ; East St. Louis, Ills. Meets every alternate Tuesday. T. Hal pin. Box 171 Master F. Quirk, Box 202 Secretary T. J. Hay es, Box 288 Financier C. Tlmblin, Box 110 Mag. Agent 46. BOSE CITY; Little Rock, Ark. Meets every Monday at 7:90 P. M. T. B. Crane Master W. O. Shelley Secretary W. O. Shelley Financier H. H. Llndenberger, Pine Bluff Depot Mag. Agent 46. CAPITAL; Springfield, ills. Meets 1st ana 8d Sundays at 2 P. M. A. Cunningham, Western Hotel . Master E. McCormack, 1402 E. Wash- ington St Secretary R. M. Goodwin, 730 Monroe St . Financier J. Webster, 8th and Scarrett Sts. Mag. Agent 47. TRIUMPHANT; Chicago, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. A. Men ish, 8168 8. LaSalle St . . . Master M.J. Kelly, 1323 State St . . . . Secretary J. Devine, 1402 Indiana Ave . . Financier L. Burns, 20 Gano St Mag. Agent 48. W. F. HYNES: Peoria, Ills. Meets 1st ana 3d Mondays at 7:90 P. M J. Cullen Master G. Parker, 2514 S. Adams St . . Secretary G. C. Watt, 017 1st St Financier G. Gates Mag. Agent 49. J. M. RAYMOND; Decatur, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 8 P. M. A. H. Sutton, Box 500 Master F. S. Con non Secretary F. R. Young, Box 660 Financier Wm. J. Pursell, Box 500 .. . Mag. Agent 60. GARDEN CITY: Chicago, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Saturdays at 7:90 P. M. J . J. Hannahan, 8931 Dearbo St . Master J. J. Delaney, 4020 Wabash Ave., Secretary A. S. McAllister, 4904 8. Dear- born 8t Financier J. J. Hannahan, 3931 Dearborn St. Mag. Agent 61. FRISCO ; North Springfield, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Saturdays at 7:30 P. M. M. A. Frame, Box 217 Master M. G. Hall Secretary M. W. Burwell, Box 45 Financier W. Geister, Box 12 Mag. Agent 68. GOOD WILL ; Logansport, lnd. Meets every Sunday at. 2 P. M. H. Du Flone, L. Box 020 Master H. Green, L. Box 020 Secretary E. H. Laing, L. Box «20 Financier W. Neupher, L. Box 020 . . . Mag. Agent 68. EMPORIA; Emporia, Kan. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 7 P. M. C. Rich, L. Box 009 Master C. L. McGill Secretary G. E. Brooks, Box 1172 Financier R. S. Meant Mag. Agent 64. ANCHOR; Moberly.Mo. Meets every Saturday at 2 P. M. F. Nebergall, Box 007 Maste W. P. Davis, Box 607 Secretary G. A. 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524 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 56. BLUFF CITY : Memphis, Tenn. Meets 1st and 8d Sundays. I W. C. Nance, L. A N. Shops . . . . Master C. E. Rlngwald, LAN Shops . . Secretary J. Fuchs, 16 Johnson Ave . . . Financier W. Buchanan, L. A N. Shops . Mag. Agent 66. BANKER; Stansberry, Mo. Meets every Sunday at 4 P. M. A. B. Frame, Box 11 Master O. F. Parker Secretary W. E. Patterson, Box 84 ... . Financier Wm. Beagles Mag. Agent 67. BOSTON; Boston, Mass. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 10 A. M. A. W. Spurr. Henderson House, Hammond St., Boston Hlghlands.Master R. P.8. Jones, B.AL Shops, Cam- bridge, Mass Secretary J. C. Edwards, 21 Salem St., Charlestown District Financier W. C. Green, No. 2 Smith St., Salem, Mass Mag. Agent 68. SACRAMENTO ; Rocklin, Cal. C. W. Myers Master B. H. Estabrook Secretary C. B. Dllley Financier J . P. Clark Mag. Agent 69. ROYAL GORGE; South Pueblo, Col. Meets every Sunday at 7:45 P. M. J. A. Hill. Lock Box 45 Master Irvin Prebble, Pueblo, Col. . . Secretary H. S. Hlnman, 177 10th 8t., Denver, Col Financier W.Henthorn, Canon City, Col., Mag. Agent 60. UNITED ; Philadelphia, Pa. Meets alternate Sundays at 9:80 A. M. G. Colmer, 1812 W. 8th St Master J. A. Minges, 1829 W. 2d St . . . Secretary J. Shepherd, 2510 Alder St . . .Financier J. Shepherd, 2^10 Alder St . . Mag. Agent 61. MINNEHAHA; St. Paul, Minn. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 8 P. M. 8. J. Murphy, 491 E. 5th St Master F Maher. 193 Penn Ave .... Secretary J. M. Sheire, 505 Robert St . . . Financier S. J. Murpy, 491 E.5th St . . . Mag. Agent 62. YANBERGEN ; Carbondale, Pa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. Wm. C. Hnigh Master S. J. Cobb Secretary O. K. Hlsted, Box 288 Financier O. E. Hlsted, Box 288 Mag. Agent 68. HERCULES; Danville, Ills. Homer Davis, Box 772 Master Wm. Burns, Box 772 Secretary G. Shuster, Box 772 Financier F. Krauel, Box 772 Mag. Agent 64. SIOUX ; Sioux City. Iowa. L. B Cutting, Box 278 Master W. H. Roberts Secretary A. J. Goodrich, Box 724 Financier E. A. Bennett Mag. Agent 66. FORT R1DGELY; Sleepy Eye, Minn. J. Anseline, Waseca, Minn .... Master Wm. Bauman Secretary P. G. Lindell Financier W. W. Williams, Box 26 . . . Mag. Agent 68. EAU CLAIRE; Eau Claire, Wis. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. W. L. Bo ts ford, Box 190, Altoona, Wis Master A. M. Kingsbury, Altoona, Wls.Secretary H. E. Edgell, Altoona, Wis . . Financier W. J. Edgar, Box 124, Altoona, Wis Mag. Agent 66. ISLAND CITY ; Brock vi lie, Ont. Meets alternate Thursday evenings. E. N. Mortimer Master N. J. Scott Secretary F. W. Barr, Box 294 Financier T. Shields, Box 248 Mag. Agent 70. LONE STAR; Longview, Texas. T. Cordell, L. Box 364 Master J. Allen, L. Box 364 Secretary J. A. Gremm, L. Box 964 ... . Financier N. A. Matthews, L. Box 864 . . Mag. Agent 71. SUSOUEHANNA j Oneonta, N. Y. C. C. Bunker, Box 672 Master J. A. Canning, Box 504 Secretary A. DeLong, Box 679 Financier A. DeLong, Box 679 Mag. Agent 72. WELCOME; Camden, N. J. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. J. Gibbs, 693 Carman St Master W. Wiggins, 416 Washington St. Secretary J. Colton, 424 Mickle St Financier H. Higgins, 426 S. 3d St . . . . Mag. Agent 76. BAY 8TATE; Worcester, Mass. Meets 1st Thursday at 7:30 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 1 P. M. D. R. Parker,8 Cutler St Master C. L. Dodge, Piedmont Court . . Secretary C. E. Bullard, 32 Plymouth St . Financier T. Loynd, 83 Green St, . . . .Mag. Agent 74. KAN8A8 CITY; Kansas City. Mo. Meets alternate Mondays at 7:80 P. M. J. Fleming, 1325 St. Louis Ave . . . Master W. Plercey, 1823 13th St Secretary M. Hurley, 1515 Genessee St . . Financier M. Hurley, 1515 Genessee St . Mag. Agent 76. ENTERPRISE; Philadelphia, Pa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. C. H. Taylor, 3837 Haverford St . . Master S. Drink house. 1009 S. 19th St . . Secretary F. Du pell, 422 N. 35th St Financier C H. Maul. 658 N. 40th St . . . Mag. Agent 76. NEW ERA; Fergus Falls, Minn. Meets 1st and 3u Sundays at 7 P. M. G. W. Sebastian, Box 251 Master G. 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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 825 81. PINE CITY ; Brainord, Minn. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. H. A. Boadecker, Box 624 Master C. B. Willard. Box 87 Secretary W. Lincoln, Box 752 Financier A. McDonald, Box 458 Mag. Agent 82. NORTHWESTERN ; Minneapolis, Minn. Meets 1st Saturday at 7:30 P. M. and 3d Sunday at 3 P. M. F. L. Harvey, 327 Nicollet Ave . . Master C. D. Stevens, 003 Plymouth Ave.Secretary F. X. I loll, 207 13th Ave. 8 . . . Financier Z. G. Hanscom, 1003 10th Ave.S.Mag. Agent 88. TRINITY; Forth Worth, Tex. Meets every Friday at 8 P. M. C. M. Baker, L. Box 406 Master G. T. Gay n in, L. Box 406 Secretary J. O’Malley, L. Box 406 Financier J. H. Smith Mag. Agent 84. CALHOUN; Battle Creek, Mich. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. and 1st Wednesday at 7:3. P. M. J. ftghe, Box 1823 Master J. Oxtaby, Box 1084 Secretary G. Kelly, Box 1084 Financier J. Randolph, Box 1084 .... Mag. Agent 86. FARGO ; Fargo, Dakota. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. and 2d and 4th Fridays at 7 P. M. A. Basset t, L. Box 1796 Master F. A. Woodward, Box 738 .... Secretary A. H. Dixon Financier C. A. Wagner Mag. Agent 86. BLACK HILL8 ; Laramie City, Wyoming. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. G. H. Haskins Master F. E. Roffee, Box 136 Secretary Hans Olson Financier J. Brebner, Box 219 Mag. Agent 87. SUMMIT; Rawlins, Wyoming. C. B. Hart, Box 69 Master J.C. Gunning, Box 142 Secretary T. F. Croake, Box 88 Financier J. C. Gunning, Box 142 ... . Mag. Agent 88. MORNING 8TAR; Evanston, Wyoming. Meets every Thursday at 7:30 P. M. E. W. Dennis, Box 124 Master J. Sights Secretary E. W. Dennis Financier S. Black ham Mag. Agent 80. SILVER STATE; Carlin, Nev. Meets every Tuesday at 4 P. M. C. H. Oliver, Box 22 Master W. B. Taney Secretary O. Thompson, Box 42 .... Financier C. H. Oliver Mag. Agent 00. SAN DIEGO; National City, Cal. J. A. McNeil Master J. M. Dodge, Box 317 San Diego . Secretary R. V. Dodge Financier K. V. Dodge, Box 317, San Diego.Mag Agent 01. GOLDEN GATE ; San Francisco, Cal. Meets 1st Sunday at 7 P. M. and 3d Sun- day at 11 A. M. J. McCreagh, S. P. R. R. Shops . . Master Fraud Ould, 8. P. R. R. Shops . Secretary C. N. Wickoff,S. P. R. R. Shops. Financier A. Dieterich.S. P. R. R. Shops. Mag. Agent 08. INTER-STATE ; Texarkana, Tex. J. R. McCartney Master C. B. Hall Secretary J. P. Kline Financier J. R. McCartney Mag. Agent 08. GATE CITY; Keokuk, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. Z. Moore, 713 Palean St Master M. J. Donahue, Box 651 Secretary J. H. Carter, 507 N. Main St . . Financier G. Sick, Box 810 Mag. Agent 04. CACTU8; Tucson, Arizona. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at7 P. M. E. F. Smith, Box 218 Master H. Gray, Box 218 Secretary £• ^gent. Box 218 Financier F. M. Wiley, Box 218 Mag. Agent 06. CHICAGO; Chicago, 111. Meets 1st Tuesday and 3d Friday at 7:30 P. M.; and last Sunday at 2:30 P. M. J. Hayes, 681 Elston Ave Master J. Pierce, 31 Schneli St Secretary L. P. Smith, 292 Fulton St . . . Financier W. E. Loco, Barrington, 111 . Mag. Agent 06. ALEXIA ; Wellsville, Ohio. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays. G. Leibtag Master .Davidson Secretary SJ-Clark Financier W. P. Scheets Mag. Agent 07. ORANGE GROVE ; Los Angeles, Cal. Meets the 1st, 10th and 20th at 7 P. M. F. Shepardson, Box 72 Master J. Fruit, Box 72 Secretary H. E. Moore, Box 1294 .... Financier M. M. Smith, Bex 72 Mag. Agent 08. PERSEVERANCE; Terrace, Utah. Meets every Tuesday. E. A. Peck Master G. S. Cole Secretary g- W. Shieids Financier E. B. Mandevtlle Mag. Agent 00. ROCHK8TER; Rochester, N. Y. Meets every Sundays at 2:00P. M. R. Thomson, N. Y., L. E. a W. Round House Master J. R. Sproat, 162 North Ave . . . Secretary C. W. Beach. 23 Foehner St . . .Financier G. Bowden, 89 Hudson St . . . Mag. Agent 100. ADAIR; Bowling Green, Ky. Meets every Monday at 7 P. M. M.J. Collins Master K 5 [otJJnKer Secretary g- f. I>utllnger Financier G. Wilkes Mag. Agent 101. ADVANCE; Creston, Iowa. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. H. K. Burket Master A. E. Finley, L. Box 229 Secretary W. L. McClure, Box 393 Financier J. ». Vickers, Box 16 Mag. Agent 102. CONFIDENCE; East Des Moines, Iowa Meeis 2d and 4th Sundays at2P M E. 8. Dickerson \ S‘o'*»^ayes Secretary *• ®r ^y1?,6 Financier C. M. Krull Mag. Agent 108. FALLS CITY s Louisville, Ky. Meets every Wednesday at 2 P. M Wm. Keyer, 1127 W. Broadway . . Master R. C. Stader Secretarv T. McGuire, 946 Dumesneil St . Financier J. T. O’Hearn, 1629 Rowan St . MagjfiSS 105. PROGRESS; Galesburg, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Fridays and 2d and 4th Saturdays at 7:30 P. M. R. H. Lacy Master C. McCutchin . Secre^rv J.C. Herron,529Churchhlll Ave.fTnancier H. W. Wallbaum, Box 1137 . . Mag? Agent 106. KEY CITY; Dubuque, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4t h Suudays at 7:15 p. m L. W. Barker, 1001 Lake St Master J. F. Hickey, 744 Sixteenth St. . Secretory Robert Lange, 1001 Lake St . . . Financier R. Lange, lAl Lake St ... . Mag Agent Digitized by Google

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. $26 107. ECLIP8E; Gallon, Ohio. Meets every Thursday at 7:30 P M. C. H. Nee Master H. G. Bee h hold Secretary A. N. Jenklnson Box 196 ... . Financier W. E. Armor Mag. Agent 108. PIONEER; Chama, New Mex. J. C. McCabe Master K. B. Rhelm Secretary W. M. Cline, Alamosa, Col . . . Financier H. S. Smith, L. Box 2622, Ala- mosa. Col Mag. Agent 109. PEACE; St. Louis, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Friday at 7 p. m. L. Fischer, 2811 Adam St Master W. Davis, 2911 Atlantic St . . Secretary J. W. Leathers, 2926 Chouteau Ave Financier P. Mol ter, 2806% Chouteau Ave.Mag Agent 110. OLD GUARD; Bucyrus, Ohio. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. W. T. Craig Master J. E. Brown Secretary J. R. Gordon, L. Box 236 ... . Financier J. E. Brown Mag. Agent 111. BEACON; Mattoon, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Tuesdays at 7:30 P. M. S. Howell Master J. Toal, Box 111 Secretary R. Dopell, Box 565 Financier L. Welsh, Box 295 Mag. Agent 112. EVENING 8TAR; Mt. Vernon, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. C. Joyce Master C. Sursa Secretary J. C. Branham Financier A. D. Isom Mag. Agent lift. CLARK-KIMBALL ; Eagle Rock, Idaho. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. N.C. Grant Master 8. L. Bristol Secretary Win. Hull Financier G. L. Oram Mag. Agent 114. MAGIC CITY; Cheyenne, Wyoming. Meets every Wednesday at 8 PM. F\ W. Dudley, Box 625 Master W. McGuire, Box 625 Secretary J. Dunn, Box 625 Financier W. McGuire, Box 625 Mag. Agent lift. GULF CITY; Galveston, Texas. Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. J. McDonough, Ave. K, between 36th and 87th Sts Master J. H . Stein hoff, A ve. N, between 19th and 20th Sts Secretary J. L. Pralme, 216 West Ave. I . Financier J. H. Stein hoff, Ave. N, be- tween 19th and 20th Sts . . . Mag Agent 116. ST. CLAIR; Fort Gratiot, Mich. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays. C. H. Dawson . . Master H. R. Boucher Secretary E. G. Hubbard, Box 154 Financier F. Mlnard Mag. Agent 117. BEAVER; London, On t. Meets 2d Tuesday and 4th Friday 7:30 P. M. J. W. Elliott, 565 Grey St Master S. T. Fletcher, 221 Maitland St . . Secretary 8. Stringer, 315 Grey St Financier W. Temple, 109 Colborne St. . Mag. Agent 118. 8TAR OF THE EAST; Richmond .Quebec. Meets first two Wednesdays at 8 P. M. and the last two Saturdays at 2 P. M. W. E. Gymer, Richmond Sta . . . Master G. A. Pearson, Richmond Sta . Secretary G. Scott, Richmond 8ta .... Financier H. Taylor, Richmond Sta . . Mag. Agent 119. COLONIAL; River du Loup, Quebec. Meets every Wednesday at 8 P. M. W. Carmichael, I. C. Ry Sta .... Master W. J. Gorham, I. C. Ry Sta . . . Secretary Wm. Carmichael, I. C. Ry Sta . Financier F. Chenard, I. C. Ry Sta . . . Mag. Agent 120. FORTUNE ; Syracuse, N. Y. Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 P. M. F. H. Livingston, 88 Otlsco St . . . Master S. Mangan, 179 Marcellus 8t . . Secretary A. Cummings, 52 Laurel St . . Financier S. W. Watkins, Jr., 88 TullySt.Mag. Agent 121. FELLOWSHIP: Coming, N. Y. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 4 P. M. J. L. Krebs, Box 310 Master F. Hanmer, Box 492 Secretary G. R. Quick, L. Box 35 Financier J. L. Krebs, Box 310 Mag. Agent 122. H. B. 8TONE: Beards town, 111. Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 P. M. G. Hertline. Box 421 Master 8. A. Mayall, Box 242 Secretary C. C. Catlin, Box 193 Financier J. E. Hurley, Box 341 Mag. Agent 12ft. OVERLAND; Omaha, Neb. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. J. Casey. Cor. 18th A California Sts..Master F. Crawford, U. P. Round House.Secretary T. F. Barry, 1112 Chicago St . . Financier G. T. Anderson, U. P. R. H . Mag. Agent 124. PILOT; Perry, Iowa. E. G. Fox Master W. Rait Secretary E. L. Gregg Financier E. G. Fox Mag. Agent 126. GUIDE; Marshalltown, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. G. S. Tubbs Master W. Harrlgan Secretary M. Kelllher Financier F. W. Snyder Mag. Agent 126. COMET; Austin, Minn. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. F. A. Fairbanks Master J. C. Clark 8ocretary P. M. Chambers Financier C. Gllleece Mag. Agent 127. NORTHERN LIGHT ; Winnepeg. Manitoba. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2P. M. H. Cochran, 159 Ross St Master T. C. Grant, 204 Logan St .... Secretary T. S. Gill, C. P. Shops Financier H. Lynes Mag. Agent 128. LANDMARK : Glendive, Montana. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. M. LaPlant, Box 55 Master J. M. Clark, Box 55 Secretary Jas. Eckels, Box 55 Financier F. J. Mersereau, Box 55 ... . Mag. Agent 129. MINERAL KING; Escanaba, Mich. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. J. Hooper Master P. G. Crippen Secretary L. R. Blake, Box 182 Financier W. H. Blake, Box 182 Mag. Agent 180. GUIDING 8TAR; Milwaukee, Wis. Meets every Huuday at 7:30 P. M. H. C. Fox, Portage City, Wis . . . Master J. Rhine, 715 Clybourne St . . .Secretary I. J. Holbrook, 285 Park St . . . Financier J. Buckley, 318 Jefferson St . . Mag. Agent lftl. GOLDEN RULE : Stevens Point, Wis. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:80 P. M. and 1st and 3d Fridays at 7 P. M. T. McPhail Master L. F. Jackson Secretary G. M. Ratcliff, 78 Meadow St., Oshkosh, Wis Financier J. M. Brown Mag. Agent Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE 5 2T 182. MARTIN HUG HITT ; Eagle Grove, Iowa Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. F. M. Morgan, Box 10 Master F. G. Parknurst, Box 29 Secretary W. T. Trusty, Box 87 Financier J. McDonald Mag. Agent 188. SPRAGUE; Sprague, Washington Ty. Meets the 1st ana 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. and the 2d and 4th Sundays at 7 P. M. C.H. White Master V. C. London Secretary A. O. Wishard ... Financier G. Williams Mag. Agent 184. EASTMAN; Richford. Vermont. Meets 1st Sunday ana 3d Monday. C. E. Jones Master E. R. Remington Secretary F. C. Langdon Financier W. J. Rumsey Mag. Agent 186. NEW TEAR ; El Paso, Texas. C. J. Luff. Box 182 Master M. Campbell. Box 182 Secretary Wm. P. Sraitn, Box 182 Financier J. B. Matthews, Box 182 .. . Mag. Agent 186. J. SCOTT ; Port Hope, Ontario. Meets 1st and 3d Saturdays at 8 P. M. R. N. Johnson Master G. Campbell Secretary Wra. Alexander, Box 295 .... Financier S. B. Laid law, M. Ry Mag. Agent 187. PROTECTION; Eldon. Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. P. J. Cook Master A. Weygandt Secretary W. T. Brown, Financier C. W. Sheffer Mag. Agent 188. UNION: Freeport, 111. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. H. Stow, Box 1287 Master W. G. Powell, Box 1844 Secretary G. W. Mills, Box 766 Financier P. Hayes Mag. Agent 188. MT. WHITNEY; Tulare, Cal. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. J. Humiston Master F. A. McBride Secretary E. F. Wright Financier W. H. Evans Mag. Agent 140. MOUNT OURAT; Sal id a. Col. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. R. Griffith, Box 18« Master R. Gough Secretary J. F. Clem, L. Box 599 Financier A. F. Duey Mag. Agent 141. A. G. PORTER; Fort Wayne, Ind. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. C. S. Reid, 178 West Berry St . . . Master F. J. Penoyer, 178 W. Berry St . . Secretary W. R. Fredericks, 415 Lafayette St Financier G. Miller, 212 Francis St . . . Mag. Agent 142. C. R. WHIPPLE; Toledo, Ohio. Meets every Sunday at 1 P. M. and 2d Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. H. H. Brown, Elkhart, Ind .... Master F. Wei liver, 275 Wallbridge Ave.Secretary G. W. Nesper, 196 Broadway . . financier J. L. Allen, Cor Dix and Knower Sts Mag. Agent 148. E. C. FELLOWS; West Oakland, Cal. Meets every Sunday at 1 P. M. F. B. Hall Master G. W. Snook, 1760 Taylor St. . . Secretary F. S. Small, 929 Wood st . . . .Financier GJH . Vogeley, 1760 Taylor St . Mag. Agent 144. SUGAR LOAF; Campbell ton, New Bruns- wick. Meets 1st Friday at 8 P. M. and 3d Sunday at 2:30 P. M. T. G. Scott, Box 448 Master Wm. Bastin Secretary J. Norton, Box 448 Financier H. B. Maltby, New Castle, N.B.Mag. Agent 145. DATT CROCKETT; San Antonio, Texas. Meets every Sunday at 2:30 P. M. H. N. Norton. Box 429 Master C. Gallagher, Box 429 Secretary C. Gallagher, Box 429 Financier M. N. Norton, Box 429 . . . . Mag. Agent 146. BAYOU CITY; Houston, Texas. G. DeYoung, 196 Washington St . . Master A. O. Woodworth, 320 Washing- ton St Secretary A. O. Woodworth, 320 Washing- ton St Financier J. J. Sangster, 196 Washington St Mag. Agent 147. MIDLAND; Temple, Texas. , J. Stanton Master J. J. Easley Secretary T. Kelly Financier J. J. Culpepper Mag. Agent 148. SUNNY SOUTH; Tyler, Texas. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. J. H. Duncan Master H. T. Mussengale, Jr., L. Box 114.Secretary C. P. Jones Financier C. P. Jones Mag. Agent 148. JUST IN TIME ; New York, N. Y. Meets 1st Tuesday at 10:30 A. M.and 3d Sat- urday at 8 P. M. E. Freeman, 280 E. 10th St Master W. J. McColl, 326 Ninth Ave . . Secretary Mogull Call, 70 W. 92d St . . . .Financier E. Chambers, 1035 Sixth Ave . Mag. Agent 160. S. M. STEYENS; Marquette, Mich. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. L. L. Hood, L. Box 217 Master J. O'Reilly, L. Box 142 Secretary L. L. Hood, L. Box 217 Financier August Baker Mag. Agent 151. MAPLE LEAF ; Hamilton, Ontario. Meets lstaud 3d Sundays at 2:30 P. M. Hebt Hall, 93 Murray St. East . . . Master T. McHattie. 13 Mill St Secretary Wm. Allen, 30 Maglll St .... Financier Wra. Baines, 40 Magill St . . . Mag. Agent 152. DUNLAP; Wells, Minn. Meets every Sunday at 3 P. M. C. Ellingson, Box 60 Master R. G. McCoy Secretary R. M. Haseltine, Box 128 ... . Financier C. Ellingson, Box 60 Mag. Agent 158. H. C. LORD; Fort Scott, Kansas. Meets every Sunday at 3 P. M. L. E. Lester Master W. D. Schellinger Secretary G. K. Bates, Box 310 Financier C. Willaner Mag. Agent 154. MeKEEN ; Ottawa, Kansas. Meets every Sunday at 2:30 P. M. G. Hake Master E. R. Dickson, Box 215 Secretary Arthur Hill, Box 463 Financier Wm. Frisby Mag. Agent 155. TEXAS BELLE; Greenville Texas. Meets every Friday evening at 7:30 P. M^ W. Nance, L. Box 74 Master W. B. Maydwell, L. Box 74 . . . Secretary W. B. Maydwell, L. Box 74 . . . Financier J. W. Price, L. Box 74 Mag. Agent Digitized by Google

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VOL. VII. DECEMBER, 1883. NO. 12. Brave. Youth's Companion. One or two young men came out of the Academy of Music when the opera was over, and lingered in the lobby to watch the passing of the crowd. Young Fred Sauiter came up to them while putting his pearl lorgnette in its case. “Nice house, eh?” he said, languid- ly. “Well dressed. See Fanny Swan. Wretched taste for young girls to wear diamonds! What d’ye think of the new tenor, eh ? Miserable, I say.” The older men answered him civily and walked on, leaving him with some lads of his own age. “What would Miss Swan say if she heard that cub criticising her?” said Dr. Pomeroy. “ The most insufferable crea- ture in the word to me is a conceited boy, assuming the tone of a man of position when he has not yet proved his right to be alive.” “ I thought young Sauiter had money,” said one of the party. “ He drives a tine horse, wears clothes made by a better tailor than I can afford, and lunches at the best restaurant.” “ Money! ” said the doctor, angrily. “ Why, his father is head book-keeper for Smiles & Son, with a family of six. He strained every nerve to educate this boy, who now looks upon every practicable way of earning his living as plebian. I’ll warrant you the fellow never had twenty cents in his pocket of his own earning. His restaurant and livery-stable bills come in to his poor old father at the end of the month.” Meanwhile, young Sauiter stood com- placently twirling his opera-hat and watching the pretty girls as they passed. He caught a glimpse of his dapper little figure in a great mirror — the waxed mus- tache, lavender gloves, wired roses in his button-hole, and looked pityingly after the doctor and his friends. “How those old fellows must envy us!” he said. “Wine, with life in its sparkling, and dregs, eh? Oh, by the way, I saw a curious thing to-day! Dick Knight — you remember Knight in our class, who took the scientific course to fit him fora civil engineer? Well, it ap- pears that, times being so hard, he could get no proper work to do, so he has taken to improper. Instead of laying by as I have done, waiting quietly for an open- ing for an educated man to step into, he actually is — I’m ashamed to tell it! ” “What? What is he?” asked his listeners. “ Driving an engine on the Central Road ! ” “ Fact! Isaw him, all grimy with smoke in his little caboose to-day. ‘Good heav- ens ! ’ I said ; 4 Knight, are you mad ? ’ “ 4 Not so mad as to starve,’ he said, laughing. “ I asked him why his father did not support him and keep him from such degradation? Then he was mad. “ 4 Do you think I, with my big strong body? will be a burden on an old man ?" he said ; and be^an to talk nonsense about laziness degrading man, and that no man was ever degraded by honest work, with more of the same sort of bosh, all very ridiculous and very digraceful. You’ll see him to-night, if you take the 11 P. M. train.” “Tut, tut! ” the lad6 said; and “ Poor Knight ! he was a good fellow ! ” precisely, as if he were dead. Indeed, from the light and brilliancy of the scene about them — the music, the beautiful low-voiced women, themselves daintily attired, that gay and happy part of the world — there was a gulf like death to the grimy engine-driver in the dark Digitized by v^.ooQle

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530 FI REMEN *8 MAGAZINE. depot, a gulf which none but a madman, they thought, would willingly cross. They sauntered out of the opera-house, and a few minutes before eleven reached the depot, in time for the train that ran out to the suburban town where they lived. “ There he is! ” whispered Saulter. “He takes our train out, Dut the engine is not yet put to it.” The engine was on a siding, puffing and spitting little jets of steam, and Dick Knight, a tall, manly young fellow, was coming at the moment down from the superintendent’s room. He caught sight of his old classmates, laughed, hesitated, and raised his hand to his hat. 14 Going to speak to him, hey?” said little Billy M’Gee, anxiously. The young men grew rea and embar- rassed. Some of them nodded to Knight awkwardly, and seemed inclined to go and meet him. 44 1 say no I ” said Saulter, peremptorily. 44 If he chooses to leave the companion- ship of gentlemen, I shall not follow him I talk to mechanics and that sort of peo- ple who never had a chance to be any- thing better, but Knight is a social sui- cide, sir! ” 44 That’s true,” said M’Gee. 44 How well Saulter puts things!” he added, aside. 14 4 Social suicide ! ’ Well, /shall not bring him to life.” Knight saw that the young men wished to avoid him, and turned aside with a bow and heightened color, while they hurried into the train. It was yet five minutes until the time of starting. The train of passenger-cars was on the main track (the engine still being detach- ed), and thepeople were hurrying in, most of them coming direct from the theaters and other places of amusement. Inside of the cars and in the depot there was a good deal of jesting and gavety between acquaintances meeting on tlieir way, the train being a local one, and running only through suburban villages. J ust then, a short distance up the track, there was a hiss and a cry, and a voice shrieked out in horror, 44 A runaway train on the main track ! A runaway train on the main track ! Passengers in the depot ! ■Out of the cars! — out of the cars! ” A runaway freight train was on the track. The fireman had started it for the purpose of taking it into the freight depot. By some accident, before it had left the main passenger track, the man had stum- bled as he was at his work, and had fallen nearly upon the ground. Half-stunned, he had jumped up, but could not catch the moving engine, which was gaining speed every second, and had shrieked out his warning. It so happened that the switch-tender, through fright, or from some unexplained cause, did not move his switch in season to run the train off the main track, and now the huge machine, with its traiu be- hind, was rushing towards the train in the depot with a speed that promised fatal disaster. The few officials who were near had time but to gasp with horror. At the mo- ment when the crv of danger was sh rieked out upon the ni^bt air, Dick Knight was attach ing his engine to the passenger train. From the cars and platform rose a yell of frantic terror, in which Saulter’s voice was highest. Death 6eemed rushing upon the people, who had not time to get out of the cars bofore the driving train would be upon them. The officials in the depot watched Knight with blanched faces. 44 He’ll be crushed to atoms ! ” muttered one stout old man, standing by Dr. Pom- eroy. But Dick had put steam upon his en- gine. Apparently he did not think of leaving his post. There he stood with his hand on the lever, calm and determined. His huge machine sprang forward. It met the coming locomotive with a crash that threw both monsters upward, as if they had risen to wrestle ana throw each other. Then Dick’s engine was thrown one side, but the force of the runaway train wus overcome, and the machinery of the engine so injured that all movement was stopped. Dick was hurled senseless several feet from the place of the collision. The stout old man and Dr. Pomeroy, with all the other men in the depot, ran to Knight, picked him up and carried him into the waiting-room, where he was left with the physicians. 44 Well, well,” said the old gentleman, impatiently, as Dr. Pomeroy came out, “how is it? — will he live?” 44 1 think so. God forbid that I should have to take him home dead to his old father! ” 44 You know him, then? Who is he? Why, do you know what I owe him ? ” and his voice broke. 44 My little girl is aboard that train.” Dr. Pomeroy told Knight’s story briefly, informing the old gentleman that he was thoroughly educated, but that he looked upon any work as better than dependent idleness. 44 He’s the true grit, sir 1 ” was the ani- Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 631 mated reply. “ There’s no work so hum- ble that a man cannot show the best qual- ities of manhood in it. as we have seen to- night. It is not the daring courage I ap- proved in him so much as the presence of mind, the keen eye, to see what to do and how to do it. Request Mr. Knight, if you please, to call on me at ten to-mor- row,” he said to the station-master. “Who is that?” asked Fred Saulter, breathlessly, of the official. “The President of the road. Dick Knight, if he lives, has an open road to fortune now, and he deserves it.” Fred Saulter crept into the car to go home. His lavender gloves were soiled, and the wired rose in his button-hole was falling to pieces with a sickly, decayed smell. Life itself was sickly ana decayed, he thought, with a yawn, and he threw the wilted rose out of the window. Yes ; and to all conceited, effeminate natures like his, it is likely to prove what Saul- ter’s imagination pictured at that night. Christmas. Hon. B. W. Hanna. We are on the eve of another anniver- sary of the birth of the Lord of Lords and King of Kings. Every home where the sun of civilization shines, will again be made joyful by the laughter of childhood, the greetings of youth and the memories of age. Eighteen hundred and eighty-two years ago, the Magi paused in wonder to behold the star which hung above Beth- lehem. There the child had been born. He was the Son of God. A kingdom was to be founded which should be everlast- ing. The Prophets had foretold it; the blood of martyrs had drenched the earth because they believed it. The philoso- phers had discussed the plan upon which the mighty kingdom would be erected. They had disputed about it. They had conjectured it would be heralded by thun- ders and lightnings; that the sky would bend in softer beauty; and the great sun flood the earth with more refulgent splen- dor. They had prefigured a political dy- nasty of unexampled power ; with armies on every shore, and galleys in every sea. But the birth was humble. It was in a stable. The first cries of the Mysterious Child were mingled with the coarse bray of the ass, the humblest beast of burden. The proud and great would not receive him. He did not come through their gates, and they threatened all with ven- geance who did him reverence. His only friends were among the poor. They proclaimed their allegiance in guarded places, or under the stars in midnight flight. His kingdom was inaugurated and consecrated. From Herod to Napoleon, throne after throne has since crumbled and perished. Through all the ages, vast armies have been hurled upon each other in mighty shock of battle. The earth has trembled for centuries with the conflicts of man for power, but no throne has per- manently stood — none can stand but this single one set up in Judea, eighteen hun- dred and eighty-two years ago. The wise men have tried to solve the mystery. In- fidelity has raved, and the best learning of the scholars has been brought to naugh t. The Star of Bethlehem still shines in the sky, and its throne of majesty still endures. Mystery of mysteries, who can solve it! The mightest soldier the world ever saw, who had shaken every throne of Europe with the thunder of his guns, at the end of his ambitious career, in a distant island of the sea, has furnished as wise testimony as has ever been spoken, concerning the Kingdom of Christ. He had conquered man and nations by the force of genius, God -given prescience, rapid movements, and dreadful assault He was lacking in nothing of human wisdom — but the Prince of Peace, born in the manger of Bethlehem, the mysterious captain of the little legion of twelve men; the despised, and perse- cuted, and crucificed Nazarene, he could not comprehend upon any other theory than His absolute divinity. The words of this prodigy of humanity, this soldier of soldiers, statesman of statesmen, and monarch of monarchs, may not be unin- teresting. Here are Napoleons views of Christ: “I know men, Bertrand, and I tell you that Jesus Christ is not a man. Superficial minds see the resemblance be- tween Christ and the Gods of other re- ligions. That resemblance does not exist. Paganism was never accepted as a truth by the wise men of Greece, by Socrates, Pythagoras, Plato, Anaxagoras, nor Per- icles; but, upon the other side, the loftiest intellects have had a living faith in the doctrines of the Gospel ; not only Bossuet and Fenelon, who were preachers, but Descartes and Newton, Leibnitz and Pas- cal, Corneille and Racine, Charlemagne and Louis XIV. ■ Paganism is the work of man. What do their gods know more than other mortals — these priests of India or of Memphis— this Confuscius, this Mo- hammed? Absolutely nothing. Are these gods and these religions to be compared with Christianity ? As for me, I say, No 1 I summon the entire Olym pus of the gods to my tribunal. I — Napoleon — judge the gods. 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532 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. can overawe me. I see in Lycurgus, Numa and Mohammed only legislators who sought the best solution of the social problem. I can see nothing which re- veals divinity. I recognize tne gods and these great men as beings like myself. They performed a lofty part in their time, as I have done. There are many resem- blances between them and myself, foibles and errors, allying them to myself and to humanity. It is not so with Christ. Everything in Him astonishes me. His spirit overawes me, and His will con- founds me. He is a being by Himself. His birth and the history of His life, the profundity of His doctrine, which grap- ples with the mightiest difficulties, and is of these difficulties the most admirable solution, His gospel, His apparition, His empire— everything is to me a prodigy, an insoluble mystery; a mystery which is there before my eyes; a mystery I neither can deny nor explain. One can absolute- ly find nowhere but in Him alone, the immitation, or the example of His life. The nearer I approach, the more careful- ly I examine — everything is above me; everything remains grand, of a grandeur which overpowers. I search in vain in history for a parallel to Jesus Christ, or anything which can approach the gospel. Neither history, nor humanity, nor the ages, can offer me anything with which I am able to compare it, or explain it. The more I consider that Gospel, the more I am assured that there is nothing there, which is not beyond the march of events, and above the human mind. Who but God could produce that style of perfec- tion, equally exclusive and original ? In every other existence but that of Christ, how many imperfections? Where is the character which has not yielded, van- quished by obstacles? Wnere is the in- dividual who has never been governed by circumstances or places ; who has never succumbed to the influence of the times; who has never compounded with any customs or passions? From the first day to the last, He is the same, always the same ; majestic and simple ; infinitely firm and infinitely gentle Christ speaks, and at once generations becoirie His by stricter, closer ties than those of blood. I have so inspired multitudes that they would die for me. But after all my presence was necessary. Such is Christianity, the only religion which destroys sectional preju- dice; the only one \*hich is purely spir- itual ; in fine the only one which assigns to all, without distinction, fora true coun- try, the bosom of the Creator, God. Christ proved that He was the Son of the Eter- nal by His disregard of time. All His doctrines signify one and the same thing — Eternity.. Behold the destiny near at hand of him who has been called the great Napoleon! What an abyss between my misery and the Eternal Reign of Christy which is proclaimed, loved, adored, and which is extending all over the earth ! Is this to die? Is it not rather to live? The death of Christ ! It is the death of a God. Bertrand, if you do not perceive that Jesus Christ is Goa, very well — then I did wrong to make you a General.” With Alexander Stephens. Atlanta Constitution. Governor Stephens had an especial fondness for young-folks, and he was par- ticularly kind to reporters who dealt fairly with him. One thing that he always in- sisted on was that he alone should supply the news of the Executive office. Soon after he went into office, the Constitu- tion’s young man noticed things remark- ably dry about the Executive office, and after a tew queries learned that the Gov- ernor had ordered that no news be given to the press. That night the Constitu- tion’s young man was in the office at the mansion. The young man was feeling a little blue, because an important source of news had been taken away, and in«a voice that showed his anxiety, remarked: “Governor, I believe you have in- structed the secretaries and clerks in the Executive office to tell me nothing?” “I have,” was the reply. “My first order is that no person connected with the office shall comment on anything that is said or done there.” “ But Governor,” asked the reporter, “ how am I to get my department news? ” Turning around to the young man, the face of the Governor lighted up with a smile as he answered almost with a shout r “ Come to me ! I’m boss ! ” He wasasgood as his word. After sup- per the reporters would drop around and the Governor always kept them well up with the news. Sometimes he would throw in a good story for their amuse- ment, as seven o’clock was his leisure hour. One night three of the “boys” were there. They were scattered around the room, one young fellow leaned on the mantlepiece, another rocked on an easy chair, and the third sat over by the sec- retary’s desk. The Governor told them the news of the day, and as they lingered he began to talk of times that were before the reporters knew of this land and clime^ “Said Mr. Stephens: Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE 538 “I shall never forget my first trip away from home, nor the impression it made on me. I was quite a young man, and some business fell into my hands that carried me North. I had never been so far as Washington before, and of course I wanted to see what there was to be seen. I went into the Senate gallery and took my seat. I could easily pick out the prominent men by the pictures I had seen of them. Pretty soon a question came up, and the Presi- dent of the Senate announced that Mr. Webster was entitled to the floor. Of course I was very much gratified that I was to hear him. He arose and began speaking in an ordinary conversational way. I think he took hissnuff occasion- ally. He never m$de a gesture from the time he opened until he closed. I thought it was all sound doctrine, but I was con- vinced that 1 knew a dozen college boys who could have beaten him speaking. The next morning I picked up a paper. There was his speech headed : “ Mr. Webster’s Great Speech on the Finances.” Pshaw, I thought they don’t call that a great speech, do they? I saw another paper. There it was again headed Mr. Webster’s great speech on the finances. I went to Baltimore. There they had Mr. Webster’s great speech on the finances. I reached Philadelphia and everybody was talking about Mr. Webster’s great speech on thefinances. I got to New York. There everything was in a ferment over Mr. Webster’s great speech on the finances. It was the same way in Boston. So I con- cluded that it must indeed be a great speech. It put me to thinking, and I made up my mind that it was not the way a man said anything, but what he said made him an orator.” How to Escape Nervousness. Our Continent. The first prescription is an imple sup- ply of pure, fresh and cool air. The nerves will always be weak if the greater part of the day and night be passed in close, ill- ventilated and overheated apart- ments. The nerves more than the rest of the body, to be properly nourished, re- quire a full supply of oxygen. They will not endure vitiated air, whether the im- purities come from sewers, gaslights, sub- terranean furnaces, or the individual’s own person, without making an energetic protest. A gas-burner consuming four cubic feet au hour produces more carbonic acid in a given time than is evolved from the respiration of eight human beings. Bear this in mind, you who suffer from nerv- ousness, that when you have shut your- selves up in your rooms and lighted an argand burner (which consumes about twelve cubic feet of gas per hour), you are to all intents and purposes immured with 23 other persons, all taking oxygen from the atmosphere. Is it a wonder that after several hours’ exposure to the de- praved air your nerves should rebel, as far as their weak state permits, and that your head should ache, your hands trem- ble, and that your daughter’s playing on the piano almost drives you wild’? An overheated apartment always ener- vates its occupants. It is no uncommon thing to find rooms heated in winter by an underground furnace up to 90 degrees. Fights and murders are more numerous in hot than in cold weather, and the ar- tificially heated air that rushes into our rooms, deprived as it is of its natural mois- ture by the baking it has undergone, is even more productive of vicious passions. It is no surprising circumstance, there- fore, to find the woman who swelters all day in such a temperature and adds to it at night by superfluous bed clothing, cross and disagreeable from little every-day troubles that would scarcely ruffle her temper if she kept her room at 65 degrees and opened the windows every now and then. The Oldest Railway Conductor in the United States. Conductor William Coulter, who runs the fast morning express between New York and Philadelphia, on the Pennsyl- vania Railroad, has been a railroad passen- ger conductor for nearly half a century, and is the oldest conductor in point of active service in the United States. He began railroading when there were but three railroads in the country — one in South Carolina, one near New York City, and the old New Castle & Frenchtown Road, on the route between this city and Baltimore. He was one of the first con- ductors of the old New Jersey Transpor- tation Company, taking charge of his first train, which ran between Newark and Jersey City, in 1840. For seven years he was in charge of trains between those two cities. In 1847 he was promoted and be- came conductor of trains between Jersey City and New Brunswick. The road at that time was not built through to Phila- delphia. Mr. Coulter has still in his pos- session the schedule of time furnished him in 1847, when he was placed in charge of the New Brunswick train. It is a writ- ten time table, showing that the trains Digitized by v^.ooQle

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534 FIREMENS MAGAZINE. were to leave New York at 9 o’clock in the morning and arrive at New Brunswick in one hour and forty minutes. To-day trains run through to Philadelphia in al- most as short a time. “ Railroading in those days/1 said Mr. Coulter yesterday, “ was not so comfort- able a business for the conductors as it is now. We were compelled to assist in braking, help the baggage-master and not infrequently lead a fight against the roughs who insisted upon riding for nothing. In place of the splendidly upholstered saloon oars now in use, connected with the en- gine by a bell-rope, and with patent steam brakes, we ran compartment cars, after the English fashion of to-day, with the passengers facing each other. There were no cushions nor any backs to the seats.” Mr. Coulter says that less than 300 passen- gers daily constituted the entire through traffic in 1847. During the forty-three years he has been a conductor Mr. Coul- ter has ridden not less than 1,500,000 miles in New Jersey and hundredsof thousands more in Pennsylvania, and has attended to the numerous wants at over 4,000,000 passengers While he was on the Jersey City and Newark trains he ran 100,000 times between the two cities. For twenty- five years his average run per day was 128 miles, and he now averages 182 miles per day. Sir. Coulter looks as if be were rood for twenty years more of service, although he is nearly 70 years old. The Light of the Moon. Vennor. The moon shines with a borrowed light, or in other words is simply a reflector of the sun’s light, when the latter has sunk beneath the horizon and the moon is on the opposite side of the heavens, the earth between the two, although not exactly in a direct liue except during the period of eclipse. Although the moon sheds a beau- tiful silvery white light, it is evident that she cannot be white herself, because, in that case, the reflection would be much stronger If the moon were an immense mirror, for example, her reflection would equal the light of the sun. After careful estimates of the quantity of light she reflects, astronomers assert that the moon is more nearly black than white, although in reality neither the one or the other. If covered with black vel- vet she would still appear white, for even black velvet reflects some light, and if the moon reflected any light whatever, it would still appear white in contrast with the utter blackness of the sky. From Zollner’s observations it follows that if the moon’s surface were covered with white snow her present light w ould be increased about four and a half times; if covered with white paper, four times ; if her sur- face were of white sand, her light would be nearly half as great again as at present. She gives almost the same quantity of light as might be expected if her surface were entirely weathered-gray sandstone, and more than twice as much than if it were moist earth or dark gray Sysnite. As some parts are much brighter than others, it may be inferred that in places her surface is lighter and in others darker than weathered-gray sandstone. Fifty Years. Terre Haute, Ind., Democrat. It is quite common for the newspaper to review the past year, at the publication on or near New Years day. But a little review of the achievements of the past fifty years would be well worth our while. In that time nearly all our important labor and time-saving machines have been invented, and the discoveries of a century preceding. The development of our country in the same time has been one of the amazing things. The known world is larger too. In that time Aus- tralia, then an almost unknown land, but nearly as large as the United States, has been explored and developed a nation. Graham’s land, as large as New England, New York and Pennsylvania, was dis- covered in 1832. Victoria, as large as Minnesota, was discovered in 1842; the Balleny Isles, in the Antartic Ocean, and West Greenland. Africa, practically an unknown land fifty years ugo, has been explored throughout its almost boundless extent. In that time great cities have sprung up like ma^ic, where then was desert, forest and inhospitable winds. Chicago, St Louis and San Francisco were villages then. Kansas City, Mil- waukee, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Denver, Portland, and many others, were not dreamed of. In 1832 there were but 222 miles of strap iron railroad in this country, and less than 600 in the world. Now there are 350,000 miles in the world, and half of it in this countnr. Then the telegraph was unknown. Now about 500,000 miles of wire stretch over land and under seas, bearing the world’s messages of joy and woe, gains and losses, in the twinklinp of an eye, to earth’s remotest bounds. How little did Morse know of the wonders that his little machine would work to the Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 5S6 world when he reverently sent that first message, by a maiden, from Washington to Baltimore, “Behold what God hath wrought.” Then it is but yesterday that the telegraph’s youngest child, the tele- }>hone, was born, yet it is estimated that ast year it bore 80,000,000 messages. In 1838 steam ocean navigation became an accomplished fact. Steam and electricity have come to be applied to manifold uses. Gas has been improved for beating and lighting Petroleum has been discovered, and its products put to all sorts of uses, chloroform, ether, electrotype, steroscopy, dagueretype and photography. To enum- erate the things that have come to the ad- vance of man, and to ameliorate his con- dition in the last half century, would re- quire too much space, and would he an enumeration of everything almost that we use, eat and wear. The reaper, mow-er, thresher and separator; the sewing ma- chine, have all come in that time. And proudest thought of all to the American, a very large proportion of all these things have come through the active brain of American genius, and the results of neces- sities produced by the amazing growth of 60,000,000 of people from the wilderness. Blot out the productions of the last fifty years and where would our immense crops be? Our factories and railroads would be silent, and the people would go back to the hand to mouth life of fifty years ago. It is safe to predict that the next fifty years will excel the last. The intellectual, charitable, scientific, literary and religious developments of the last fifty years, are greater than the material, since it would require Solomon to discuss them. A Foreign Ambassador. Luke Sharp. A circus manager is like a king. He sends his embassadors to all quarters of the earth. Like the genii of the Arabian story they are slaves of the ring. Mayor Warner, one of Barnum’s foreign minis- ters, dropped in at The Free Press office in London the other day. He had only five minutes to spare, for he was merely on a little trip from Moscow and St. Pe- tereburgh to Lansing, a trifling matter of some 5,000 miles. “ You didn’t get anything as bigas Jum- bo this time, did you?” “Well, yes,” said Lansing’s ex-May or. “ I got an elephant four inches taller than Jumbo, and I wasn’t on an elephant hunt either. Besides he has tusks seven feet six inches long, while Jumbo has none.” “ I went to secure some Russian dog- faced people. They live in the Kostroma country. They have their faces com- pletely covered with silken hair about five inches long and they look like human Scotch terriers. I secured four of them.” Mr. Barnum, it seems, is going to add to his great moral show next year, repre- sentatives of every nationality on the face of the earth. It is always well to have attached to a circus some big educational feature, prob- ably this, it is thought, will rake in the preachers and the schoolmaster. Twelve genuine Nubians are on their way to New York to join the show. It costs some- thing to keep a foreign ambassador on the route. Mr. Warner had one letter of credit for $20,000 and another for $50,000 — $70,000 in the hands of one foreign minister. The sum total that the whole legation is carrying around with them must be something enormous. Pity poor Artemus Ward could not see how the show business has improved since his day of wax figures. Perhaps it is not generally known that Barnum’s great and only was on the point of com- ing to London this year. He would not take thfe Alexandria Palace as it was too far out. The Aquarium was not big enough. The Agricultural Hall had a royal cattle show that would break into the season. So Mr. Barnum made nego- tiations with the Board of Works for that large area that lies unoccupied facing the Thames embankment east of the Temple, and on that he would have erected a tem- porary building that would have cost $150,000, and he would have run excur- sion trains from every part of England to his great moral lesson. Some of tne busi- ness people near-by objected, and as there was likely to be a fuss, Mr. Barnum and Mr. Bailey — the two busy B’s — let the matter drop and said that if Englishmen wanted to visit the immense aggregation they would have to come to America. Killing the Buffalo. The Indian’s method of killing buffalo is much more exciting and spectacular, but much less destructive than the white jnan’s. A civil engineer engtged in tie railroad construction work, at whose camp I stopped, gave me an account of an In- dian hunt he witnessed from the door of his own log cabin one day last winter. It was the great annual hunt of the Crows. The Indians had their scouts out for weeks in the region north of the Yellowstone, massing small scattered herds into one large one by a method similar to that used Digitized by v^.ooQle

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536 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. in rounding up cattle. Having got to- gether a herd of perhaps 5,000, they be- gan to push them forward into Yellow- stone valley, not stampeding the animals but forming a semi-circle of horsemen around nearly twenty miles of country, and showing themselves here and there to keep the animals from straying off and to move them forward in the desired di- rection. Couriers were sent to the Crow village, and soon the whole tribe was in motion for a small piece of bottom land on the river, half surrounded by an amphi- theater of hills. Beyond the hill-tops the squaws, children, and old men were sta- tioned, with some of the ponies and with red blankets. The most skillful hunters posted themselves, mounted, by the river side. About noon the great herd, urged on by the scouts, came thundering down the hills into the bottom. Then the people on the hills closed up their line behind them, and the hunters dashed into the herd and began the slaughter. Whenever the animals would stampede toward the hills they would be driven back by the squaws wav- ing the red blankets. The hunt^s rode to and fro, with wonderful skill evading the charges of wounded bulls, and carry- ing on the slaughter with little more trouble than they would have had in a drove of cattle. When their ponies were exhausted they rode up the hills and got fresh ones from the squaws. After two or three hours of this kind of work the chief gave a signal, the line on the hills opened a gap, and the survivors of the herd were allowed to escape. About 500 animals were killed in all. The tepees were set up and the village feasted for a month, while the squaws skinned the dead beasts, tanned the hides, and dried the meat. Hints to Help the Memory. Phrenological Journal. He who wishes to have a clear and dis- tinct remembrance should be temperate with respect to eating, drinking and sleep- ing. The memory depends very much on the state of the brain, and, therefore, whatever is hurtful to the latter must be prejudicial to the former. Too much sleep congests the brain, and too little depletes it ; therefore either of these extremes must, of course, hurt the memory, and ought carefully to be avoided. Many readers note in the margin of their books the most important passages, the strongest argu- ments, or the brightest sentiments. Thus they load their minds with superfluous attention, repress the vehemence of cu- riosity by useless deliberation, and, by frequent interruption, and break the cur- rent of revelation or the chain of reason, and at last close the volume, and forget the passages and the thought. The act of writing, itself, in such a case, distracts the thoughts, ana what is read twice is com- monly better remembered than what is transcribed. The mind is seldom fit for close atten- tion soon after meals ; the effort draws the blood and forces from their proper em- ployment in digestion, and stomach de- rangement is apt to ensue, to the disturb- ance of the brain and the derangement of the health. Both the mind and body should he easy and undisturbed when we engage in committing things to memory, and, therefore, quiet and retirement are most fit for it. Madame Be Pompadour. Youths’ Companion. Her name — Jeanne Antoinette Poisson — is known to every reader of history. She was a girl of remarkable wit and beauty. She had dramatic power of a higher order, was a brilliant musician and a lover of the fine arts. Many suitors sought her favor, and at an early age she married a wealthy man — Le Normay l’Etioles. He loved her devotedly ana lived almost wholly for her happiness. Fickle, unprincipled and eager for posi- tion, Jeanne soon tired of her beautiful home and devoted husband, and resolved if possible to attract the attention of the king, Louis XV., who had inherited the wealth and glory of his father, the Grand Monarch. She placed herself before his carriage in the park, dressed in the most attractive manner, that she might be seen by the king. Dazzled by her beauty, he sought her out, invited her to his palace, and soon she became the mistress of Ver- sailles. In vain her husband plead with her; she heartlessly abandoned him to become the favorite of a king. Her ambition was gratified. Her in- fluence with her royal lover became su- preme. She made'and dismissed minis- ters of state, created cardinals, declared war and arranged terms of peace. The council of state used to meet in her bou- doir. She once declared that her very lap-dog was wearied with the fondlings of nobles. She virtually compelled Mana Theresa to address her as ma cousine, and a jest at her expense is said to have been the origin of the seven years’ war. The age of 40 found her prematurely old, and with a corroding sense of un- Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 537 worthiness in her heart. She had had her will, and with what result? Listen to her own words : “ What a situation is that of the great ! They only live in the future, and are only happy in hope. There is no peace in am- bition. I am always gloomy ; the kind- ness of the king, the regards of courtiers, the attachment of domestics, affect me no longer. 44 I have no longer an inclination for all that once pleased me. My residence at Bellevue is charming, and I alone cannot endure it. I do not live; I am dead be- fore my time. The public hatred grieves me exceedingly. My life is a continued death ! ” She breathed her last amid the splen- dors of Verseilles, at the age of 42. The day of her burial was tempestuous. The king stood at the window of the palace as the funeral cortege moved away. He had long since tired of the woman who had violated concience and God’s law for his favor, and now he looked with silent indifference on her burial car fading away in the storm. No love of husband or of child followed it ; few tears were shed. 44 The marchioness has a rather wet day to set out on her long journey,” he jest- ingly said. Long journey! The pomps of the Salaces had faded ; the illusion was done. he had sown to sin, had reaped its re- wards, and in the pitiless rain they put away the form of Madame de Pompadour forever in a dishonored grave. Boys and Girls. From the New Haven Register. “If I had a dozen children I would want them all boys,” said Mrs. Thrifty. “ Boys can take care of themselves, they are energetic, enjoyable, and it doesnrt take half so much sewing to keep a family of boys along.” 41 Now, if I should have any choice,” said Mrs. Workhard, 44 1 should rather have my children all girls. Girls are so gentle, so helpful, have so much more refinement than boys, and then it is such a pleasure to sew for them, they look so prettily in the garments made for them.” 44 Very well, ladies,” said Mrs. Sensible, 44 you are both right and wrong. I be- lieve in a mixed family — part boys, part girls. The boys influence the girls to self-reliance, the girls refine the boys by their gentleness. A boy who is brought up with sisters makes the most manly man, and the girl who is brought up with brothers makes the most, womanly woman.” TELEGRAPHIC TICKS. Maidens brave and lovers fair— Ye who know not toll or care, Let me telegraphic Yale. Listen while I wail my wail, I will teach you telegraphy While you swop your love and “taffy.” This is why the strikers struck ; This is why they’re in such luck— Just because they learned the trick And could get their bread on “ tick : ” AIpo pie, ice cream and cake, As each took his little “ take.” A “ A *8 ” a dot and then a dash ; B “ B,” dash, three dots like a ffiasji C-- - 44 (J,” two dots a space, a dot: D Dash,twodotsand44D”you’vegot; E- “ E ” is but a period— Readers, you are wear-i-ed ? F 44 F ” made thus — dot, dash, dot ; G Dash, dash, dot, to “ G ” allot ; H Four dots 44 H”— how’s that for high? I-- While two dots 44 1 ” satisfy : J 44 J,” dash, dot, dash, dot you sound; K Dash, dot dash for “ K ” you’ve found. L 44 L’s” long dnsh, so rest your hands! M Next, two dashes 44 M ” demands; N 44 N’s” dash, dot, made closely— see? O - - “ O’s ” a dot, space, dot— O, me ! P Five dots next for “ P ” suffice; Q “ Q,” two dots, dash, dot— how nice! R - - - Dot, space, two dots for “ R ” next ; S - - - “8,” three dots— now watch my text— T — “ T’s ” short dash, half size of 44 L : ” U 44 U’s ” two dots and dash— that’s woll ! V 14 V ” is three dots, dash — art tired ? W 44 W’s ” dot, two dashes wired. X Dot, dash, two dots, “X” you’ll ffnd ; Y — --44Y,” two dots, space, two dots, mind ! Z Three dots, space and dot are 44 Z ; ” A- 44 A” is vice versa— see There’s your task, learn it with care, Maidens brave and lovers fair ! Aud if your task don’t shirk, You need never wish for work When adversity draws near— Readers all, let’s drop it here. Frank Celia, a New York four-year-old, ran out of the house to avoid kissing some female relatives from the country and got lost. The police picked him up nearly two miles from home after wandering all night. His first words to his overjoyed father were : 4* Is they gone ? ” — N. Y. Times. There is an unfortunate disposition in a man to attend much more to the faults of his companions, which offend him, than to their perfections which please him. — OreviUe. Digitized by Google

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538 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Traction by Cable Across the East River Bridge. The reader is probably aware that the East River Bridge R R. will not be opened when the rest oT the structure is, because experiments are to be made with the rope-traction power in order that all risk may be avoided. There are to be twenty- four cars, of which the most of them are already finished. They are light, airy, and comfortable. The cars are similar to those in use on the Sixth avenue elevated road, New York. There is so much glass about them that a superior system of brakes would be needed to prevent the bumping of the care together, even if the sharp grades did not make them neces- sary. The grade is about one foot in one hundred, and the inertia of the care after passing the centre of the bridge either way, would cause them to acquire an impetus, if unchecked, that would be disastrous before reaching the station. Hence three kinds of brakes are used, including the Westinghouse brake. In the event of a mishap to any one of the brakes, either of the others will be ample to control a car. The care will start from Brooklyn, and return by an opposite track, so that one track will be exclusively for New York business and the other for Brooklyn business. The system, which is called the circulating system, has been perfected regardless of expense. Its cost exceeds $350,000. The endless cable is operated by a 400-horse power engine near Pros- pect street, Brooklyn, and is 11,700 feet long. There will be an extra cable along- side, to be put into use in case of an emergency. The care will be attached by a clamp made of two pulleys facing each other horizontally, and under the control of a lever which, moved in one direction, will release the grip of the clamp, and, in another, will tighten it. The tighter the clamp the swifter will be the speed of the cars. When the clamp is released the same movement will apply a brake to the wheels. It is expected that four care will be run over at a time, carrying at a pinch, as many as four hundred passengers. The first car of the train will be attached to the cable. The cars will make through trips, and will not stop for way passen- gers. They will be switched from one track to another at the termini. Passen- gers will pass out by a stairway to be used solely as an exit. The distance to be traversed by the care is a mile, and at the rate of speed which will be adopted, it is expected that the trip will be made in about four minutes and a half or five minutes. In the busy hours, the speed may be greater. It is calculated, how- ever, that the trip will generally require five minutes. Self-Made. Boston Globe. “ L)o you see that old man near the frog pond on the Common ? ” “Thirty-two years ago that old man came to Boston with om* suspender and a sore toe. He also had a basket of ap- ples which a farmer in Lexington had given to him. He peddled the apples on Washington street and netted eighteen cents the first day How much do you suppose he’s worth now ? ” “ Oh, a million and a half, said one. “ Two millions,” cried another. “Six millions three hundred thou- sand,” was the estimate of a third. “ I give it up,” remarked No. 4. “ How much is he worth ? ” “ Not an infernal cent, and he still owes for the basket.” The Boy Astronomer. St. Nicholas. The first transit of Venus ever seen by a human eye was predicted by a boy, and was observed by that In iy j ust as he reached the age of manhood. His name was Jere- miah Horrox. We have a somewhat won- derful f-tory to tell aby began to examine the astro- nomical tables « *f Kepler, and by their aid endeavored to demonstrate at what time the next transit would occur. He found an error in the tables, and then he, being the first of all astronomers to make the Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMENS MAGAZINE. 639 precise calculation, discovered the exact elate when the next transit would take dace. He told his secret to one intimate riend, who, like himself, loved science. The young astronomer then awaited the event which he had predicted, for a num- ber of years, never seeing the loved planet in the shaded evening sky without aream- in e of the day when the transit should fulfill the beautiful vision he carried con- tinually in his mind. The memorable year came at last— 1639. The predicted day of the transit came too, at the end of the year. It was Sunday. It found Horrox, the boy astronomer, now just past twenty years of age, intent- ly watching a sheet of paper in a private room, on which lay the sun’s reflected image. Over this reflection of the sun’s dink on the paper, he expected moment by moment to see the planet pass like a moving spot or a shadow. Suddenly, the church bells rung. The paperstill wasspotless. No shadow broke the outer edge of the sun’s luminous circle. Still the church bells rung. Should he go? A cloud might hide tnc sun before bis return, and the expected disclosure be lost for a century. But Horrox said to himself, “I must not neglect the worship of the Creator to see the wonderful things the Creator has made.” So he left the reflected image of the sun on paper, and went to the sauctuary. When he returned from the service, he hurried to the room. The sun was still shining; and there, like a shadow on the bright circle on the paper, was the image of the planet Venus. It crept slowly along the bright centre, like the finger of the Invisible. Then the boy astronomer knew that thegreat problems of astron- omy were correct, and the thought filled his pure heait with religious joy. Horrox died at the age of twenty-two. Neatly one hundred and thirty yearsafter- W'ard, Venus was again seen crossing the sun. The whole astronomical world was then interested in tin* event, and expedi- tions of observation were fitted out by the principal European governments. It was observed in tbi* country by David Rit- tenlu u.se, who fainted when he saw the vision. As in our lives, so also in our studies, it is most l>< c tiling and most wise so to temp* r gravity with cheerfulness that the former may not imbue our minds with melancholy, nor the latter degenerate into licentiousness.— Pliny. The Hatchet Club. “ Talking about wind,” continued Eli Perkins, before the New York Hatchet Club on Washington’s birthday — “talk- ing about wind, I saw an ordinary quiet zephyr out in Kansas blow an iron bed- stead seventy-eight miles, and the next day it came back after the sheets and pil- lows.” ‘(Sensation). “ But that is nothing, gentlemen, to a wind I ran against tip in Minnesota. You see it had been blowing bard enough to blow the ears off of mules and the horns off of cattle for several days. (Hear, hear). But that day I started from St. Paul to Minneapolis behind a span of mules. The wind struck the off mule — a zephry from towards Duluth struck him when he had his mouth open and turned that mule completely wrong side out. (Sensation). A Picture to the Life. Take a young man, a tall young man, with a small hat, a long face, a lengthy neck, a short body, a pair of long and slim legs, with arms to match, and both arms- and legs largest at the extremities, put him in a Seymour coat, encase his legs in eelskin pantaloons, with sufficient bow in the legs to give passing glimpses between them of the mashed and astonished world that lies ahead of him as he walks; cram his flat feet into pointed shoes ; tie an eye- glass to his lapel; give him a delicate mustache and cane to play with— and if there be a grander sight under the canopy of heaven, we haven’t time to think it up. Perhaps a monkey with a tin tail comes- nearest to the phenomenon. Geological examinations of the delta of the Mississippi now shows that for a distance of about 300 miles there are buried forests of large trees, one over the other with the interspaces of sand. Ten distinct forest growths of this description have been observed, which it is believed must have succeeded each other. Of these trees, known as the bald cypress, some have been found over twenty-five feet in diameter, and one contained 5700* rings; in some instances, too, huge trees have grown over the stumps of others equally large. An ignorant housemaid, who had to call a gentleman to dinner, found him using a toothbrush. “ Well, is he com- ing?” said the lady of the house, when the servant returned. “Yes, ma’am, di- rectly ; he’s just sharpening his teeth.” Digitized by VjOOQle

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540 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. “THE DAHI8H BOY’S WHISTLE." BY ROBERT J. BURDETTE. “ Oh whistle , an’ JTU come to you." [Nearly every engineer on the New York dk New England Railroad ha« a sweetheart or wife in New Britain, Conn. Every train would whistle a salute to some fair dame, and the din grew so fearfully ear-splitting that the authorities have had it stopped.— Daily Paper. ] It’s noon when ‘‘Thirty -five" is due, An’ she oomesou time, like a flash of light, An’jrou hear her whistle, “Too-tee-too I " Long ’fore the pilot swings in sight. Bill Maddon’s drlvin’ her in to-day An’ he’s callin’ his sweetheart — far away — Gertrude Hurd— lives down by the mill — You might see her blushln’; she knows it’s Bin. “Tu-die! Toot-ee! Tu-die! Tu!" Six-flve a. m. there's a local comes — Makes up at Bristol, runnin’ east; An’ the way her whistle sings an’ hums j Is a livin’ caution to man an’ beast. Every one knows who Jack White calls — Little Lou Woodbury ; down by the Falls; Hummer or Winter, always the same, •She hears her lover callin’ her name— “ Lou-ie ! Lou-ie ! Lou-lee ! ” At six-flfty-eight you can hear “Twenty -one" Go thunderin’ West, and of all the screams That ever startled the risin’ sun, Jehu Davis sends into your dreams; But I don’t mind it ; it makes me grin— For Just down here where the creek lets in, HIk wife, Jerusha, can hear him call, Loud as a throat of brass can bawl, “ Jeee-rooo hheel Je-hool" But at one- fifty-one, old “ Hixty-four ’’— Boston Express runs East, clear through — Drowns her rattle and rumble and roar With the softest whistle that ever blew ; An’ away on the furthest edge of the town, Sweet Sue Wlnthrop’s eyes of brown Shine like the starlight, bright and clear . When she hears the whistle of Abel Gear, “ You-ou-ou, Su-u-u-u-e ! " An* long at midnight a freight comes in, Leaves Berlin sometime — I don’t know when— But it rumbles along with a fearful din. Till it reaches the Y-S witch there, and then The clearest notes of the softest bell That out of a brazen goblet fell, Wake Nellie Minton out of her dreams— To her like a wedding bell It seems— “ Nell, Nell, Nell ! Nell, Nell, Nell 1 " An’ somewhere late in the afternoon, You’ll see “Thirty-seveu"go streakin’ west; It’s a local, from Hartford . same old tune Now set for the girl that loves him best. Tom Wilson rides on the right hand side, Givln’ her steam at every stride; An* he touches the whistle, low an* clear, For Lulu Gray, on the hill, to hear — “ Lu-lu l Loo-loo ! ’’ So it goes on all day an* all night. Till the old folks have voted the thing a bore; . ^ Old maids and bachelors say it ain’t right For folks to do courtin’ with such a roar. But the engineers their kisses will blow From a whistle- valve, to the girls they know. An’ the stokers the name of their sweethearts tell With the Belle ! Nell ! Dell ! of the swaying bell. Men Who Ought to be Kicked. Woman's World. The labor papers have been talking sympathy for this under-class a long time, and laying it on thick. It has done no good. It has been a premium on their inertia. I know a case in illustration of the situation. A girl of twelve and her brother of eight were going to the same village school The boys of his age im- posed upon him and whipped him regu- larly at recess eveiy day. He would come sniveling to his sister, who would sally out with a little slat sunbonnet club- bed in her hand and fight everybody in sight in his behalf till the bell rang. This went on for a year, when she got tired of it. One day when he came blubbering to her as usual, she turned on him sav- agelv : “ You miserable milksop,” she said, “I hope they will heat you every day until you get some spirit in you.” In three days time that boy had whipped every male urchin in the school within two years of his own age. He was the cock of the walk ; all the small boys toadied to him, all the little girls were in love with him. I received a lesson right there as to the best manner of dealing with 44 milk- sops” generally. No, by the heavens, I have not a particle of sympathy for them, though I commenced this article by say- ing I had. My quarrel is not with the millionaires of this country, but with the laborers who will not think. They will not give their influence to papers that advocate their rights, nor vote for meas- ures promising them amelioration. They support with proud toadyism the schemes of the men who own them; they doff their ragged hat to the man who in haugh- ty insolence splashes mud over them from costlv carriages in passing. “Yhe public be damned,” said Vander- bilt, and I say 44 Amen” to it, if it is nec- essary that it should be damned in order to undamn the laborers’ sense of man- hood, and then I am willing to indorse Vanderbilt in such a cyclone of damns as will turn the air sulphurous from Maine to Florida. A man who takes a damn deserves it He who bears a kick ought to he kicked again until he so learns the virtue of kick- ingthat he will kick hack. Digitized by v^.ooQLe

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FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE 541 The Discovery of the Mammonth. The banks of the great Northern Si- berian river, the Lena, are quite peculiar. Those on the western side are generally low and marshy, while those on the east- ern are often from sixty to 100 feet in height. In the extreme north, this high elevation is cut into numerous pyramidal- shaped mounds, which are formed of lay- ers of earth and ice — sometimes a clear stratum of the latter many feet in thick- ness. It was before such a mound that a fish- erman stopped dumb with astonishment, one spring morning many years ago. About thirty feet above him, half way up the face of the mound, appeared the sec- tion of a great ice-layer, from which the water was flowing in numberless streams ; while protruding from it, and partly hang- ingover it, wasan animal of such huge pro- portions that the simple fisherman could hardly believe his eyes. Two gigantic horns or tusks were visible, and a great wooly body was faintly outlined in the blue, icy mass. In the fall, he related his story to his comrades up the river, and in the spring, with a party of his fellow fish- ermen, he again visited the spot. A year had worked wonders. The great mass had thawed out sufficiently to show its nature, and on closer inspection proved to be a well-preserved specimen of one of those gigantic extinct hairy elephants that mamed over the northern parts of Europe and America in the earlier ages of the world. The body was still too firmly at- tached and frozen to permit of removal. For four successive years the fishermen visited it until finally, in March, 1804, five years after its original discovery, it broke away from its icy bed and came thundering down upon the sands below. The discoverers first detached the tusks, that were nine feet six inches in length and weighed together 360 pounds. The hide covered with wool and hair, was more than twenty men could lift. Part of this, with the tusks, were taken to Jakutsk and sold for fifty roubles, while the rest of the animal was left where it fell, and cut up at various times by the Jakoutes, who fed their dogs with its flesh. A strange feast this, truly — meat that had been frozen solid in the ice- house of nature perhaps 50,000 years, more or less ; but so well was it preserved, that, when the brain was afterward com- pared with that of a recently-killed ani- mal, no difference in the tissues could be detected. Two years after the animal had fallen from the cliff, the news reached St. Pe- tersburg, and the Museum of Natural History sent a scientist to secure the specimen and purchase it for the Empe- ror. He found the massive skeleton en- tire, with the exception of one fore leg. The tusks were repurchased at Jakutsk, and the great frame was taken to St. Pe- tersburg and there mounted. Nothing to Do* Boarding-house life is responsible for a great deal of idleness among women. I was recently brought in contact with a young couple whom I will call Smith. The wife spends her time doing fancy work, reading novels and making calls. The husband is a clerk, on a salaiy of twelve hundred dollars a year. They live up to every cent, with apparently na thought of the future. Mrs. Smith said once that she supposed she spent over a hundred dollars a year in worsteds, patterns, fancy braids, gimps and the like. And she buys all her underclothes ready made, while a dressmaker is employed to make her dresses. She has a sewing-ma- chine, which was a wedding present from a sensible uncle, but she never uses it. She has a piano, but can only play the most simple tunes, and she has a box of oil paints and a dozen or more brushes, but she has painted only a few shells and a small panel. She is irretrievably lazy and calls her- self delicate. She never gets up out of bed until half past eight in the morning, and lies on the sofa certainly half of every day. If a visitor comes in she monopo- lizes the conversation, and invariably manages to lead it to the subject of phys- ical ills. Her personal ailments is a sub- ject of which she never tires. I believe that in the few weeks 1 spent in that ho5 tel with her, I heard the History of every pain and ache which had ever visited her body or her imagination since childhood. Not an ache could be mentioned by any one that she had not had, only in a’more aggravated form. When her husband comes home her method of entertaining him is to describe at length every particular pain she imag- ines she has felt during the day. He loves her now, and is very attentive and kind ; but how much longer will his pa- tience endure? How much longer will he submit quietly to hearing the tedious details of her headaches, backaches, neu- ralgia, sideaches, rheumatism, etc. ? Even now he sometimes looks a little bored and weary as she begins the same old plaint Digitized by v^.ooQle

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542 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. as soon as he enters the room. He knows quite well— for he is a man of good com- mon sense — that for the most part it is only in her imagination that she suffers. She forge ts all her aches and pains very quickly if there is any project tor amuse- ment on foot. As it is, she is a burden to herself and a bore to her acquaintances. Of real Iriends she has none ; how can such a wo- man gain affection and esteem? A Good Story of Pennsylvania’s Great Commoner— An Admiring Visitor. Hon. John L. Thomas, ex-Congressman and ex-collector of the port of Baltimore, tells this good story about the great com- moner of Pennsylvania : When I was in •Congress I used to be a frequenter of the room of old Thad Stevens. One day, while talking together, a visitor entered unexpectedly. She was a tall, raw bone woman, with ox-bow spectacles on the bridge of her nose, and a bulky green gingnam umbrella. She handed Mr. Ste- vens a card with the words, “Abigial Meecham, Kennebunkport, Me./* and said : “Do I have the honor of beholding the Hon. Thad Stevens, of Pennsylvania?” Somewhat embarrassed, Mr. Stevens acknowledged his identity, and asked his visitor to be seated. “Thank you, no,” was the reply, “but I wish to say, sir, that in my quiet home -down east I have heard of your glorious efforts in behalf of the emancipated slave, of your heroic treatment of the southern question, and of your undying hostility to the enemies of my countrv,and I have traveled hither, sir, to ask the privilege of shaking your hand.” She shook it. # “ Now, sir, I have one more favor to ask. It is a souvenir of this interview — I wish to take home with me, if I may be so bold as to ask it, a lock of the great ■commoner’s hair.” Old Thad was for a moment more em- barrassed than I ever saw him before ; then he smiled faintly; he put his hand do his scalp-lock and, lifting his brown wig bodily, laid it upon the table, leaving his pate as bald as a billiard ball. “ There is every hair on my head, madam ; make your own choice of a lock.” Need it be added that the Maine woman •did it. Friendship is the only thing in the world concerning the usefulness of which all mankind are agreed.— Cicero. Aphorisms. Who can all sense of others* 111 escape, Is but a brute, at best, iu human shape. —JuvenaL He who waits to do a great deal at once will never do anything. — Johnson The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear. — Socrates. He that wants money, means and con- tent is without three good friends. — Shabpeare. No pleasure is comparable to the stand- ing upon the vantage ground of truth. — Francis Bacon. Humility is a virtue all preach, none practice, and yet everybody is content to hear. — John Sclden. The hate which we all bear with the most Christian patience is the hate of those who envy us. — Colton. A good word is an easy obligation, but not to speak ill requires only our silence, which costs us nothing. — TUfotson. Whatever disgrace we have merited it is almost always in our power to re-estab- lish our reputation. — La Rochefoucauld. Disgust concealed Is oft-times proof of wisdom, when the fault I* obstinate, and cure beyond our reach. —f \nvprr. The conqueror is regarded with awe, the wise man commands our esteem ; but it is the benevolent man who wins our affection. — From the French. He who sedulously attends, pointedly creates, calmly sneaks, coolly answers, and ceases when ne has no more to say, is in possession of some of the best requisites of man. — Lavater. Be fearful only of thyself ; and stand in awe of none more than of thine own con- science. There is a Cato in every man ; a severe Censor of his manners. And he that reverences this judge will seldom do anything he need repent of — Fuller. If envy, like anger, did not bum itself in its own fire, and consume and desiroy those persons whom it possesses, before it can destroy those it m *st wishes to, it would set the whole world on fir**, ami leave the most excellent persons the most miserable. — Lord Clarendon. Take, rather than give, the tone of the company von are in. If you have parts, you will show them, more or less, ui>on every subject; and if y<-u have not, you had better talk sillily upon a subject of other people’s than your own choosing.— Chesterfield. Digitized by *^.ooQle

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FIREMENS MAGAZINE. 543 He Drew a Prize. Detroit Free Press. A few weeks ago a Detroit saloon-keep- er got hold of the fart that a certain cus- tomer of his had invesfed in a lottery ticket, and on the night of the drawing the saloon was filled with a crowd to en- joy a joke which the saloon ist was to let loose on his man. The man with the ticket dropped in at the usual hour for his beer, and while drinking it, he heard the saloon-keeper remark that ticket No. 63,256 had drawn $5,000. “ How do you know that? ” was quickly asked. “ Well, I also hold a couple of tickets, a friend of none in Chicago has tele- graphed me the winning numbers.” “ Let’s see the telegram ! ” It was produced. It had been specially prepared for the occasion and appeared genuine. “I hold that very ticket!” gasped the citizen as he produced his wallet. ‘•No!” “ Here it is! ” Congratulations were in order, and only a hint was needed to bring an order for beer and cigars without limit. At the end of a grand hurrah the saloon ist pre- sente* I a bill for $13.25, and was met with the reply: “ See you later— too excited to make change to-night.” Yesterday the man of heer went to a justice to see about suing the bill and learned that his debtor was in Colorado. Just how much he made out of the joke can’t be figured until he gets over kick- ing himself. The Real Inventor of the Steamboat. Hartford Daily Times. A statue of Robert Fulton has been erected in the National Hall of Statuary, in the Capitol, to represent Pennsylvania. It was placed in its position yesterday. Robert Fulton is generally credited with t>eing the inventor of the steamboat; and by many people he is also supposed to have been a native of New’ York. Both of these notions are erroneous. He was not the inventor of the steamboat ; and he w?cw a native of Pennsylvania. The inventor of tin- steamboat was John Fitch. This remarkable man, a native of that part of old Windsor that is on the east side of the Connecticut River and is now included in the newer township of South Windsor, conceived the idea of a steamboat while living in Philadelphia in 1784, twenty-three years before Fulton started his boat. Fitch went ahead with his idea, petitioned Congress in 1785 for aid to build his vessel, and submitted his model to the American Philosophical So- ciety of Philadelphia. He received some assistance from individuals, went ahead, built a boat, the Perseverance, and had it in actual oj>eration on the Delaware on the 1st of May, 1787. His engine was the first double-acting condensing engine transmitting power by means of cranks ever constructed. The boat made several trips, up and down the river; but, owing to the difficulty of keeping the piston tight against the comparatively rough interior surface of the cylinder, the late was slow 7- only three miles an hour. Fitch then improved it, so that, in 1788, it made eight miles per hour. It was then put into reg- ular use on the Delaware. Fulton saw it— and in a later year saw Fitch’s model in Paris, where the inven- tor had taken it in the vain hope of get- ting French artisans to build a steamer. Fulton, who, unlike Fitch, had the im- portant aid of wealthy friends, failed in an invention of a submarine torpedo boat. Then he undertook, some seventeen years after Fitch’s triumphant demonstration on the Delaware, to make a steamboat to ply on the Seine, at Paris; but it proved a total failure. He then went to England and Scotland, and studied up the mechan- ism of a steam canal towboat, which, built on a wrong principle, was trying to do work on the Clyde. Having the means, he bought a powerful engine, of Watt’s invention, in England, in 1806, and sent it to the United States, where, in 1807, he got it at work in the first Hudson River steamer, the Clermont. This boat made five miles an hour up stream— not equal to Fitch’s boat on the Delaware twenty years before. But Fitch was poor and destined always to bitter trials and disapp* untments Ful- ton had powerful friends, and obtained unjustly the credit of being the inventor of the steamboat. Fitch died in disap- pointment and obscurity in Kentucky, by an overdose of opium ; Fulton goes into the Hall of Statuary in the Capitol. But history will yet right this matter and do justice to John Fitch. It is believed, says the Albany (N. Y. ) Journal, that Sullivan and Hade, the bruisers, will shortly open a law office in St. Luis. Why the Albany Journal be- lieves this does not appear. Perhaps it thinks they would make a fine pair of legal ex-pounders. — Detroit Free Press. Digitized by CjOOQle

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544 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Words of Wisdom. Absence of occupation is not rest, A mind quite vacant is a mind distressed. — Cowper. There is no grace in a benefit that sticks to the fingers. — Seneca. Make not thy friends too cheap to thee, nor thyself to thy friend.— Fuller. The freer you feel yourself in the pres- ence of another, the more free is he.— It is a species of agreeable servitude, to be under an obligation to those we esteem. — Queen Christine . The truest mark of being born with greatqualitiesis being born without envy. —La Rochefoucauld. Friendship closes its eyes rather than gee the moon eclipsed, while malice de- nies that it is ever at the full.— Hall. Have you more than thou showest, Bpeak less than thou knowest, Lend less than thou owest, Learn more than thou trowest, Bel le»» than thou throwest. —Shakxpcare. There is a brain that will endure but one scumming; let the owner gather it with discretion, and manage his littlfe stock with husbandry; but of all things let him beware of bringing it under the lash of bis betters. — Swift. The way to wealth is as plain as the way to market. It depends chiefly on two words— industry and frugality ; that is waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both. Without in- dustry and frugality nothing will do, and with them everything.— Franklin. After all the most natural beauty in the world is honestv and moral truth. For all beauty is truth. True features make the beauty of a face, and true proportions the beauty of architecture, as truth meas- ures that of harmony and music. In poetry, which is all fable, truth still is the perfection. — Shaftesbury. Economy is the parent of integrity, of liberty, and of ease ; and the beauteous sister of temperance, of cheerfulness, and health ; and profuseness is a cruel crafty demon, that gradually involves her fol- lowers in dependence and debts ; that is, fetters them with irons that enter into their soul.— Hawkesworth. The insolent civility of a proud man is, if possible, more shocking than his rude- ness could be ; because he shows you, by his manner, that he thinks it mere con- descension in him, and that his goodness alone bestows upon you what you have no pretense to claim.— Chesterfield. Why He Knew it Was Not a Dream. Chicago Herald. “No, boys; I’ll swear it was not a dream,” said the narrator. “One of the figures dashed something cold over me and I shivered convulsively. Another one danced before in a horrible fashion, and then I became unconscious and knew no more until morning, when the sun. streaming through the little window and its gauzy curtain, restored me to con- sciousness. I was sitting on the bed. Looking up among the rafters I saw a hand covered with blood.” “ Look here,” said one of the listeners, “are you certain that was not a dream? * “Yes.” “Can you account for it?” “ Yes, sir.” “How?” “Easv enough. The whole thing is lie 1* How Many Toes Has a Cat! Paterson Press. This was one of the questions asked a certain class during examination week, and, as simple as the question appears to be, none could answer it. In the emer- gency the principal was applied to for so- lution, and he also, with a good-natured smile, gave it up, when one of the teach- ers, determined not to be beaten by so simple a question, hit on the idea of send- ing out a delegation of boys to scour the neighborhood for a cat. When the idea was announced, the whole class wanted to join in the hunt. Several boys went out and soon returned successful. A re- turning board was at once appointed, and the toes counted, when to the relief of all it was learned that a cat possesses eighteen toes, ten on the front feet and eight on the hind feet. After the question vras solved, the cat was allowed to depart, much to his satisfaction. A convict released from the Connecti- cut penitentiary told the agents of the Prisoners’ Aid Society, with tears stream- ing down his checks, that he had left in his cell a little mouse, the only friend he had in the prison. It came from a hole in the cell’s corner every morning, and ate crumbs from the prisoner’s hand. “He would playfully run down my arm and play about my face, let me feed him, and Btay by me when I was eating my supper. When I went into my cell ana did not pay immediate attention to my little pet, he would chatter and scold at me in such an earnest way that it made me laugh. He was my one friend, and I have come away forgetting him.” Digitized by v^.ooQLe

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FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. 545 A monthly Journal devoted to the social, moral and Intellectual advancement of Loco- motive Enginemen. Terms : One Dollar per year, In advance. Advertising rates given on application. Entered at the Post office at Terre Haute Indiana, as second class matter. EUGENE V. DEBS Editor Terre Haute, Indiana. WM. F. HYNES Associate Editor Denver, Colorado. DECEMBER, 1883. Mnsings. Farewell 1883, its joys, griefs, hopes, fears, successes, disasters; all are swal- lowed up in the eternity of the past. Wel- come 1884, its joys, griefs, hopes, fears, successes, disasters; all still rest in the eternity of the future. We stand with one hand touching the flickering pulse of 1883, and with the other touching the young but bounding pulse of 1884. An- other mile stone on the road of life has been passed. What have we done as in- dividuals to make the year 1883 rose-lined with pleasant memories? What have we done to make the year 1883 black with the pall of regret ? To some 1883 has brought success, to some disaster. To some 1883 opened pearl-tinted and gold encrusted ; it closes for them with the ebon hue of the grave. To some 1883 opened wyith the sombre tints of despair and closes with the orange glow of triumph. To some 1883 has been an even, uneventful journey, colored by the grey quietude of a winter’s morning. To all of us, what will 1884 bring? It will bring the same old human story, unchanged since the dawn of that morning when God said, “Let there be light.” Some will walk with us all through the coming year, some before its close will be lulled to a dream- less sleep. Life and death will travel hand in hand during the coming year as ever heretofore. Our Magazine. The outside world judge of our Broth- erhood, its standing, aims and teachings, by our Magazine. Through its medium do we inculcate the lessons of “ Benevo- lence, Sobriety and Industry.” Its pages inform our employers what our ideas are about the relations of employer and em- ployed. These great results being de- pendent upon the character of our Maga- zine it will be apparent at once that a high standard of excellence is necessary in its make-up. In the first place it is the duty of its pages to teach to our members the im- perative necessity of observing our bed- rock principles — Benevolence, Sobriety, Industry. Brotherhood and sympathy between our members must be taught. In the second place the relations be- tween labor and capital; between em- ployer and employee, must be fearlessly and clearly stated. We come before the world with the profession that we do not believe in violence and strikes as means by which wages are to be regulated, but that all differences must be settled by mutual understanding arrived at by calm reasoning. We have nothing to do with the sudden, awful arbitrament of violence,, we invoke the peaceful methods of dis- cussion and deliberation. In order to place before the public clearly and fully our ideas on these great aims and objects, a high literary standard is necessary for our Magazine. It will not do for us to place our ideas before the public in crude editorials and muddy cor- respondence. We have arrived at that stage of importance that our Magazine is looked to as a source of information ; this must be furnished in the best style possi- ble and will be so furnished in the future. We have determined to exclude every- thing from our pages that is not excellent both in matter and manner of statement. It is the first duty of an editor to have a. Digitized by L.ooQle

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446 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. big waste basket and to keep it full to the top with rejected matter. Only the best should be published. We desire our read- ers and correspondents to bear in mind that our Magazine is purely a business venture, and we expect to so conduct it as to make of it a financial and literary success. We desire to say kindly, but firmly, that everything sent to us for publication can not be published. Only that can be pub- lished that we deem fit for publication in our pages. We receive hundreds of let- ters, all have to be attended to, our duties are numerous and arduous, and we desire to say to members especially that we can not possibly publish every suggestion, every letter and every poem sent us, nor can we take the time to give reasons for not so doing. We are glad to receive con- tributions, but we must insist upon our right as editor to reject anything 6ent us. We desire to offend no one by refusing to publish what is sent us, at the same time neither do we desire to have our pages filled with matter not in good shape for publication ; therefore we hope noth- ing will be sent us unless it has merit both as to information and literary style. Hoping we have made the matter clear without offense, we must in the future fearlessly exclude everything from the pages of our Magazine that is not first- class in all respects. We desire to fur- nish our readers a Magazine that will be worth its price and that will be a fit mouth-piece of our great organization. The Closing Year. This is the last time we will address our readers in the year 1883. It will be re- membered that at the beginning of the year we predicted a large increase in the circulation of our Magazine and in the numbers of our membership ; have we as an organization come up to this predic- tion? When the convention was held at Terre Haute in 1882 we had a member- ship of 5,000, n6w our numbers foot up 8,000 ; we had then 121 Lodges, we have now 181 Lodges, all in good standing and perfectly organized. Our Magazine in 1882 had a circulation of 8,500, now we have on our books upwards of 15,000 sub- scribers. We have paid out in the last year to the widows and the fatherless the sum of $55,000. These figures show pros- perity and wonderful success. With such a history for the year 1883 we may well feel satisfied. Our members have labored faithfully and with an en- thusiasm that can bring nothing but suc- cess. The past has secured the future. Our Brotherhood is a fixed fact. It has come to stay. The great trouble hereto- fore with organizations of laboring men has been faithlessness on the part of offi- cers and indifference on the part of mem- bers. Both of these evils we have escaped. All of our officers, both of the Subordinate and the Grand Lodges, have done their work faithfully. Our members have labored with a vim, in and out of season, that is simply remarkable. All obstacles to success have been overcome by these united and persistent efforts, and as a re- ward we have the noblest and best organ- ization of laboring men in the country. We are not organized for a few months; we are not organized to fight any particu- lar corporation ; we are not organized for personal schemes ; we are organized for all time, upon the solid basis of benevo- lence among the members, and justice between employer and employed. We challenge any one to point to one instance where our Brotherhood has been used to antagonize capital. Steadily we have inculcated the doctrine that labor and capital are friends and that their dif- ferences can and must be settled by reason and arbitration and not by demagoguery and by violence. We have mentioned only a part of the great work performed by our organiza- tion. We have said nothing about the mutual aid and comfort rendered by our members; nothing about the sympathy that has smoothed the pathway to the grave of many an unfortunate brother; nothing about our cheer offered to the Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 547 widow and the fatherless; nothing about benefits extended to the sick and maimed ; these acts of our members are the silent, tin written results of our Brotherhood, but they are the results that speak loudest in our praise. This is the history we present to our readers at the close of 1883. We bid the year good-bye without regret. Our work ■speaks for itself. Before leaving 1883 forever we desire to thank our numerous subscribers to the Magazine for their lib- eral patronage and their patience with its shortcomings. We ask them to continue with us during the coming years and we will make our Magazine second to none in the country. Its size will be increased and its matter will be kept up to the best standard. We desire also to thank our Magazine Agents for their untiring work and its magnificent results. In closing the year we thank all of our friends throughout the whole country and hope prosperity and happiness will -crown their coming years. Adieu, 1883 ! Welcome, 1884 ! For Firemen '$ Magazine. THE LOCOMOTIVE. BY CHOLLA. A tireless steed whose pulses stir, Obeying neither whip nor spur; An Iron monster yielding still, Obedient to a master’s will. Flashing across the glowing plain Between fields of corn and golden grain, A trail of smoke against the sky Marks where the train has thundered by. An iron curb upon its will Holds firm the fiery monster still, A loosened rein still leaves it free Shrieking aloud in wildest glee. With angry snort as if in pain A meteor flashing o’er the plain, Thundering through some rocky gorge An angry Vulcan’s mystic forge. ■Gliding along with tireless might, Scaling secure some steepy height, In days bright glow or evening shades Speeding between high palisades. Ah ! the human souls it onward bears, What weigh t of woe, what burden of cares; Little it recks of Joys or of woes, At a reckless pace it thundering goes. A tireless steed whose flag unfurled Has changed the commerce of the world. An iron monster, yielding still, Obedient to a master’s will. For Firemen's Magazine. Ice* BY ELMON J. NOYES. In answer to “ Query,” in the October number of the Firemen’s Magazine, I will give, in a few words, the result of such investigations as I have been able to make, hoping they may benefit the reader. In selecting a field from which to har- vest ice for domestic purposes, the follow- ing facts should be kept in mind : 1st. Water, by freezing will not free itself from such impurities as endanger health. 2d. Cold does not wholly suspend chemical action. 3d. Freezing does not destroy the vi- tality of disease germs. 4th. The decomposition of vegetable matter furnishes disease germs. During the warmer months of the year the de- composition of refuse matter goes on very rapidly and the resulting offensive gases rise, partially to escape in bubbles to the surface of the water beneath which they are produced, and partially to be absorbed by the water, while a large amount re- mains behind to rise and become en- tangled in the ice when the water freezes. Cold diminishes the rate of decompo- sition, but does not wholly suspend the process, and .bubbles of foul gases con- tinue to rise to the under surface of the ice all Winter, where they become im- prisoned as the ice thickens and remain to be set free when the ice is used. Many cases of sickness are on record, the cause of which has been traced to the use of ice water, where the ice was taken from water beneath which decomposition was taking place, and I think it would be much more beneficial to the public if our agricultural journals would devote more space to the methods by which decaying organic matter may be removed from the immediate vicinity of ponds and rivers from which ice is to be taken, and less to the construction of ice-houses. The safest and most convenient rule to go by in se- lecting an ice field is to examine carefully the surroundings and avoid all possible sources of filth. Strict attention should not only be paid to the condition of the pond from which ice is to be harvested, but to the incoming streams as well, for the germs of disease are liable to be trans- mitted from places many miles distant. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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548 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Oar Brotherhood Excursion. ' Aurora, III., October 1, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : Leaving Denver at 8:30 a. m. on Satur- day, September 22, in a special train con- sisting of six cars dedicated to the dele- , gates of the B. of L. F., in their Tenth Annual Convention at Denver, we pro- ceed to behold the beauties of our glonous land, viz.: the Rocky Mountains. The first few miles out of Denver prepare us to accept the almost incredulous fact that tradition has learned us to revere. Be- fore we try to detail to the reader the glories of the eye beholding, we will de- scribe the road which permitted us to take our observations. For the first fif- teen or twenty miles the eye sees nothing that is really interesting, except a few sharp curves such as are seen in Eastern States, but when we leave the small sta- tion of Gray wood we behold scenes that pen cannot describe or. language express. Sitting in the rear coach, rapt in profound thought. I am suddenly startled by the sound of a human voice, and in looking in the direction whence it came, I can surely say that I was amazed beyond a peradventure. I was saluted with a query by the fireman of the locomotive (66) that was hurling us through space at the minimum rate of thirty miles per hour, “ Are you a B. L. F. man ? ” ana before I could gain mv composure to inform the brother that’l was, he took a circuitous course and was on straight track, six cars ahead, thus leaving me in a position to speculate on the progress of the age. The scenic view that tne eye beholds is sublime and gorgeous and the poetic feelings of Longfellow rise to the surface. The first scene that is exhilerating and profound is to gaze upon the peaks of the lofty moun- tains covered with the velvet flakes of con- gealed dew, and in the aslant depth of eight hundred and eight feet we are in a paradise of equatorial atmosphere. The next in interest are the canons of Colorado fame, and to say more than what has been said in regard to description is like unto the expression of Burns: “ To gild refined gold, To paint the Illy, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice or add another hue unto the rainbow.” W e will now proceed to name the ob- jects of interest that present themselves. The first in order is Dome Rock, so named on account of its prominence and the po- sition it occupies on one of the peaks ; it a entablature is, indeed, grand and noble. Next is Pleasure Park, so named on ac- count of the social gatherings that take place there. It would be unjust for a mortal to attempt to describe this delecta- ble haven. It has an area of one and one- half square miles, and is situated between two peaks of towering heights, and, na doubt, created for a place of recreation. Next in line is Estabrook Park, situated at the top of Deer Creek Canon, and from, its eminence we gaze upon the most sub- lime freaks of nature. The first stop worthy of notice is Pine Grove, where we replenished the fire- man’s larder with a full tank of coal and prefixed an extra engine. From thence we climb some of the almost insurmount- able hills of Western fame. From Pine Grove to Como is a country worthy of notice, high mountain peaks, slanting sides, irregular surface, dotted here ana there with shrubbery of isolated regions,, rivulets trickling through their mighty sides, rushing with a velocity of acceler- ated force, and sounding like a canon roar at its base ; we imagine we are in a r^ion of unknown bliss. At Grant the B. L. F. man again becomes famished and we fill his larder once more with coal. This particular station was named after the Governor of Colorado, on account of be- ing the first personage that ever cast an angling hook in the waters that flow through the hamlet. At Como, where we replenished the inner man, we are in close proximity to the clouds, and had we the telephone present, we might com- municate to the man in the moon. With your permission I will digress a little, in order to say that every person is thor- oughly imbued with the same feeling of the writer, and every place we stop the cars are cleared of their occupants, in order that they may procure some souve- nir to remember their delightful trip through this region; and I might here mention the names of some of the dis- tinguished persons on board. Rev. Father Brennen, of Denver, spiritual adviser; Mr. A. C. Rumble and wife, chief engi- neer of the Colorado Northern ; Hon. E. ' C. Bradford, Hon. D. Mahoney, delegates of B. L. E. Div. No. 186; F. W. Arnold, Grand Master B. L. F.; F. P. Sargeant, V. G. Master; S. M. Stevens, G. I. and ► O.; J. J. Hannahan, Chairman of Grand Executive Committee, and 165 delegates ■ and friends. But the quick, shrill blast Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 549 of the locomotive whistle, which indi- cates danger, is heard, and in less than one and one-fourth minutes, we were at a halt, and learned that Bro. Drake, one of the delegates, had fallen from the train, but received no injury beyond a few scratches and a severe jolting. Being filled with carnivorous and herbivorous fruits, we are on the alert for any thing interesting and amusing. Webster is a lace of 200 inhabitants and is noted for eing the headquarters of the old stage- route, plying between here and Lead- ville. Passing on, we come to South Park, which includes a square section of ta- ble land. At this point we describe a circular course, wending around a huge hill in older to gain the summit, neces- sitating a five mue course to advance one. The acme of this mountain peak is kissed by the clouds’ dizzy height. While as- cending this progressive height, I wish to say a word about the boulders that present themselves. Vast outhanging rocks of a million tons seem to be sus- pended by a single thread and threaten -destruction to every thing beneath. But they have stood the test of time, and are noble monuments of God’s creative pow- er. At Kenosha the ladies and gentle- men on the train, alighted and placed granite rocks, in pyramidical shape, and dedicated the monument to the B. L. F., as a tribute of esteem, hoping that in a short time it would be perpetuated over the earth and that its teachings would never be effaced from the heart of man. At 4:25 w© partook of refreshments at Como, and resumed our journey at 5:40 toward Buena Vista. During the 87 miles that we traveled through canyons and over hills from Denver to Como, we placed ourselves as a protege of the cool and practical engineer, Mr. Smith, and his worthy assistant, Mr. Haubich, who furnished the liquid pressure by the com- bustion of the solias and who, in the aggregate, dwarfed distance. On leaving Como we were furnished with a fresh engineer, J. W. Brainerd, and fireman, W. Swanson, who were as faithful as their predecessors, and did everything in their power for the edification of their cargo. Leaving here, the country is not as rugged as before, but presents a noble view; for miles outstretching we gaze upon a vast prairie, diversified with a few hills, studded with a few frame hous- es and stray cattle, but no improvements, showing that man’s genius has not yet settled here. We pass on with nothing particular to attract the eye till we de- scend Trout Creek Canyon, ten miles in length. Either side is marked by grand ana undulating scenery. It is now about eight o’clock and darkness overshadows the earth, but sleep comes not, for the holy hour is made restless by the hum of many voiees, for the occupants are singing hymns to our Maker and thus we defy morpheus. At Buena Vista we change cars for Salida; now that we reach Buena Vista, we cannot help but feel grateful to the Denver and fciouth Park K.R. for their courteous treatment Here we also leave the gentlemanly conductor, Mr. J. Marron. We now embark on the Denver and Rio Grande and on reaching Salida we meet a pleasant surprise for Lodge 140, B. L. F., gives a grand recep- tion as a mark of respect and honor. After shaking the light fantastic till the “wee sma” hours we retire to prepare for the morrow’s journey. Leaving Sa- lida at 7:45 A. M. we pass through a country as famous as before. The chief peculiarity that attracts our attention is the precipitous incline we ascend. For 25 miles we ascend the vast slope with moderate rapidity. In some places we wind around hills three or four times to gain the summit, sod this continues to be enacted till we reach the far famed Mar- shall Pass, whose elevation above the sea is ten thousand four hundred and eighty feet As soon as the engine and train were turned we started back to Sa- lida, where we replenished the inner man. The gentlemen in charge of this train were courteous and obliging, and to them we return our heartfelt thanks, engineer, Mr. Mosely; fireman, Mr. Gib- son, and conductor, Mr. Myleham. Leav- ing Salida at 1:55 P. M. we proceed to Pueblo, where we halt for supper. Dur- ing the journey we behold the same mammoth superstructure as on the Den- ver and South Park Road. Winding down in close proximity to the steel high- way is the Big Arkansas River, though here it is nothing but a small rivulet, but as it rolls on in forward course, it as- sumes gigantic magnitude. About fifty- five minutes ride from Salida we look for the first time on a manufacturing enter- prise between stations, namely, “The Great Charcoal Kilns ” whose daily ex- ports are five and six cars. We also pass a lonely cemetery with a few monuments, showing that pestilence and disease do not confine themselves to cities alone. The first wild animals we perceive are the burrows, closely allied to the ass, and their services in these regions, as moun- tain climbers, are very desirable. We now enter Grand Canyon and behold Digitized by v^.ooQle

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550 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. sights that sink the architectural designs of St. Paul, and West Minister Abbey into insignificance. W e behold the crest- ed mountain peaks of one thousand feet in altitude, delineated and caricatured with all the figures of ancient mythology; outstanding ledges of every shape and form conceivable, here and there an open- ing to admit the eye to gaze upon some far away peak, covered with velvet snow and wnose base is frescoed with the waters of a mighty stream, and thus for miles we behold the works of God exem- plified. When we penetrate the canyon about five miles we enter the Royal Gorge. We behold the majestic sides of the can- yon marked with every color of the rain- bow and its solid bearing transfigured by rain and winds, for wherever we look we see its facade hollowed and indented. Boulders, of vast dimensions, have fallen into the chasm below. We see here spir- al peaks, ascending into space with grand- eur and eloquence indescribable. In the ingress of the twain of these perpendicu- lar heights flow the limpid waters of the Arkansas and as they clash against the ledges and rocks, they form a billow of seafoam. The dashing re-echoes and re- verberates till the canyon is filled with monotone. We also see stalactites of granite, hanging in the intervening, and as we round the curves and see the sun’s glistening rays penetrating cereals grow- ing on the aslant sides, we imagine we are in a grotto of delectable surprise. When we think of the ingenuity of man in constructing a railroad through this mighty chasm, we are startled, and recog- nize the gift of God to man, for before education made them scientists God made them man. At the egress of the canyon is Canon City, beautifully situated, and overlooks the greatest treat of nature. Here is also situated the Colorado State Prison. Between Canon City and Pueblo we see the Atchinson, Topeka and Santa Fe R.R. Before we reach Pueblo the mountains lessen in stature and give way to hill-like formations, and we now see the sturdy farmer reaping his rewards from the uneven fields. Trees of fertile climes become numerous, and population more dense. At Pueblo we received an ovation, and as we departed from the city three loud cheers were given as an endorsement of our Order. On the outskirts of the city we see by the reflection of the furnace fires, the gigantic smelting works, which make Pueblo famous. By the reflection of the heavenly luminator we behold Pikes Peak, from whose summit floats proudly to the breeze the American flag. At the foot of this romantic height is situated Manitou Springs, or the Western Saratoga. We also pass through Colo- rado Springs, noted for its medicinal waters. The last objed, of interest, but not least, is Loch Katrine Lake, but as the darkness is so intense we cannot see it as we wish. As we near our destination we must not forget to thank Mr. John 0’Shear formerly a C. B. & Q. conductor, but now plying between Denver and Pueblo ; also* his engineer and fireman. We are now at Denver again, and from the bottom of our hearts we thank this railroad company for the courtesies they extended us and we hope they may never have cause to regret them. Doc. Humorous. Always open to conviction : The pen- itentiary. 44 How is business?” asked a man of a glazier. 44 Putty good,” was the reply. 14 Dwo vas schoost enough, budt dree- was too blendty,” remarked Hans, when- his best girl asked him to take her mother along with him to the dance. The young man who practices on the* trombone in the back yard is not a 44 pri- vate tooter.” At least, not as private as his neighbors desire. — Norristown Herald* Joaquin Miller says that flowers are- queer. Any man caught throwing a bouquet to a favorite actress should bo immediately arrested for 44 shoving the- queer.”— dheeh. A rich broker has been sued by his washerwoman for services rendered^ ■Such is the flat-irony of fate. If he- doesn’t settle he should be collared and cuffed. — N. Y. Commercial . First small girl — 44 1 know what I’m going to be when I grow up ! ” Second ditto — 44 What are vou going to be when you grow up?” First small girl — 44 A widder.” — American Queen. An Englishman made the members of the St. George’s Club, at San Antonio, believe that he had fallen heir to *n es- tate, and he borrowed wealth from them~ The St. George is now spoken of as a 44 stuffed club” 44 No, I can’t write in cold blood,” re- marked Fenderson ; 44 1 have to be thor- oughly warmed up to do good work.”* “Tnesame is true of the goose the tailor uses,” murmured Fogg in a stage whis- per.— Boston Transcript. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMENS MAGAZINE. 551 THE GREAT WEST. guine hopes are realized. Disease sue- cumbs, health revives, the bloom returns Denver and Its Surroundings — The to the cheek, luster to the eye, elasticity Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire- to the step, and the verdict is that Col- men Reception, Etc. orado is the fabled land where man may Indianapolis Sentinel. renew his youth like the eagle. Yj The St. James hotel was the headquar- * ters of the Brotherhood of the Locomo- In Monday’s issue, the 29th ult., we tive Firemen, and there is where we cast spoke briefly of our ride to Denver and of anchor. As a traveler’s home it will the inducements which led to the jour- compare favorably with the Bates, the ney. To be the guest of the Brotherhood Denison, or the Grand, of Indianapolis, of Locomotive Firemen, to have for cam- Rooms large and airy, beds clean, soft and pagnons de voyage such men as Debs, inviting, and the tables supurbly supplied Stevens, Smith and Hugo and fifty others, with the latest styles of crockery ana glass- equally devoted worshipers of fire ana ware, waiters attentive, but forgetful, and steam, is to have a “good time,” to realize the bills of fare well printed and tempt- that this world is not “all a fleeting ing. The time consumed in filling orders show,” and if to the masculine ministry affords an opportunity to test patience, of kindness be added the melody of fortitude and appetite, and when the de- woman’s words, their adieu to dull care licious viands are served a sense of thank- and weariness is the motto, and “ riding fulness that anything at all has been se- on a rail ” a thousand miles becomes a cured is productive of boundless content- thing of beauty and a joy forever. ment. At the St. James we waited the Denver, in the distance, was all that arrival of Captain W. B. Myers, who had “fancy painted her,” but proximity added promised to join our party at Omaha, to the enchantment, and when the train Faith in his coming was maintained un- men announced “ Denver ” and the iron til Tuesday, when it faded, and we were steed stood still in the grand depot, one writing our disappointment to go out on of the finest in the land, there was a sense the next train, when the telephonic of relief akin to ecstasy. We had reached “ hello ” greeted our ears, and, by Geoige ! the goal. A magnificent city spread out there stood the gallant Captain as large as before us. Broad and shaded avenues, life. The firemen were glad to meet him, elegant and substantial buildings, resi- and his reception was a miniature ova- dences and business houses, spires and tion. He was in time for the public domes, churches and school houses, Opera demonstration at the City Hall, and to see Houses and Exposition Buildings, thrift, Denver from center to suburb, enterprise, progress — the Capital city of The reception of the Brotherhood of Colorado, the youngest of the sisterhood Locomotive Firemen by the citizens of of States. There it was basking in the Denver, by the local Firemen and Engi- glorious light of a cloudless morning, with neers, met every expectation, leaving the sentinel mountains in the distance, nothing to be wished for to heighten the the foot-hills of the “ Rockies,” saying to pleasure of the occasion. The welcome idle hands in all lands, “ Come and dig was broad-gauged, Western, big, moun- and grow rich ! ” The more one sees of tain based, grand. There were no clouds Denver the more captivating does it be- —all sunshine. Bouquets, balls, excur- come. The streets and avenues are broad, sions, everything in keeping with the along which streams of limpid water are fame of Denver. To say that the boys ceaselessly flowing. The public buildings were pleased would be like referring to a display architectural skill of a high order. Kansas cyclone as a zephyr. They were The hotels are abreast of the demands of delighted, and the praise of Denver was the times. Schools are graded up to the the theme. Having done Denver as best extreme demands of education, the we could in two days we started in com- churches represent the theologies of the pany with Captain Myers on Wednesday times, the press keeps step to the music morning for Leadville, having been court- of progress in art, literature, science, pol- ecu sly complimented with passes over the itics and industries, the climate nas a Denver ana Rio Grande Railroad by its world- wide fame for salutariness, the air gentlemanly officials. The distance from is exhilerating, and the city, being 6,000 Denver to Leadville by the track is 277 feet nearer heaven than some other places miles, all the way up hill and roundabout we could mention, a great many people In a direct line we would estimate the visit it to prolong their days in the world, distance between the two cities at not and if they start soon enough, their san- more than 100 miles. But to the tourist Digitized by v^.ooQle

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552 FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. the longer the route the better, since every mile displays new wonders of scenery. To the thoughtful and reverent, to those who give fancy and imagination free rein, to those whose minds can be quickened, whose souls can expand; to the lovers of the beautiful, the solemn, majestic, rugged, sublime, a ride from Denver to Leadville over the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad meets every require- ment. A ride through the Royal Gorge — ten miles — is a thousand fold compen- sation for weariness, risks and expense. To “see Venice and die” may be the right thing to do, but to see the “ Royal Gorge” and live and wonder, admire and worship is better. The train enters the gorge at a speed of twenty-five miles an hour. An observation car is provided for those who desire to behold the won- ders of creative power ; and as the train speeds on the awe inspiring mountains close around, coming nearer together as we proceed. The effulgence of a noon- day sun is mellowed down to twilight. The Arkansas River, here a rushing stream of a rod in width, lends enchant- ment to the scene. The mountains on either side lift their heads 2, 000 feet above ; their sides jagged and fissured, overhang- ing and threatening, excite the nerves and extort exclamations of surprise. The train moves around the base of the cliff in a ceaseless succession of curves, wonders increasing at every turn. As the eye takes in the wonderful panorama, mind and heart and soul respond. God built the world. He only could have been the architect. He heaved “ its pillars one by one,” and no wonder when it was finished the morning stars sang together and the sons of God shouted for joy. Out of the gorge we are still in a land of wonders. On all sides mountains. “ Hills peep o’er hills and alps on alps arise.” Night comes at last, and at 9 p. m. the train stands still at the depot in Leadville. We have written of the ride from Den- ver to Leadville, over the Denver & Rio Grande Railway — “ the scenic route across the continent. ” We could make no richer wish for the enjoyment of our readers than that they might be whirled along the road by the wonderful scenery that on all sides meets the eye and extorts exclamations of admiration. But our purpose now is to say something of Leadville, a city which for growth in population, wealth and im- portance, is scarcely within the range of descriptive writing, and which reduces the wealth of hyperbole to commonplace talk. The city is situated 10,200 feet above the sea level, up in a cloud land, and still Leadville is surrounded by mountains still more cloud-piercing, whose peaks are often in the clouds, ana some of which wear crowns of eternal snow — angel pic- nic grounds. One of the peaks is known as the “ Mount of the Holy Cross,” for on its summit deep fissures filled with snow make a cross, upon which the eye of Christians rest with reverent joy and in- spiring faith, for the imagination readily transforms a freak of nature into a sym- bol of salvation, and in the blendings of sky and clouds and sunshine fancy takes on all the force of fact and the heart beats responsive to hope. The city of Leadville is about five years old and has a population of 20,000 souls. It began its existence in a gulch, where at one time from 10,000 to 20,000 gold- hunters washed the sands for gold, and when the dirt ceased to pan out paving quantities of the shining dust, picked up their pans and disappeared in the moun- tains. Then came new discoveries ; not of gold, but of silver, up in the moun- tains, treasures of fabulous value and the population came again and came to stay. Leadville got out of the gulch — “Cali- fornia Gulch” — and climbed to higher elevations. It now has broad and beau- tiful streets, well lighted and thronged with a busy multitude by night and by day. Leadville has beautiful churches, school houses and other public buildings, an elegant opera house and inviting homes. It is no longer a mining camp, but a city of law and order, thrift and se- curity, wealth and work, and is growing in sympathy with the best civilization known to a law and a liberty-loving people. In companv with Captain W. R. Myers we reached Leadville at about 9 o’clock p. m. Awaiting our arrival at the depot was a carriage and warm friends, Indi- anians, to welcome us to the bright and beautiful home of T. A. Wickersham, Esq., formerly of Madison county, and now a successful merchant of Leadville. At the residence of Mr. Wickersham, where we had the pleasure of meeting R. R. McKahan and George S. O’Hara, also of Madison county, everything possible was done to make the visit to Leadville a delightful reminiscence. After a brief rest it was proposed to see Leadville by gaslight, and nvebours were spent in “ doing ” the town. There are many things to be seen in Leadville after night productive of constant surprises. The gambling houses are all open. There is no effort at concealment, neither screen nor curtain. In Leadville a gambler is a Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 653 gambler, nor does it appear to be specially tablishments on Sundays and the response discreditable to be a gambler in Leadville. is encouraging. At one of the gambling tables, a county Turning from such scenes as gaslight “ high official ” was pointed out. who gam- discloses, we look with pride upon the bles regularly as a matter of business, school houses and churches of Leadville, There he sat surrounded by admiring con- its business blocks, its smelters, factories, stituents, calculating chances in a mathe- mines and general industries, objects de- matical way, and demonstrating pretty noting culture and refinement, thrift and conclusively that a faro bank is not, after enterprise, progress and grand possibili- all, vastly more dangerous than are aver- ties. age savings banks. Poker and faro seemed Contemplating such things, the conclu- to be the popular games, though a cus- sion is the bad must go. the good survive, tomer could be accommodated with any No power can arrest tne civilizing forces game in the entire list. Our escorts, in operation on this continent, and Lead- Messrs. Wickersham and McKahan, in- ville, with the broad based mountains formed us that Leadville has its “hon- which stand around it filled with precious est” (?) as well as its “dishonest” gamb- metals, can no more resist the civilizing ling houses, and the different houses are influences pouring in upon it than disease as well known as are any legitimate busi- can resist the vitalizing power of its moun- ness houses in the city. Leadville has its tain air. “Zoo,” which is in charge of the man who With the early morning, after a few started the Indianapolis “Zoo.” It was hours of refreshing sleep and a breakfast all ablaze the night we saw Leadville by fit for the gods, one of the finest “turn gaslight. No language can do full justice outs” in Leadville was in readiness for a to the Leadville “Zoo.” It would bedif- tour to the mountains. The steeds at a ficult to comprehend such an aggregation dashing speed were soon upon the pike, of mortalitv.or prudently analyze its mor- as fine a road as there is in America, and ality, a eight once seen never to be for- with mountains seven miles away, the gotten. The Leadville dance houses, the pleasure was simply enrapturing. As we sub-cellars of society, are as open as the sped on “ Wickersham Park ” came into gambling houses or the “Zoo.” Those full view, with varying changes of meadow who have read the “ Mysteries of Paris” and mountain. We were soon at the base can form some idea of a Leadville dance of the mountains, where we quenched our house, and yet, as the Leadville tourist thrist at one of nature’s soda fountains — walks along some of the streets of the city, the waters being the most delicious we he has pointed out to him dens worse ever drank. Then we climbed the moun- than its*1 dance houses.” Said our escort, tains to evergreen lakes, mirrors in the Mr. Wickersham, “On this street a man mountains which reflect their mountain has been killed for every ten feet of its frames with such fidelity that whether entire length.” “ For God’s sake,” we you look upward or downward the sub- responded, “let’s getaway.” “Perfectly lime grandeur of the scene is the same, safe now,” was the rejoinder. The reason At the upper lake — they are on the moun- is that Lead ville has a superior police force, tain terraces — there are hotel accommo- men who know Lead ville and whom Lead- dations and sail-boats for tourists. We ville knows. Fearless men, who dare to were soon afloat and sailed around upon arrest the most desperate characters— who waters 10,500 feet above sea level. The know no fear — ana, as a consequence, the scenery of surpassing beauty made the little party who were viewing Leadville tourists wish they could live there all the by gaslight were as secure as in any city summer days of life. As we made fast to on the continent There is in Leadville the shore, and surveyed the beauties of a kind of liberty that shocks the nerves the picture for the last time, we named and is repulsive to the sight, the result of the mountain jewel “ Rex Lake,” in honor conditions which will in due time, and at of Mr. Wickersham’s beautiful boy of no distant time, pass away ; but there is two years of age, who makes the home of law in Leadville and a civilization that his parents joyous by his prattle and play, respects law and order, and is as true to Just below “ Rex Lake” is another, little every trust of civilization as in any other less in area, surrounded by scenery sus- city It is steadily solving social problems ceptible of indefinite embellishment. This of Leadville, and in less than another de- we named the “ Duchess,” in honor of the cade vice will be required to be moredis- infant beauty just down from the skies, creet in its exhibitions. 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554 FIREMEN’8 MAGAZINE. wended our way to other elevations, after going through a great smelter in company with the affable manager, Mr. Brotherton. Here we saw many different kinds of ore, were told their value, and the methods by which they were ascertained, and saw running streams of silver mixed with gold and lead. Then we climbed the sides of 44 Mount McKahan ” to an elevation of 11.200 feet and saw the stupendous works of the Iron and Silver Mining Company. Here we were for once above the clou<fe. They floated at our feet, and in descend- ing we encountered a fierce snow storm, where but a few moments before we had looked upon cloudless skies. Again in Leadville we had the plasure of meeting Captain Jaque and Mr. Eugene Larger, formerly of Indianapolis, ana Judge J. N. Templar, formerly of M uncie. W eary with thedelightsof Leadville surroundings, we relished the viands of Mr. Wickersham’s bounteous board, which was made all the more enjoyable by the presence in addi- tion to our hosts of Mr. R. R. McKahan, Mr. George S. O’Hara, as also of Mr. C. F. Lee, formerly of Des Moines, Iowa. Dinner over, we were permitted to pay our respects to Mrs. Wickersham, whose blessed infirmity kept her from the social circle and the family board. We said good-bye to “Rex” and on the velvety cheek of the 44 Duchess” imprinted a fare- well kiss. Then the carriage was ready, and away to the depot The train was about to start. With heartfelt regrets. Captain Myers and the writer hereof saia farewell to Wickersham and McKahan. The word wras, “All aboard.” In a few moments Leadville was out of sight, but not out of mind, and the train was speed- ing its way among the mountains, through the Royal Gorge in the darkness, and on to Denver. A few hours in the Capital City of Colorado, with many happy meet- ings and greetings with the “ boys ” of the Brotherhood, whose partiality made a trip to Colorado possible for the writer, we were again en route on a splendid coach of the Union Pacific Railroad for Indian- apolis. The trip from Denver to Omaha was made specially agreeable by the at- tention of the conductor, Mr. J. H. Clark, and by Mr. J. H. Eyler, conductor of the magnificent parlor car which we inhabi- ted. The pleasures of the trip were also embellished bv the society of G. D. Ben- nett, M. D., of Honeoye Falls, N. Y., who, with his accomplished wife, had made the tour of Western fairy land. A voyage of 3.200 miles and of wonderful discoveries and experiences had been made in nine days, and when, with Captain Myers, the Union Depot in Indianapolis was reached and home was in sight there were becom- ing expressions of gratitude — for all is well that ends well. J. B. M. Pioneer Life. In a previous issue we had occasion to call attention to The Romance and Trage- dy of Pioneer Life, published by Jones Brothers & Co. , Cincinnati. The advance pages of the work gave proof of sterling merit. An examination of the complete book has strengthened and heightened our former conviction, and we say, without hesitancy, that the author has made the public his debtor for one of the most read- able, entertaining and instructive volumes which have been given forth in the last decade. The book is emphatically his- torical. The matter has been gathered with special care as to authenticity, and it has been no part of the author’s pur- pose to prepare a series of novels. He who fails to procure and read Romance and Tragedy will miss an opportunity which comes not often, and perhaps never returns. For Firemen's Magazine. THY WANDERING HEART. BY MRS. KVA KANFRR. An hour or two of dreamy talk Along the old. gray garden walk, The deepening twilight, soft and gray To shed upon our homeward way, The hallowing touch of “ auld lang syne ” Would bring thy wandering heart to mine; With all the faith of former years. With all the thronging hopes and fears. A letter stained and torn, Another a little less worn, The handwriting, the eye knows well Which the throbbing heart doth plainly tell ; That upon reading the first short line It would briDg thy wandering heart to mine,. With all the shadows cast aside, We could wander again side by side. A picture, a little soiled and faded. Another quite to it mated ; They bring to mind, days so bright. Filled with Joy, their hearts so light, If sending these treasures back to thee Would bring thy wandering heart to me, With all the love of a former day, I would hasten to send them on their way. BnooMi n gton , III., July 20, 1883. 44 My appetite never goes back on me,” said Smiley, and he called for the second plate of oysters. “Yes, and you never go back on your appetite, I see,” said Jones, who was paying for the oysters. — Williamsport Breakfast Table . Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 555 For Firemen's Magazine. The Young Mother. BY IDA A. HARPER. From the ideal conception of the Ma- donna and Christ down to the present day, artists and poets have never tired of this beautiful subject, the mother and child, but, with brush or pen, have con- tinually delighted in forming exquisite pictures ol the beauties of maternity. Judging from the painters, the mother is always charmingly dressed, hair nicely arranged and every detail of the toilet neat and becoming. The baby is a dear, little, dumpled darling, robed in spotless white, lying in the most graceful attitude and gazing into its mother’s face with a heavenly smile. And to hear the poets describe the scene, the mother is always bending over the cradle in adoration while the infant coos and smiles in return or, as is generally the case, lies wrapped in sweet unconscious slumber. To let the artist or the poet tell the story, one would suppose the most desirable thing on earth is a baby. And, so it is — after you have got it. But, if these writers and painters would be faithful to life, let them illustrate the baby with a fit of the colic. Let them depict various scenes in the history of the infant while it is cutting teeth. Let them picture the mother with a day’s work be- fore her and the baby screaming at the top of its voice and demanding her whole attention. Let them paint the bride in her fresh loveliness and then show us the same woman after she has taken the twins through their second summer. There are many pretty and interesting things connected with babyhood but, tak- ing everything into consideration, there is no person who has a greater claim upon our love and sympathy than the young mother. Maternity, even in an animal, commands regards. The mother of many children deserves our highest honor ana respect. But there is something peculiarly touching and appealing about the mother with her first babe. I never meet such a one upon the street but that my heart goes out to her with sympathy and tenderness. I seem, for the moment, to share all ker feelings, bear all her burdens. There is probably no period in a woman’s life when she feels so utterly helpless as when, for the first time she is left entirely alone with her baby. What shall she do when it wakes? What if it should cry? Or, if it should be sick ? In that moment she puts away, forever, childish things and takes up life’s hard realities, never, perhaps, to lay them down again. The young mother must pass through many a hard experience. Accustomed always to sound, refreshing sleep, she can now have only broken slumber and many a night none at all. She feels all the dreadful responsibility of managing her baby and yet is totally ignorant of how it should properly be done and both mother and child must suffer on account of this ignorance. All her life she has been free to dress and go out when she chose and now she is firmly tied at home, or, if she snatches a few moments for recreation, her mind is so burdened with the thought of her baby that she is compelled to hasten back. If she takes the infant with her, she must push around an awkward baby carriage, which nobody wants in the way, and run the risk of having the baby take a fit of crying in the middle of Main street just as her old lover is passing by. She must, in a great degree, give up the thea- tre, the party, the shopping jaunts, the new book, the afternoon nap, the many things that made life bright and pleasant and devote her time to nursing, to doctor- ing, to taking endless steps, to the piles of sewing, to the everlasting round of duties that follow close upon the advent of the first baby. Perhaps the heaviest cross of all, to the loving and devoted young wife, is the grief of being so much separated from the companionship of her husband. Even if he be faithful and stay at home, the baby is constantly coming between. It interrupts the cosy meal, the parting at the door, the twilight whisperings. It brings the young couple down from the realms of romance to the plane of matter- of-fact The time soon comes when the baby is considered as a thousand times more val- uable than all of these pleasures together ; when, if put in the balance, they will be outweighted by a single smile, a tear, a cooing accent from the precious baby; when no sacrifice, no renunciation is too great for the darling child. But there is a little while in the life of every young mother when she feels as if the world had suddenly come to an end. You can read this thought in her careworn, disheart- ened face, in the lagging step, the listless tone. It is when sne sees tne transient pleasures of life fading away and before Digitized by v^.ooQle

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556 FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. the baby is firmly established upon the throne of her heart to reign forever. This is the time, oh ! husband, when she needs your love, your sympathy, your encouragement. Neglect or indifference now, in this supreme moment, cannot be atoned for by years of attention. Let no attraction be strong enough to take you from the home where you have placed your young wife, almost as helpless as the baby she has borne for you. Kind- ness and devotion in these trying hours, the real test of married life, will fill the young mother’s heart with a happiness and gratitude that will last until, with tear-filled eyes, she shall see her own be- loved daughters go forth into the world to find, for themselves, the same old but ever new experience. Terre Haute, Ind., Nov. 15, 1883. Pansy Blossoms. West Philadelphia, Oct. 25, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : The Magazine has been a welcome vis- itor at our home for the past two years, and you may believe me when I say we always hail its coming with pleasure, and the last one is always best until the next one comes, then it seems still better. Perhaps you will consider me an intruder, but I have the honor to be the wife of an engineer and we represent the Enterprise Lodge No. 75 of Philadelphia, and you may rest assured I am proud of my situ- ation as such. I think the Brotherhood a grand and good organization, and if the brothers who go forth daily to face death with so much zeal would be prepared for any emergency and remember that “ in the midst of life we are in death,” how differently would be the record they would leave behind. Some die heroes, others martyrs, yet how little they com- prehend the result of being hurled into eternity without a moments warning. I often have occasion to say to them, as I see them start out in their line of duty, be careful and “Be ye therefore also ready.” How often do we commend our own loved ones unto him who holdeth our lives in his hands, dear reader of the Magazine! Dear brothers of the noble Order, prepare to meet thy God, for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. Pansy. Houston, Texas. Houston, Texas, Oct. 10, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : The ladies of Texas, 1 notice, take quite a prominent part in assisting to replenish the “Correspondence” columns of your Magazine. They take a lively interest in the Brotherhood and manifest the same by helping the boys here and there in any enterprise they may attempt. In reading the correspondence it came to my mind that I had better trv myself and see if I could not write something acceptable. Texas has quite a number of Lodges and represents a good portion of the B. of L. F. I am acquainted with members of Lone Star Lodge No. 70 and Gulf City No. 115, but my main interest lies in No. 146. Located as it is in my place of resi- dence, I have every opportunity to learn of the condition of the Lodge’ and the quality of its material. If No. 146 is a specimen of the Order, then I have all respect for the Brotherhood, for a finer little band of men can no where be found than those who comprise No. 146. Lead- ing forth with an example fit to follow, they make it a point to accept no man into their little fold who in any particular fall short of their standard of morality. With these principles it will not be long until they command the respect of every citizen and their employers. That the prosperity of Bayou City Lodge may never grow less, is the earnest wish of Mollie R. Tribute to a Friend. Chicago, III., Oct. 12, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : As I am a wife of one of the brothers of Lodge No. 95, I wish these few lines published in the Magazine in regard to the death of my friend, the wife of one of the brothers of the same Lodge. Died.— July 6, at 5 p. m.. Alvilda, beloved wife of Rudolph Lund, agea 22 years. Gone, O Lord ! how sad to think, In woman’s prime departed. The husband left to mourn his wife, The mother broken-hearted. One loving sister left to mourn. Bereft of every pleasure. The husband of the faithful wife Was left to love and treasure. All, all to-day, I’m in pain to say Are stricken, sore and sad, For her whose dust is here encased Her spirits gone to God. Farewell, my dearest friend. My long loved cherished friend ; May we one day meet in heaven Where our Joy shall never end. O, that peaceful happy country*. Where the saints of God reside, In His sacred heart forever May we ODe day abide. There our parting will be over When we reach that port of rest With a diadem of glory crowned Forever we’ll be blessed. Mbs. E. B. Digitized by CjOOQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 557 Ball at Hornellsville. Hornellsville, N. Y., Oct. 28, 1884. Editors Firemen's Magazine: I have been a reader of your valuable Magazine for the past few months and not having seen anything from our ladies yet, I thought I would say a few words for this noble class of Brotherhood men. My husband is an active member of H. G. Brooks Lodge No. 169 of this place, and I do all I can to encourage the interest he takes in the work. No. 169 are going to have their first annual ball, ana I hope that every wife will make an extra exer- tion to make the affair a pleasant one. Wives, mothers and sisters, let us do all we can to encourage the good work. GU88IB S. From the Pacific Coast. Los Angeles, Oct. 2, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine: I have been a reader of your very in- teresting Magazine for four years, but have never noticed anything in the “ La- dies Department ” from Los Angeles, so I thought a few lines might be acceptable. Although my husband is not a fireman now, I think I can understand the trials of a fireman’s life, for I know how he struggled to gain the position he now holds as engineer ; bfe is still a member of the B. of L. F., in which he takes great interest. No. 97 is in a prosperous con- dition, quietly doing its noble work. No one can appreciate its true benefits so well as the widow, the orphan and the aged mother. If this is acceptable, I should like to write again. Will some of the sisters tell me what they prepare for lunches? I have to put up twelve or fourteen a week, and like to have as great a variety as pos- sible. Evelyn Ashley. Sedalia, Mo. Sedalia, Mo., Oct. 30, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine: I am a regular reader of your book and only regret that it does not come once a week instead of once a month. I can assure you that it is a welcome visitor at our house. I have often desired to write something for it, if only a few lines, to show my appreciation of a book well worthy of so noble a Brotherhood. My husband, one of its members, receives every encouragement from me, to be prompt in his attendance at meetings and ready to meet every obligation. While attending these meetings I have the sat- isfaction of knowing that he is in good society and at the same time is perform- ing his share of a good work. How nobly do the brothers of this Order cling to- gether and bow grandly do they assist the widows and orphans of their deceased brothers. I am justly proud to have my husband’s name enrolled upon the mem- bership of the B. of L. F. Golden Eagle, No. 78, is the Subordinate Lodge to which he belongs, and I can safely say that No. 78 is a credit to the Order in many re- spects. With a membership of eighty men or more this Lodge is in a prosper- ous condition. May God bless every member of this- Brotherhood and crown their efforts with success is the wish of Margaret E. N. Rock Island, Ills. Rock Island, Ills., Oct. 12, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : I have been asked several times by my husband why I did not write something for the Magazine. He at last said it was because I aid not think much of the Or- der of the B. of L. F., of which he is a member. Now, in order that others may not think the same and that he may change his mind, I will just express my opinion of the B. of L. F. I do think it a noble Order and one that ought to be greatly encouraged, especially by tho wives, mothers and sisters. How much they can do toward helping the mem- bers live up to their well worded motto. “ Benevolence, Sobriety and Industry.’’' The boys of Twin CitV Lodge, No. 39, have been striving hard to live up to that motto. Their Lodge is at present in splendid condition, all working together with a will. And now if the kind sisters would only get to work and get those long wished for regalias for the boys, I know it would add greatly to their plea- sure and comfort. Just try it and see if it don’t. I am willing to do my share of the work but being a stranger here would not know where to begin as well as you; who have been located here, and who are acquainted. I will cheerfully assist in the enterprise if some one will but make a beginning. We take the Maga- zine and always glad when the time of its arrival is at hand. Where is that Bro. “Stoker?” His last effort for the Magazine was good, let’s hear more of your experience, brother. For fear of tiring your patience. I will bring this letter to a close, and it these few lines find their way into the Maga- zine, I may some time be tempted to write again. Mamk. Digitized by Google

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558 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. For Firemen's Magazine. TO THE ENGINEERS AND FIREMEN OF THE WEST DIVISION OF THE •. A H. BY T. In my view of justice, ’tis one that I like, For I think that It is mighty and true, “That things done by half, are never done right! ” So what did the West end men do? They’ve done nothing at all to deserve such a fate, For when a “ fast run ” is the call, Either Bill Day, or Murphy, can take the cake, And not half try at all. Now to slight one these, is a sin more than grave, For a better crew none cares to see. They are brave — they are bold ! And Mrs. Jones should be told That she’s treated them most shamefully, So here’s to the boy— both young and old, Who run on this western line. And here’s to the passenger as well as the freight, And to those on the 109. For to them, do we owe that record great. And Day, the hummer , does shine As he tiles along on his western trip On his pride, the 109. But, hello! here’s Mike, he always was dear, And Murphy’s praises we’ll never decline, For in running, Mike’s record is “somewhat near ” To that of the hundred and nine, Now the 108 aint so bad, my lad, For Freddie is nigh to us all. But the name of Beecher seems to make them all glad At picnic, fair or ball. The 120 will soon, without fall, Be out of the back shops at last. Now won’t Mooney smile, as from Vincennes he sails, And once more the throttle he grasps? With all new Improvements for him to ad- mire She will steam for them all they can use. And then if they fail to keep up with the time Just give them a dose of the nose. Of all the engines on this line, I fain would name their masters, If I tho’t your dear patience, to me’d incline, I’d surely name the clear “ mashers.” All pass me dally on their run And all seem glad and cheerful, For as their duties they perform Their hearts are made less fearful. There’s the 95 and the 54 and the 40 and 82, I know not which of them to name ; They are all so brave and true. For Hall’s so very tall and great And Grant you’d think was nid, While Borders is so “awful mate,” Al. Lancaster is no kid— So of the four I’ll give it up, Nor try to read a bid. The 94 comes on our list, as also do the 100, Both run by men whom all like well. Then comes our brother Hubbard. Then slyly creeps the 97, to wait for the 58. The 102 then sallB along, but she’s n«t out of line: The 122 flies swiftly by, just a little ahead of time, That Clarence may skip across the way and get a dandy lion, For of sweet dowers he’s passionately fond, He will surely go to Zion. But still there’s others I must name before I am done, The number I refer to now Is the famous 6L They seem to fly along the track, Nor cast one longing glance to wife nor friends they leave Dehind, For they’ll soon come safely back. The 85 I know her not, but still I cannot slight her. To me, tho’ she a stranger is to some there’s none more brighter. The 41 comes for her share of song and hearty praises, Altho’ the engineers is small his fireman fills his places, But Mr. Lish will pardon me if his name the last I bring, For tho’ he’s last upon the boards his praises all do sing. But Beefy takes the poetry out of us one and all— Especially If you could see him play a trial game of ball. I think he’d make a first-class clown in P. T. Barnum’s ring, And if the place is vacant we’ll send him In the spring. For he makes the other engineer seem sour, morose and grave. Altho’ no other engineer could take big Geo. Boas place, For both do, do their duty and switch with all tlieir might And we hope that with the rest of the force Their future may ever be bright. So you may talk of all your brave men And think you’ve something great. But the West end men of the O. A M. Will surely take the cake, For a more deserving or better crew On the O. A M. can’t be found, And God grant that the trip after death may be For all of them heavenward bound. Firemen’s Brotherhood. Indianapolis Review. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire- men has proven to be one of the strongest labor organizations in the country ^ and in its workings is a most model organization. It is very conservative and holds to the doctrine of arbitration in righting all grievances which grow up between em- ployer and employee. Its benevolent features are most admirable, and one of its strongest tenets is sobriety. It dis- countenances strikes, and to avoid them it endeavors to make its members so effi- cient, so commendable in conduct and so prompt and reliable in the discharge of their duties, that the corporations which employ them cannot afford to underpay them. The Order supports a Magazine which now has sixteen thousand sub- scribers. It is controlled by Mr. Eugene V. Debs, of Terre, Haute, Grand Secre- tary and Treasurer of the Brotherhood. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 559 Helena, Montana. Helena, Mon., Oct. 17, 1883. Editor 8 Firemen's Magazine : As we are way up here in the cold and snow, I don’t suppose it is hardly worth while to notice us, but would like to say a few words, for I don’t think it right to let our worthy brothers of the States have it all their own way, because we are in a territory and up "in the moun- tains. I notice Bro. Alvin Sparks, of Eau Claire Lodge, No. 68. Bro. R. A. Rogers, of Royal Gorge, No. 59, Bro. W. Higna- man, of Pioneer Lodge, 108, and Bro. Geo. Howe, of Alpha Lodge, No. 26, with their faces all smiles, sitting on the right hand side and getting to be old timers. Bro. W., I think you do one of your worthy brothers an injustice, to pass him by, but thinking you had forgotten him, will excuse you for this time. He is still here under the guardianship of our high- ly esteemed M. M., Mr. G. S. LaRue, of the grand old Northern Pacific. Hoping this will reach you in due time, I remain, as ever, Fraternally yours. Fish. Duties of Officers. Greenland, Oct. 1, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : Since I wrote my last contribution I have been placed in positions where I could see the vast difference in some points, between the duties of member- ship and the duties of officers, and now being, so to speak, on the retired list, I wish to give vent to my ideas through the columns of the Magazine. There is, to my notion, a great field yet untouched by our subordinate officers, of course speaking in a general way. We have men in prominent positions in our Lodge, who are thorough-going, pains- taking and eminently the right men in the right place, but a great many, on be- ing elected, seem to think, that all they have to do on assuming the office, is to put on the regalia, sit in a chair and look wise ; now, a wise look costs nothing, and is proportionately valuable to a Lodge; if a man can do nothing better than look wise, he had better resign— in point of duty it is perfectly proper for him to do so. I do not wish to be considered as in- timating that a man should be eternally gabbing, but one that bolds a position of trust in a Lodge should be an earnest, diligent worker in a cause, of which a majority expect so much, for, it is only false modesty, some of our members put on, when they disclaim any thought of the benefits our noble Order has in store for the diligent and faithful. The constitution and by-laws prescribe certain duties for the various officers, but I would like to know if, after fulfilling these requirements, an officer’s duties are done. Certainly the written ones are performed, but to a careful, honest officer there come implied duties that he is in honor bound to execute, and in their ex- ecution he should have the entire sup- rt of the members of his Lodge. Mem- rs must not expect a steady, healthful growth of a Lodge if they do not support their Master in all honest ways to elevate not only his own but their moral and social standing. Col. Maynard spoke in Denver of the leveling up and leveling down process, which was going on. Brothers, we must do the filling up and allow those who are above us to do the cutting down, and in so doing our officers must be the first to break the ground and lay the foundation of an organization that shall last for all time, and in so doing he must carefully select the best material. The lasting benefits of our organization will be gauged, in a great measure, by the public generally, by our own actions as individual members in the next few years. A man’s faculty and perceptibilities may be reckoned from a close observation of his tools or habits, if his tools are dull, ill shaped or imperfectly made, his men- tal capacity is proportionately low. If his habits are slovenly and slack, it may be safely inferred that his ambition as a rule is not of the highest or most refined order ; of course there are exceptions to every rule, but 1 take the term in its general sense. Our officers of Subordinate Lodges have duties to perform, which should have an upward tendency, morally, mentally, physically and socially, but if an honest effort is made in regard to the first, the balance will undoubtedly follow, and when members are electing officers they must bear in mind that “There all the glory lies.” If they select the best man, and then uphold him, they need not fear the balance. Officers, especially, should endeavor to make the Lodge room at- tractive ; it is the home of our Brother- hood and should have as powerful induce- ments for our brothers as the dram shop or gambling room, and I appeal to the Digitized by v^.ooQle

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560 FIREMEN’8 MAGAZINE. better nature of our Masters, especially to put forth honest effort in this direction, conduct themselves in a dignified man- ner, not above their fellows, shun those who seek to destroy our institutions, draw our members to our councils, main- tain the integrity of our order, accept only good material for membership, men whose moral, mental, and physical ability is unquestionable, and by thus elevating the moral standard among ourselves, we will command the respect of our fellow- men, and ere long our bands of Brother- hood will embrace every honest, sober and industrious engineman in the nation, and when we once obtain the good will of our neighbors, that of our superiors is sure to follow. But as I have occupied considerable space, I will have to bring this to a close. With thanks for your indulgence, if you read it, and not offended if you pass it by. Fraternally yours. Dr. Kane. St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 19, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : I ask but a small space in which to give you a little news concerning No. 109. Our Lodge is doing exceedingly well — her prosperity due in a great measure to the noble work of our worthy Master, Bro. Louis Fischer. We all know what he has done for us and feel grateful to him. Then the Financier, Bro. Leathers, wants the boys to know that they need not be afraid of paying too much, by sending $1.00 every month for assess- ments. Alex. Kelly had quite a close call a few days ago, his engine turning over, on account of a misplaced switch. Bro. Kelly was not seriously injured, but pretty badly scared. John Hackett, the worthy Postmaster, is running a “ Hog” on the Missouri Pacific. Be careful, Jack. Other members busy, each in his way. Fraternally yours. Peace. Obituary. South Pueblo, Col., Oct. 14, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Heuthorne, the mother of our es- teemed Bro. Walter Heuthorne, of No. 59. At the time she was taken sick, Bro. Heuthorne was in Pueblo and was called by a telegram to his mother’s dying bed. Mrs. Heuthorne was a very estimable lady and was, when taken ill, keeping house for her son Frank, who is employ- ed as Train Despatcher at Stansberry, Mo., and was removed, at her own re- quest, to Brunswick, her former home, where, on the 15th of August last, at 5 o’clock in the evening, she entered the sleep that knows no waking, save on the eternal shore. At the time of her death was surrounded by her family of children and an aged brother. Mrs. Heuthorne was in the 59th year of her age at the time of her death, and her loss was deep- ly felt by her relatives and friends, who sincerely mourn her loss, because she had iust arrived at that age where she coula enjoy the society of her children, but it was ordained different and she has at last crossed the river to that reward that awaits us all. We sincerely regret this blow that has fallen upon Bro. Heu- thorne and his brother and sisters, but we feel that they must look to Him who doeth all things well, for murage and for- titude, and when the time shall come we earnestly hope that it will be one un- broken band, on the celestial shore around the Throne of Grace. M. Pioneer Notes. Chama, N. M., Nov. 1, 1883. Editors Firemen's Magazine : As I have noticed nothing lately from Pioneer Lodge No. 108, I have concluded to say a few words in her behalf lest our sister Lodges may be led to believe that we are not as active in the work of the Order as we should be. Although we have been laboring under some difficulties, we are still at the front with some twenty-three members in good standing, all deeply interested in the suc- cess of the cause. Our worthy Magazine agent, N. S. Smith, has been promoted to the right side, and so has Bro. Murphy. Both are getting along first rate. Some of the boys are having grief among the mountains, as it has commenced to snow there and business has begun in earnest “The summer soldier and sun- shine patriot” will have to seek other quarters. Bro. Rheim has resigned his position as Secretary and Bro. Wm. Davis has been chosen in his place. Bro. Rheiru’s resig- nation was necessary, as he was so situ- ated on the road that he could not attend to the office. No matter what change may be necessary, you will always find Pioneer Lodge in the front Pioneer. Digitized by L^ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 561 Frank Kinch is happy now. What is it, Frank ? Ex-Secretary Owens, of No. 129, is a new engineer. W. 0. Small’s promotion is a matter of great pleasure to his friends. The left side no longer knows Bros. Chas. Kendall and Wm. Daley, of 101. Eureka Lodge No. 14 is working like a charm. W e were among them recently. Bros. Catlin, Morris and Chesebroe, all of 122, have been promoted to the right hand side. A matrimonial cyclone recently carried Bros. McClure, Wilkinson and Murphy into wedded bliss. A big boy has been added to the family of George Irvin, of New Era Lodge, No. 76. Shake, George ! As a result of labor well performed in the capacity of fireman, Bro. A. Kleeman, of 86, has been made a U. P. engineer. The sad death of the infant daughter of Bro. Harlow is announced. No. 94 ex- tends its sympathy to the afflicted parents. The members of Falls City Lodge, No. 103, have our warm thanks for their kind- ness to us on our recent visit to Louisville. Many thanks are returned to Bro. C. A. Cripps, of Vincennes, for a fine lot of dressed squirrels recently received from him. J. Eugene Stout’s picture now graces our album. He is the latest addition to the family of Bro. Jep Stout, of Little Rock. T. F. Boock speaks in high terms of the treatment he received at the hands of the “Just in Time” boys, while in New York recently. A new recruit has been added to our list of Benedicts in the person of Bro. L. Shannon, of No. 114, who wedded Miss Anna Brey. The policy of Bro. John F. McNab, of No. 127, is now payable to Mrs. John F. McNab. John was quietly married a short time ago. Chas. Miller, of Lodge No. 68, returns thanks to members of Lodges 8, 27. 30, 37, 54, 93 and 156 for favors shown him on his northern trip. The members of No. 68 return thanks to Lodges 78 and 24 for favors shown Bro. C. M. Miller. Special thanks are returned to Bro. Peters and wife. George Abbott, of No. 34, is getting right along. First came marriage, then prpmotion and now a pair of twins have come to cheer his home. I. P. Tubbs, of No. 139, is running a yard engine in the Tulare yard. Dr. looks well on the right side. Bro. E. F. Wright scoops the 42 on passenger. Ip you wish to see a generous, whole- souled, round-house foreman, go to Belle Plaine, Iowa, and call on Mr. Hutchison. He is said to be the “ boss.” Tom McG ui re, of Falls City Lodge, is one of nature’s noblemen. His hand and his heart go together in our cause, and we have a full appreciation of his value. It is said that Bro. Shepherd, of No. 60, would like to get on the police force of Denver, provided he could get to patrol the block west of the American House. Thomas Lea, of Clinton, Iowa, was de- railed the other day and his engine turn- ed bottom side up. Fortunately, he es- caped with nothing more serious than a lame back. The membership of No. 101 has so in- creased that her Financier, Bro. W. L. McClure, has found it necessary to take an assistant, said assistant was formerly Miss Mollie Butler. Through the Magazine, Bro. Charles Sweeder, of No. 131, desires to return thanks to the brothers of Nos. 43, 82, 84 and 124 for their kind treatment of him while in their midst. Bro. H. K. Burket, Master of No. 101, has laid down the scoop and associated himself with the firm of Burket & Burket, funeral directors. We all wish him suc- cess, as he is worthy of it. W ar has just been declared against the Papagoes, and James, of the Cactus Lodge, was wounded in a late engagement. Do- nations of court-plaster and old linen will be thankfully received by him. A vote of thanks was tendered Chas. E. Bullard by Bay State Lodge, No. 73, for the efficient manner in which he per- formed his duties while acting as their delegate at the Denver Convention. Cards have been received, announcing the marriage of Bro. H. S. Hinman, the popular Financier of No. 59, to Miss Nettie L. DeLane. May prosperity al- ways smile on the happy young couple. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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562 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. Two members of 94, Bros. Spahr and Dietz have just returned from the East. While there Bro. Spahr met with a sad loss in the death of his mother. The sym- pathy of No. 94 is extended to him in his afflict ion. Thb officers and members of Falls City Lodge, No. 103, desire to return thanks to Engineer Williams and Bros. Malwey and Cook, of Jersey City, for courtesies ex- tended Bro. Fred Burges during his re- cent travels. Washington Lodge, No. 13, reports the marriage of Bros. Ed. Dewitt, Frank Wilkerson and Wahl Donevan and wishes them every success. Sam Lowery is proud of his new boy, as he is seen out riding every Sunday. Many thanks to Bros. Collins, Crofton, Campbell, Molan, Hummell, Carter, Bai- ley, Weller, Hamby and other members of Adair Lodge, No. 100, for courtesies received at their hands while on our re- cent visit to Bowling Green. Mr. J. Evans, Master Mechanic over our boys of No. 133, has, by the kindness of his manner and his general good will, endeared himself to the members of Sprague Lodge. May the boys prove worthy, as they doubtless will. The completion of the first year of the existence of H. B. Stone Lodge, No. 122, is remarkable for having had neither an expulsion or suspension, and for having exactly doubled her membership. All honor to her officers and members. Tim Fagan, Jr., now graces the house- hold of our esteemed friend and co-worker, Wm. F. Hynes, of Denver. Bro. Hynes is more than proud to be a father, and it is said that he has increased in stature at least three inches since the happy event. May Tim Jr. be as good a man as his father. E. B. Mayo, of South Pueblo, paid us a friendly visit on his return from Penn- sylvania, where he spent a few weeks with his relatives. Bro. Mayo is a Broth- erhood man clear through, and we count him among our most substantial support- ers. Good luck to Mayo — he is one of our kind, and we shall always be pleased to see him. Business at Brainerd seems to be look- ing up. Bro. Congden has lately got married to a very estimable lady, and Bro. McGuire has been promoted. The best kind of luck to both of you, boys! The Lodge has moved into its new hall and the members are very proud of it. The sympathy of all his friends is ex- tended to Bro. John Cherry, of Trinity Lodge, in the loss of his beloved little daughter. She was a bright and charm- ing Tittle girl and her loss is mourned by a large circle of sympathizing friends. While at Bowling Green, Ky., recently, the members of Adair Lodge, No. 100, made our stay exceedingly pleasant. We return many thanks to all the boys for the interest they manifested in our behalf. They entertained us with true Kentucky hospitality. A fine photograph of Bro. I. F. Chop- per, of No. 86, and his estimable wife, accompanied the announcement of their marriage, which occurred at Laramie, on the 17th of October. We shall give the picture a prominent place in our Brother- hood gallery. At Louisville, a few days ago, we were made glad by meeting John Clark, of No. 55, and Alex. Cronin, of No. 103. These two members are among the oldest vet- erans in the cause and were with us “during the times that I ried men’s souls.” Both are old engineers, but they still cling fervently to their first love. W e had the pleasure of meeting with the members of Adair Lodge, No. 100, at Bowling Green, Ky., recently, and found them to be a wide-awake, active and en- ergetic body of men. Owing to the heavy business on the road they are not able to attend meetings regularly at present, but they will come to the front in good order when time and opportunity permit. J. W. Davison, of Anchor Lodge, No. 54, and Miss Nora Ryan, of Springfield, Ills., were united in marriage at the bride’s residence, Oct. 31st. Bro. Davi- son was accompanied by Bro. R. Nichol- son, of No. 54, and Mr. Lodge, of Mober- ly. He is very popular among his associ- ates, and his bride is an accomplished lady and has a host of friends. They wrere the recipients of many elegant presents. We note with pleasure the double mar- riage that took place at Bowling Green, Ky., recently. On the 24th of October George Wilkes was married to Miss Anna Graham, and John Noaks to Mattie Mc- Ginnis. Both gentlemen are members of Adair Lodge, No. 100, and figure promi- nently in the social circles there. The la- dies are well known and highly esteemed in that locality. We unite with the “ Old Hundred ” boys in the hope that George and John and their bonny brides may be as happy as they are worthy in their jour- ney through life. Digitized by v^.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 563 Vigo Lodge No. 16, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, Express their Esteem fbr their Grand Secretary and Treasurer. A Congratulatory Telegram from Eureka Lodge and a Letter from. lion. J. B. Maynard— A General Surprise Party. Terre Haute Express. When Eugene Debs put on his rubber coat last evening, and went out In the rain to ful- fill an engagement, he had no idea what a sup rise was in store for him. AboutSo’clock a number of his friends, members of Vigo Lodge No. 16, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, assembled at his home, No. 1102 Main street. Several brought their wives with them. Among those present were Messrs. Adelbert Guerney and wife, Chas. Bennett and wife, James Smith and mother, Thomas Grace and wife, Mr. E. B. Glenn and wife, James White and wife, John Heinl and wife, O. E. Fox, D. V. Crowe, P. H. Stewart, Roy Kilmer, George Balersdorf, Ed Donnelly, Frank Smith, S. M. Stevens, Grand Organizer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, Elmer Dearm in, E. B. Mayo, of Pueblo, Col., T. S. Moore, Herman Hugo, of Indianapolis; J. F. Clark, of Hamilton, O., John F. O'Reilly and Kate Baur. The guests were shown to the parlor where they awaited the coming of Eugene. Eugene came home, was met by his mother and sister, and couxed up stairs. He started for the parlor, raised his eyes, saw that it was tilled with his friends, and ex- claimed, “ What does this mean?” After a few minutes conversation, in which Mr. Debs expressed his pleasure and surprise, Mr. J. F. O’Reilly was announced by Mr. 8. M. 8tevens as spokesman of the party. Mr. O’Reilly said : “Mr. Eugene Debs : It gives us all much pleasure to meet you here to-night, on this, your twenty -eighth birthday. Those assent bled here are your friends. They admire you and respect you more than I can com- mand words to tell. But let mo tell you a little story. Twenty -eight years ago to-day a child was born to Mr. aud Mrs. D. Debs. It was a frail infant that was launched upon the voyage of life. A mother’s care watched over you. A loving father and mother watched your growth. With loving hands they gave you every attention their loving hearts could conceive. You grew to be a boy. You went to school, and improved your mind. Next we see you as a locomotive fireman. You told me yourself that it was the proudest day of your life. Next you held an import- ant position iu one of the largest wholesale houses in the 8tate of Indiana. Then your fellow- townsmen and friends called you to the office of city clerk, and again they called you to the same important position. When the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen was on the verge of bankruptcy, its leaders cast about from East to West, from North to South, to find a man. They selected you. How faithfully you have fulfilled that (rust we all know. You have guided the old ship through a storm -tossed sea to a safe harbor. To you belongs all the honor and credit, aud to you we give It. And, now, to-night, we have assembled hero to express, in a humble way, our regard for you. Take this (handing him a handsome diamond pin), wear it, ana know that It comes to yon as the gift of true friends, from men whose hearts beat in union with yours.” Mr. O’Reilly’s remarks were received with applause. He is an eloquent speaker, expres- sing himself in well-rounded sentences. Mr. Debs was almost overcome. My Friends: This is a surprise to me— a pleasant surprise. I have not the language at my command to thank you. I can only say that I thunk you. I will keep this token of your regard to my dying day. What I have done f would do again. I did It because it was my duty. Whatever regard I have won from you, I am thankful for it.” After the conclusion of Mr. Debs* remarks, Mr. 8. M. Stevens read the following tele- gram : “ Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 5. “Mr. Eugene Debs: The men of old Eu- reka unite in sending congratulations. The Jewel can be no more brilliant than your record In the service of the Brotherhood. John A. Twbedie, Master.” Also the following letter: Office of the Daily Sentinel,) Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 5, 1883. j S. M. Stct'ens.I'Jsq ., Grand Organizer Brother- hood of L. F.: My Dear Sir: Permit me to Join with ou and other members of the noble Brother- ood of Locomotive Firemen In doing honor to Eugene V. , Debs, Grand Secretary and Treasurer. I have known him, and each ad- ded day of our acquaintance has only served to increase my admiration for his noble traits of character, and your intimation of the Brotherhood’s high appreciation of his vir- tues, adds new lustre to its fame. Mr. Debs is worthy the precious token of esteem which you propose to bestow— and no knight of the olden time had better right to be known as a chevalier sans peur et sans re - proche. Please convey toour mutual friend my best regards and believe me your devoted friend. J. B. Maynard. After the reading of the congratulatory telegram and letter refreshments were served and a jolly time had. Mr. Debs, his mother, father and sister know how to entertain their friends, and made every one feel at home. Locomotive firemen are a whole-souled set of fellows, and every one of them had a kind word for their esteemed friend. It was cer- tainly the proudest and happiest night of Mr. Debs’ short and happy lire. His friends, everywhere, will Jain with his friends of the Brotherhood in wishing him a long aud pros- perous life. Special to Indianapolis Sentinel. Terre Haute, Ind., Nov. 6. Eugene V. Debs, Esq., of this city, is the Grand Secretary and Treasurer of the Broth- erhood of Locomotive Firemen of the United States and Canada, and also the editor of the Firemen’s Magazine, published in this city. Mr. Debs is a young man of twenty-eight years, but he has the ability of men much further advanced in years. In this city of his home, he is Immensely popular, having been for a number of years City Clerk. He is a gentleman of the highest integrity, and in his official capacity, as Grand Secretary and Treasurer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, has brought order out of chaos, and given to the Order a standing, a name and credit equal to any other benevolent order in Digitized by C.ooQle

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564 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. the country. As editor of the Firemen’s Magazine, his success has been equally pro- nounced, and the publication now has a monthly circulation of about 15,000. This evening Mr. Debs was taken complete- ly by surprise oy his friends and admirers of Vigo Lodge No. 10, B. of L. F., who had quiet- ly determined to give him a valuable token of their appreciation of his services and the esteem for nis many noble qualities of head and heart. As a result, they cornered him elegantly, and when all things were ready, Mr. John O’Reilly, Secretary of the Lodge, presented him with a beautiful and costly diamond scarf pin in a neat and well-timed address. Mr. Debs was quite overcome with emotion, but he responded in words glowing with devotion to his friends and to the Brotherhood, and the occasion was one of the most enjoyable the “ boys ” ever experi- enced in this locality. BOILKR EXPLOSION. Portland (Me.) Argus. “ About 4 o’clock yesterday morning engi- neer Charles B. Pearson and fireman Henry J. Butler started for Gorham, N. H., with one of the old engines of the Grand Trunk road, to put it in the repair shop. J ust this side of Yarmouth the fireman had concluded firing the engine, and the engineer had slowed down, when the boiler suddenly exploded. The entire top of the engine, weighing nearly a ton, was thrown a long distance and buried in the earth. Butler was throwu over the tender and found himself in a sand bunk. He was bruised on the shoiflder and neck, but did not lose his senses. He gathered him- self up, and called out to the engineer, but re- ceived no answer. Butler then went back to the engine, where he found the engineer in the tender among the coal. He had been stunned, and hud Just recovered conscious- ness. He had received two cuts on his fore- head. Remembering that a train was due in a short time, they took a lantern and flag and went up the track half a mile and flagged t he train, thus preventing another disaster. They then started to find the telegraph operator, and it was 6 o’clock before tney found him and got him to the office. Both engineer and fireman are members of Great Eastern Lodge No. 4. We congratulate the boys on their narrow escape. 81nce the eJUJlosiou Bro. Pearson wears the sobriquet “ Cast Iron Engineer.” IMPORTANT NOTICES TO LODG US. On the 15th of November we sent by Express a package of revised Constitutions and By- Laws to each Lodge and % Mailt wo copies of the proceedings of our Tenth Annual Con- vention. Any Lodge having failed to receive either package will please notify the Secre- tary of the Grand Lodge. The first package of Constitutions is furnished free of charge- all subsequent orders will be charged at the xate of three cent* per copy. NOTICE TO MAGAZINE AGENTS. On the first of November we mailed to each Lodge a package and also a circular of in- structions to Magazine Agents. The package contained a subscription Book, a receipt book and some subscription blanks. The circular contained instructions of importance to the Agents. Any Agent having failed to receive the package or the circular will please give notice of the fact to the Secretary of the Grand Lodge, so that others can be substi- tuted. BENEFICIARY STATEMENT. office or thb grand secretary and TREASURER, B. OF L. F. Terre Haute, Ind., November l, 1888. To Subordinate Lodges : Sirs and Brothers: The following is a statement of the Beneficiary Fund for the month ending October 31, 1883: RECEIPTS. o © bfi 3 2fi £*3 IS is 3 c © bo a is «c i" £ £ 3 c X % X < <8 < 3 £ 3 < “*8 <53 1 $»4 00 $34 00 66 $39 06 2 •15 66 26 00 41 00 67 $2 do 50 00 3 118 00 118 00 68 33 00 4 4 00 28 00 82 00 69 31 00 5 10 00 27 00 $2* 00 71 00 70 11 ob 23 00 6 8 00 . 8 00 71 39 00 . . 7 8 00 14 00 17 00 72 1 ob 65 00) . . 8 1 00 27 00 28 00 78 37 00 9 1 00 19 00 20 00 74 48 00 10 1 00 48 00 49 00 75 0 do 82 00 11 78 00 78 00 76 3 00 32 00 12 18 00 100 00 118 00 77 51 00 68 00 13 73 00 73 00 78 64 00 $72 ob 14 70 00 70 00 79 32 00 15 45 00 45 00 80 48 60 16 1 bo 108 00 109 00 81 2 ob 40 00 17 9 00 24 00 88 00 82 83 00 18 32 00 32 00 83 1C ob 47 00 1 ob 19 33 00 8c ob 66 00 84 52 00 20 5 00 39 00 44 00 85 25 ob 4 00 21 4 00 36 00 40 00 86 61 00 22 8 00 35 00 ,18 out 87 4 be 28 00 28 29 00 29 00| 88 41 00 '24 3* 00 88 00 89 25 30 00 80 00! 90 1 ob 11 ob 26 36 00 30 00 91 4 00 18 00 27 81 00 81 00 92 1 00 1 <X) 28 51 00 54 00 93 36 00 37 00 29 1 00 39 00 40 00, 94 59 00 30 1 00 18 00 19 00 95 2 ob 59 00 31 10 00 00 00 70 00! 96 34 00 32 1 00 27 00 28 00, 97 4 ob ’47 ob 33 44 00 44 00, 98 22 ob 34 1 00 84 00 35 00! 99 2 ob 48 00 85 3 00 30 00 33 00; 100 22 00 36 15 00 58 00 73 00 HOI 74 00 2 bo 37 60 00 60 00 |102 ’ 1 ob 25 00 20 00 38 72 00 72 001 193 36 00 39 55 ob 55 ool 104 40 63 ob 63 00| 105 ‘ 1 ob 34 ob 41 16 00 4 00 20 00 106 21 00 42 24 00 24 00 107 ’ l ob 24 00 43 64 00 07 do 131 00 108 25 00 44 34 00 34 00 109 12 ob 23 00 29 bo 45 18 00 50 00 03 00 110 22 00 46 3 00 23 00; 20 00 111 6 ob 31 00 47 112 &5 00 48 *40 00 ‘40 60 118 22 00 49 22 ob 21 00 43 00 114 17 00 50 2 00 83 00 85 00! 115 32 00 51 47 00 47 00 116 25 bo 52 ’ 1 66 75 00 76 00 117 40 ob 53 40 00 40 00 118 6 ob 15 06 54 59 00 59 00 119 17 00 17 00 55 31 00 31 00 120 31 00 56 121 23 00 57 124 66 124 ob 122 2 do 38 00 38 bo 58 4 66 10 00 14 00 123 59 80 00 80 do 160 00 124 25 ob 60 3 66 74 00 77 00 125 18 00 61 16 00 77 00 93 00 126 28 bo 62 33 00 36 do 69 00 127 77 00 63 6 90 38 00 43 00 128 *2 60 *7 ob 64 30 00 80 00 129 31 00 65 37 00 87 00 130 29 00 £ | $39 00 58 00 33 00 31 00 34 00 39 00 60 00 37 00 48 00 88 00 35 00 119 00 136 00 32 00 48 00 48 00 83 00 58 00 52 29 61 27 41 12 22 2 73 59 61 34 51 22 50 22 76 52 36 21 25 25 64 22 37 35 22 17 40 20 34 31 28 78 Digitized by v^.ooQle 88888 'SS83S838SS33SS -888888888888388888 -8888888

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I Lodge No. FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 566 BENEFICIARY STATEMENT. SURRENDER OF ( HARTER. (Continued.) 2 X | * £8 n 38 aS-S © s S* eo 3 o H c £ © tit 5 2 |1 3g !*§ si 2# *■0 S a

1171 * 1 OO 30 ob 31 0011172 8 OD 1 34 00 34 00 173 8 ob 18 00 18 00; 1174 81 bo 19 00 20 oo : Balance on band October 1 $930 00 Received during month 6,876 00 Total on hand November 1 . . . 87,806 50 Balance on band October 1 $930 00 Received during month 6,876 00 Total on hand November 1 . . . 87,806 50 Respectfully Submitted, EUGENB V. DEBS, G. S. A T. OMISSIONS. In the report of our Committee on Reso- lutions at the lute Convention the names of j. c. McMullen, general manager of the C. A A. R.R., and O. H. Lvford, general superin- tendent of the C. A E. I. It. R., were overlooked and did not nppear. We return thanks to these gentlemen for their favors to us. NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS. Persons writing for publication will please write on one side of the paper only. When written on both sides it is extremely incon- venient to prepare matter for the press. We receive many contributions that are so care- lessly written that we are unable to do any- thing with them. In such cases no fault should be found if publication is denied. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. Inter-State Ixxlge No. 92, of Texarkana. Ark , surrendered its charter to the Grand I.»odge October 20th. The scattered condition of its members was the cause. PATRICK KENNEDY. We are authorized to publish Patrick Ken- nedy as expelled from Clinton Lodge, No. 34, Clinton, Iowa, for defrauding the Lodge. The “ weeding-out ” process must continue until the last fraud is tired.” CYRUS SHINGLE. By authority of Enterprise Lodge No. 75 we publish Cyrus Shingle as an ingrate and a dead beat. He was expelled from the said Lodge recently for the wor^t kind of fraud. Shortly after Fie became a member he had a death Fn his family, and the Lodge generously loaned him $60 with which to defray the fun- eral expenses. In addition his dues and as- sessments were kept up by the Lodge. After getting the money he remained away from meetings and shunned the members, and al- though tw6 years have passed the debt still remains unpaid. A man who would not pay a debt of that nature is vile enough to steal, or do anything else that is mean. LETTERS OF THANKS. Oneonta, N. Y., Nov. 8, 1883. To the Brotherhood of Ijocttmolive Firemen : Gentlemen : I acknowledge with pro- found thanks the donation made to me by your last convention. The amount, 8775.00. was paid to me by A. De Long, Financier of Susquehanna Ijodge No. 71. Very gratefully yours, Rhoda Makley. Cleveland, O., Nov. 6, 1883. To the Officers and Members of the BnAherhood of Locomotive Firemen : Gentlemen: Allow us, through the col- umns of your Magazine, to extend our most sincere thanks to those kind-hearted firemen who aided us during our recent bereavement in the accidental death of our son, Charles Witt, who was killed in Wisconsin. Our thanks arc specially due to Fred Keeler, Wm. Snyder, Fred A. Mallery, Julius Ball and Newton Bennett, of Lodge No. 26; C. M. Hefly, of Lodge No. 35, and J. B. Murphy, of Lodge No. 150. Yours truly. Christoph Witt. Anna Witt. Notice is hereby given that the following members have been appointed District Cor- responding Secretaries for the year 1883- ’84, viz : Geo. Utter, of No. 5; Wm. Weller, of No. 11 ; H. H. Burrns, of No. 45 ;T H. Vradenbough, of No. 57 ; K. B. Mayo, of No. 59; C. H. Maul, of No. 75; W. II. Dumphy, of No. 80; Zeb Moore, of No. 93 ; F. Crawford, of No. 123 ; G. W. Nes- per, of No. 142; Will J. Torrance, of No. 160; and E. K. Cole, of No. 162. Your duties are specified in Section 8 of Article 4, of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge. At the annual convention of 1884 you will submit a report of the Lodges written to during the year, and also a bill of your postage and stationery for allowance. Attest : EUGENE V. DEBS, F. W. ARNOLD. G. S. A T. G. M. West Bromwich, Eng., Sept. 10, 1883. To the Officers and Membeis of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen : Gentlemen : I have this day received from the Financier of Alpha Lodge No. 26, of theB. of L. F., a draft for one thousahd dollars (81,- 000.00), on account of the death of my son, Al- bert Gething, for which I extend you many thanks. I shall always feel indebted to your Order for the great kindness showm me in this dread- ful trial. Although my son died far away from home and loved ones, I feel and know that he died among friends. That your asso- ciation may prosper and continue to be a blessing is the prayer of Yours sincerly, Maria Gething. Digitized by L.ooQie

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566 FIREMEN'S MAGAZINE. Brainerd, Minn.. Nov. 2, 1883. To the Officers and Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive foremen : Gentlemen : I have this day received from W. Lincoln, Financier of Pine City Lodge No. 81, a draft for the sum of One Thousand ($1,000) Dollars on the policy of insurance held by my late husband, F. D. Mlllspaugh. I wish to acknowledge the receipt of the money and also to tender my sincere thanks to the members of No. 81 for their sympathy and assistance at the burial of my husband. I hope and trust that the Brotherhood of Lo- comotive Firemen may long continue to exist and be a blessing to the widow and the fath- erless. Yours, very gratefully. Mrs. F. D. Millspaugh. DEATHS AND DISABILITIES. WM. T. THOMAS, of Welcome Lodge No. 72, died of Oedema Au- gust 30th. His policy is payable to his legal F. H. A MICK, of H. R. Centre Lodge No. 31, lost his leg in a collision on the A., T. & 8. F. R. R. September 1st, and became entitled to a disability claim. B. F. DOUGLASS, of Beacon Lodge No. Ill, was pronounced to- tally disabled September 1st from enlarge- ment of the heart, and becomes entitled to a disability claim. J. W. DKERING, of Mount Ouray Lodge No. 140, was killed September »th, by an explosion of powder, on the D. A R. G. R. R. His policy is payable to Mrs. S. M. Deering. A. H. MATTHEWS, of St. Clair Lodge No. 110, died of typhoid fe- ver September 13th. His policy is payable to his wife, Mrs. A. H. Matthews. J. E. POWELL, of Faith City Lodge No. 103, was killed by the overturning of his engine September 17th. His policy is payable to his legal heirs. B. F. PARKS, of New Era Ijodge No. 76, was declared dis- abled September 20th, by the loss of a hand, and becomes entitled to a disability claim. P. O’CONNOR, of Sacramento Lodge No. 58, was declared dis- abled September 20th, by the loss of his rea- son, resulting from a fracture of the brain sustatued in a railroad accident, and becomes entitled to a disability claim. H. A. SPEAR, of Cactus Lodge No. 94, died September 27th, of yellow fever. His policy is payable to his sister, Mrs. Maud Ryan. J. H. MC’CANN, of Northwestern Lodge No. 82, was killed in a railroad accident September 28th. His policy is payable to his wife. FRED CASSIDY, of Cerro Gordo Lodge No. 2$, died of typhoid fever October 3d. His policy is payable to his wife, Mrs. Clara J. Cassidy. T. H. MC’MAKIN, ot Red River Lodge No. 8. died of typhoid fe- ver August 16th. His policy was void at the time of his death, owing to delinquency. L. M. PHIPPS, of Old Post Lodge No. 17, died from injuries sustained in a collision September 27th. His polioy was void on account of delinquency. SPECIAL NOTICB8. W. R. Barnfather, of Dominion Lodge, No. 67, is requested to correspond with the Finan- cier of his Lodge. H. Campbell and R. Reynolds, of No. 81, are hereby requested to correspond with the Fi- nancier of their Lodge. Frederick Kelley, of Davy Crocket Lodge No. 145, is hereby requested to correspond with the Financier of said Lodge. R. Von Harten, J. K. Myers, Sam Trevellyan and H. C. CaHow. of Stuart Lodge No. 20, are hereby requested to correspond with their Financier. P. C. Leavitt, of No. 129, is hereby requested to correspond with the Financlerof his Lodge. Jeseph Tover, of Just In Time Lodge No. 149, is hereby requested to correspond with the Financier of his 1 odge. L. Algier, Wm. E. Benson, P. J. Freeman, John Kerns, John H. Long, John Mathison, T. J. Quinlan, J. C. Grant and J. Burkin, all of No 89, are hereby requested to correspond with the Financier of their Lodge. J. W. Dobbins and N. B. Wicks, of Trinity Lodge No. 83, are hereby requested to corre- spond with the Financier of their Lodge. Ad- dress Jno. O’Malley, L. Box 406, Fort Worth, Texas. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of M. A. Cook, formerly of Rochester, N. Y., will S lease correspond with H. L. Crofut, No. 1 >elevan st reet, Rochester, N. Y. He owned a silver mine in Carlin, Nevada. ADMISSIONS BT CARD. Lodge. Name. From No. 8 Sam. Plummer 83 27 Pat. M anion 39 44 C. M. Pence 49 47 A. J. Randall 112 50 Wm. Griffin 20 54 C. ('. Hamilton 54 03 Jos. Austin 40 03 Dennis Casey 86 65 Geo. Graham . . 26 70 P. H. Giblin 61 / 7 Ed. Sibley 16 82 P. F. McNamara 88 85 W. J. Cahill 85 07 J. K. Ross 87 124 J. M. Foster 106 128 M. La Plant 41 135 J. U. Paskell 87 140 L. S. Frain 91 140 J. A. Welborn 37 143 L. E. Enos 19 153 A. Ross Iter 116 158 F. Broughton 116 102 W vi. Swartz 142 105 Geo. W. Washburn 36 107 Win. Ogg 77 172 Ed ward 'Clement 118 178 (Jeo. E. Edwards : . . . 69 FINAL WITHDRAWALS. Lodge.j Names. © m Names. a 11 Wm. Cook. 85 John Burns. 21 P. Ryan. 85 Geo. Eastwood. 36 C. J. Smelter. 89 Wm. Belden. 37 A. G. Turlay. 120 E. C. Fennell. 39 I. C. Peck. Digitized by A.ooQle

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FIREMEN’8 MAGAZINE. 567 EXPULSIONS. 8 10 12 14 18 24 86 86 87 47 56 56 57 50 59 50 59 59 59 61 68 70 75 76 76 76 77 77 81 85 87 87 87 87 87 89 89 91 91 91 91 91 95 95 95 95 95 95 97 98 100 105 107 185 148 Names. Cause. Geo. McNeills . J. McAdams . . E. J. Cross . . . C. F. Travis . . . Geo. Champion . L. D. Barker . . Frank Holt . . . F. Schelmyer . . F. F. Hartman . L. F. George . . Thos. Morrissey . Harry Young . . Ed. H. Kane . . F. F. Brigham . E. A. Jones . . . W. W. Joiner . . Mell. Lund . . . Jas. O’Neil . . Geo. Silvernall . J. H. Shannon . E. Turk C. G. Converse . Chas. Schwartz . Al. Bilby .... Cyrus Sn Ingle H. E. Stewart . . E. H. Barnard . Chris. Johnson . Wm. Enos . . . J. J. Guyton . . R. G. Knoll . . . W. P. O’Brien . . J. W. Millard . . Lawrence Welch R. M. Stout . . B. H. Ray nor . . Julius Johnson . H. E. Cautlin . . Jno. Taggart . . John Allen . . . Frank Smith . . C. Fisher .... Owen Daily . . . F. Kearns .... A J Cunningham H. Hubbard. . . E. Wall C. B. Smith . . . A. LeBrun .... Thos. Quinlan . Frank J. Haynor H. E. Curtis . . . L. L. Baker . . . F. E. Hall .... A. H. Green . . . Ed. W. Litner . G. Miller .... A. F. Lance . . . E. C. Jordan . . General Principles. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Contempt of Lodge. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Defrauding Lodge. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Disorderly Conduct. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Defrauding Lodge. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-paymeut of dues. Violation of obligation Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Nou-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-pay raeut of dues. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Contempt of Lodge. Non-payment of dues. Non-payment of dues. Dead-beat. Contempt of Lodge. BKINSTATEMENT8. © © to Names. to 3 Names. 22 Geo. B. Latte. 59 David Shaw. 59 G. L. McCardell. 63 Chas. Schwartz. 59 Robert Mann. 75 E. W. Frantz. 59 E. Turk. 75 E. Vaughn. 59 E. Jones. 75 Thos. Hlmpson. 59 Mel. Lund. 118 F. E. King. LIMITED WITHDRAWALS. Issued Lo^ge No. Names. To join Lodge No. 10 H. G. Bechold '. . . 107 26 Geo. Graham — 26 Wm. Coppin — 81 J. F. Page 153 31 W. T. Shryock 179 81 W. A. Doolittle 179 36 C. H. Hoffman 164 37 J. A. Wei born 140 37 G. Hedigar 176 87 C. C. Dewey 176 37 E. H. Prindle 180 39 Fred. B. Dalzell 85 40 Joseph Austin 63 50 W. A. Stephenson 162 50 59 Jos. Browning Chas. Donnelly 54 61 P. H. Giblln 76 70 Joseph Healy 155 77 Geo. Quess — 77 M. McConnell — 90 A. W. Clark 173 97 H. Longstaff — 98 0. Schaelling 178 108 Frank Van Hagen | 178 122 Wm. Kessel 1 39 140 Chas. Huff 178 140 Dennis Ryan 178 140 S. S. Sanford 178 RESOLUTIONS. Palmerston, Ont., Nov. 4, 1883. At a regular meeting of Wellington Lodge, No. 181, held November 4th, It was unani- mously Resolved , That our slcere thanks be extend- ed to Bro. Phillips for a beautiful gilt frame for our charter; also to Miss Ootterill fora handsome satin motto entitled “ Benevo- lence, Sobriety and Industry.” Resolved , That a copy of this resolution be presented to Bro. Phillips and Miss Cotterill and that a copy of the same be sent to the Magazine for publication. D. J. Nicoll, Secretary. Los Anoel.es, Cal., Oct, 31, 1883. Ataspeclal meeting of Orange Grove Lodge No. 97, held October 19, the following resolu- tions were adopted : Whereas, Our highly esteemed brother, Henry C. Amadon, was murdered by coward- ly assassins on the 27th day of September, and Whereas, Our Order has lost a staunch supporter and his father, mother and little ones an affectionate son and father, therefore be It Resolved , That, we tender to the father, mother and little ones our heartfelt sympa- thy in their sad bereavement. While they have lost a devoted parent and son we have lo9t an honored member, whose memory we shall cherish for all time. Resolved , That we tender to the various fire companies of which he was a member our thanks for the interest they took in the funeral of our departed brother. Resolved , That our Charter be draped In mourning for the space of thirty days as a token or our sympathy for our deceased brother; that a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the afflicted family and that they be published in Firemen’s Magazine. H. E. Moore, ) Fred. Potter, V Committee. A. L. Potter, ) Digitized by C.ooQle

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668 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE Rich ford, Vt., Oct. 26, 1888. At a special meeting of Eastman Lodge No. 184, B. of L. F., held October 26, the following resolutions were adopted : Whereas, It has pleased the Supreme Ruler of the universe, in His infinite wisdom, to remove from this earthly lodge below to to the Grand Lodge above, our brother and Master, C. E. Jones, who was killed on the 2£d day of October, while jumping from a train, therefore be it Resolved, That we, the officers and members of Eastman Lodge No. 134, regard the death of our departed brother and Master as the loss of one of our most earnest workers, and one of the first to found our Lodge. Resolved, That to his mother, father, brother and sister our warmest sympathies are hereby extended in their bereavement, and they may be assured that they will ever find the Broth- erhood of Locomotive Firemen able and will- ing to aid and encourage them through life. F. C. LANQDON,') Jas. Btirns, > Committee. W. J. Rumsy, ) Marquette, Mich., October 13, 1888. At a regular meeting of 8. M. Stevens Lodge No. 150, held in this city October 13, 1883, the following resolutions were adopted : Whereas, It has pleased the Grand Master of the universe, in His infinite wisdom, to call from our mldstour esteemed brother, Charles A. Witt, who was killed In a collision on the Madison Division of the C. & N. W. R. R. Oc- tober 11, 1888; and Whereas, Our Order has lost one of Its Charter members and a true B. of L. F. man, and his parents an affectionate son ; therefore belt Resolved, That the members of 8. M. Btevens Lodge No. 150 tender to his bereaved parents their heartfelt sympathy; while they have lost a noble Bon, we have lost an honored member, whose memory will long be cher- ished by us. Resolved, That our Charter be draped in mourning for the space of thirty days as a mark of respect to our deceased brother; also that these resolutions be published in our Magazine and a copy be sent to the bereaved parents. Jno. Hooaer, ) Wm. Kitts, } Committee. John Chattem, ) Louisville, Ky., Oct. 25, 1883. At a regular meeting of Falls City Lodge No. 103, B. of L. F., held this day, the follow- ing preamble and resoutions were adopted : Whereas, Under the dispensation of Di- vine Providence, whose wisdom is above our comprehension, we have been deprived by death of the fellowship of our newly acquired and hlghlv esteemed brother, Jake E. Powell ; therefore be it Resolved, That we offer to the bereaved rel- atives and friends of our deceased brother our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in theiraffllc- tlon; while feeling that we cannot estimate their sorrow, we trust that they may be ena- bled to bend with resignation and fortitude our mutual loss. Resolved, That our Charter be draped in mourning for the space of thirty days In re- spect to our late brother, and that a copy of these resolutions be presented to the bereaved parents of the deceased, spread on the minutes of the meeting and published in the Fire- men’s Magazine. R C. Stader, ) John T. O’Hearn, > Committee. Wm. Pettibone, J Brockvjlle, Ont., Sept* 80, 1883. At a regular meeting of Island City Lodge No. 09. B. of L. F., held in their hall, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted : Whereas, The sister of our worthy brother, Wm. Flanigan, has presented this Lodge with a beautifully worked altar spread and an ap- propriate motto : Whereas, These handsome gifts are objects of beauty and taste, and are beauifully de- signed for their purposes : Resolved, That we consider these gifts as a token of respect for our Order, and trust that she may long live to cherish these feelings of love and esteem. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be presented to the donor of these beautiful gifts that now adorn our Lodge room ; also be pub- lished In the Firemen ’8 Magazine. F. G. Lawrence,') R F. Turnbull, v Committee. E. Mortimor, J Ft. Gbatiot, Mich.. Oct 23. 1883. At a regular meeting of St. Clair Lodge No. 116, B. of L. F., the following resolutions were adopted : Whereas, Under the dispensation of divine Providence, whoso wisdom is beyond our comprehension, we have been deprived of our beloved brother, Abraham H. Matthews, therefore be it Resolved, That we extend our sympathy to his bereaved family in this sad affliction. Resolved , That 8L Clair Lodge has lost one of its best members and his family a dutiful and aflectlonate husband and brother, and we commend them to Him who alone can comfort the wounded spirit. Resolved, That we drape our Charter in mourning for the space of thirty days, as a mark of respect to our deceased brother. Resoli'ed, That a copy of these resolutions be presented to the family of the late Bro. Mat- thews, and that they be also published in the Firemen ’8 Magazine. E. G. Hubbard, ) H. Boucher, v Committee . 8. 8. K ERWIN, J Philadelphia, Sept. 23, 1883. At a regular stated meeting of Enterprise Lodge No. 75, B. of L. F., held this day, the following resolutions were adopted : Whereas. It has pleased our Heavenly Father, in His wise Providence, to remove from our midst our esteemed brother, James L. Dewitt, who died of typhoid fever on July 81. 1883; and Wherea8, In view of the loss we have sus- tained by those who were nearest and dearest to him ; therefore, be it Resolved, That it is but a just tribute to the memory of our departed brother to say that, regretting his removal from our midst, we mourn for one who was in every way worthy of our esteem and confidence ; Resolved, That we sincerely condole with the wife and family of the deceased ; on the dispensation with which it has pleased Di- vine Providence to infilct them we commend them for consolation to Him who ordered all things for the best, and whose chastisements are meant in mercy. Resolved, That we express our regrets, by draping our Charter in mourning for the space of tbiri y day 8 ; that these resolutions be spread on the minutes of this meeting, that a copy be presented to the bereaved widow and that they be published In the Firemen’s Magazine. F. Duprll, ) J. Pknnypacker, V Committee. H. C. 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FIREMEN’8 MAGAZINE. Fergus Falls, Mien., Nov. 5, 1883. At a regular meeting of New Era Lodge, No. 76, B. of L. F., held Nov. 4th, the follow- ing resolutions were adopted : whereas, Our Lodge has been made the recipient of a beautiful banner, ornamented with tinsel fringe, the work of Mrs. Geo. Se- bastian, wife of our worthy Master, therefore belt Resolved, That we regard this gift as a mark of the great appreciation In which our noble Order is held by this worthy lady. Resolved, That we extend our thanks to Mrs. Sebastian for the elegant gift received from her and for the Interest she has taken in our welfare. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be presented to Mrs. Sebastian, also that they be spread on the record of this Lodge and published In the Magazine. Benj. Parks,') J. Clark, J- Committee. Geo. Milter, J Mason City, Ia., Oct. 19, 1883. Died— At his home. In Sanborn, O’Brien Co., Iowa, on Wednesday, October 8d, of lyphold- pneumonla, Frederick Cassidy, aged 29 years, The deceased had been a member of our Or- der less than a year, but owing to his steady habits, unassuming manners and fidelity to our principles he had endeared himself to every brother who had thej leasure of his ac- quaintance, and had earned for himself the respect end esteem of the citizens of the place In which he lived. He leaves a wife and one brother here, with relatives and friends in New Hampshire to mourn his loss. One comforting thought, however, Is that he died, not as most men In his dangerous calling do, by violence and without a mo- ment’s warning; but on the contray. sweetly finding him in full possession of his faculties, prepared for the greatchange which be knew was inevitable. At a regular meeting of Cerro Gordo Lodge No. 29, B. of L. F., held on Sun- day, October 7th, 1888, the following resolu- tions of respect and sympathy were unani- mously adopted : * Whereas, It has been the pleasure of the Grand Master of the universe to remove from our midst our esteemed and worthy brother, Frederick Cassidy, by death, therefore be it Resolved, That we recognize in the death of Bro. Ca&sidy the loss of a worthy and exem- plary brother whose example in life Is fully worthy of our emulation ; and the loss to his wife of a loving and devoted husband and protector. Resolved, That we tender to the bereaved wife and other relatives and friends of the deceased our truly heartfelt sympathies, be- lieving that we can in some measure appreci- ate the depth of their sorrow by our own. Resolved , That as a token of respect for our departed brother the charter of our Lodge be draped in mourning for the space of thirty days. Resolved, That these resolutions be entered on the record of our Lodge ; that copies of the same be presented to the wife and brother of the deceased, and that they be published in the Firemen’s Magazine and the Sanborn Pioneer. At the same meeting a vote of thanks was tendered to Mr. H. E. Cory and John O’Leary for their kind assistance to us during the sickness and at the burial of onr brother: also to the host of friends who contributed so liberally to the relief fund. John Gallagher,') J. J. Farrell, V Committee, James Clayton, J GBA1VD LODGE. F. W. Arnold Grand Master Room 2, Pioneer Block, Columbns, O. F. P. Sargent Vice Grand Master Box 218 Tucson, Arizona. E. V. Debs . Grand Secretary and Treasurer Terre Haute, Ind. 8. M, Stevens, Grand Organizer and Instructor Terre Haute. Ind. GRAND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. J. J. Hannahan, Chairman . . . Chicago, 111. C. J. McGee, Secretary Danville, 111. W. E. Burns Chicago, 111. A. J. Resgan Portland, Maine A. H. Tucker Mason City, Iowa GRAND TRUSTEES. W. Maroney, Chairman Chicago. Ill W. F. Hynes Denver, Col D. Ross Stratford, Ont DISTRICT SECRETARIES. Geo. Utter, Drawer 853 ... St. Thomas, Ont. Wm. Weller Phillipsburg, N. J. H. H. Burrus. 1223 W. 4th St.Llttie Rock. Ark. T. H. Vraden bough Boston, Mass. E. B. Mayo, L. Box 45 8. Pueblo, Col. C. H. Maul, 658 N. 40th 8t . . Philadelphia, Pa. W. H. Dumnhy, Box 486 Aurora, 111. Zeb Moore, 718Palean St . . . Keokuk, Iowa F. Crawford, U. P. Round House.Omaha, Neb. G. W. Nesper, 196 Broadway . . Toledo, Ohio W. J. Torrance, 413 William St. . Evansville. E. K. Cole, Box 1649 Elkhart, Ind. SUBORDINATE LODGES. 1. DEER PARK; Port Jervis, N. Y. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. C. E. Barkman, Box 26 Master J. L. Van Orden Secretary A. J. Shiner, Box 1297 Financier C. E. Barkman, Box 26 ... . Mag. Agent 2. HAND IN HAND : Providence R. I. Meets 2d Monday. C. E. Clark. Valley Falls. R. I . . . Master A. H. Aldrich, Saylesville, R. I. Secretary A. H. Stevens, 60 Jewett St . . . Financier T. Powers, 80 Atwells Ave . . Mag. Agent 5. ADOPTED DAUGHTER; Jersey City. N. J. Meets 1st and 3d Wednesdays at 1 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. J. E. Opp, 508 Grove 8t Master Asa Dolan, 217 Pavonia Ave . . Secretary H. Phillips, 210 Sixth St . . . .Financier E. W. Davis, 172 Pavonia Ave, Mag. Agent 4.*6REAT EASTERN i Portland, Maine. Meets 1st and 8d Sundays at 1 P. M. F. O. Mitchell, 23 Merrill St . . . . Master M. B. Alley, 18 Atlantic St . . . Secretary W. O. Small, 25 Tyng St ... . Financier A. E. Denison, 23 Merrill 8t . . Mag. Agent 6. CHARITY ; St. Thomas, Ontario. Meets every Friday at 8 P. M. G. Hutchinson, Drawer 853 ... . Master Geo. Johnson, Drawer 853 . . . Secretary F. L. Hoyt, Drawer 853 Financier G. Utter, Drawer 853 Mag. Agent «. PRIDE OF THE WE8T; Desoto, Mo. Meets 1st and 84 Mondays at 2 P. M. Aaron Platt Master Wm. Hearst Secretary A. C. Huestls Financier M. Flndlon Mag. Agent Digitized by tjOOQle

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570 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE 7. POTOMAC; Washington, D.C. J. 8. Black, 30 Sixth St.. S. W. . . . Master J. C. Graham, 319 D St., S. W. . . Secretary F. H. Childs, 601 E. St. S. W . . Financier R. M. Smith, 180 Carroll St, S.E.Mag. Agent 8. BED B1YEB ; Denison City, Tex. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 3 P. M. J. F. Mortimer. Box 99 Master J. T. Ed ward. L. Box 293 ... . Secretary J. C. Hogg, Box 78 Financier J. F. Mathews Mag. Agent 9. FRANKLIN; Columbus, Ohio. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7:80 P. M. C. C. Colt, Plqua shops Master F. L. Ellis, Piqua shops Secretary F. W. Arnold. Pioneer Block . Financier J. J. Lauer, Plqua shops . . . Mag. Agent 10. F0BE8T CITY; Cleveland, Ohio. Meets alternate Sundays at 2 P. M. H. Holler, 17 Waring St Master Tbps. P. Smith, 29 Jessie St . . . Secretary T. H. Sheppard. 154 Pelton Ave . Financier E. W. Crain, 431 Lake St . . . Mag. Agent 11. EXCELSIOR; Phlllipsburg, N. J. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. R. Tindall Master P. Cummins Secretary J. W. Sinclair, L. Box 96 ... . Financier H. Lott Mag. Agent 12. BUFFALO; Buflfolo, N. Y. Meets every Tuesday at 8 P. M. I. H. Crossman, 500 Swan St ... . Master Wm. J. Bruman, 396 Swan St . . Secretary A. L. Jacobs, 543 8. Division St . Financier I. H. Crossman, 600 Swan St . Mag. Agent 18. WASHINGTON ; Jersey City, N. J. Geo. Hull Master Robt. Mulford Secretary C. A. Wilson, 135 Pacific Ave . . Financier Wm. Rhodes Mag. Agent 14. EUBEKA; Indianapolis, Ind. Meets every Tuesday at 8 P. M. J. A. Tweedie.253 E. Washington St.Master W. T. Screes, Box 60, Brightwood Ind Secretary Wm. Hugo, 79 N. Noble St . . .Financier H.C. Randall, 181 Blake St . . Mag. Agent 15. ST. LAWRENCE; Montreal, Can. Meets alternate Sundays at 2:30 P. M. H. Taylor, 181 Magdelane St ... . Master E. Upton, 82 8eigncur St . . . .Secretary E. Upton, 82 Seigneur St. . . .Financier C. A. King, 477 Wellington St . Mag. Agent 16 YIGO; Terre Haute, Ind. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. E. V. Debs Master J. F. O’Reilly, 617 N. 5th St . . . Secretary C. Bennett. 1020 Chestnut St . .Financier F. Smith, 419 N.12th St ... . Mag. Agent 17. OLD POST ; Vincennes, Ind. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. H. M. Hogan Master T. A. Galloway, O. & M. Shops . . Secretary C. A. Cripps Financier C. A. Bruce Mag. Agent 18. WEST END ; Slater, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Saturday at 7:30 P. M. F. A. Briggs, L. Box 63 Master H. B. Sims Secretary A. D. Williams, Box 152 Financier J. B. Murphy Mag. Agent 19. TBUCKEE; Wadsworth, Nevada. Meets every Friday at 7:80 P. M. C. E. Me Bean, Box 8 Master F. Lorenger, Box 8 Secretary J. Goldie, Box8 Financier C. E. Me Bean, Box 8 Mag. Agent 20. STUART; Stuart, Iowa. Meets eveiy Tuesday at 7:15 P. M. C. Traver, Box 317 Master F. H. Huntington, Box 247 .. . Secretary Wm. Williams. Box 213 .... Financier E Cahow. Box 6 Mag. Agent 21. INDUSTRIAL; South St. Louis, Mo. Meets every Thursday at 7:30 P. M. W. J. Edy, Kimmswfck, Mo . . . Master J. Lynch, I. M. Round House, St. Louis, Mo Secretary J. H. Clarke, 7915 Michigan Ave. Financier J. D. Fisher, Cor. 3d and Haven Sts Mag. Agent 22. CENTRAL; Urbana,Ill. Meets every Sunday at 230 P. M. J. M. Garrett Master G. C. Pittenger Secretary R. C. Burns, Box 870 Financier G. C. Pittenger Mag. Agent 29. PHtENIX ; Brookfield, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays. D. Eaton, Brookfield, Mo Master M. DeVoy . Secretary N. L. Cooper Financier J. D. Ray, Hannibal, Mo . . . Mag. Agent 24. GREAT WESTERN; Parsons, Kan. Meets alternate Sundays at 238 P. M. Glen Ewing Master J. R. Tierney, Box 701 Secretary H. E. Peters Financier C. Anderson, Box 367 Mag. Agent 25. CONNECTING LINK ; Boone, Iowa. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7 P. M. J. Moran Master L Soiling Secretary J. Wood Financier T. A. Adams . . Mag. Agent 26. ALPHA; Baraboo, Wis. Meets every Saturday at 7:30 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. F. Keeler Master P. B. Denney . . Secretary C. H. Williams, Box 674 .... Financier H. Tin k ham Mag. Agent 27. HAWKEYE; Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th 8unoays. M. W. Cary, 67 8. 2d st Master F. D. Ford, L. Box 354 Secretary ' C. W. Phelps, Box 1010 Financier J. Humphrey Mag. Agent 28. ELKHORN; North Platte, Neb. Andrew Struthers Master S. D. Wadsworth, Box 325 . . . Secretary C. W. Baskins, Box 824 Financier S. Hartman Mag. Agent 29. CERRO GORDO; Mason City, Iowa. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 730 P. M. A. H. Tucker, Box 167 Master C. M. Doucett Secretary J. Shuster, Box 167 Financier F. McKay, Box 167 Mag. Agent 80. CEDAR TALLEY ; Waterloo. Iowa. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. C. O. Grassley, Box 416 Master R. A. Corson, Box 406 Secretary A. C. DuBels, Box 434 Financier C. A. Clough Mag. Agent 61. R. R. CENTRE ; Atchlsen, Kan. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 230 P. M. S. Walters, 1401 Kansas Avenue . . Master F. Johnson, 718 N St Secretary J. A. Sweeney, 705 S. Sixth 8t. . Financier S. Walters, 1401 Kansas Ave. . Mag. Agent 92. BORDER; Ellis, Kan. E. G. Pearson Master J. 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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 571 88. SUCCESS ; Trenton, Mo. H. H. Stamper, Box 242 Master W. J. Her Secretary Q. Atherton, Box 858 • Financier T. Sugg Mag. Agent 84. CLINTON; Clinton, Iowa. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. U. W. Stephens, Box 189 Master J. W. Adams, Box 945 Secretary H. W. Stephens, Box 1297 . . . .Financier C. S. Keith. Box 114 Mag. Agent 85. AMBOY ; Amboy, Ills. Meets 1st and 3a Sundays at 3 P. M. A. Schermerhorn, Box 128 Master G. W. Bainter, Box 498 Secretary G. W. Bainter, Box 498 Financier W. Gascoigne Mag. Agent 88. TIPPECANOE; Lafayette, Ind. Meeis every Sunday at 2 P. M. C. Ernst, 1*9 Salem St Master J. D. Wright, L. E. A W. Shops. Secretar> W. H. Willoughby Financier F. Holt Mag. Agent 87. NEW HOPE; Centralla, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. R. H. Murphy Master C. H. Randall Secretary F. M. James, Box 202 Financier H. G. Cormlck, Box 151 ... . Mag. Agent 88. AYON; Stratford, Ontario. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. J. Lamb, Box 318 Master W. E. Brook er, Box 318 Secretary F. Mlngay, Box 91 Financier E. A. Young, Box 818 Mag. Agent 89. TWIN CITY ; Rock Island, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. E. W. Mason, 520 E. 9th St., Daven- port. Iowa Master T. K. Holmes, Box 1223 Secretary G. J. M. Colburn, Bo* 113 ... . Financier S. Nichols Mag. Agent 40. BLOOMING; Bloomington, Ills. Meets every Tuesday evening. E. Browning, 714% West Washing- ton St Master C. Young, 911 West Mulberry St. Secretary J. Devine, 911 W. North St . . . Financier J. Johnson, 708 E. Washing- ton St Mag. Agent 41. ONWABD; Mandan, Dakota. Meets 1st and 3d Saturdays and 2d and 4th Fridays of each month. A. C. Wirtz, Box 60 Master C. E. Allen Secretary H. K. Stratton, L. Box 85 . . . Financier E. E. Gould. Box 141 Mag. Agent 48. ELMO; Madison, Wls. Meets 1st Tuesday and 3d Wednesday at 2 P. M. A. Morgan, 1012 W. Dayton St . . . Master W. D. Scamp ton. Box 1277 . . . Secretary M.O’Loughlln,607 W Dayton St.Flnancier C. Morgan, 1012 W. Dayton St. Mag. Agent 48. ST. JOSEPH: St. Joseph, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. C. Thomas, 2312 Bartlett St ... . Master E. Hickman, Atlantic House . Secretary H. P. Mann, 2226 S. 10th St . . . Financier H. Dunn, Elwood, Kan . . . Mag. Agent H. P. Mann, 2226 S. 10th St . . Mag. Agent 45. BOSE CITY; Little Rock, Ark. Meets every Monday at 7:90 P. M. T. B. Crane Master W. O. Shelley, 723 West 4th St . Secretary W. O. Shelley, 723 West 4th St . Financier H. H. Llndenberger, Pine Bluff Depot Mag. Agent 46. CAPITAL; Springfield, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. A. Cunningham, Western Hotel . Master E. McCormack, 1402 E. Wash- ington 8t Secretary R. M. Goodwin, 730 Monroe St . Financier J. Webster, 8th and ScarrettSts.Mag. Agent 47. TRIUMPHANT; Chicago, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Hundays at 2:30 P. M. Wm. H. Giff, 17 O’Brien St Master W. E. Burns, 153 22d St Secretary E. J. McQuirk, 1537 Wabash Ave. Financier L. Burns, 20 Gano St Mag. Agent 48. W. F. HYNES; Peoria, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7:30 P. M J. Cullen Master G. Parker, 2514 S. Adams St . . Secretary G. C. Watt, 617 1st St Financier G. Gates Mag. Agent Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. A. H. Sutton, Box 560 Master F. S. Con non Secretary F. R. Young, Box 660 Financier Wm. J. Pursell, Box 660 .. . Mag. Agent 50. GARDEN CITY ; Chicago, Ills. Meets 1st and 3d Saturdays at 7:80 P. M. J. J. Hannahan, 8931 Dearbo St . Master J. J. Delaney, 4620 Wabash Ave.,Seoretary A. S. McAllister, 4904 S. Dear- born St Financier J. J. Hannahan, 3931 Dearborn St Mag. Agent 51. FRISCO ; North Springfield, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Saturdays at 7:30 P. M. M. A. Frsm». Box 217 Master M. G. Hall, Box 96 Secretary M. W. Burwell, Box 45 Financier W. Gelster, Box 12 Mag. Agent 52. GOOD WILL ; Logansport, Ind. Meets every 8ujiday at 2 P. M. H. Du Flone, L. Box 626 Master H. Green, L. Box 626 Secretary E. H. Laing, L. Box 626 Financier W. Neupher, L. Box 626 .. . Mag. Agent 58. EMPORIA ; Emporia, Kan. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2:90 P. M. C. Rich, L. Box 609 Master C. L. McGill Secretary M. Leavitt, Box 1172 Financier R. S. Means Mag. Agent 54. ANCHOR; Moberly. Mo. Meets every Saturday at 2 P. M. F. Nebergall,Box667 Master W. P. Davis, Box 667 ..... . Secretary G. A. Burnham, L. Box 23 . . . Financier Wm. Carlisle, Box 667 Mag. Agent 55. BLUFF CITY; Memphis, Tenn. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays. W. C. Nance, L. & N. Shops .... Master C. E. Ringwald, L & N Shops . . Secretary J. Fuchs, 16 Johnson Ave . . . Financier W. Buchanan , L. & N. Shops . Mag. Agent 44. F. W. ARNOLD ; East St. Louis, Ills. Meets every alternate Tuesday. T. Halpln, Box 171 Master W. H. McGarrahan, Box 171 . . Secretary T. J. Hayes, Box 288 Financier C. Timblin, Box 116 Mag. Agent 56. BANNER; Stansberry, Mo. Meets every Sunday at 4 P. M. A. B. Frame, Box 11 Master O. F. Parker Secretary W. E. Patterson, Box 84 ... . Financier Wm. Beagles Mag. Agent Digitized by v^.ooQle

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572 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 67. BOSTON; Boston, Mass. Meets 1st and 8d Sundays at 10 A. M. A. W. Spurr, Henderson House, Hammond St., Boston HighlandaMaster E. E. Roundy, 26 Chapman St., Charlestown, Maas Secretary J. C. Edwards, 21 Salem St., Charlestown District Financier W. C. Green, No. 2 Smith St., Salem, Mass Mag. Agent 68. SACRAMENTO; Rocklin, Cal. C. W. Myers Master B. H. Estabrook Secretary C. B. Dilley Financier J. P. Clark Mag. Agent 69. ROYAL GORGE; South Pueblo, Col. Meets every Sunday at 7:45 P. M. J. A. Hill, Lock Box 45 Master I. 8. Pribble, Box 7B2 Pueblo, Col.Secretary H. S. Hinman, 276 Glenarm St., Denver, Col Financier W. Henthorn, Canon City, Col.Mag. Agent 60. ISLAND CITY; Brockvllle, Ont. Meets alternate Thursday evenings. E. N. Mortimer Master N. J. Scott Secretary F. W. Barr, Box 204 Financier T. Shields, Box 248 Mag. Agent 70. LONE 8TAR ; Longview, Texas, T. Cordell, L. Box 864 Master J. Allen, L. Box 864 Secretary J. A. Gremm, L. Box 864 ... . Financier N. A. Matthews, L. Box 864 . . Mag. Agent 71. SUSQUEHANNA ; Oneonta, N. Y. C. C. Bunker, Box 672 Master J. A. Canning, Box 504 Secretary A. DeLong, Box 679 Financier A. DeLong, Box 679 Mag. Agent 79. WELCOME; Camden, N. J. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. J. Gibbs, 568 Carman Ht Master W. Wiggins, 416 Washington St. Secretary J. Colton, 424 Mickle St Financier H. Higgins, 428 8. 3d St. . . . Mag. Agent 60. UNITED; Philadelphia, Pa. Meets alternate Sundays at 9:86 A. M. G. Colmer, 1812 W. 8th St Master J. A. Minge8, 1829 W.2d St . . . Secretary J. Shepherd, 2510 Alder St . . .Financier J. Shepherd, 2510 Alder St . . Mag. Agent 61. MINNEHAHA ; St. Paul, Minn. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 8 P. M. S. J. Murphy. 491 E. 6th St Master F. Maher. 198 Penn Ave .... Secretary J. M. Sbeire,505 Robert St . . . Financier S. J. Murpy, 491 E. 5th St . . . Mag. Agent 69. YANBERGEN ; Carbondale, Pa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 8 P. M. Wm. C. Haigh Master 8. J. Cobb Secretary O. K. Misted* Box 288 Financier O. E. Histed, Box 288 Mag. Agent 66. HERCULES; Danville, ills. Homer Davis, Box 772 Master Wm. Burns, Box 772 Secretary G. Shuster, Box 772 Financier F. Krauel, Box 772 Mag. Agent 64. SIOUX ; Sioux City. Iowa. J. L. Sheely Master W. H. Roberts Secretary L. B. Cutting, Box 278 Financier E. A. Bennett Mag. Agent 66. FORT RIDGELY; Waseca, Minn. J. Ansellne, Waseca, Minn .... Master Wm. Bauman Secretary P. G. Llndell Financier W. W. Williams, Box 26 . . . Mag. Agent 66. CHALLENGE : Belleville, Ont. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:80 P. M. E. L. Adamson, G. T. Ry Master Wm. J. Logue, G. T. Ry .... Secretary J. Logue. G. T. Ry Financier H. Lavoie Mag. Agent 67. DOMINION ; Toronto, Canada. Meets 1st and 3rd Sundays at 2:80 P. M. S. Vaughan, 24 Charlotte St ... . Master T. Cun erty, 88 Hackney 8t . . . Secretary J. Kew, 46 Tecusmetli St ... . Financier J. Pratt, 24 Charlotte St ... . Mag. Agent 68. EAU CLAIRE; Ean Claire, Wis. Meets 2d and 4tb Sundays at 2 P. M. W. L. Botsford, Box 190, Altoona, Wls ... Master A. M. Kingsbury, Altoona, Wisitocretary H. E. Edgell, Altoona, Wis . . Financier W. J. Edgar, Box 124, Altoona, Wis Meg. Agent 76. BAY STATE; Worcester, Mass. Meets 1st Thursday at 7:80 P. M. and 2d and 4th Sundays at 1 P. M. D. R. Parker,8 Cutler St Master C. L. Dodge, Piedmont Court . . Secretary C. E. Bullard, 32 Plymouth St . Financier T. Loynd, 83 Green St, . . . .Mag. Agent 74. KANSAS CITY; Kansas City. Mo. Meets alternate Mondays at 7:80 P. M. J. Fleming, 1825 St. Louis Ave . . . Master W. Piercey, 1823 18th St Secretary M. Hurley, 1490 Wyoming St . . Financier M. Hurley, 1490 Wyoming St . Mag. Agent 76. ENTERPRISE: Philadelphia, Pa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 1 P. M. C. H. Taylor, 8837 Haverford St . . Master S. Drlnkhouse, 1009 S. 19th St . . Secretary F. Dupell, 422 N. 85th St Financier C. H. Maul. 658 N% 40th St . . . Mag. Agent 76. NEW ERA ; Fergus Falls, Minn. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 7 P. M. G. W. Sebastian, Box 251 Master G. Miller, Box 2 Secretary W. R Roberts, Box 252 Financier J. Lenahan, Box 252 Mag. Agent 77. ROCKY MOUNTAIN ; Denver, Col. M. S. O’Rourke. 300 S. 11th St . . . Master G. M. Wilson, 849 7th St. ... . Secretary W. F. Hynes. 879 11th St ... . Financier J. F. Bristol, 612 Lawrence St, Mag. Agent 78. 60LBEN EAGLE ; Sedalla, Mo. Meets 1st and 3d Saturdays at 7:80 P. M. S. J. Graham Master J. H. Nisewanger Secretary W. H. Clark, Box 1100 Financier J. Coslln, L. Box 958 Mag. Agent Meets every Saturday at 7:80 P. M. W. E. Donnelly, Box 186 Master D. M. Young Secretary F. Shield, Box 19 Financier E. H. Becraft, Box 48 Mag. Agent 80. SELF HELP; Aurora, Ills. Meets 2d and 4tb Sundays at 8 P. M. C. F. Earl, Box 478 Master W. H. Dumphy Secretary G. Goding, Box 252 Financier H. Gass, Box 1717 Mag. Agent 81. PINK CITY ; Br&lnerd, Minn. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. H. A. Boadecker, Box 624 Master C. B. Willard. Box 87 Secretary W. Lincoln, Box 782 Financier A. McDonald, Box 458 Mag. Agent Digitized by C.ooQle

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 578 89. NORTHWESTERN : Minneapolis, Minn. Meets 1st Saturday at 7:80 P. M. and 3d Sunday at 8 P. M. F. L. Harvey, 827 Nicollet Ave . . Master C. D. Stevens, 603 Plymouth Ave.Secretary F. X. 1 loll, 207 13th Ave. S . . . Financier Z. G. Hanscom, 1003 10th Ave. S.Mag. Agent 88. TRINITY; Forth Worth ,Tex. Meets every Friday at 8 P. M. O. M. Baker, L. Box 406 Master G. T. Gay nin, L. Box 406 Secretary J. O’Malley, L. Box 406 Financier J. H. Smith Mag. Agent 84. CALHOUN; Battle Creek, Mich. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. and 1st Wednesday at 7:3 j P. M. J. l'lghe, Box 1823 Master J. Oxtaby, Box 1081 Secretary G. Kelly, Box 1084 Financier J. Randolph, Box 1084 .... Mag. Agent 86. FA BOO ; Fargo, Dakota. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. and 2d and 4tb Fridays at 7 P. M. A*. Bassett, L. Box 1796 . Master F. A. Woodward, Box 738 .... Secretary A. H. Dixon, L. Box 870 ... . Financier C.A. Wagner Mag. Agent 86. BLACK HILLS; Laramie City, Wyoming. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. G. H. Haskins Master F. E. RofiTee, Box 186 Secretary Hans Olson, Box 156 Financier J. Brebner, Box 219 Mag. Agent 87. SUMMIT; Rawlins, Wyoming. C. B. Hart , Box 69 Master J.C. Gunning. Box 142 Secretary T. F. Croake, Box 88 Financier J. C. Gunning, Box 142 ... . Mag. Agent 88. MORNING STAR; Evanston, Wyoming. Meets every Thursday at 7:30 P. M. E. W. Dennis, Box 1 24 Master J. M. Sights Secretary E. W. Dennis Financier S. Black ham Mag. Agent 88. SILVER STATE; Carlin, Nev. Meets every Tuesday at 4 P. M. R. Trewick Master W. B. Taney Secretary O. Thompson, Box 42 .... Financier C. H. Oliver Mag. Agent 80. 8AN DIEGO: National City, Cal. J. A. McNeil Master J. M. Dodge, Box 317 San Diego . Secretary R. V. Dodge Financier R. V. Dodge, Box 317, San Diego. Mag Agent 81. GOLDEN GATE; San Francisco, Cal. Meets 1st Sunday at 7 P. M. and 3d Sun- day at 11 A. M. J. McCreagb, S. P. R. R. Shops . . Master T. Martin, S. P. R. R. Shops . . . Secretary C. N.WyckofT,8. P. R. R. Shops.Flnancier A.Dleterich.S. P. R. R. Shop&Mag. Agent 82. FRONTIER CITY; Oswego, N. Y. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. W. Harris, 15 West 9th St Master J. O. Geran, 147 West 8th 8t . . . Secretary S. C. Forsyth, 166 West Utica St.Financler T. Lee, 10 Babcock St Mag. Agent 88. GATE CITY; Keokuk, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. Z. Moore, 713 Palean St Master M. J. Donahue, Box 651 Secretary J. H. Carter, 607 N. Main St . . Financier G. Sick, Box 810 Mag. Agent 84. CACTUS; Tucson, Arizona. Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at 7 P. M. E. F. Smith, Box 218 Master H. Gray, Box 218 Secretary F. P. Sargent, Box 218 Financier F.M. Wiley. Box 218 Mag. Agent 86. CHICAGO: Chicago, 111. Meets 1st Tuesday and 8d Friday at 7:80 P. M.; and last Sunday at 2:30 P. M. J. Hayes, 681 Elston Ave Master J. Pierce, 81 Schnell St Secretary L. P. Smith, 292 Fulton St. . . Financier W. E. Loco, Barrington, III . Mag. Agent 96. ALEXIA; Wellsville, Ohio. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays. G. Leibtag Master D. W. Davidson Secretary S. J. Clark Financier W. P. Scheets Mag. Agent 97. ORANGE GROYE ; Los Angeles, Cal. Meets the 1st, 10th and 20th at 7 P. M. F. Shepardson, Box 72 Master F. Horner, Box 72 Secretary H. E. Moore, Box 1294 Financier M. M. Smith, Bex 72 Mag. Agent 98. PER8EYERANCE; Terrace, Utah. Meets every Tuesday. E. A. Peck Master G. S. Cole Secretary R. W. Shields Financier E. B. Mandevllle Mag. Agent 88. ROCHESTER: Rochester, N. Y. Meets every Sundays at 2:00P. M. R. Thomson, N. Y., L. E. s. W. Round House Master J. R. Sproat, 102 North Ave . . . Secretary C. W. Beach, 23 Foehuer St . . . Financier G. Bowden, 89 Hudson St . . . Mag. Agent 100. ADAIR; Bowling Green, Ky. Meets every Monday at 7 P. M. M. J. Collins Master G. F. Dutlinger Secretary G. F. Dutlinger Financier G. Wilkes Mag. Agent 101. ADVANCE; Creston, Iowa. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. H. K. Burket Master A. E. Finley, L. Box 229 Secretary W. L. McClure, Box 393 Financier J. 8. Vickers, Box 16 Mag. Agent 102. CONFIDENCE; East Dee Moines, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 F. M. E. S. Dickerson Master D. E. Hayes Secretary F. 8. Payne, 114 E. Locust St . . Financier C. M. Krull Mag. Agent 108. FALLS CITY 5 Louisville, Ky. Meets every Wednesday at 2 P. M. Wm. Keyer, 1127 W. Broadway . . Master R. C. Stader Secretary T. McGuire, 946 Duraesneil St . Financier J. T. O’Heam, 1629 Rowan St . Mag. Agent 104. “OLD KENTUCK;” Ludlow, Ky. W. M. Reardon Master James Noe Secretary O. M. Crane, Box 76 Financier Phil. Smith Mag. Agent 106. PROGRESS; Galesburg, Ills. Meets 1st and 8d Fridays and 2d and 4th Saturdays at 7:30 P. M. RH.Lacy Master C. McCutchin Secretary J. C. Herron, 524 Mulberry St . Financier H. W. Wallbaum, Box 1187 . . Mag. Agent 106. KEY CITY; Dubuque, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 7:15 P. M. L. W. Barker, 1001 Lake St Master J. F. Hickev, 744 Sixteenth St. . Secretary Robert Lange, 1001 Lake St . . . Financier R. Lange, 1001 Lake St ... . Mag. 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674 FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE. 108. PIONEER; Chama, New Mex. J. C. McCabe Master Win. Davis Secretary W. M. Cline, Alamosa, Col . . . Financier H. S. Smith, L. Box 2022, Ala- mosa, Col Mag. Agent 109. PEACE: St. Louis, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Friday at 7 p. m. L. Fisher, 2809 Adams St Master W. Davis, .1019 Atlantic St . . Secretary J. W. Leathers, 2920 Chouteau Ave Financier P. Molter, 2806% Chouteau Ave.Mag Agent 110. OLD GUARD; Bucyrus, Ohio. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. W.T. Craig Master J. E. Brown Secretary J. R. Gordon, L. Box 235 ... . Financier J. E. Brown Mag. Agent 111. BEACON ; Mat toon, Ills. Meets 1st aud 3d Tuesdays at 7:90 P. M. S. Howell ... Master J. Toal, Box 111 Secretary R. Dopell, Box 565 Financier L. Welsh, Box 295 Mag. Agent 119. EVENING STAR; Mt. Vernon, Ills. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. C. Joyce Master C. Bursa Secretary J. C. Branham Financier A. D. Isom Mag. Agent US. CLARK-K1HBALL; Eagle Rock, Idaho. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. N. C. Grant Master S. L. Bristol Secretary Wm. Hull Financier G. L. Oram Mag. Agent 114. XAGIC CITY: Cheyenne, Wyoming. Meets every Wednesday at 8 PM. F. W. Dudley, Box 625 Master W. McGuire, Box 625 Secretary J. Dunn, Box 625 Financier W. McGuire, Box 625 Mag. Agent 116. GULF CITY ; Galveston, Texas. Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. J. McDonough, Ave. K, between 36th and 37th Sts Master J. H. Bteinhoff, Ave. N, between 19th and 20th £>ts Secretary J. L. Praime, 216 West Ave. I . Financier J. H. Stein lioflT, Ave. N, be- tween 19th and 20th Sts . . . Mag Agent 116. 8T. CLAIR; Fort Gratiot, Mich. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays. C. H. Dawson Master H. R. Boucher Secretary E. G. Hubbard, Box 154 Financier F. Minard Mag. Agent 117. BEAVER; London, On t. Meets 2d Tuesday and 4th Friday 7:90 P. M. J. W. Elliott, 565 Grey 8t Master 8. T. Fletcher. 221 Maitland St . .Secretary 8. Stringer, 315 Grey Bt Financier W. Temple, lOOColborne St, . Mag. Agent U8. STAR OF THE EAST; Richmond. Quebec Meets first two Wednesdays at 8 P. M. and the last two Saturdays at ? P. M. W. E. Gymer, Richmond Sta . . . Master G. A. Pearson, Richmond Sta ; Secretary G. Scott, Richmond Sta . . . , Financier H. Taylor, Richmond Sta . . Mag. Agent U9. COLONIAL; River du Loup, Quebec. Meets every Wednesday at 8 P. M. W. Carmichael, I. C. Ry Sta .... Master W. J. Gorham, I. C. Ry Sta . . . Secretary Win. Carmichael, I. C. Ry Sta . Financier F. Chenard, I. C. Ry Sta . . . Mag. Agent I 120. FORTUNE ; Syracuse, N. Y. Meets every Tuesday at 7:90 P. M. F. H. Livingston, 88 Otisco St . . . Master S. Mangan, 179 Marcell us Bt . . Secretary A. Cummings, 52 Laurel St . . Financier 8. W. Watkins, Jr., 88 Tu I lySt.Mag. Agent 121. FELLOWSHIP: Corning, N.Y. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 4 P. M. J. L. Krebs, Box 310 Master F. Hanmer, Box 492 Secretary 0. R. Quick, L. Box 35 Financier J. L. Krebs, Box 310 Mag. Agent 122. H. B. STONE: Beardstown, 111. Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 P. M. G. Hertline, Box 421 Master S. A. Mayali, Box 242 Secretary C. C. Catlin, Box 193 Financier J. E. Hurley, Box 341 Mag. Agent 128. OVERLAND; Omaha, Neb. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. J. Casey. Cor. 13th & California Sts.. Master F. Crawford, U. P. Round House.Secretary T. F. Barry, 1112 Chicago Bt . . Financier G. T. Anderson. U. P. R. H . Mag. Agent 124. PILOT; Perry, Iowa. E. G. Fox Master W m. Rait, Box 356 Secretary E. L. Gregg Financier E. G. Fox Mag. Agent 126. GUIDE; Marshalltown, Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 1:90 P. M. G. S. Tubbs Master W. Harrigan Secretary M. Kellilier Financier F. W. Snyder Mag. Agent 126. COMET; Austin, Minn. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. F. A. Fairbanks Master J. C. Clark Secretary P. M. Chambers Fluancter C. Gllleece Mag. Agent 127. NORTHERN LIGHT; Winnepeg, Manitoba. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. H. Cochran, 159 Ross St Master T. C. Grant, 204 Logan Bt .... Secretary T. B. Gill, C. P. Shops Financier H. Lynes Mag. Agent 128. LANDMARK; Glendive, Montana. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. M. LaPlant, Box 55 Master J. M. Clark, Box 55 Secretary F. J. Mersereau, Box 55 Financier F. J. Mersereau, Box 55 ... . Mag. Agent 129. MINERAL KING; Kscanaba, Mich. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 3 P. M. J. Hooper Master P. G. Crippen Secretary W. H. Clark Financier W. H. Blake, Box 182 Mag. Agent 180. GUIDING 8TAR; Milwaukee, Wis. Meets 1st Friday and 2d and 4th Suudays. H. C. Fox, Portage City, Wis . . . Master J. Rhine, 715 Clybourne 8t . . . Secretary 1. J. Holbrook, 285 Park St . . . Financier J. Buckley, 318 Jefferson St . . Mag. Agent 181. GOLDEN RULE ; Stevens Point, Wis. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:30 P. M. and 1st and 3d Fridays at 7 P. M. T. McPhail Master L. F. Jackson Secretary G. M. Ratcliff, 73 Meadow St., Oshkosh, Wis Financier J. M. Brown Mag. Agent 182. MARVIN HUGHITT ; Eagle Grove, Iowa Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. F. M. Morgan, Box 10 Master F. G. Park burst, Box 29 Secretary W. T. Trusty, Box 37 Financier J. McDonald Mag. Agent Digitized by Google

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FIREMEN’S MAGAZINE 575 1S8. SPRAGUE; Sprague, Washington Ty. Meets the 1st and 3d Sundays at 2 P. M. and the 2d and 4th Sunda3*s at 7 P. M. C. H. White Master V. C. London Secretary A.O. Wishard Financier Q. Williams Mag. Agent 184. EASTMAN; Rich ford. Vermont. Meets 1st Sunday and 8d Monday. C. E. Jones Master E. R. Remington Secretary F. C. Langdon Financier W. J. Rum sey Mag. Agent 186. NEW YEAH; El Paso, Texas. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 7:30 P. M.and 8d Sunday at 2 P. M. C. J. Lufl’, Box 182 Master M. Campbell, Box 182 Secretary Wm. P. Smith, Box 182 Financier J. B. Matthews, Box 182 . . . Mag. Agent 186. J. SCOTT ; Port Hope, Ontario. Meets 1st and 3d Saturdays at 8 P. M. R. N. Johnson Master G. Campbell Secretary Wm. Alexander, Box 295 . . . .Financier 8. B. Laidlaw, M. Ry Mag. Agent 187. PKOTECTION s feldon. Iowa. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. P. J. Cook Master A. Weygandt Secretary W. T. Brown, Financier C. W. Sheffer Mag. Agent 188. UNION: Freeport., 111. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2:80 P. M. H. Stow, Box 1287 Master W. G. Powell, Box 1844 Secretary G. W. Mills, Box 706 Financier P. Hayes Mag. Agent 189. MT. WHITNEY; Tulare, Cal. Meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. J. Humiston Master F. A. McBride Secretary E. F. Wright Financier W. H. Evans Mag. Agent . MOUNT OURAY; Salida.Col. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. R. Griffith, Box 136 Master R. Gough Secretary J. F. Clem, L. Box 609 Financier A. F. Duey Mag. Agent . A. 0. PORTER; Fort Wayne, Ind. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. C. S. Reid, 178 West Berry St . . . Master F. J. Penoyer, 178 W. Berry St . . Secretary W. R. Fredericks, 415 Lafayette 8t Financier G. Miller, 212 Francis St . . . Mag. Agent 149. C. R. WHIPPLE; Toledo, Ohio. Meets alternate Sundays at 1 P. M. and every 2d Wednesday at 7 P. M. H. H. Brown, Elkhart, Ind .... Master W. F. Deeg, 182 Jarvis St .... Secretary G. W. Nesper, 196 Broadway . . Financier J. L. Allen, Cor Dix and Knower Sts Mag. Agent 148. E. C. FELLOWS | West Oakland, Cal. Meets every Sunday at 1 P. M. F. B. Hall Master G. W. Snook, 1760 Taylor 8t. . . Secretary F. 8. Small, 929 Wood st . . . . Financier G. H . Vogeley, 1760 Taylor St . Mag. Agent 144. SUjBAB LOAF; Campbellton, New Bruns- Meets 1st Friday at 8 P. M. and 8d Sunday at 2:80 P.M. T. G. Scott, Box 448 Master Wm. Bastin Secretary J. Norton, Box 448 Financier H. B. Maltby, New Castle, N.RMag. Agent 146. DAVY CROCKETT; San Antonio, Texas. Meets every Sunday at 2:30 P. M. H. N. Norton. Box 429 Master C. Gallagher, Box 429 Secretary C. Gallagher, Box 429 .... . Financier H. N. Norton, Box 429 . . . . Mag. Agent 146. BAYOU CITY; Houston, Texas. G. DeYoung, 196 Washington St . . Master A. O. Woodworth, 320 Washing- ton 8t Secretary A. O. Woodworth, 320 Washing- ton St Financier J. J. Sangster, 196 Washington St Mag. Agent 147. MIDLAND ; Temple, Texas. J. Stanton Master J. J. Easley Secretary T. Kelly Financier J. J. Culpepper Mag. Agent 148. SUNNY SOUTH; Tvler, Texas. Meets every Monday at 7:30 P. M. J. H. Duncan Master H. T. Massengale, Jr., L. Box 114.Secretary C. P. Jones Financier C. P. Jones . . Mag. Agent 149. JUST IN TIME ; New York, N. Y. Meets 1st Tuesday at 10:30 A. M.and 3d Sat- urday at 8 P. M. E. Freeman. 280 E. 10th St Master W. J. McCoil, 326 Ninth Ave . . Secretary Mogull Cali, 70 W. 92d St ... . Financier E. Chambers, 1035 Sixth Ave . Mag. Agent 160. 8. M. STEVENS; Marquette, Mich. Meets 2d and 4th Sundays at 2 P. M. L. L. Hood, L. Box 217 Master J. O’Reilly, L. Box 142 Secretary L. L. Hood, L. Box 217 Financier August Baker Mag. Agent 161. MAPLE LEAF: Hamilton, Ontario. Meets 1st and 3d Sundays at 2:30 P. M. Hebt Hall, 93 Murray St. East . . .Master T. McHattie. 13 Mill St Secretary Wm. Allen, 39 Magill St .... Financier Wm. Baines, 40 Magill St . . . Mag. Agent 162. DUNLAP; Wells, Minn. Meets every Sunday at 3 P. M. C. Ellingson, Box 60 Master R. G. McCoy Secretary R. M. Haseltine, Box 128 . . . . Financier- C. Ellingson, Box 60 Mag. Agent 168. H. C. LORD; Fort Scott, Kansas. Meets every Sunday at 3 P. M. L. E. Lester Master W. D. Schellinger, Box 1244 . . . Secretary G. K. Bates, Box 810 Financier C. Willaner Mag. Agent 164. MeKEEN; Ottawa, Kansas. Meets every Sunday at 2:30 P. M. G. Hake Master E. R. Dickson, Box 215 Secretary Arthur Hill, Box 463 Financier Wm. Frisby Mag. Agent Meets every Friday evening at 7:30 P. M. W. Nance, L. Box 74 Master W. B. Maydwell, L. Box 74 . . . Secretary W. B. Maydwell, L. Box 74 . . . Financier J. W. Price, L. Box 74 Mag. Agent 166. NECHE8; Palestine, Texas. Meets every Saturday at 7:30 P. M. Wm. Janders, Box 256 Master H. C. Sory, Box 256 Secretary J.M. McMillan, Box 256 .... Financier Sam. Duncan Mag. Agent Digitized by C.ooQle

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II. C. Davis & Co., Manufacturer of REGALIAS, Indianapolis, Indiana. We are prepared to furnish Regjtlias for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, with Jewels, designed and approved- by the Grand Lodge, at very reasonable rates. Address, M. C. DAVIS & CO., 36 Circle Street Indianapolis, Indiana. OFFICIAL BADGES and CHARTS, OF THE BROTHERHOOD OF LOCOMOTIVE FIREMEN. Adopted by the Grand Lodge. THE A BO V E B A DGE is made of solid Gold, and enameled in Blue oijBlack Price $2.00. THE Chart is 19x24 inches in size, and exemplifies the practical work of the Brotherhood. Price, with Grand Officers’ Photographs, $1.25. Without Grand Officers’ Photographs, $x.oo. Photographs, without Charts, 25c per 6et. The cash must accompany every order. Address THEODORE DEBS, Agent, TERRE HAUTE, IND. MOORE & LANGEN, BOOK AND JOB PRINTERS, 16 SOUTH FIFTH ST., TERRE HAUTE, IND. Digitized by v^,ooQle

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